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Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qwiky on July 29, 2010, 07:10:38 AM
Here is how this thread works.....reply to this message with what you have done for your bike today...installed a new part? Washed it? Lubed your chain? snuggled in the garage? anything!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anderw on July 29, 2010, 07:25:00 AM
I beat it as I was late for work  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jonathanneely on July 29, 2010, 07:41:30 AM
* Put on a new (to me) stator cover (that wasn't scratched all to hell like my other one was).

* Took off the fairning brackets. (waiting for my new handlebars, levers, mirrors, headlight brackets and dominator headlight)  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Agent4573 on July 29, 2010, 09:28:58 AM
I'm picking up the new oil pan gasket so I can finish the engine rebuild, and I"m starting to build a set of rear pegs out of steel tubing because the guy before me removed the mounts by cutting them off.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Worm on July 29, 2010, 10:08:29 AM
I rode it to work this morning. I do need to give it a bath! Maybe I'll do that after work.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Canonball on July 29, 2010, 10:18:06 AM
FINALLY got some bar end mirrors, put them on today, love them. I'll get to use them on the way to work and see how well they serve their primary purpose, but they look much better than the stock "antenna" mirrors, and really compliment the clip ons.

Also have new spark plugs about to go in.....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: makenzie71 on July 29, 2010, 10:25:28 AM
I built a custom, braced swingarm to fit my 17X5 YZF600R wheel and 160mm rear tire.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Canonball on July 29, 2010, 10:26:57 AM
nice makenzie71!  :thumb:


pics?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: makenzie71 on July 29, 2010, 10:30:21 AM
I will this evening.  I'm still waiting for a sprocket carrier and axle before I can get it all together.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Canonball on July 29, 2010, 10:32:15 AM
gotcha, lookin forward to seeing that, sounds sick.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: average on July 29, 2010, 11:12:05 AM
let's see those pics,Mac!!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: conoral11 on July 29, 2010, 11:42:36 AM
Got a new banjo bolt with bleed nipple for my front brake system.

That, and some new spark plugs

-conoral11
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on July 29, 2010, 12:28:36 PM
put a ram mount for my GPS behind the cluster. Wired in a cigarette lighter to charge my GPS. Next week: integrated tail light and fenderectomy!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pandymai on July 29, 2010, 12:33:01 PM
i left it parked in the driveway as i rode my bicycle to work. xD
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: black and silver twin on July 29, 2010, 02:54:09 PM
I put on gsxr pegs  8)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SlimKlim on July 29, 2010, 03:24:46 PM
I bought it a motor two days ago, it should be happy enough about that.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kml.krk on July 29, 2010, 03:52:48 PM
I let it take my @ss to work so I can afford to put more fuel in her, so we can go on trips together  :thumb:
Besides I got her inspected today.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: seamax on July 29, 2010, 04:11:30 PM
lubricated the chain with my chainsaw oil  :icon_confused:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: moosehead28 on July 29, 2010, 05:28:21 PM
Figured out a way to hoist the front end off the ground, then removed the front wheel for some new rubber as well as front pads tomorow
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on July 29, 2010, 06:13:50 PM
Rode it to work but when I get home changing the flasher relay for an LED friendly one.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Camel on July 29, 2010, 06:20:14 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on July 29, 2010, 12:28:36 PM
put a ram mount for my GPS behind the cluster.

Any pics of that, I'd like to mount my Veypor somewhere behind the cluster but can't find a spot I like...

Back on Topic...

Today I played with the Jets, and checked the valve clearances.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Nber1LouFan on July 29, 2010, 06:38:46 PM
I killed the dog that peed on my tire! not really but Im planning revenge! :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on July 29, 2010, 07:34:39 PM
Quote from: Shaddow on July 29, 2010, 06:13:50 PM
Rode it to work but when I get home changing the flasher relay for an LED friendly one.

:thumb: I eventually need to do that too
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: makenzie71 on July 29, 2010, 09:01:50 PM
Quote from: Canonball on July 29, 2010, 10:26:57 AM
nice makenzie71!  :thumb:


pics?
Quote from: average on July 29, 2010, 11:12:05 AM
let's see those pics,Mac!!!!

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53375.new#new
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qwiky on August 03, 2010, 12:54:58 PM
i just bought and installed my zero gravity double bubble  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rock_rebel on August 03, 2010, 01:09:53 PM
Changed oil, re-installed clutch lever. New stator cover too  :) All I need is a nice headlight to complete the fully naked bike look. Any suggestions? I've been looking at some on Ebay but all have only a 25W bulb. Maybe it's just as bright, hmm  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: average on August 03, 2010, 01:46:48 PM
Polished the lips of my wheels for the first time in like 4 months yesterday  O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Jagged on August 03, 2010, 02:03:03 PM
I tuned my digi speedometer (motoscope mini) and adjusted my left clipon (it was irritating my shoulder)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 03, 2010, 02:45:40 PM
Gave it the privilege of my presence by riding it. This is a daily thing. So I'll mention it once instead of every day.

Lubed chain yesterday.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anaconda on August 03, 2010, 03:18:54 PM
first time starting her up since 2 weeks ago. (was on vacation) :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 007brendan on August 03, 2010, 03:22:23 PM
I used a dremel and exacto-knife to cut the rear sidepanels down so that I could fit a GS500F integrated taillight on a GS500E. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on August 03, 2010, 07:28:12 PM
Quote from: Camel on July 29, 2010, 06:20:14 PM
Any pics of that, I'd like to mount my Veypor somewhere behind the cluster but can't find a spot I like...

Sorry for the wait, but I took some finally.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1021.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf336%2Fragecage23%2FIMG_1664.jpg&hash=ba825387f91a18306a715e93b375409a47bbca63)

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If you need better pictures let me know, I'll be glad to help out further.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: makenzie71 on August 07, 2010, 09:11:29 AM
Yesterday I put my new swingarm on and rode the bike around last night.

Today I added brakes.  Last night was exciting.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: plewis51 on August 07, 2010, 01:04:19 PM
Got the new BT45's put on front/rear. Found that my rear brake lever was hitting the Yoshi exhaust and not fully pressing down. Fixed that, tested braking in the neighborhood and locked up the rear a couple times. Wow what a difference adjusting the exhaust to clear the brake lever would make! I was probably only able to use 50-60% stopping power from the rear. Now I don't need to press as hard. :oops: My bad, but it's all good now!!   :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jonathanneely on August 07, 2010, 01:11:07 PM
I finally was able to install my headlight brackets and the dominator dual headlight. I put on my new TAG handlebar and side mirrors
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on August 07, 2010, 05:28:26 PM
I spent 7 hours outside at a bicycle swap selling a ton of stuff so I could get some spare cash for motorcycle stuff. Not only did I clear some space out of my basement, but I think I've got my money for an exhaust, air filter, and maybe some suspension parts. Good day but I'm beat.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 07, 2010, 06:10:07 PM
Finished duplicating the instrument lights with LEDs inside the fairing so they are visible - even in bright sun. Also have left and right turn indicators. LEDS are:
Top Row: Left turn, Oil, Neutral, High Beam, Right turn
Lower: left is PARK, right is bike key ON

Next I'll add a gear indicator.

(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_IMGP0309.JPG)
In the above photo, the bike was off.
Here is a view at night with bike on and left turn signal on:

(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/IMGP0317.JPG)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: fraze11 on August 07, 2010, 07:24:56 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on August 03, 2010, 07:28:12 PM
Quote from: Camel on July 29, 2010, 06:20:14 PM
Any pics of that, I'd like to mount my Veypor somewhere behind the cluster but can't find a spot I like...

Sorry for the wait, but I took some finally.

If you need better pictures let me know, I'll be glad to help out further.
What specific RAM Mount model is that and will it hold a Garmin nuvi GPS?  I have a Nuvi 255.  I'll assume you have no interference when steering etc...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Chuck500 on August 07, 2010, 08:20:41 PM
Put new battery in Friday. :)

Rode 218 mile round trip to Galveston today. :cheers:

Keep the shiny side up,

Chuck
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 07, 2010, 10:29:05 PM
Gave her a nice glow from inside the fairings. Looks really great riding at night. Plus it improves visibility to cars.

(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_DSC00397.JPG)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on August 07, 2010, 11:02:48 PM
Quote from: fraze11 on August 07, 2010, 07:24:56 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on August 03, 2010, 07:28:12 PM
Quote from: Camel on July 29, 2010, 06:20:14 PM
Any pics of that, I'd like to mount my Veypor somewhere behind the cluster but can't find a spot I like...

Sorry for the wait, but I took some finally.

If you need better pictures let me know, I'll be glad to help out further.
What specific RAM Mount model is that and will it hold a Garmin nuvi GPS?  I have a Nuvi 255.  I'll assume you have no interference when steering etc...

Here's what you'll need:
a mount
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045066045049052057090085/Default.aspx

a cradle
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045071065050052085/Default.aspx

and that's it. For me, i have a small interference, but because the back of the tach and speedo is rounded it doesn't matter.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on August 07, 2010, 11:28:45 PM
Put it up for sale today for $3000 with 4000 original miles

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.comcast.net%2F%7Estykers%2Fgskayla.jpg&hash=2768097d9d6380f12086b5ff7a912a015ab20af6)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 08, 2010, 01:34:08 AM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on August 07, 2010, 11:28:45 PM
Put it up for sale today for $3000 with 4000 original miles

Gonna replace it with something or now just alternate between the VStrom and the GSX?

Onward.

IN what you do today news... lubed the chain, put more air in the tires

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on August 08, 2010, 02:20:07 AM
Quote from: mister on August 08, 2010, 01:34:08 AM
Gonna replace it with something or now just alternate between the VStrom and the GSX?
I bought the GS500F right before Suzuki started importing the GSX650F, now that I have the GSXF the 500 gets less and less use. I really enjoy riding it but I am running out of room in the garage, especially since I also bought a Ninja 250R SE today  :woohoo:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.comcast.net%2F%7Estykers%2Fninja01.jpg&hash=6bebb7c4fc6bfbaa00e6c5472154c85db164070a)

My Garage is totally hosed with bikes...I'm selling my CH80 also

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: plewis51 on August 09, 2010, 08:50:08 AM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on August 08, 2010, 02:20:07 AM

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Looks like you have your own PowerSports shop!! :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anaconda on August 09, 2010, 08:07:38 PM
Wrecked my bike over the Weekend. Was not a good idea to ride in the mountains when it was super foggy and getting dark at the same time.......any ideas on fixing a slightly dented tank
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SlimKlim on August 09, 2010, 08:15:12 PM
Put a motor together and positioned it under the frame to go back in. Hopefully tomorrow it will get bolted in and fired up. Cheesus Crust I hope it runs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on August 09, 2010, 08:54:32 PM
Washed "ole boy really well. WOW I actually have white rims not black ones. One rain and I'm sure it will change back. Lubed up the chain, checked the oil, and went around checking nut and bolt tightness. Glad I did. Found out the clip to my left front peg was gone. I was one shimmy away from no peg or being able to shift :mad:

Then I rearragned my extra nuts and bolts for the GS. Yeah, I was bored!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firewalker on August 09, 2010, 10:12:23 PM
Put on some new mirrors......was missing the left and the right was krap-o-la!!!  Such a difference...... Took her for a ride to her favorite mexican place....... she wasn't hungry so I ate for her.

:D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gotkids on August 11, 2010, 04:45:13 AM
Stripped and painted the exhaust manifold.........it came up very nice.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twism86 on August 11, 2010, 09:57:42 AM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on August 09, 2010, 08:54:32 PM
. Found out the clip to my left front peg was gone. I was one shimmy away from no peg or being able to shift :mad:


I lost a left foot peg on my dirt bike once.... that was a terrible 5 miles back to the truck.

Washed the bugs off the GS yesterday~
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Scrumpy on August 11, 2010, 10:20:03 AM
Replaced blown bulbs in the speedo and high beam indicator, figured out the high beam wasn't working due to one of the PO cutting the wire in the switch housing so bit of solder and tape and its back in action. Waiting on drive gear to get the tacho working again, so that will be next week. Now just to get a bit of cash together to get a windshield.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: burning1 on August 11, 2010, 10:49:23 AM
I sold it. :(

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53134.0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: romulux on August 11, 2010, 02:38:08 PM
Quote from: burning1 on August 11, 2010, 10:49:23 AM
I sold it. :(

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53134.0

Rockster was the bike I was in love with when I was 10 or 12, long before I owned any powered 2-wheel vehicle.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Grommett2k on August 13, 2010, 12:38:13 PM
I gave mine the day off. Drove the truck in to work today.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pandy on August 13, 2010, 09:46:33 PM
Today I gave him a snuggle and a lil scrub here and there. Tomorrow, I will ride him hard and put him away wet!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firewalker on August 30, 2010, 09:24:04 PM
Installed new petcock and shock.  Gave her a drink after waiting 4 days for por 15 to dry.  Took her for a spin......she liked me being on top!  Teehee :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on August 30, 2010, 09:51:19 PM
Finally did a fenderectomy! and integrated turn signal...will post pictures if people want.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firewalker on August 30, 2010, 09:52:51 PM
would like to see them rage.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: skirecs on August 30, 2010, 10:36:45 PM
warmed it up just enough so the clutch doesn't slip and then beat the piss outta it for 20 miles or so between classes



ive got pod air filters sitting here waiting to be installed, but then ill need new jets, and a new clutch

ive got new turn signals sitting here waiting to be installed, but then ill need to take off the plastics to fiberglass, bondo and paint them

just dont wanna spend any more money on it when its so old

decisions decisions
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on August 31, 2010, 07:17:31 PM
Ask and you shall receive!

Side view, once the fender was cut, I drilled holes to fit my license plate on.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1021.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf336%2Fragecage23%2FIMG_1686.jpg&hash=bd63ca04177cf014beb1e09b58f458ffcbb60469)

Normal
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Left turn signal
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And right turn signal
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You all know how the brake light looks.
Does anyone know how to make the bulbs brighter?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firewalker on September 01, 2010, 05:19:24 AM
Looks mo betta to me.  Mine was already done when I got it.........or it would have happened soon after. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 01, 2010, 02:17:07 PM
Gave Suzi a new Zero Gravity wind screen.

(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_IMAG0027a.jpg)
(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_IMAG0024a.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 02, 2010, 02:38:06 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 01, 2010, 02:17:07 PM


(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_IMAG0027a.jpg)


Clocks For Bikes?

Is the left one a Temp?

It kinda looks like you have the clock with light. If so, how well does it light up when you push the button?

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on September 02, 2010, 06:27:19 AM
Ohhh me likey! Where'd ya get 'em? And the all important question how much?

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 02, 2010, 09:04:05 AM
Installed an ex500 adjustable clutch lever and perch, to match my adjustable kawi brake lever.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on September 02, 2010, 10:53:39 AM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on September 02, 2010, 06:27:19 AM
Ohhh me likey! Where'd ya get 'em? And the all important question how much?

Mary

http://www.clocks4bikes.com/index.html (http://www.clocks4bikes.com/index.html)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 02, 2010, 10:58:30 AM
Right on. That's where to get 'em. Bight enough to read at night. I've been very happy with them.
My other bike has factory clip-ons, so I don't know where I'm going to put a clock. Yes - the other one is a thermometer. It looked too naked with just the clock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on September 02, 2010, 11:05:19 AM
why don't you put it on the stem?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 02, 2010, 11:19:55 AM
Quote from: ragecage23 on September 02, 2010, 10:53:39 AM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on September 02, 2010, 06:27:19 AM
Ohhh me likey! Where'd ya get 'em? And the all important question how much?

Mary

http://www.clocks4bikes.com/index.html (http://www.clocks4bikes.com/index.html)

They also sell on Ebay and the prices are a tad cheaper http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/clocks4bikes/

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 02, 2010, 11:24:22 AM
You're right. I should put the clock on the stem for "Junior" that has the factory clip-ons. I didn't realize that was an option until you suggested it and I went back to their site to see the options. The thermometer isn't as important for Junior. "Suzi" looks better with both.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gunnerz101 on September 02, 2010, 06:12:12 PM
i just installed the ZG double bubble windscreen gotta say its awesome.. went out on the highway today and was so much easier riding.. ill get some pics tomorrow..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firewalker on September 02, 2010, 07:01:15 PM
New bars/grips....I like them so far...... Superbike bars from MSS.

Adjusted preload on the shock......feels so much better.....thanks to whomever on the screwdriver trick.  Worked like a champ.  Pretty easy.

Adjusted the chain that had a surprising amount of slack in it.  I am assuming it was after shock change......May be common knowledge....but I didn't expect it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: james311 on September 02, 2010, 07:08:38 PM
Started her up to make sure she was alive still, was at college for a while.

Idle is still too low, but she runs like a dream.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tucsondude on September 12, 2010, 05:40:09 PM
replaced right valve shims. apparently the bike had 3 unmarked 270s, and one labeled 272 shim...
cleaned sprocket cover, not sure why i have never seen this as regular maintenence... way overdue.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anaconda on September 12, 2010, 06:08:51 PM
adidasguy, what trunk rack is that?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 13, 2010, 12:33:45 AM
Back loggage rack (luggage case not shown)
Ordered: 1 Shipped: 1 GPT.05.285.100.B SW-MOTECH Alu-Rack Toprack (Suzuki GS500E, '05- / GS500F, '04-) for Givi, Hepco-Becker, & Krauser topcases $134.99
Ordered: 1 Shipped: 1 BC.HTA.00.042.1010 Bags-Connection RackPack II versatile motorcycle luggage system $135.00
Ordered: 1 Shipped: 1 GPT.00.152.430 SW-MOTECH Alu-Rack Topcase Adapter Plate for attaching Soft Luggage $55.00

Twisted Throttle LLC
http://twistedthrottle.com
Email: info@twistedthrottle.com
Phone: 401-284-4200

I had also tried the Renntec luggage rack. Unfortunately, it totally blocks access to the tool kit so I bought the MoTech to see how it works. Doesn't look as cool as the Renntec but it does not block access to the tool kit. And we know the storage space under the seat is not very much.

Put on a Zero Gravity windscreen last week.
Saturday I put on the European clip-ons on my 2009 GS500F. Coooooooooolllllll! Turns a GS500F into a junior GSXR!
(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_clipons_2.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Poorboy on September 13, 2010, 06:20:49 AM
Fixed the float needle for the third time in the left bowl this time I took the thing all the way apart and did a little massaging with fine emery clothe and a buffer. The woes of a fixxer upper.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 13, 2010, 06:38:22 AM
Moved my 12V outlet from under the seat to up front near the fairing. Also extended my crank case breather and moved my play-doh catch can to the frame near the horn. Tired of oil all over the carbs and engine.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi102.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm114%2FGI_JO%2FGS%2FPhoto0254.jpg&hash=385e4d1122723d558833f8193b76573c4a1bc9e5)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firewalker on September 13, 2010, 02:23:25 PM
This was over the weekend but....

Exhaust Can-Check
Buddah Jet Kit-Check
Ditch the full lock right rev-Check

Low and Midrange power difference is unreal compared to before.  Haven't tested on highway but it will pull in 3rd or 4th from say 40 mph with no lug at All! 

Diggin it a LOT!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 13, 2010, 02:43:40 PM
Junior is getting a new fuel tank.

I couldn't pass up the chance to buy 2 BRAND NEW ORIGINAL fuel tanks for my 1992 GS500. I think I like the dark red one best. So Junior will get a brand new red tank. No need to check for rust or crud in these babys!
Matching tails are on the way - also originals. I might sell the lighter one with the pink stripes if someone is interested.

What a find! How many unused tanks of this vintage could there be in the world?

(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_new_gs500_taanks.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on September 13, 2010, 02:50:37 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on September 13, 2010, 02:23:25 PM
Ditch the full lock right rev-Check

What's this?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firewalker on September 13, 2010, 04:34:57 PM
Was a throttle cable issue.  Used to hang the idle all the time......noticed it a few weeks ago while trying to jockey bike around.  Just loosened the cable and she's golden.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on September 13, 2010, 08:45:19 PM
Bought a pit bull stand off of craigslist for $40. Very sweet deal, even with the 25 minutes of construction traffic I had to sit in, plus my dog farted in the car twice.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 13, 2010, 10:24:52 PM
Got a Tank Protector off of ebay. It's in the mail.

Who woulda thunk plain black was so hard to get - one with a bikini clad cartoon girl, no probs, but plain black? Fergeddaboudid.

With the protector on I should get a few more HP out of her. Just buying it has increased the horses, so who can say how much more it'll be once I stick it on.  :icon_mrgreen:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shchuka on September 14, 2010, 01:39:41 AM
Got her a brand spanking new front tire - so much more stable on the bends now!
Also, got her through MOT yesterday - I'm set for another year.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: marc on September 14, 2010, 08:25:58 AM
Im busy guy.

- I got the chain oiled and tight to specs. :-)

- Gave thanks to a forum fellow that helped.

- wrote to a local (spanish) forum about the solution.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on September 14, 2010, 08:29:49 AM
Just ordered a new right side fairing, she'll be looking new in no time. After this is the right engine cover to be replaced and a nice paint job and she's on her way!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twism86 on September 14, 2010, 08:48:05 AM
I will be putting her back together after the crash finally now that i some new brackets!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 14, 2010, 09:37:53 AM
Quote from: mister on September 13, 2010, 10:24:52 PM
With the protector on I should get a few more HP out of her. Just buying it has increased the horses, so who can say how much more it'll be once I stick it on.  :icon_mrgreen:

Michael
Just imagine if you'da gone with the nekid cartoon girl... :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: moosehead28 on September 14, 2010, 05:52:49 PM
I tore the left side case off to inspect a suspected noise in my starter clutch, after  fighting to remove the rotor, I discovered that the 3 allen bolts holding the clutch assembly to the rotor had backed out causing it to bang around, luckily no major damage  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: burning1 on September 14, 2010, 09:33:47 PM
Just picked up a Starlane GPS lap timer (http://www.starlane.com/vedit/15/cronometro-gps-indicatore-marce-contagiri-cambio-elettronico-acquisizione-dati-PRODOTTI.asp?idprod=1037)...

So, my race bike now has a Tach (I stripped the mechanical tach off before the first race,) shift light, speedo (also stripped off,) lap timer, and data logger.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 18, 2010, 07:23:50 PM
Added a "toe guard" designed for racing, but I think of it more as a finger saver when cleaning and oiling the chain. (Gotta take off that warning sticker - it is so annoying.)
(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_toe_guard.jpg)

Put an old style mud flap on my F's front fender. Should help keep things cleaner now that we're getting into more rain. Hard to see it because its black. I managed to install it without removing the fender (which requires removing the wheel).
(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_mud_guard.jpg)

Repainted the old factory clip-ons that I put on my 2009 GS500F. The paint nearly matches the factory paint on the instrument cluster (Rust-Oleum metallic black, not the textured or hammertone). Then put on new bar end weights from R&G Racing.
(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_Repainted_ClipOns.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on September 18, 2010, 07:41:41 PM
Those bar end weights are pretty intense.


I did 150 miles of back roads today just so my bike would feel special. My ears also felt like they wanted to start bleeding, so I feel like I may go back to the stock exhaust soon.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on September 18, 2010, 10:13:49 PM
Have you tried other after market exhausts? besides the V&H?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: burning1 on September 18, 2010, 10:16:14 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 18, 2010, 07:23:50 PM
Added a "toe guard" designed for racing, but I think of it more as a finger saver when cleaning and oiling the chain. (Gotta take off that warning sticker - it is so annoying.)

I've caught fingers between the chain and sprocket before. If the engine isn't running, it isn't a big deal...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 18, 2010, 10:39:01 PM
Yea, I've never got caught. When wiping the chain I always slowly rotate the tire in reverse - there's plenty of stuff to keep fingers from the engine area if a rag gets caught. Bike is never running when working on it or cleaning it.

I thought that thing looked cool (and they were from the same place I bought the bar ends AND a crash slider for the F series, but that's not installed yet) so I bought them for both my bikes. After putting it on, I realized it was just one little extra bit of safety when working on them. Never know what might happen when rotating the back wheel to clean it or bump it when doing something else. Accidents do happen. (Its Ok to call me an old over-cautious geezer.)

Besides - Even though no real need for it for street riding, it give the bike that something special look. Can we say "Bike Bling Bling"?

So the V&H is really noisy? I got one for Junior (ok, that's what bike #2 is now called) but haven't put it on yet. I figured "why not?" The '92 exhaust is in unknown condition and he had been dropped by prior owners, so I thought something new was appropriate. I guess I'll try it and see.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on September 19, 2010, 05:59:19 AM
The ear bleeding isn't actually from the V&H on the GS. I always thought the V&H was way too loud until I got another exhaust for my other bike. The V&H on the GS doesn't sound quite as bad anymore. It's still loud, but it's bearable. I think I need one more EXTREMELY loud bike to make them both feel quiet.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 19, 2010, 12:26:38 PM
Makes sense. If you have a pain in your foot, hit your hand with a hammer. The hand will hurt so bad you won't notice the foot. I think it works the same with bike noise.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on September 19, 2010, 01:07:08 PM
I went for a ride yesterday and decided that I didn't need to sell it...I have room for 7 bikes  :woohoo:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.comcast.net%2F%7Estykers%2Fgs3tree.jpg&hash=ccdc3b6d3ca43ec755c241b5b52e8d4290b790ab)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: geeky on September 19, 2010, 02:14:58 PM
I sold the bike today  :cry: to purchase a 1987 BMW 325is (e30) with koni adjustable struts, H&R sport springs, and a Conforti tuned ecu  :woohoo:

The last photos of the bike:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4127%2F4990136745_d726c5789f.jpg&hash=e2a765ee610f15c7dd31d637393a05daa622d670)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4132%2F4990136601_f03d1fb33d.jpg&hash=88e93fd5b93e8a61ff06db556583863300834cd8)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4124%2F4990136681_6437e85a2a.jpg&hash=d130ae6d2c77b5cd15b2f0759d22729001f9712f)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 20, 2010, 12:45:49 AM
Quote from: geeky on September 19, 2010, 02:14:58 PM
I sold the bike today  :cry: to purchase a 1987 BMW 325is (e30) with koni adjustable struts, H&R sport springs, and a Conforti tuned ecu  :woohoo:


You sold the bike to buy a car? WTF?  :confused:

Oh... got a kid on the way and want to be responsible?

No, that's not a reason.

Oh... new girlfriend doesn't like bikes?

Get a newer girlfriend.  :cheers:

Pay off debt?

But a car is the replacement. Nah. can't be that then.

Bought the bike for fifty bux, spent twenty on it doing it up and sold it for a net net net profit of $2,730?  :woohoo:

Ok. Making some moolalah Could be a reason.

But now you're gonna have to stick your head out the window like a dog to get that same experience.  :thumb:  :icon_mrgreen:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: geeky on September 20, 2010, 09:35:50 AM
Im in colorado, and I'm a huge motor head. I'm 19, have owned

1996 Audi A6 Quattro (auto)
1998 Acura Integra GS (auto)
1996 Civic Hatch (5spd - track car)
1997 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro (5spd)
1987 BMW 325is

04 GSXR600
95 Ninja 250
91 GS500e

So that being said, I love motorcycle's but living in Colorado (CU Boulder student) and ONLY have the motorcycle as a form of transport BLOWS in the winter so I ended up getting the car, yes it is RWD, so not that much better but  O0. Plus I bought the bike + insurance + maintenance + registration for $1200, and sold it for $2000 and bought the car with that cash + paid for 6months of insurance  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tucsondude on September 22, 2010, 06:39:29 PM
found out how much crap(water) the front tire throws forward and up so it comes back at your face, when you have no front fender.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on September 22, 2010, 07:45:26 PM
I put HIDs on my bike! They're amazing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 23, 2010, 12:08:55 AM
Gave Junior a brand new factory original belly pan I found for sale in Europe. Seems a guy bought an old Suzuki warehouse and is finding all kinds of old original GS500 parts. This was in the original box, too! Also added crash sliders. I don't intend to crash, but they look cool and impress the GSXR dudes. Anyway, you can't have crash bars and a belly pan because the belly pan gets in the way of engine bars.

(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_IMGP0433a.JPG)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on September 23, 2010, 12:16:08 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 23, 2010, 12:08:55 AM
Gave Junior a brand new factory original belly pan I found for sale in Europe. Seems a guy bought an old Suzuki warehouse and is finding all kinds of old original GS500 parts. This was in the original box, too! Also added crash sliders. I don't intend to crash, but they look cool and impress the GSXR dudes. Anyway, you can't have crash bars and a belly pan because the belly pan gets in the way of engine bars.

(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_IMGP0433a.JPG)


Best thing I purchased for my bike were crash sliders. :thumb: Saved me a lot of money when I noobie panicked and dropped my bike.  :oops:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 02, 2010, 02:56:32 AM
Gave Suzi black levers - Bike-It brand. Problem is the slot for the clutch switch was not deep enough. I had to mill it out with the dremel to make it deep enough.
maybe their other colors are OK and the black got filled in with paint. Working now on putting on ASV levers. Suzi deserves the best.
(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_clutch_lever_black.jpg)

Also got a brand new full fairing for my 1992 E model. Not cheap - from the UK but is is the original in the box. What a beautiful fairing! So rare! Was it ever sold in the USA?

(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_Cowling_OEM.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 11, 2010, 12:39:48 AM
Gave Junior new Gimbel rear sets (with herlp from centuryghost). See details at

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=54144.0

Also gave him a new keyless fuel cap.

More tocome!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anderw on October 11, 2010, 07:38:52 AM
A wash  O0

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy198%2FAndyvrs%2FIMG_0645.jpg&hash=cea265f258a6f75074153763b5f9b0430ec4f62f)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy198%2FAndyvrs%2FIMG_0646.jpg&hash=f7ff5dfdd546df111856bcfde4a15b36cf531eed)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on October 11, 2010, 07:46:12 AM
holy crap anderw, what did you use to wash it?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 11, 2010, 08:23:59 AM
Quote from: ragecage23 on October 11, 2010, 07:46:12 AM
holy crap anderw, what did you use to wash it?

ROFL WTF um Pancake batter? Whipped cream?,Fire Extinguisher? er.......
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on October 11, 2010, 12:48:14 PM
Quote from: JB848 on October 11, 2010, 08:23:59 AM
Quote from: ragecage23 on October 11, 2010, 07:46:12 AM
holy crap anderw, what did you use to wash it?

ROFL WTF um Pancake batter? Whipped cream?,Fire Extinguisher? er.......

Well obviously soap lmao that's not what I meant. I've never gotten this suddy with just a sponge. I was thinking he used some product
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 11, 2010, 02:08:41 PM
Well not necessarily today, but within the last week I converted back from clip-ons to risers and a drag bar. Also can't remember if I put it on here, but I put a new front tire on and new bearings all around.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: moosehead28 on October 11, 2010, 05:26:53 PM
Filled the tank, Added some fuel stabalizer, cleaned and lubed the chain, reinstalled the centerstand, and put the old girl away for the winter   :cry:

I might drag her out if the weather gets nice, but its starting to get cold around here.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on October 11, 2010, 06:58:37 PM
I finally finished the naked conversion of my '04 GS500F. I still need to wire up the indicators in the mirrors, but it's finally done. If my fairings don't sell, I might hack them up to make a belly pan.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash2%2Fhs391.ash2%2F66936_488412895863_742095863_6945005_3412907_n.jpg&hash=66d6dd7901fa9512fd5c5330e030117bbf1ca829)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash2%2Fhs125.ash2%2F39582_488413065863_742095863_6945013_550179_n.jpg&hash=eb45b227d68ba6ca5ce228dd7e339d2cb1c959e8)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 11, 2010, 09:00:10 PM
I still think he washed it with "Mr Bubbles" or something

I took the F out for a 60 mile ride and filled the tank. Changed helmets and bikes and took the E out for the same ride she has a 3/4 tank left so I just wiped her down and covered her up.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi579.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss239%2Frtarpley%2FBikes.jpg&hash=12298608e870d9db3e2dfe92135b73a48e65fe9d)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 12, 2010, 03:37:48 AM
Put a new front tire on on Saturday and rode home. Sunday, went for a 300+km ride one third of which was wet - the first 3rd on the new unscrubbed-in tire.  :woohoo:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anderw on October 12, 2010, 04:36:56 AM
Quote from: ragecage23 on October 11, 2010, 12:48:14 PM
Quote from: JB848 on October 11, 2010, 08:23:59 AM
Quote from: ragecage23 on October 11, 2010, 07:46:12 AM
holy crap anderw, what did you use to wash it?

ROFL WTF um Pancake batter? Whipped cream?,Fire Extinguisher? er.......

Well obviously soap lmao that's not what I meant. I've never gotten this suddy with just a sponge. I was thinking he used some product

Ha ha....

As I had degreased my whole bike x2 weeks earlier then applied ACF 50 for hours on end, I was desperate to clean the bike but not degrease. So I got my snow foam attachment, [http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Images/2817-500-500/karcher-hd-foam-lance-kit.png (http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Images/2817-500-500/karcher-hd-foam-lance-kit.png)] that I usually fill with a aggressive cleaner for the car, put some zip wax in instead, a mild mixture at that. I then sprayed, left, sponged the bodywork/seat/tank then rinsed and dried most of it :D

As for what I have done for my bike today, I captured on a cheap keyring cam, the highlights of my commute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvZ3G2Fh-vI

Andrew

P.S k.rollin, your bike looks feckin' awesome!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 12, 2010, 10:04:42 AM
Thank God for lane spliting huh Andrew? Wholly rocks Batman that's some conjestion!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on October 12, 2010, 11:01:05 AM
That's England for you, I miss life over there
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: uninhibited on October 12, 2010, 03:43:35 PM
I have just completed my first mod for my K9 naked.

I replaced the factory standard black plastic tyre valve caps with some chrome jobbies. 

A quick calculation leaves me to believe that this mod is worth an extra 5hp.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 12, 2010, 04:00:12 PM
I like your Fuzzy math. Are you using a widget or a wizbag to come up with this figure? :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on October 12, 2010, 10:12:46 PM
Quote from: uninhibited on October 12, 2010, 03:43:35 PM
I have just completed my first mod for my K9 naked.

I replaced the factory standard black plastic tyre valve caps with some chrome jobbies. 

A quick calculation leaves me to believe that this mod is worth an extra 5hp.

It is definitely a 5 hp gain in the looks department
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 12, 2010, 10:21:26 PM
Quote from: Twisted on October 12, 2010, 10:12:46 PM
Quote from: uninhibited on October 12, 2010, 03:43:35 PM
I have just completed my first mod for my K9 naked.

I replaced the factory standard black plastic tyre valve caps with some chrome jobbies. 

A quick calculation leaves me to believe that this mod is worth an extra 5hp.

It is definitely a 5 hp gain in the looks department

I guess you just don't get my humor!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on October 13, 2010, 12:00:30 AM
Took my bike for a ride in the rain today. Muddy tyre and a wet road a fun. Even had the back step out a little at about 100km/h and another leaving an intersection (more that time).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 13, 2010, 12:05:14 AM
Tyre..LMAO I would have flunked 3rd grade with that spelling..Relax Brit I am fooling you and you don't like it!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 13, 2010, 12:40:04 AM
Quote from: JB848 on October 13, 2010, 12:05:14 AM
Tyre..LMAO I would have flunked 3rd grade with that spelling..Relax Brit I am fooling you and you don't like it!

See... in Australia - and England too - we spell tire as tyre. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyre (the outer part of a wheel in British English (equivalent to tire in American English)).

For that matter we also spell color as colour, neighbor as neighbour and flavor as flavour. Mom is mum. And the rest of the words we butcher.  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on October 13, 2010, 12:50:38 AM
Don't forget aluminium.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on October 13, 2010, 12:54:11 AM
And favourite...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on October 13, 2010, 12:55:00 AM
Quote from: JB848 on October 12, 2010, 10:21:26 PM
Quote from: Twisted on October 12, 2010, 10:12:46 PM
Quote from: uninhibited on October 12, 2010, 03:43:35 PM
I have just completed my first mod for my K9 naked.

I replaced the factory standard black plastic tyre valve caps with some chrome jobbies. 

A quick calculation leaves me to believe that this mod is worth an extra 5hp.

It is definitely a 5 hp gain in the looks department



I guess you just don't get my humor!

No that was an attempt at me trying to be funny  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 13, 2010, 12:55:29 AM
Please stop!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 13, 2010, 12:56:48 AM
And rockmelon
and custard apple

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on October 13, 2010, 12:58:17 AM
The English invented the bloody language yet they think we spell words wrong? Now that is funny  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on October 13, 2010, 12:59:11 AM
And bobsyouruncle or however you spell it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on October 13, 2010, 01:01:29 AM
lot of stuff going on the sarvo   ;) :tongue2:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on October 13, 2010, 01:01:56 AM
And analogue...

Anyway, I'm not British, I'm an Aussie.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 13, 2010, 01:05:13 AM
Idioms? They are the best...

Sure man, I'll buzz ya later.
Ok, like a round thing.
Chur bro (ok, this one is a EnZed import)

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on October 13, 2010, 01:09:17 AM
Quote from: lucifer_mr2 on October 13, 2010, 01:01:56 AM
And analogue...

Anyway, I'm not British, I'm an Aussie.

So am I. I still speak the Queens english though, not some barstardized version.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 13, 2010, 01:14:12 AM
You guys have definatley lost it My god

And no you bafoon you did not develope the language in America we did. I don't give a flying O or a U. When in your Country we spell like you..or thanks to us not German. And when you are here you will spell like us..no thanks to you.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on October 13, 2010, 01:19:50 AM
You bite way to easy JB. Humour does'nt transfer well on the internet. If you give it, you gotta take it.

Oh and by the way for history sake. Being Australian it is more probable we would be speaking Japanese  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 13, 2010, 01:22:59 AM
Really coming from a colony of criminals that would be an exceptable response and yes if it were'nt for us you would be saying Kinickiwa. Listen I digress I was in a good mood do not ruin it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 13, 2010, 01:25:17 AM
Don't beat up my country I won't yours. I was making an off comment about how you spell Tyres? Now if that was insensitive I am sorry. Can we have fun now?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on October 13, 2010, 01:28:22 AM
Quote from: JB848 on October 13, 2010, 01:22:59 AM
Really coming from a colony of criminals that would be an exceptable response and yes if it were'nt for us you would be saying Kinickiwa. Listen I digress I was in a good mood do not ruin it.

Yeh don't mess with us. Now you see your wallet. Now you don't.....YOINK!

I wonder if we would be building quality Japanese bikes now if we had been invaded...*Ponders*
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 13, 2010, 01:36:49 AM
Are you serious? I see one does not know. Our wallet is lined with your dollars idiot that China is buying up. The State of California ..going broke is the 7th largest economy in the world...It's a state..not a country...Austraila may be the port to Antartica and the land of Kangaroo burgers? In the big picture..You were dealt out a long time ago.

IRAQ and Iran?

US: sends 50,000 troops
AUS: sends 500?

Are you really serious thinking you have any global infuence? Most people won't say it but I will. Hug a Koala and STFU.

How many of your troops died to save this world? 1/5000 ratio OH you matter!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 13, 2010, 01:40:35 AM
And I am being nice..do you really want to piss me off and go through facts and history? I don't think you should for I will not have a battle with the unarmed and wittless!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on October 13, 2010, 01:40:49 AM
Quote from: JB848 on October 13, 2010, 01:36:49 AM
Are you serious? I see one does not know. Our wallet is lined with your dollars idiot that China is buying up. The State of California ..going broke is the 7th largest economy in the world...It's a state..not a country...Austraila may be the port to Antartica and the land of Kangaroo burgers? In the big picture..You were dealt out a long time ago.

IRAQ and Iran?

US: sends 50,000 troops
AUS: sends 500?

Are you really serious thinking you have any global infuence? Most people won't say it but I will. Hug a Koala and STFU.

How many of your troops died to save this world? 1/5000 ratio OH you matter!


WTF??? What happened to "Dont beat up my country and I wont beat up yours" ? You seriously need to chill.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on October 13, 2010, 01:43:06 AM
+1
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on October 13, 2010, 01:45:00 AM
Sounds like someone else needs a hug from a Koala
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anderw on October 13, 2010, 01:57:17 AM
Let's keep it on topic  :thumb:

Lane splitting and filtering is perfectly legal in the UK for now. Solid lines are the only no no...

However, with the cost of fuel @ ÂŁ1.13 [$1.79US - $1.82AUS] /litre and the average wage at ÂŁ489[$774.00US - $787.00AUS] /week before tax, more people are turning to x2 wheels as a mode of transport. Although I don't think there will be a major rush anytime soon, it won't be long before the change the law to make lane splitting illegal.  :nono:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 13, 2010, 02:15:13 AM
Quote from: JB848 on October 13, 2010, 01:40:35 AM
And I am being nice..do you really want to piss me off and go through facts and history? I don't think you should for I will not have a battle with the unarmed and wittless!

Go back through History?

Ok. Make sure you go back to where the King of Poland saved all friggin Europe from Muslim invasion. Otherwise, you'd now be sticking your bum in the air five times a day.

So stop beating your dam - I'm American and we saved the world - Chest. And get back to the topic...

So, what did you do for your bike today?

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on October 13, 2010, 03:20:12 PM
Quote from: Twisted on October 13, 2010, 01:45:00 AM
Sounds like someone else needs a hug from a Koala

lmfao
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: centuryghost on October 13, 2010, 08:33:47 PM
JB848, if you want to "discuss" the fine art of the English language, start a new thread somewhere else. Otherwise, What have you done for your bike today????  :nono:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anderw on October 14, 2010, 02:46:17 AM
My bike wouldn't start  :2guns:

I managed to eventually bump start it and take it to the dealer. In the mean time they have loaned me a Yamaha MT03  O0

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy198%2FAndyvrs%2FIMG_0674.jpg&hash=990def1ad070286fcc8d590ddef3a6dd8264406e)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Fry on October 14, 2010, 03:19:27 AM
Quote from: Anderw on October 14, 2010, 02:46:17 AM
My bike wouldn't start  :2guns:

I managed to eventually bump start it and take it to the dealer. In the mean time they have loaned me a Yamaha MT03  O0

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy198%2FAndyvrs%2FIMG_0674.jpg&hash=990def1ad070286fcc8d590ddef3a6dd8264406e)

That bike isnt available in US is it? Damn...

Anyway, what did I do to my bike today?(Last Night)....Installed a Crank Oil Seal....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: remo2k9 on October 14, 2010, 05:24:18 AM
Quote from: k.rollin on October 11, 2010, 06:58:37 PM
I finally finished the naked conversion of my '04 GS500F. I still need to wire up the indicators in the mirrors, but it's finally done. If my fairings don't sell, I might hack them up to make a belly pan.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash2%2Fhs391.ash2%2F66936_488412895863_742095863_6945005_3412907_n.jpg&hash=66d6dd7901fa9512fd5c5330e030117bbf1ca829)
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OMFG LOL your bike looks ALMOST identical DID U GET UR MIRRORS FROM EBAY?  :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi579.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss239%2Fremo2k8%2FMYRS5002.jpg&hash=879bf0bb76d7b73e630c2975ecccefca647bc270)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ohgood on October 14, 2010, 08:15:05 AM
Quote from: k.rollin on October 11, 2010, 06:58:37 PM
I finally finished the naked conversion of my '04 GS500F. I still need to wire up the indicators in the mirrors, but it's finally done. If my fairings don't sell, I might hack them up to make a belly pan.

 

i'm a fan of the nekkid look there. would you mind posting a source and price for your mirrors ? thanks

put some brighter plastics on the drz.... lellow !
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh5.ggpht.com%2F_n_h9GjoQiIE%2FTLcd6Zs0ouI%2FAAAAAAAAA0M%2FMZCVtpBauXg%2Fs640%2FIMG_20101013_180609.jpeg&hash=a4a93694e3dc5b41adb8d884a074a1e8a74265a8)

also, buddha or somebody needs to put a cleanin on this thread. (hint!)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on October 14, 2010, 11:55:24 PM
I did get my mirrors from ebay. The stock turn signals are only on until I get some bullet connectors for the mirror's wiring. Sellers include gold3288gold, T Motorsports, and the2wheels. If you're in a hurry to get them, don't buy from the2wheels, as it took a month for my set to arrive.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: remo2k9 on October 15, 2010, 12:37:25 AM
haha cool! just wondering where did you get your headlight bracket from .. im about to buy one for 40$ on ebay .
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Chuck500 on October 16, 2010, 06:59:55 PM
Washed it.  Unbelievable the amount of bug guts and crud built up in the last month or so.

Keep the shiny side up,

Chuck
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 16, 2010, 07:20:12 PM
OK I hugged a Kaola and I read a book about history and chilled..are you happy?

I made some mods to something I will reveal soon. It is still being painted.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 18, 2010, 06:03:36 PM
We gave our bikes a nice group outing today.
Saturday 3 of us took our GS500's for a nice ride to Vashon Island. They loved it! Ride to the ferry. Short ferry ride to the island. 45 miles all over Vashon Island then a ferry back to Seattle. We loved it as much as our bikes did!

4 GS's in the carport before we took off for the ferry terminal.
(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_GS500_Quad.jpg)

Our bikes enjoying the sun in the waterfront.
(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_GS500s_By_The_Beach.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 19, 2010, 01:19:45 AM
Filled her up and lubed the chain.

Ad..Guy... what's that bag you've got there.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firstoni on October 19, 2010, 06:40:25 AM
First full maintenance .... still looking for a new clutch perch to stuff an asv lever into though.....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 19, 2010, 02:40:44 PM
Junior got a new Gimbel seat today and R&G bar ends. He's beginning to take shape! Looking sharp! Will paint the seat after the new fuel tank goes on. Not sure if it should be painted red or black. Gray wheels go on within the week along with a complete tune up. After that, the new tank and the rest of the new stuff goes on. Should I remove the passenger pegs? I like how the silver in this color of tail follows the silver line of the frame and continues with the belly pan (aka Bug Spoiler)

(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_Juniors_Gimbel_Seat.jpg)

Frankly, I'm tempted to put on black headlight cowl and repaint the existing tank factory gloss "novelty black". That's one thing fun about a bike: you can change colors to suite the season of the year. I have a few headlight cowls, a dozen sets of tail plastics and the new red tank. I can mix and match colors all day. I gotta quit buying this stuff and start selling off the extras. Running out of space.

LUGGAGE CASE on SUZI at the BEACH: http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/5388/181/

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: simon79 on October 19, 2010, 02:51:00 PM
...Bike??
Oh yeah, it must be that two-wheeled thing that's been under a couple blankets in my garage for over a month now... :D
Cleaned up, taken battery out, front wheel jacked up.

See next spring ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on October 19, 2010, 11:23:15 PM
Quote from: remo2k9 on October 15, 2010, 12:37:25 AM
haha cool! just wondering where did you get your headlight bracket from .. im about to buy one for 40$ on ebay .

I got mine from Dennis Kirk for much less than $40. Go to their site and search for 'headlight bracket.' I have the Drag Specialties set that I bent to fit the fork tubes and headlight.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on October 20, 2010, 02:32:39 AM
quick plain water and clean cloth wash.. chamois dry ..

... that dang cup-holder mounting position is still giving me grief though... keeps clashing with the lil pine tree air freshener!  O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 20, 2010, 02:36:46 AM
yea, so how are the fuzzy dice working out?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 20, 2010, 02:12:47 PM
Put R&G exhaust protectors onto Suzi. I wish I had these when I first got her. It would have prevented scratches to the exhaust when she got knocked over.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2Fexhaust_protectors.jpg%3Ft%3D1287609082&hash=194ddc72882633edd916ecfa4c719cbd0737f879)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on October 20, 2010, 07:52:06 PM
I didn't know they made such a thing, that's kinda neat.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 21, 2010, 01:49:33 AM
I've bought from R&G Racing and their speed of delivery is fast from the UK. Usually less than a week.
I've bought:
* Weighted bar end sliders
* Toe chain guards
* Frame sliders (for both E and F models)
* Muffler protectors.

All their products are excellent. Plus you get really nice silver die cut reflective R&G stickers!

You save on shipping when you buy a lot. Get your friends together and make a big order.

I have seen a couple distributors in the US. Unfortunately their prices are higher and they don't carry all the parts I needed. I found it easier and faster to order direct from them. http://www.rg-racing.com/
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anaconda on October 21, 2010, 10:29:11 AM
going to give the grime infested forest sprocket cover a good thorough cleaning :woohoo: :woohoo:  I'll take pics of it if my hands are clean enough O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tucsondude on October 21, 2010, 11:27:08 AM
axle deep in a 20 ft wide flash flood wash, commuting FTW hardcore f%$k yeah!, so wet and cold. :cookoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 24, 2010, 04:33:29 PM
New chain and both front and rear sprockets. Yay! Bikes much happier now.

Quote from: adidasguy on October 21, 2010, 01:49:33 AM
* Frame sliders (for both E and F models)
Hey man you got a link to the sliders for the F?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 24, 2010, 10:39:25 PM
Junior got lots of attention today.
First, the belly pan and headlight cowling came off. Painting cowling factory color and belly pan came off because he's going in for a full tune up (no need to pay labor to take it off and put it back on)
Then, Junior got a new K&N air filter; new V&H exhaust; color changed to red; un-did the vasectomy (i.e,. put full, original rear fender and turn signals back on).
Still to do after the tune up and new tires: swap fuel tank with the new one, put belly pan and cowling back on; paint the Gimbel seat; put on smoked factory style turn sigals; Buddha's right side cover; new exhaust protectors (ones I had are too big for the V&H); replace front fender with candy red or gloss black one; ride a lot.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FJunior_New_Exhaust.jpg&hash=2e963cad290c5301f6c6c957cd2bbe15a4770207)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anderw on October 25, 2010, 07:46:55 AM
I treated mine to a ÂŁ200 [$314US] dealer service, reduced from ÂŁ279 ($438US) after I complained; ALOT!  :cookoo:

I have had fun on their loan bike today though. Another Yamaha MT-03 (660cc single)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy198%2FAndyvrs%2FIMG_0692.jpg&hash=d76ba43a723822fafc80047e7ceb4d47f545ff25)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 25, 2010, 11:13:28 PM
Had my headlight replaced under warranty - rode in, handed over my key, they rode it into the service area, replaced light, put the bike back out, found me drooling in the store, handed back my key, I rode off. No paperwork to sign, nothing, all paid for by warranty. Quick. Simple. As it should be.

Problem was the top tab on 2 is spot-welded into the corresponding point on 3 in three spots (something like that). The three spot-welds had broken off and the top of the headlamp was floating/loose. Unfortunately for them, the entire assembly comes as one unit.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1049%2F5117066410_fd789b0098_b.jpg&hash=990b94b5b0e957d48d2ca8a50843a17b7d95ab17)

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on October 26, 2010, 01:00:25 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 20, 2010, 02:36:46 AM
yea, so how are the fuzzy dice working out?


great!... so long as i dont brake too hard while not gripping the tank with my knees.... and slide the fuzzy dice right into the tank..  :icon_eek: :sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 26, 2010, 01:08:24 AM
So technically I have'nt done it yet but I need opinions. I know I am going to the one on the right...but once I cut it, its kind of hard to go back. So I made this fairing just as a test of what I could do and never was happy with it and have been trying to improve it every since. The pic on the left is how it is...err the pic on the right is my Photo edit of what I want. Comments?

  (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi579.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss239%2Frtarpley%2FSmallerFairing021c.jpg&hash=e8b325e05719e79f23a0e6aedb09a74b5b3c2c80)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firstoni on October 26, 2010, 08:01:26 AM
Not my style but if its yours, get after it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 26, 2010, 08:34:30 PM
Quote from: Firstoni on October 26, 2010, 08:01:26 AM
Not my style but if its yours, get after it.

Not quite what I was looking for but thanks for your 2 cents. This is a one off that I made myself so before I destroy it I want some input?

Unlike airbrush that is a master this is my first try and I really don't want to do it again. Well maybe. But knowing what I know now...I would take a different approach.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on October 26, 2010, 09:07:12 PM
Why not keep the one on your bike now, take it off and buy a smaller after market one? Then if you get sick of it you can always revert.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on October 26, 2010, 09:16:52 PM
Ok well at the risk of thread jacking which I abhor. Your suggestion is moot. I have had aftermarket 1/4 fairings. Specifically the Targa one which I did not like, hence my venture into making one of my own. I was rather looking for input on left or right (picture provided earlier).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firstoni on October 27, 2010, 07:09:55 AM
Quote from: JB848 on October 26, 2010, 08:34:30 PM
Quote from: Firstoni on October 26, 2010, 08:01:26 AM
Not my style but if its yours, get after it.

Not quite what I was looking for but thanks for your 2 cents. This is a one off that I made myself so before I destroy it I want some input?

Unlike airbrush that is a master this is my first try and I really don't want to do it again. Well maybe. But knowing what I know now...I would take a different approach.

Well let me rephrase then, I don't think it looks bad, but I don't think it looks good either (since its not my style, neither actually appeals to me), if you feel you will be happier with the second one I say go for it. If I HAD to choose between the two, I would probably choose the first one but not for any reason other then there is a bit more windshield....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firstoni on October 27, 2010, 12:15:07 PM
Back a little more on topic, purchased a new clutch perch for Serenity and the new lever is already waiting just have to put it on.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on October 27, 2010, 01:11:03 PM
Just ordered a 17 tooth sprocket, should be in tomorrow. If I like it I'll keep it, if I don't I'll return it haha
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on October 27, 2010, 01:12:35 PM
Making molds for my cf gas tank...
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcrecca.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2Ftophalfmoldtrim.jpg&hash=afb7bceae295b6d70e508eb617837dba98b2a702)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: centuryghost on October 27, 2010, 01:17:53 PM
Carbon fiber tank  :icon_exclaim: This is going to be interesting
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: samburger on October 27, 2010, 08:23:29 PM
After a wreck a few weeks ago on my '96, which rendered my speedometer & corresponding cable useless, I picked up a whole gauge cluster from an '07 on ebay for $100. Since my tach still works fine & the '07's tach is electric, I did some slight modifying to use my original tach in the new gauge housing & upgraded to the '07 speedo. I remembered to take a few pictures, but everything was flowing so smoothly today that I forgot to make enough pictures to be "how-to" worthy. I also forgot to take assembled 'before' pictures. Still, if I can figure it out, most anyone can.

Here's the cracked housing from the wreck:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi846.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab24%2Fsamburger077%2Fbike%2Fgauge%2520repair%2F1027101606a.jpg%3Ft%3D1288235270&hash=ae9551aabe836ffd0b559cefad387d4e58fc559a)

And the gauge trim, all bent up, old, & dirty (& missing the blue screen for the high beams):
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi846.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab24%2Fsamburger077%2Fbike%2Fgauge%2520repair%2F1027102240.jpg%3Ft%3D1288235291&hash=540684954ae85ad9b7ca6af18c90575e59c8a86e)

The indicator lights (oil, neutral, etc) were smaller on the new housing, so I carefully drilled the holes for the lights larger with a 1/2" bit. 'Carefully' being the key word..didn't want to crack the new housing. I would have simply taken the new lights with the new cluster, but the wiring harness didn't fit. This was an easier solution than trying to figure out the wiring, & then teaching myself to solder :icon_razz: Here's a picture to try & show the difference in size:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi846.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab24%2Fsamburger077%2Fbike%2Fgauge%2520repair%2F1027101606.jpg%3Ft%3D1288235349&hash=4a5f9b230fd511a6a667ad902a3da161fd188654)

The next problem was expected. The tachs from '04 & up (& I think some from '01-'03) are electric. My bike has a mechanical tach. Some day soon I'd like to convert mine to electric so I can use the newer, nicer tach from the '07 cluster, but that's for another day. Anyway, I just used a some wire cutters to cut the plastic about 1" up on both sides of the existing hole, & then snapped it off. As a reference for anyone who might try to do this, I just cut to the crease:
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And since I got carried away, the next picture is of the end result:
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And with the lights:
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The old speedometer & tach had a 'needle bobbing' problem I always chocked up to a kinked cable. Well after replacing & greasing the new tach cable, it still has a bobbing problem. The new speedo with no added grease to the cable? Smooth as butter. Yet another reason I want to install that tach. That & the fact that the old tach has a flat black trim, while the new one has chrome. If I never upgrade to the '07 tach, I'll at least paint the speedo's trim. I like the black better anyway.

I also adjusted my chain today. Friday, I'll change the oil & oil filter & clean the K&N air filter. It's also about time to change the inline fuel filter. It was new when I got the bike 6k miles ago, but is all dirtied up now & needs changing. That's a hair above my skill set though, so I'll do that when I have a friend around to shadow me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: average on October 27, 2010, 10:01:45 PM
Updated her from the scratched up rusted pre SA to an 05 pc black SA(is it okay to say pre and post like the Kat guys?  :dunno_white:) pics laytor....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Golferluke on October 27, 2010, 10:40:59 PM
Changed my chain today, sprockets were good but I don't think chains should bend like this... Also I was able to take the master link off with my bare fingers.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on October 27, 2010, 11:29:15 PM
errr .. mr Golferluke ... thats a purty chain fer sure... aint that the type they use for when you ride thru lots and lots and LOTS of twisties  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 28, 2010, 04:38:20 AM
That's alright, last weekend I messed with my chain and realized the clip for the master link was gone. So I replaced it with a spare and rode to work monday. Took a look monday night and the clip was gone again, and one of the tips of the master link that the clip hooks to was broken off as well. Holy hell glad I made home.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on October 28, 2010, 03:01:38 PM
Today's work meant popping off the two top halves of my molds.

Before popping
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Fresh off the plug. Came out beautifully
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All three molds fresh from the plug, almost ready to lay up carbon
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on October 30, 2010, 07:28:37 PM
spent an hour cleaning all the mud and dirt out of my 3 week old chain (brisbane city council  :2guns: you and your road works)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on October 30, 2010, 07:57:02 PM
Today I made the bottom of a cf tank

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on October 31, 2010, 11:53:43 AM
installed the 17 tooth front sprocket and took it on the freeway, going 65 on the freeway is a lot better than it was before.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firstoni on October 31, 2010, 01:14:45 PM
Both ASV levers are on!  ^_^  Now off to my Halloween party with the GS
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Fry on October 31, 2010, 05:33:14 PM
Um? Lets see, what did I do for my GS today?

1.) Drilled holes in the handlebars for the locating nubs of the switch assemblies, mounted switches.
2.) Cleaned, Lubed and installed the Choke cable.
3.) Installed Clutch perch and lever.
4.) Mounted painted F+R Brake Discs.
5.) Installed Rear Wheel assembly.
6.) Located, cleaned and prepped parts to install Front wheel tomorrow.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anaconda on October 31, 2010, 09:21:50 PM
gave it an oil change after 1500 miles and it was filthy.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Miraz on October 31, 2010, 11:42:22 PM
Finally managed to get it back on the road after doing the GSXR front end swap....

Need to tweak a few more things and refit the fairings and it should all be good to go again....

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on November 01, 2010, 09:57:53 PM
Quote from: Fry on October 31, 2010, 05:33:14 PM
Um? Lets see, what did I do for my GS today?

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Wholly crap Fry I see a tire/rim on your bike? And good call on blacking out the front rotor. I can't stand that crappy gold that came from the factory!

P.S. Thanks for the kind words on the other thing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 04, 2010, 10:01:33 PM
Pictures of Junior to follow after belly pan and headlight cowling go back on this weekend.

But as for the last few days:
=====================
* Brand new factory fresh 1994 fuel tank
* Fuel petcock
* Gas cap (keyless type)
* Fuel lines
* Rear brakes
* Front brakes
* Front and rear: rotors, bearings, tires and gun metal gray rims (took off white rims)
* Factory new (old stock) tail plastics
* All new fluids
* Complete tune up including timing, plugs, shims
* K&N air filter
* V&H sport exhaust (gave away old one)
* New battery (old one tested OK but had no idea how old it was so went the safe route)
* factory original turn signals (removed goofy looking small ones which will probably be in Monday's trash)
* UN-did fenderectomy and put back on a complete original rear fender
* Replaced mud guard under center of frame with new one
* Gimbel rear sets (last week)
* Gimbel solo seat (last week)
(that's all I can remember right now)

OK, went out at midnight and put belly pan back on. Had to notch the inner front to due to the different fit of the V&H pipes.

Waiting for parts from Buddha to put on a newly painted front fender.

Rear hugger will also go back on this Saturday.

Junior runs fantastic!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 05, 2010, 12:47:15 PM
Junior is taking shape.  :cheers:

Still have to decide what color for the back of the seat. I'll photoshop a few color schemes and details. I have all the necessary factory colors and touch up pens (very handy to touch up tail pieces - I can make them look almost brand new though those on Junior right now ARE brand new old stock from Europe). FYI: European tail pieces have "Slingshot". American ones don't. Unsure what the Canadians did. :cookoo:

Added on the R&G exhaust protector to the V&H, and the crash sliders are there but don't show well. There is the R&G toe guard & bar ends, aluminum chain guard, Gimbel rear sets. I feel he looks better with factory original mag wheels rather than white. Works better with the black & red theme. Smoke turn signals and smoke tail light going on, too, to keep with the color scheme.

Tires are new, stock size and ready for the rear hugger. I have another belly pan I will try modifying to allow for engine bars. The fun thing is changing the bike whenever you feel like it  :woohoo:

A re-painted fender goes on in a couple days. Buddha's fork pieces (which hold the fender) and right side stator cover are in the mail. Antares Red or Novelty Black fender? Photoshop to the rescue!
Any detailing on the headlight cowling? Or put on the Novelty Black one maybe with some silver and red detailing? Opinions anyone?  :dunno_black:

Should the Dunlop stickers go by way of the trash (along with the turn signals I took off and the "fenderectomied" fender)? I think a silver reflective SUZUKI might be more striking for appearance.
(FYI: The tiny white spots on the tank are camera flash reflections. The tank is absolutely perfect!)

Here's how he looks today:
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Note: Turned reflector upside down. Less annoying without doing a fenderectomy. Added reflective SUZUKI.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on November 05, 2010, 01:18:21 PM
Lubed the chain and readjusted the headlight up/down.

Adidasguy: Unless you are contractually obligated to Dunlop to display their logo and are somewhat reimbursed for doing so, take the stickers off. And personally, same with the exhaust - otherwise you're paying them for the right to advertise their stuff.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 05, 2010, 01:39:26 PM
The Dunlop was there and right - it will go bye bye. A prior owner must have bought Dunlop tires. The V&H will stay otherwise I have pop rivet holes to fill in. I think the V&H isn't so bad but the Dunlop - yea - fugley.
Now to do some photoshop work for the seat colors while the lau lau and portagese sausage I brought back from Hawaii is cooking. MMMmmmmmm!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: The Buddha on November 05, 2010, 01:49:45 PM
Ask not what your bike can do for you, ask what you can do for your bike ...

What a quaint thought ... most of the moron's out there are have no clue ... they expect their bike to run ... in fact I'm surprised they know to put gas  in it, and you cannot imagine the number of fools that shove the nozzle in far enough to dent the bottom of the tank ... my Idiot friend did that to a nighthawk he bought from me, tore off the kreem coating and got it to rust. Nice work dumbass.

Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on November 05, 2010, 02:45:49 PM
Quote from: The Buddha on November 05, 2010, 01:49:45 PM
you cannot imagine the number of fools that shove the nozzle in far enough to dent the bottom of the tank

Cool.
Buddha.

Hey, that takes skill
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on November 05, 2010, 06:51:05 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on November 05, 2010, 12:47:15 PM
Junior is taking shape.  :cheers:
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Junior is looking "SWEET!" I must have missed it but is the fenderectomy coming or are you not allowed to in WA.?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 05, 2010, 08:33:21 PM
Per prior posts, I un-did the circumcision and put back the factory original fender and original turn signals.
I like it that way.
The circumcised fender is in the recycling bin and the small turn signals that were on Junior are in the trash bin.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on November 05, 2010, 08:41:32 PM
Wow, really you like the long fender? I have seen on here some atricious fenderectomies. Take a look at mine I think you might like. If not to each his own.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: KlaXon on November 06, 2010, 08:05:33 AM
Where do you get that Bellypan?.
Im planing to made it myself, but better will be to buy one. So where can i find bellypan like yours?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on November 06, 2010, 10:32:28 AM
a half a$$ wash and a tank pad lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 06, 2010, 10:12:05 PM
KlaXon:

The belly pan (in Europe: Bug Spoiler) is the factory original for the GS500E. I found it new, in the original box in Israel on ebay. There was one on ebay last month, also original. No one bid on it so I bought it after the auction ended. I plan to change it to Antares Candy Red (color code 19A) so I can change bike colors.

There are pans by many other companies but most all are in Germany or the UK, where the GS500 is very popular. Price and quality varies. Plan on painting any pan you get unless you find an original Suzuki item (in the color you want). Some after market ones come in black. It all depends on where you look and what you're willing to pay.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on November 06, 2010, 11:40:30 PM
Got my chain guard from centuryghost along with the three bolts, two washers, right side contact cover and emblem from cheap cycle parts installed. Now in four weeks I can replace the right side fairing, paint it, and apply OEM stickers.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on November 06, 2010, 11:46:29 PM
Today I did 239 miles and 363 miles yesterday. Only a short amount was on highways, most of it was done on back roads. About 3500 bike were there for the rally.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on November 07, 2010, 12:08:02 AM
Today I did a bushy...

Was riding along. Heard a Rattle and couldn't figure what it was. When I pulled up I saw my chain guard was Off the chain. Front screw was loose, rear screw was Gone!  :o So I pulled out a zip tie and secured it.

Anyone know what is needed for number's 14 and 15 below (can they be bought at a hardware store or is it a dealer only thing?)...

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Also, the tab looks like it has two parts. This is for each side of the tab on the swingarm, correct?

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on November 07, 2010, 12:29:24 AM
Just checked my bike. M6x12mm screw with a PH3 head (14) and 15 was just a washer (6id, 22od and 1.5mm thick).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on November 07, 2010, 02:07:57 AM
Quote from: mister on November 07, 2010, 12:08:02 AM
Today I did a bushy...

Was riding along. Heard a Rattle and couldn't figure what it was. When I pulled up I saw my chain guard was Off the chain. Front screw was loose, rear screw was Gone!  :o So I pulled out a zip tie and secured it.

Anyone know what is needed for number's 14 and 15 below (can they be bought at a hardware store or is it a dealer only thing?)...

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Also, the tab looks like it has two parts. This is for each side of the tab on the swingarm, correct?

Michael

Almost as good as mine Mister. Got home from a ride out to Coominya and pulled into the garage, jumped off the bike, hey presto to the amazing tail light that unscrewed itself and was only hanging from the wires. I have lost count of the bolts and screws that manage to undo themselves and go missing on my bike. I had the same thing happen with my chain guard too and got replacements at the local hardware.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on November 07, 2010, 02:29:09 AM
I've had the speedo fall out (the cable at the back) while riding. Also had a mirror swing around, I think someone tried to play with it while it was parked.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: the mole on November 07, 2010, 02:38:39 AM
New chain and front sprocket.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 07, 2010, 04:53:18 AM
That's why I bought a couple box-o-bolts. Today I cleaned them with a vibrator cleaner/de-greaser and now am sorting them.
Ever since Suzi lost a fender bolt and now have to find bolts to put original parts back onto Junior, this has saved my life.
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(That doesn't include other stuff that doesn't fit into the parts cleaner)
Buy crap - run it through the cleaner and it's like brand new. Cool!  :thumb:  Saves a ton of money.

So that's what I did for my bikes today because it rained all day. Used the "car" to go to Aurora and get a tire balanced.  (They love getting in parts that have been cleaned, degreased and polished. I LOVE that my toy!) Bought fuel filters for Suzi and Junior. They gave me some extra high grade fuel line case I needed it and I love the Suzuki Owners Club discount. Always 10%. Sometimes even more if you ask  :icon_mrgreen:

Cheers: "You walk into a place where everybody knows your name (and your bike)"

Some of us are lucky to have a really great dealer with a service department that knows their stuff. They told me how to put the SV650 clutch on and what clutch cable to use. Sweet! I'll get the cable at Thursday's SOC meeting.

I did take the suggestion and removed the Dunlop logos from the front forks. Too cold and 100% humidity not good to do any painting. Maybe tomorrow.
Might put on a cool aluminum chain guard onto Suzi and the rear hugger back on to Junior. Don't know what to do with 5 extra chain guards. Trash day is Monday and the garage is getting cleaned out so I can put both bikes in when the weather gets really bad (car moves from street to carport).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 07, 2010, 05:02:13 AM
did my best to use up some of the outer edge tread on the tyres.. and didnt run into the 14tonnes of fallen tree that was across one of the backroads!

after my 103km loop i appreciated my bike even more than before  :kiss3: .. cant wait to get the new rubber on it .. the previous owner was mainly a commuter and the current rear looks like \_/ kinda .. and the front has leading edge scalloping.... which reminds me... what causes leading edge scalloping?.. must do a thread search.... :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ver4 on November 07, 2010, 12:32:03 PM
Yesterday I fixed my hanging idle problem, so I took it out for a short ride.  Hopefully, the idle doesn't creep back up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tb0lt on November 07, 2010, 02:50:38 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on November 07, 2010, 04:53:18 AM
That's why I bought a couple box-o-bolts. Today I cleaned them with a vibrator cleaner/de-greaser and now am sorting them.
Ever since Suzi lost a fender bolt and now have to find bolts to put original parts back onto Junior, this has saved my life.


What vibrating cleaner do you use? Is it anything like the ultrasonic cleaner they sell at Harbor Freight?  I've been thinking about getting one of those.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 07, 2010, 04:40:03 PM
Cleaner I use:

http://www.eastwood.com/ew-hd-vibratory-tumbler-w-media-pushbutton.html

(Same one Jay Leno uses!)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 08, 2010, 01:19:23 AM
Added NEODYMIUM magnets to selected locations to the frame and inside fairings a few weeks ago. Waited to see if they worked before posting.
Yes, I no longer have to wait for stop lights. A few I still wait, but those are broken sensors where I have to wait in my car, too.
Didn't buy the ones at the bike shop. Bought the real grade N52 ones and big ones. Need to make a special wooden tool to separate them. Get your finger between them and you get a blood blister or bruised finger. Slap them to the frame and they will never ever fall off. (Now I know how magicians do some of their tricks. Put somerthing in your palm. Move a NEODYMIUM magnet on the other side of your hand and wow - things magically move around!)

Just try to remove a 2" x 1" x 1/2" thick Grade N52 - Black Rubber Coated NdFeB, Grade N52 magnet from your bike frame!

Specs:
    * Dimensions: 2" x 1" x 1/2" thick
    * Tolerances: ±0.004" x ±0.004" x ±0.004"
    * Material: NdFeB, Grade N52
    * Plating/Coating: Black Rubber
    * Magnetization Direction: Thru Thickness
    * Weight: 3.89 oz (110.2 g)
    * Pull Force, Case 1: 63.02 lbs
    * Pull Force, Case 2: 114.8 lbs
    * Surface Field: 3904 Gauss
    * Max Operating Temp: 176ÂşF (80ÂşC)
    * Brmax: 14,800 Gauss
    * BHmax: 52 MGOe

So cool! Drop a screw and you know where you'll find it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on November 08, 2010, 01:52:00 AM
You want neodymium magnets, just grab some dead hard drives and pull them apart.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 08, 2010, 04:02:35 AM
The magnets in a hard drive are hardly 2"x1"x1/2".
They are very small. They do not have a pull force of over 62 POUNDS.
The size of a magnet makes a HUGE difference.
Try picking up 20 pounds with a magnet from a hard drive. Now try 20 pounds with the magnet I use.
The field of a magnet in a hard drive doesn't leave the hard drive enclosure. If it did, it would affect drives next to it.
A 1"x2"x1/2" magnet will totally destroy tour computer.

You need a strong magnet when it is 2: to 6" from the traffic signal wire. A hard drive magnet won't do it - even if placed on the cement. It is just too small and weak.

Neodynium magnets come in various strengths, too: N48, N52, etc.

You need to read up on magnets, types, shape, size, direction of magnetization and field strength.



Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tb0lt on November 08, 2010, 09:18:02 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on November 08, 2010, 01:19:23 AM
Added NEODYMIUM magnets to selected locations to the frame and inside fairings a few weeks ago. Waited to see if they worked before posting.
Yes, I no longer have to wait for stop lights. A few I still wait, but those are broken sensors where I have to wait in my car, too.
Didn't buy the ones at the bike shop. Bought the real grade N52 ones and big ones. Need to make a special wooden tool to separate them. Get your finger between them and you get a blood blister or bruised finger. Slap them to the frame and they will never ever fall off. (Now I know how magicians do some of their tricks. Put somerthing in your palm. Move a NEODYMIUM magnet on the other side of your hand and wow - things magically move around!)

Just try to remove a 2" x 1" x 1/2" thick Grade N52 - Black Rubber Coated NdFeB, Grade N52 magnet from your bike frame!

Specs:
    * Dimensions: 2" x 1" x 1/2" thick
    * Tolerances: ±0.004" x ±0.004" x ±0.004"
    * Material: NdFeB, Grade N52
    * Plating/Coating: Black Rubber
    * Magnetization Direction: Thru Thickness
    * Weight: 3.89 oz (110.2 g)
    * Pull Force, Case 1: 63.02 lbs
    * Pull Force, Case 2: 114.8 lbs
    * Surface Field: 3904 Gauss
    * Max Operating Temp: 176ÂşF (80ÂşC)
    * Brmax: 14,800 Gauss
    * BHmax: 52 MGOe

So cool! Drop a screw and you know where you'll find it.


At first, I thought you were kidding. Please do keep us posted on the ongoing experience of this setup. Aren't you worried about picking up debris from the road?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: reload on November 08, 2010, 09:43:57 AM
hahaha there could be a county's worth of iron filings attached to the bike
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sotomoto on November 08, 2010, 10:07:12 AM
 I bought new handlebars and front brake lever after an accident i had.   :cry:
I will replace them, maybe tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 08, 2010, 11:31:01 AM
Bike shops sell signal switching magnets. I bought real good strong ones.
Debris has been no problem. They're string enough to trip the sensors but high enough not to pick up every little thing on the road. If they do pick up anything - it'd stick to the magnet. Once the magnet is on the bike, nearly impossible to remove. I have one in the center front and one on each end of the center stand. That gives lots of coverage for road sensors so my position on the road is less critical than if I just had one weak magnet.

Knowing the types of sensor patterns and where to be helps. You can google that information.

They work great as places to hold screws and bolts when working on the bike. One stuck to the end of a long bolt is great to locate that screw you dropped and don't know where it is. Wave it around and anything within 6 inches or more you find. They're strong enough you can use them to magnetize your screw drivers.

(Try that with tiny magnets from a hard drive!)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on November 08, 2010, 03:44:50 PM
SV650 throttle bodies showed up today. Now I get to disassemble, and find a way to make two into one... i.e. the sensors from each on only one throttle body.

These are way nicer than the gsxr units I was going to use, and have all the sensors I though I was going to have to fabricate mounts and such for, etc.

WAY larger too... which means they won't bolt up quite as easily, but that's ok, I'll just mill out some adapter plates.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 08, 2010, 05:02:05 PM
Junior got his smoke turn signals and smoke tail light installed. Left: before. Right: after. Inset: In use (turn signal and running light. STOP light is much brighter)
Even though the turn signals are smoke, they look a little orange with the flash or bright light because they have orange bulbs.
The smoke tail light is not Clear Alternatives. They don't illuminate the license plate  :sad: (a DOT requirement  :police: ) so I bought a tail light from Europe where laws are very strict regarding after market parts - so there are white LED's that illuminate the license plate.
Total time to install: 3 minutes for everything. Nice to buy something that is an exact perfect fit. :woohoo:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FNew_Lights.png&hash=a1d3fb0b823bb2c6180c547f70d229b7b765bd63)
Not a bad look for a 1992 GS500  :D
Still deciding on what color to paint the gray fiberglass of the Gimbel seat. Although a gray doesn't look that bad  :dunno_black:

Front orange reflectors were missing so I found a set for a Bandit for 99 cents and put those on the front fork. Now Junior is 100% legal (maybe not required in your state, but reflectors are required in Washington and I think DOT). Buddha's stator cover and fork brace go on next.

I think I'll order the same turn signals for Suzi. You can't buy presents for one bike unless you buy the other one presents. The company has excellent products and ships very fast.

UPDATE: Yes, I did order them for Suzi. I looked at the new lights on Junior tonight in the dark. They look great at night. I LOVE that the tail light illuminates the license place (which Clear Alternatives does not do). So Suzi will get that tail light and turn signals. Clear Alternatives tail will go for sale or in the trash. Also ordered European head light for Junior. In Europe, the round head light includes a small parking light that the US models do not have. So I guess that means I'll have a headlight for sale or the trash bin in a couple weeks.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2Flicense_light.jpg&hash=a2d8bc6349a10d1603c6318f155a8e70ca2ddaad)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on November 09, 2010, 10:35:02 AM
well i got the first service done  :woohoo:, now all i need is the weekend to get here so i can go for a decent ride  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 09, 2010, 11:48:13 AM
Do Seattle style: ride in the rain. Serves 3 purposes:

1. Washes the bike
2. Washes your clothes (sprinkle with some soap before heading out)
3. You get a bath, too.

Just watch out for wet leaves: those suckers are like ice.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anderw on November 10, 2010, 04:25:53 AM
I finally succumb to fitting my handlebar muffs

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi5.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy198%2FAndyvrs%2FIMG_0779.jpg&hash=624fc9eebd83d269265f4617b5715af93492484b)

In other news I have bought a K6 Suzuki SV650 Sport  O0

k7 Gs500f now forsale  :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on November 10, 2010, 11:55:11 AM
Quote from: Anderw on November 10, 2010, 04:25:53 AM


In other news I have bought a K6 Suzuki SV650 Sport  O0


Well? Spill the beans. What's it ride like, handling, comfort, mileage, etc., etc.?

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on November 10, 2010, 03:39:22 PM
Making the top half of my gas tank today... I'm a bit nervous
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anderw on November 11, 2010, 01:56:44 AM
Quote from: mister on November 10, 2010, 11:55:11 AM
Quote from: Anderw on November 10, 2010, 04:25:53 AM


In other news I have bought a K6 Suzuki SV650 Sport  O0


Well? Spill the beans. What's it ride like, handling, comfort, mileage, etc., etc.?

Michael

I bought it cheap as it required a good service. As yet I haven't compleated that, so the short ride I did have was feckin AWESOME!!!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on November 11, 2010, 10:02:52 AM
Quote from: Anderw on November 10, 2010, 04:25:53 AM
I finally succumb to fitting my handlebar muffs
You got a link to where you got yours? I've been looking into the HippoHands. And how do you like them?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on November 11, 2010, 02:02:41 PM
My christmas present, ready to open this morning
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcrecca.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2Ftankinbag.jpg&hash=9893993d0f6bf5c53e81b19de587d173a6b8701c)

Had to fight with the damn thing for an hour to get the tank out... but when I did...

Fresh from the mold
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(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcrecca.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2Ftankback.jpg&hash=f5772f66d6d003c7e9b06bf783f24c0a4acb7dc5)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcrecca.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2Ftank3quarter.jpg&hash=82492d51d9851a49e0f0aebca21073989a76d851)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcrecca.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fkevlarlining.jpg&hash=0ff0244f2eaef0b4c0f1f12fc76015a18254d868)
Kevlar lined

And the money shot:
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on November 11, 2010, 02:52:41 PM
Now with more gas cap

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcrecca.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fbike1.jpg&hash=89cef74adefed867ed1450b14f35ce9520727ad9)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcrecca.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fbike3.jpg&hash=8faf80543a4759a81917ec1b4740534f9f8ce094)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcrecca.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fbikefront.jpg&hash=8ee92ae6323bb67bb7093f1dd3c6a8a0b42022e1)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcrecca.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fbikeside.jpg&hash=b6009889438b0e068fe94ec7cb0f8a197f3cd809)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: seamax on November 11, 2010, 03:03:50 PM
that is AWESOME!!! instead of a new tank just make tank covers with that mold and sell them.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on November 11, 2010, 03:07:15 PM
Quote from: seamax on November 11, 2010, 03:03:50 PM
that is AWESOME!!! instead of a new tank just make tank covers with that mold and sell them.

No easy way to get it over a tank really.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on November 11, 2010, 05:39:44 PM
Nothing for the bike today, but ordered a pair of these

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dirtbikebitz.com%2Fimages%2Fproducts%2Fboots%2FTECH-3-WHITE.gif&hash=ea65adcd805892e4fcbc73d564fb3421b4da3837)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: crispy5 on November 11, 2010, 08:42:18 PM
Filled her up and added STA-BIL.  Put on new Progrip 719 grips.  An oil change is in the works before she's put away for the winter.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on November 11, 2010, 09:32:20 PM
wow saxman, that's just beautiful. I would only wish my GS looked like that
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on November 11, 2010, 09:35:23 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on November 11, 2010, 09:32:20 PM
wow saxman, that's just beautiful. I would only wish my GS looked like that
Thanks... lots of work, but worth it in the end.

http://crecca.wordpress.com/2010/11/11/gas-tank-part-2/ How to for the tank should you want to make your own.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JB848 on November 11, 2010, 10:14:41 PM
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on November 11, 2010, 10:33:08 PM
Quote from: saxman on November 11, 2010, 09:35:23 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on November 11, 2010, 09:32:20 PM
wow saxman, that's just beautiful. I would only wish my GS looked like that
Thanks... lots of work, but worth it in the end.

http://crecca.wordpress.com/2010/11/11/gas-tank-part-2/ How to for the tank should you want to make your own.

I bet it is, thanks for the link too. I do have a question: how do you get rid of the crease down the middle of the tank?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on November 11, 2010, 10:42:08 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on November 11, 2010, 10:33:08 PM
Quote from: saxman on November 11, 2010, 09:35:23 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on November 11, 2010, 09:32:20 PM
wow saxman, that's just beautiful. I would only wish my GS looked like that
Thanks... lots of work, but worth it in the end.

http://crecca.wordpress.com/2010/11/11/gas-tank-part-2/ How to for the tank should you want to make your own.

I bet it is, thanks for the link too. I do have a question: how do you get rid of the crease down the middle of the tank?

Sand paper. It's just a raised section of resin.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on November 11, 2010, 11:37:29 PM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on November 11, 2010, 05:39:44 PM
Nothing for the bike today, but ordered a pair of these

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dirtbikebitz.com%2Fimages%2Fproducts%2Fboots%2FTECH-3-WHITE.gif&hash=ea65adcd805892e4fcbc73d564fb3421b4da3837)

What did you get stung for those?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 12, 2010, 12:56:46 AM
You can't put a price on good fashion  :D

Nice boots!

Next do you buy a second bike to go with them or just do a make-over on your existing bike?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anderw on November 12, 2010, 03:35:51 AM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on November 11, 2010, 10:02:52 AM
Quote from: Anderw on November 10, 2010, 04:25:53 AM
I finally succumb to fitting my handlebar muffs
You got a link to where you got yours? I've been looking into the HippoHands. And how do you like them?

http://racevisors.co.uk/ supplied my muffs

They are compleatly waterproof which is great, slightly restrictive on the indicators though and I nearly dropped it trying to push it round but it is better than wet and frozen!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on November 12, 2010, 03:37:52 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on November 12, 2010, 12:56:46 AM
You can't put a price on good fashion  :D

Nice boots!

Next do you buy a second bike to go with them or just do a make-over on your existing bike?

Nah just put on your stormtrooper outfit and report to Lord Vader  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Firstoni on November 12, 2010, 07:25:05 AM
LOL those boots would match my jacket perfect =P

I am working up to a new helmet though .... getting a great deal on a shoei x-twelve (as in like 45% off retail and no tax)

Going with a black and white kagiayama 3 when I save up the cash.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on November 12, 2010, 07:29:00 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on November 12, 2010, 12:56:46 AM
You can't put a price on good fashion  :D

Nice boots!

Next do you buy a second bike to go with them or just do a make-over on your existing bike?

The only reason I went with these is because they are the only boot I have found that goes up to a 16, and I normally wear a 17 but people say these run a size large. I think they will work nicely.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: seamax on November 12, 2010, 07:46:44 AM
Quote from: saxman on November 11, 2010, 09:35:23 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on November 11, 2010, 09:32:20 PM
wow saxman, that's just beautiful. I would only wish my GS looked like that
Thanks... lots of work, but worth it in the end.

http://crecca.wordpress.com/2010/11/11/gas-tank-part-2/ How to for the tank should you want to make your own.

I just finished skimming thru your build blog. Great build. Can't wait to see the finish product and it will be FI (?).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sotomoto on November 12, 2010, 08:30:48 AM
Replacement of handlebar and brake lever with news.

Right hand engine cover ''restauration''

Washing the bike

and i need and insurance cause i want to bike it again soon.

next projects: engine bars and tank cover....

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 12, 2010, 01:15:00 PM
Still deciding what color to do the seat. I got in what are the original tail pieces for the new fuel tank (one side from Germany, the other side came from a shop in the UK). I also changed the front fender (Piece of cake now that I invented a way to change front fenders in a minute without removing the front wheel :icon_lol:). Removed the "Dunlop"fugley sticker.
This change give a whole new perspective on what color to make the back of the seat.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FTwo_Juniors-a.png&hash=32326df7db3949fbb307a0fec5070fb2401cfb4e)

(FYI: Top picture taken today: bright sun. Bottom on a cloudy rainy day so the color balance is not the same.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on November 12, 2010, 01:19:48 PM
Quote from: saxman on November 11, 2010, 10:42:08 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on November 11, 2010, 10:33:08 PM
Quote from: saxman on November 11, 2010, 09:35:23 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on November 11, 2010, 09:32:20 PM
wow saxman, that's just beautiful. I would only wish my GS looked like that
Thanks... lots of work, but worth it in the end.

http://crecca.wordpress.com/2010/11/11/gas-tank-part-2/ How to for the tank should you want to make your own.

I bet it is, thanks for the link too. I do have a question: how do you get rid of the crease down the middle of the tank?

Sand paper. It's just a raised section of resin.

That won't scratch anything?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on November 12, 2010, 01:22:01 PM
^If you do it with 2000 grit and then buff it out, no. That is, assuming that it is a clear coat, not sure if it's the same with CF.


Today I ordered a 'wheelies4kids' decal, for the low price of a $5 donation to the foundation.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on November 12, 2010, 01:27:04 PM
so if I already have scratches on a clear coat, buffing them out would make them disappear?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on November 12, 2010, 01:37:20 PM
Quote from: seamax on November 12, 2010, 07:46:44 AM

I just finished skimming thru your build blog. Great build. Can't wait to see the finish product and it will be FI (?).

Fuel injected and forced induced.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 12, 2010, 01:43:50 PM
Duplicolor and Eastwood have products and tutorials. They are very helpful.
One item Duplicolor has is a clear coat touch up pen. You fill in the scratch then buff it off. You need to wait a week or more before doing proper buffing because the clear coat settles in as it cures. Be patient. You can get touch up pens for factory colors, too. I use them to repair scratches in tail fairings then clear coat them and they are almost like brand new.
Anyway, explore their tutorials and get the book "How to paint your motorcycle".
The best clear coat is Eastwood's 2k Clear. $20 a can and the only clear coat I found that will properly coat plastic tail pieces.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on November 12, 2010, 02:51:46 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on November 12, 2010, 01:27:04 PM
so if I already have scratches on a clear coat, buffing them out would make them disappear?

If they are very deep, you will want to lightly wetsand them first with some 2000-2500, and then buff them out with some good rubbing compound. I prefer 3M. If you have access to a high-speed buffer, that will give the best results. If not, do it with a microfiber rag.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on November 13, 2010, 12:42:30 PM
Topped off the tank, put in some fuel stabilizer, and took it for a 13.4 mile ride to let it work it's way into the carbs, for what'll likely be it's last ride of the year... 

Still think I'm gonna sell it in spring, and obviously I'll take it out for a few rides in spring to make sure it's running ok, get it inspected and all of that, but this is definitely the first time it's really sunk in that I won't really be riding it anymore before it's gone... :cry:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4087%2F5172111067_e7bb06b297_z.jpg&hash=c67f2bc7d757c06887dbed330ff212e77e71fc97)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on November 13, 2010, 11:09:13 PM
Reached all threes  :woohoo:

Had to pull up on the side of the highway to get the shot.  :icon_mrgreen:

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No leaks. No oil consumption. All good.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on November 14, 2010, 12:23:57 AM
^That's awesome
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on November 14, 2010, 01:04:55 AM
Got my unrestricted license yesterday so went for a ride with some bigger bikes and rode the poor GS nice and hard and found her only needing bigger lungs at this point.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on November 14, 2010, 04:11:15 AM
Quote from: mister on November 13, 2010, 11:09:13 PM
Reached all threes  :woohoo:

Had to pull up on the side of the highway to get the shot.  :icon_mrgreen:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4131%2F5173515535_2eec8e2fd7_z.jpg&hash=80577d4ee502a3684ad058e8b632cc4ac4d8aa04)

No leaks. No oil consumption. All good.

Michael

C'mon buddy, another 10,000 k's till you catch me.  :flipoff:

Cool photo by the way. Shouldn't take you long to catch me. I have to work 7 days a week 10 hour days for the next few weeks. Fun times  :icon_neutral:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on November 14, 2010, 04:14:08 AM
Quote from: tt_four on November 13, 2010, 12:42:30 PM
Topped off the tank, put in some fuel stabilizer, and took it for a 13.4 mile ride to let it work it's way into the carbs, for what'll likely be it's last ride of the year... 

Still think I'm gonna sell it in spring, and obviously I'll take it out for a few rides in spring to make sure it's running ok, get it inspected and all of that, but this is definitely the first time it's really sunk in that I won't really be riding it anymore before it's gone... :cry:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4087%2F5172111067_e7bb06b297_z.jpg&hash=c67f2bc7d757c06887dbed330ff212e77e71fc97)

Nice bike tt. I am sure it will make a new owner very happy. Did you decide on an upgrade? You were thinking of a 600 weren't you?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on November 14, 2010, 08:14:56 AM
Quote from: Twisted on November 14, 2010, 04:14:08 AM

Nice bike tt. I am sure it will make a new owner very happy. Did you decide on an upgrade? You were thinking of a 600 weren't you?

Hopefully. It runs pretty well. Only thing I need to do is figure out why the choke doesn't work. I usually turn up the idle to start it, then just turn it down once it's warmed up a little, but I don't want to sell it like that. I've got one friend who just finished the MSF course who's hoping to pick up a bike. He was thinking about a 250, but I think he's interested my GS. That way I'd get one more person to ride with too, plus it'll only cost half as much as buying a 250.

As far as an upgrade... still hoping for an 04-05 gsxr750, but I'd also consider some other year 750s, or maybe an 03-04 636r. I already picked up a Buell xb9s last June, but I'll definitely try to find another japanese bike to replace the GS once it's gone.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on November 14, 2010, 02:43:51 PM
Quote from: tt_four on November 14, 2010, 08:14:56 AM
I'd also consider some other year 750s

Do it. Early '90s ftw.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on November 14, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Valve clearance adjust and put on a sticker.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on November 14, 2010, 04:15:34 PM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on November 14, 2010, 02:43:51 PM


Do it. Early '90s ftw.

I don't think I'll go back any further than 2001 for this one, but it's definitely a lifetime goal to pick up an early 90s gsxr750. I'm thinking 91'. I'd be happy to find an air/oil cooled model but still want the USD forks, not to mention they're like 50lbs lighter than the water cooled bikes. Only downside to the oil cooled bikes is that the subframe is welded on, so I'll have to pay someone to weld tabs onto the frame for the subframe, but there are worse things in life. When I do find one though it'll turn into a super long term project and I'll be taking it a slightly more fun route.  :woohoo:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: whttnbrg on November 14, 2010, 09:53:06 PM
Washed it, waxed it, filled some scratches, rubbed it. Looked for a windshield and a chin scoop. Cleaned the rims, lubed the chain. Put Graphite in the ignition so I could lock the forks. Rode it, rode it, rode it!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on November 14, 2010, 11:08:11 PM
Quote from: tt_four on November 14, 2010, 04:15:34 PM
it's definitely a lifetime goal to pick up an early 90s gsxr750. I'm thinking 91'.

'94/'95 are the best, they got tons of goodies the previous ones didn't. Braced swingarm, wide mouthed carbs, 180 tire, almost 20 pounds lighter, magnesium engine covers, the best color shemes, blah blah bla bla bla. '94 is the only one with blue anodized forks, and also the tank is solid blue only in '94. Other years have white stripes across the rear.

'93
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'94
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'95
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on November 15, 2010, 12:12:39 AM
What's that canister above the exhaust?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on November 15, 2010, 12:45:37 AM
Quote from: ragecage23 on November 15, 2010, 12:12:39 AM
What's that canister above the exhaust?

I would say it would have something to do with the rear shock adjustment
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on November 15, 2010, 06:25:02 AM
Yes, it is to adjust the rear shock. I moved mine, put it up inside the fender clamped to the subframe. It's nice to be able to adjust it with the twist of a knob, I remember it was a pain on the GS.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on November 15, 2010, 08:49:28 AM
oh yeah it is. I wish they had made it easier on us.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on November 15, 2010, 11:28:25 AM
yeah 91-93 had something bad going on with the weight, haha. It was only 425lbs in 1990(which I think is actually my preferred model, got that confused with 1991 earlier). After that they jumped up to 458lbs until the 94 went back down to 436. The braced swingarm is definitely a bonus though  :thumb: I wouldn't notice so much if I was leaving the bike as is, but if you're gonna pull off all the plastic I think it'll definitely stand out a bit. Wish they sold gsxr400s in this country. I'd probably have one of those in my basement right now instead of the GS and I could just make myself a mini 350lb 60hp city-sized street fighter from what I would already have.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sotomoto on November 15, 2010, 12:31:49 PM
Today-- I pulled out the air filter and cleaned it. Tomorrow i'm gonna put it back in place--and maybe i'll replace the oil and oil filter too... I've started my research for engine guards...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 15, 2010, 12:56:17 PM
Sotomoto: Enjoy your research. I found it fun, while time consuming, which is how I ended up with what I think are all of the available ones (4 types) in my storage sitting beside all the the different types of luggage racks. (I just had to see how they all worked.)
You'll learn that there are engine sliders, not the same as engine bars.
Just to save you time, I'll let you know you can't have engine bars and a belly pan or fairing without cutting into the pan or fairing. You can have engine sliders and a belly pan. With a fairing, you have to cut a hole in it for sliders. (You don't have your location or type of bike in your profile, so that's about as far as I can go with help.)
Have fun! That's what the internet is for.
I don't have time to get them out and post pictures, but you'll find them and learn a few German and French words plus the British terms during your search.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: The Buddha on November 15, 2010, 01:20:25 PM
For a 750 I would suspect a 89 or a 90 is regarded as the best. The air cooled series is generally considered better and there was 1-2 years where they were air cooled and had upside down forks.
1100's 89 and 90 ... 1127 motor, air oil cooled, and threaded adjusters.
Cool.
Buddha.

Quote from: redhenracing2 on November 14, 2010, 11:08:11 PM
Quote from: tt_four on November 14, 2010, 04:15:34 PM
it's definitely a lifetime goal to pick up an early 90s gsxr750. I'm thinking 91'.

'94/'95 are the best, they got tons of goodies the previous ones didn't. Braced swingarm, wide mouthed carbs, 180 tire, almost 20 pounds lighter, magnesium engine covers, the best color shemes, blah blah bla bla bla. '94 is the only one with blue anodized forks, and also the tank is solid blue only in '94. Other years have white stripes across the rear.

'93
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'94
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'95
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sotomoto on November 15, 2010, 01:26:16 PM
Thank adidasguy for your infos!!!

So, i have the 06' naked model and i live in Europe. I have heard that engine guards work better than frame sliders--i don't know, i have no experience, but i like better engine guards on bikes---maybe it is their vintage style, they seem to be more solide....
As you have said, there are many german,uk and french aftermarket parts for gs.

I'm interested on these or something like these: http://www.biker-discount.co.uk/suzuki-gs-500e-fehling-crashbars-chrome-523-p.asp         -----i think they will work.

It is difficult to find the original suzuki guards or similar to them(two bolts on)

:thumb:






Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on November 15, 2010, 05:14:37 PM
Quote from: tt_four on November 15, 2010, 11:28:25 AM
Wish they sold gsxr400s in this country. I'd probably have one of those in my basement right now instead of the GS and I could just make myself a mini 350lb 60hp city-sized street fighter from what I would already have.

I would kill for a gixxer 250 or 400. Both are very awesome. Anybody know what it takes to import a foreign bike? I know with cars it is basically impossible these days.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Clancy on November 15, 2010, 07:05:22 PM
New bar end mirrors. - The stock one gave a great view of my shoulders- These are great and only $22 bucks delivered in Aus for those interested.
Fresh coat of high temp exhaust paint
And a new wind shield. The sweet sound of silence at 110kph is oh so relaxing and perfect for a month long road trip this feb.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on November 15, 2010, 07:22:46 PM
I have one of those mirrors, they work great for as cheap as they are on ebay. Does that flyscreen work that well? That's great if it does, I like naked bikes but lately I'm getting a little tired of the wind at highway speeds. I actually just avoid the now because anything over 60 is just barely worth it anymore.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Clancy on November 15, 2010, 07:49:35 PM
works great mate.
Sends the wind to the top of my helmet. Tuck down a little and its quiet as a mouse. 
I love naked too but its just on there for a months camping over the summer here in aus.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on November 15, 2010, 08:30:58 PM
Yeah I missed getting that pick on mine. I'm aiming for the 44,444,4 one next.
Quote from: mister on November 13, 2010, 11:09:13 PM
Reached all threes  :woohoo:

Had to pull up on the side of the highway to get the shot.  :icon_mrgreen:

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No leaks. No oil consumption. All good.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on November 17, 2010, 01:53:46 PM
the second generation sv650 intake manifold boots happen to bolt right up to the GS motor... Going to save me a bit of machining.

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Much better with the new throttle body
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 28, 2010, 04:09:07 AM
Junior got a new monogrammed stainless steel chain guard. The Airbrush rear hugger got re-installed after being given a reflective black paint (a little more sparkly than the stock Suzuki Pearl Novelty Black color code 33J.)
He also got machined aluminum passenger pegs to go with the Gimbel rear set. My dealer found that aluminum pegs for the GS500 were in his catalog and in stock. No need to do special things to get aluminum pegs - they're a stock item by a German company. Same pegs work for driver, too.
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Also got neodinium magnets to trip traffic signals. Note what looks like a cylinder at the end of the center stand. One on each side. Works very well! However - keep credit cards a foot away from these buggers or they'll get erased. If I drop a screw, I generally know where it will be found. If these magnets snapped together with your had between them - go to the emergency room. You just crushed a bone. Like I said - these buggers are strong - so strong you don't need screws to hold them to the bike. They're almost impossible to remove! If you've played with the tiny ones in kids toys, imagine these: 1 inch diameter and an inch and a half long. Useful to magnetize screw drivers, too.

Last week he got:
brand new fuel tank and gas keyless gas cap
polished tail with a new clear coating
V&H exhaust
R&G exhaust guards, bar ends, crash sliders, and toe guard
full tune up
new fuel hoses (wish I remembered the brand as these don't kink when bent)
new tires, bearings, brakes
replaced white rims with factory gun metal gray rims
Buddha's aluminum fork brace and stator cover
German smoked turn signal lenses and back to factory original size and style turn signals
German smoked LED tail light which includes license plate illumination (therefore not Clear Alternatives brand)
Original tail fender (the chopped off one went in trash along with crappy tiny turn signals that were removed)
and assorted other things.

Showing original un-cut tail fender put back on, smoke turn signals and smoke LED tail light (DOT approved, too!), Gimbel solo seat, R&G muffler guard, crash sliders, Buddha's stator cover, European clip-on factory handle bars, R&G bar ends, etc. Photo taken before passenger pegs replaced.
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He started right up when Seattle hit 16 degrees!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on November 28, 2010, 10:33:18 AM
Adidas your bike looks fantastic! The other bonus to putting those magnets on the centerstand, is if you'd ever pull up to a redlight with a really weak sensor that still wasn't picking up the magnets, you could just put your heel on the centerstand footpeg and press it down to the ground and the magnets would literally be an inch from the ground.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anaconda on November 28, 2010, 07:41:35 PM
hey adidasguy,

Which brand of those magnets did you buy?  If it's working for you, I might as well buy as set to put on mine since I run into those cursed intersections frequently :2guns: :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 29, 2010, 01:59:43 AM
Pick sizes you prefer and can afford. These are ones I've used:

Stick anywhere that doesn't get hot (like bottom of frame or top bar of center stand)
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BY0X08BR-N52

stack 3 of these together and stick to end of center stand on each side:
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DX08BR-N52

Can stick anywhere. Or use mounting holes to mount to bottom inside of fairing or belly pan so it is not in contact with any metal.
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=183

Use on bicycles, too.

Strong magnets are dangerous. You can pinch yourself or even snap a bone if 2  or more of these come together with YOU between them.
Keep away from credit cards and hard drives or anything you don't want demagnetized or magnetized.
Read the cautionary information on their web site.

PS: Read their FAQ regarding magnets and traffic sensors.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MysterYvil on November 29, 2010, 09:25:58 AM
Hacksaw fenderectomy, mounted the license plate (thanks, dealership, for making it a four-month delay), and installed a power lead for our Battery Tender.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 29, 2010, 12:57:23 PM
Can't imagine what a dealer would do to delay chopping off the fender.
When I put an original fender and turn signals back on Junior (my 92), I threw in the trash two perfectly good cut fenders, turn signals and other parts because no one wanted them. (I prefer a more original look.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on November 29, 2010, 05:09:58 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on November 29, 2010, 12:57:23 PM
Can't imagine what a dealer would do to delay chopping off the fender.
I'm assuming it was the license plate that was delayed..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 30, 2010, 03:57:49 PM
Put final clear coat on Gimbel Cafe Racing seat. Touched up and clear coated another red/black tail set tail set for Junior and some extra tail centers. The taping on the seat I found in my parts bin and is really tail tapings for a GS500F. I though they looked cool so I put them on then clear coated the whole seat. Finish should be cured enough by the weekend to put the seat pads back on and see how it looks on Junior. I'll also try out the "new" tail set. Fun to change tail sets & colors - like having a new bike.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on November 30, 2010, 10:51:28 PM
Put a new starter on Flick the other day. Now he starts like a champ! YAY no more bump starting!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on December 01, 2010, 01:19:05 AM
^^^ I read "Put a new sticker on Flick..." I was confused how that helped you're starting problem lol

Glad to hear you got Flick all fixed up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on December 02, 2010, 03:21:08 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on December 01, 2010, 01:19:05 AM
^^^ I read "Put a new sticker on Flick..." I was confused how that helped you're starting problem lol

See. People disbelieve when you say adding a sticker or some little thing will add horsepower. Look, Mary added and sticker, it increased the level of magic and now the bike goes.  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 02, 2010, 04:50:34 PM
She did write "starter", but I agree with you that buying your bike presents make it run better.

When it dropped to 16 degrees here before Thanksgiving, I went out to see if Suzi and Junior would start. Suzi: no. Junior: instantly. You see, Junior just had a make-over and Suzi was feeling neglected.

That day the new smoke turn signals for Suzi arrived at the office. When I went home, she still wouldn't start.  :confused: So I showed her the new turn signals. Put them on and she started right up  :D . And I thought only my cats gave me attitude  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on December 02, 2010, 05:05:40 PM
Now since I don't have any money, can I just give my bike a hug and all will be well?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 02, 2010, 06:44:26 PM
Washing and an oiling of the chain works. Its not the money or the bling-bling --- Bikes need to know you care.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on December 03, 2010, 01:02:04 AM
What'd I do today to the bike? Something with an intercooler

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 04, 2010, 03:11:17 AM
(Maybe its just my late night opinion, but the more I look at these photos the more I think Junior is one really hot looking bike. Maybe because of all the work I've done restoring him or maybe because he is really a one of a kind bike  :dunno_black: Or is it a couple glasses of 1999 Lambert Ridge Cuvee  :wink:)

I couldn't wait. It's late (2am) and cold outside in the garage (36 degrees) but I just had to see how Junior's second Gimbel solo seat looked. This one replaces the side panels and bolts on so took a little while to figure it out. Still needs buffing but that can wait a few weeks for the urethane to fully cure. It is the correct Candy Antares Red but from rattle cans. Clearly they atomize the paint different than a thousand dollar spray gun so the glitteriness is grainier than the tank. But still looks OK. Not easy to match a 3 layer paint (base, translucent color and clear top coat) in exact texture to the factory paint of the tank. I did apply the right number of coats to match the color depth and intensity. In spite of a slight difference in deep texture, it still looks really good. It has that deep color translucent look that is really cool with candy type paints.

I know Suzi will be jealous so I better do some things for her or she'll throw a fit and probably won't start or something like that. Bikes can have more attitude than a cat  :icon_rolleyes:

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Fender and cowling were also rattle canned with Candy Antares Red. You only notice the difference in the deep texture when up close.

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It is so much fun changing Juniors look every few weeks. One day (when its warmer) I'll try putting on the factory original full cowling I found in England. Fortunately it is also Candy Antares Red and black.

I think I'll remount the license place flat against the fender (remove the bracket) and same for the red reflector. Still don't feel like cutting off the fender. If I ever did, I'd buy a spare and do it to that or put on the undertail cover with the stainless steel turn signal and license plate mount I have on the shelf.

Now, question is: should I put on the all black belly pan or a red one? Or a red one with dark and light silver stripes to match the tank and tail taping? Or leave it as it is for now?

The only problem is it is a racing seat that bolts on, so you don't have key access to the storage area under the seat. Junior does have some neodinium magnets on the frame for traffic lights. I can always stick an allen wrench for the seat to one of them. They're so strong you can hardly remove them from the bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhawkdancing on December 11, 2010, 02:12:29 PM
filled up, dropped in an ounce of starTron in the tank, and went on a short spin. Reluctantly thinking of pulling the battery for the winter.   :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on December 11, 2010, 03:59:27 PM
Installed a blow off valve that might tickle a little...
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on December 11, 2010, 05:05:11 PM
Quote from: redhawkdancing on December 11, 2010, 02:12:29 PM
filled up, dropped in an ounce of starTron in the tank, and went on a short spin. Reluctantly thinking of pulling the battery for the winter.   :cry:

Ditto, that was my day as well. Just in time, looks like it'll be 20 degrees and snow storming within in about a day
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on December 14, 2010, 01:30:08 PM
Got a Gasket to fix Flick's oil leak. Or at least I hope it helps!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: skirecs on December 14, 2010, 06:48:16 PM
replaced bulb in headlights, checked valves, took off cleaned and adjusted carbs, took off the tank and drained it, took battery out

tomorrow is spark plugs, flip handlebars, tidy wiring, clean frame petcock, brainstorm for electronics rewiring
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XealotX on December 14, 2010, 07:02:10 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on December 14, 2010, 01:30:08 PM
Got a Gasket to fix Flick's oil leak. Or at least I hope it helps!

Been there this year. Twice. Inspect the gasket closely before you install it. My first replacement head gasket had a tear in it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500Fmode on December 14, 2010, 09:21:18 PM
what did i do for my bike today?
hmmm

I rode her to keep her nice and warm in the sub 32 degree weather  :D

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: norcalbarney on December 15, 2010, 09:31:20 AM
I put on my used Pro-Taper handlebars, new grips, bar end mirrors, and lost the rabbit ears. I broke the throttle tube taking it off, so I ebay'd an sv650 tube to give it a quicker twist.

I also rev'ed it up riding in to work today, and scored free parking.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 18, 2010, 07:46:22 PM
Cleaned up added light wiring inside the cowling so the dealer won't have to fuss with it when Suzi gets her 4k check up. Fairing has to come off to do that, so I made sure all extra wiring was cleaned up and on plugs.

Put Buddha's bullet aluminum fork brace on Suzi. Also put on R&G Racing crash sliders. While I don't intend to crash, car drivers may have a different opinion on this so better to be safe.

Also moved a very strong neodinium magnet from the frame and cemented it to the inside bottom front of the cowling. The magnetic field will extend out farther since it is on plastic rather than the metal frame. When on metal, the magnetic field will stay closer to the steel. Should make it even better at traffic signals. Already it worked really great.

And filled her up with gas and added some fuel conditioner.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhawkdancing on December 19, 2010, 03:10:30 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on December 18, 2010, 07:46:22 PM

Put Buddha's bullet aluminum fork brace on Suzi. Also put on R&G Racing crash sliders. While I don't intend to crash, car drivers may have a different opinion on this so better to be safe.


Love the sliders. I'm thinking of doing the same.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on December 19, 2010, 03:52:00 PM
What did i do for my gs500 today?.. nothing. BUT, i did order a sprocket cover and clutch pin a few days ago...

(Gimme a break, i havent been on here for a while.. sorry)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on December 19, 2010, 07:40:43 PM
Ohhh, I likey Adidas did you do a write up for that I would like me details pleaze! That would have saved me tons of headaches at my apt complex when I lived there. Was knocked over twice!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 19, 2010, 11:00:21 PM
Wow! I'm please so many of you like those crash sliders. I ordered them direct from R and G Racing. Also ordered the bar ends, muffler guards and the chain toe guards there.

http://www.rg-racing.com/browseType/Crash_Protectors/Suzuki/GS500_FullyFaired.aspx

At first I was worried how it would look. Then I did see a picture of a bike with them. So I wasn't worried then about cutting the holes in the fairings for them.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on December 22, 2010, 06:37:07 PM
Went to the post office and found a parcel waiting for me that contained...
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Unwrapped them, reset the time, put them on...
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For those interested, the clock and thermometer are from Clocks For Bikes, but from their ebay store where they sell under BackStreetBiker as well as Clocks For Bikes.

I got it from this listing cause we use Celsius temp not Fahrenheit - they have other listings if you want a clock/thermo package with temps in Fahrenheit.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160513889329

Their website is http://www.clocks4bikes.com/ and their ebay store is http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/clocks4bikes/

For people in Aust, the package was mailed on Dec 4 and I got it today Dec 23. Pretty standard for stuff from the US even though the US Postal System tell people only one week.

Came with hex key to install on handlebars and a battery - which I assume is a spare  :dunno_black:

When you order, make sure you tell them what size you want. While the listing said it was for 1" bars my GS has 7/8" bars and I had to tell them so they'd ship the right one. Very good service. Quick to answer any questions you might have.

In other GS500 news... Booked in the bike for its 36,000 warranty service. Have been using Motul 5100 am gonna try Motul 300V and see how it goes.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Ken in Regina on December 24, 2010, 04:06:29 PM
Hey mister,

Thanks for the pointer. I've been looking for some place to get a stick-on thermometer for my DRZ. I'll bet they can do it for me. I've emailed Ross to see. If they can, I'll probably also order the clock/thermometer set for my GS. I'll probably get white. I know that's sort of tacky but my aging eyes need all the help they can get when trying to read those puny little things.  :sad:

...ken...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on December 24, 2010, 10:01:33 PM
Stripped my bike down from the crash and found that my front stay is bent as well as two of the fairing brackets.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on December 26, 2010, 03:16:14 PM
A couple months ago, I heard a rattling. Pulling up at a gas station I found I'd lost 14 and 15 off the chain guard

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1190%2F5153674322_aabb59c1cc.jpg&hash=46181eaca78cb1b988f331abae04744d27cc127e)

So a quick zip tie fix (I always carry some) and away I went.

Unable to find what I needed at a hardware store, genuine was my option for a whopping few bucks. So I've had the washer and screw for a month or more. What the hell, it's raining, I've got a spare 46.8 seconds, I'll change em over... (before/after)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh4.ggpht.com%2F_AYmU9ozxu_o%2FTRe9T_uVJRI%2FAAAAAAAAAa8%2FR1DhwJBvKMQ%2FChainGuardCombined.jpg&hash=4f2305e5f330e99f803db8f6d36e57ddcb7c607d)

Now I'm no longer redneck/bushie  :woohoo:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Ken in Regina on December 26, 2010, 03:28:42 PM
Good thinking on the initial fix.  Does anyone besides you really notice? Sometimes I'd rather be redneck/bushie and riding than broke.

Just kidding. You feel better about it and that's all that matters because feeling good is all motorcycling is about, really.  :cheers:

...ken...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 01, 2011, 03:26:45 AM
I've got piles of all the screws and washers for a GS500E or F if you ever need one again.
Be sure to use thread lock. They'll stay there longer.
Got a few chain guards if you really do lose it. Also got an extra stainless steel one. Also got a combo chain guard/rear hugger I never used.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on January 01, 2011, 02:17:35 PM
ordered a handlebar, upper fairing, right side mirror, and the front panel.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: boggy on January 01, 2011, 04:38:44 PM
I have replace the ignition switch (;old key comes out when in use)and replaced the instrument bulbs with red led's, tomorrow I will give it a wash and polish and oil the chain ready to use when weather permits. :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 01, 2011, 07:24:50 PM
I went out and took a nice long ride today! tomorrow will probably get around to changing the gasket on the crank case.

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 01, 2011, 10:28:01 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on January 01, 2011, 07:24:50 PM
I went out and took a nice long ride today! tomorrow will probably get around to changing the gasket on the crank case.

Mary

I did likewise... with a bunch of liter bikes  :woohoo: Video to come later...

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 02, 2011, 03:08:28 AM
After being gone for 8 days in Berlin (was supposed to be 4 but east coast show "stranded" me at the Swissotel :woohoo:) and had to drop 2 days in NYC on the return  :wink:

Don't know if that was good or bad: Bought more adidas in Berlin and chocolates in the extra days and missed the adidas stores in NYC on Wooster and Broadway. So I guess it was OK. :icon_lol:

Went to give Suzi and Junior a ride in freezing weather just to show them I didn't forget them. What attitude! Took a long time to get them started. What  :flipoff: attitude! Then they were happy. Each had about a 4 mile ride.

They might have started easier if I showed Suzi her new key fob: miniature pair of adidas Superstars shoes. Junior got a king's crown key fob from Frederick the Great's castle gift shop. I'll give them their presents tomorrow.  :kiss3:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on January 02, 2011, 03:26:14 AM
Sprayed WD-40 into the ignition barrel as it was becoming a PITA to turn lately. Worked a treat. Also sprayed some in the speedo cable in an attempt to cure a niggling buzz I get at certain speeds and at certain points in the rev range, mainly lower speeds. Outcome = Failed  :icon_sad:

It has got me buggered where it is coming from  :icon_confused:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: saxman on January 03, 2011, 01:05:56 PM
Streetfighters magazine put up a short little blurb on their website about the bike. Kinda cool

http://streetfightersmag.blogspot.com/2010/12/internally-charged.html


Guess that's more of "what has someone else done for your bike two weeks ago" though
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on January 06, 2011, 07:41:41 PM
Quote from: saxman on January 03, 2011, 01:05:56 PM
Streetfighters magazine put up a short little blurb on their website about the bike. Kinda cool

http://streetfightersmag.blogspot.com/2010/12/internally-charged.html


Guess that's more of "what has someone else done for your bike two weeks ago" though
That's pretty cool! Good Job!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 09, 2011, 12:59:11 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 01, 2011, 03:26:45 AM

Got a few chain guards if you really do lose it. Also got an extra stainless steel one. Also got a combo chain guard/rear hugger I never used.


Addy, that Engraved chain guard you have, the one with GS500 In it...
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Where did you get it? What kinda coin did it take to acquire?

In other news... got myself a new lid, had a mechanical maestro give my bike its 36,000 service and greeted her this morning and promised her we'd go for a ride as soon as this never-ending rain ends.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: whttnbrg on January 09, 2011, 01:08:00 PM
Istalled a new windshield. I got the F15 Touring model. Pics will follow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 09, 2011, 08:59:43 PM
Monogrammed chain guard:

http://www.bikefarmmv.de/EN/chain-guard/zeige_artikel.php?fid=207528&PHPSESSID=9e24938390abd758140a90447e18eb16

They show heel guards but they are out of stock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 09, 2011, 09:15:38 PM
Okay, it would be soo cool if you could get what ever you want written on it. I'd buy it and have Flick on there.

And oh Flick had better love me after the four hours I spent this evening scraping gasket off the right engine casing! All this for a little leak!

BTW scraping baked on gasket  sucks!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on January 10, 2011, 12:25:49 AM
I installed the upper fairing and the front panel as well as the new handlebars and mirror. She's almost back to being beautiful again.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: VWAG on January 10, 2011, 06:18:48 PM
Put my battery back in and tried to start her up... now its sitting in the garage with the battery tender. Hopefully I'll have better luck tomorrow, before I leave for another semester without riding  :icon_sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on January 12, 2011, 02:01:28 AM
Put new LTR rear brake pads on the girl. After a bleed you hardly think it was just new pads. Got a lot of air out of it for a bike that's never had a brake pad change and compared to a car short brake lines.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: luohanfan on January 12, 2011, 01:20:53 PM
well, not today, but a few days ago..
New battery,
new rear tyre,
gave her a wash,
sprayed all parts with WD
sprayed all plastics with armour all
Lubed chain
New fuel..
Oh and she even got to go for her first small ride in a loooooonngggg time...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 12, 2011, 05:47:59 PM
Yay! Flick doesn't leak anymore. OMG what a tedious job!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on January 13, 2011, 01:37:19 AM
Plug a puncture in my 1500km old tyre.  :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 14, 2011, 06:14:50 PM
Bored to death being on crutches.  :sad:

Went to garage to look for some parts people wanted and started up Junior and Suzi so they could warm up and get all the condensation off of them. Also had to let them know I haven't forgotten about them. They are happy now.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on January 14, 2011, 11:29:36 PM
Went to the UPS Customer Service Center to pick up a set of Cortech Sport saddlebags for Taarna. Four mile walk round trip.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pk500 on January 14, 2011, 11:51:35 PM
Installed new intake boots.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Pelikan on January 15, 2011, 12:50:30 PM
Changed out the headlight and parking light for Nokya Hyper Yellow (h4/w5w).  Very visible even in full sun.  Was right behind/next to a cop, who didn't give it a second thought.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on January 15, 2011, 02:49:53 PM
Swapped the 4" speaker in my cranker tank bag with a 6.5" two-way Pioneer. Much better bass response.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 15, 2011, 02:51:32 PM
Bummer - crutches - watching TV  (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fd26ya5yqg8yyvs.cloudfront.net%2Flurker.gif&hash=7347a8db8e85144b1c5dcdfcee4b39a831d46c38)

So Centuryghost came over and took Junior out for a spin. I wouldn't trust Junior in anyone else's hands.

back to Sponge Bob and iCarley  (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r6-forum.com%2Fforums%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fpopcorn.gif&hash=6c4bce4f2524be0794d6ada612dfbd2e75bf70e6)

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 15, 2011, 05:04:12 PM
ICarley is there something you need to tell us? it's Sunday football is on! I've been sick as a dog all day throwing  up. Have a fever and my port may be infected I'll take the crutches any day!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 15, 2011, 06:57:17 PM
I think today is Saturday.

OK, I did watch 2 minutes of football. Wow! Are those guys so fat and out of shape.  :nono: Too may commercials. So I switched to soccer. More action and they wear  :bowdown: adidas.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sotomoto on January 15, 2011, 07:17:03 PM
Charged battery and went out for a ride...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: centuryghost on January 15, 2011, 08:31:32 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 15, 2011, 02:51:32 PM
Bummer - crutches - watching TV  (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fd26ya5yqg8yyvs.cloudfront.net%2Flurker.gif&hash=7347a8db8e85144b1c5dcdfcee4b39a831d46c38)

So Centuryghost came over and took Junior out for a spin. I wouldn't trust Junior in anyone else's hands.

back to Sponge Bob and iCarley  (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r6-forum.com%2Fforums%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fpopcorn.gif&hash=6c4bce4f2524be0794d6ada612dfbd2e75bf70e6)



Thanks adidas...Junior and I had a fun ride!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 16, 2011, 01:57:33 PM
Yeah, that's what a 102 fever will do to you :icon_sad:  My port has a huge blister over it now. My fear is I'll have to have it taken out and be stuck multitudes of times to get my blood.

It's so pretty today I feel bad for Flick!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 17, 2011, 08:47:42 PM
Well, I did the one thing most bikes hate! Brought another one in!

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Will have a thread on the progress in O&E!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Pelikan on January 18, 2011, 04:44:41 PM
Butcher knife fenderectomy (POS chinese dremel didn't work!!).

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: average on January 18, 2011, 07:15:51 PM
Mary, is that the Hyosung 250?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 19, 2011, 03:06:37 AM
Quote from: average on January 18, 2011, 07:15:51 PM
Mary, is that the Hyosung 250?

Wash your mouth out!  Hyosung indeed  :o

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on January 19, 2011, 08:49:14 AM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi209.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb144%2Fredhen2%2Fimg1295452109373.jpg&hash=cbb69b61ae3328eff497c6b5530e4c11652ef345)

190 race takeoff
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on January 19, 2011, 05:39:13 PM
Really.. wow. What brand, and what rim?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on January 19, 2011, 07:55:17 PM
It's a Dunlop Sportmax GP, stock gsxr rim
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Ken in Regina on January 19, 2011, 10:12:13 PM
Quote from: VWAG on January 10, 2011, 06:18:48 PM
Put my battery back in and tried to start her up... now its sitting in the garage with the battery tender. Hopefully I'll have better luck tomorrow, before I leave for another semester without riding  :icon_sad:

I started mine just to amuse myself.  :cookoo:

I bought a 94 GS500E just before Xmas. We get serious winter here so I have had no chance to ride it (which is driving me nuts). One of the selling features, and something that impressed me hugely, was the way it starts.  It doesn't crank at all.  No, really.  I open the choke about 1/4 and the instant I touch the starter button the thing is running.  In this case, the bike hasn't been started in nearly three weeks.

Is this normal for the GS500? It's sure impressive.   :thumb:

...ken...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on January 20, 2011, 09:53:19 AM
Quote from: Ken in Regina on January 19, 2011, 10:12:13 PM
Is this normal for the GS500? It's sure impressive.   :thumb:

Mine was that way after a jet kit, but most people seem to have problems with starting, mostly in the cold. Mine, I could leave it sitting for a month and then walk up and have it start almost before I touched the button. Before rejet it was the biggest pita. Is yours jetted?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on January 20, 2011, 12:26:09 PM
Even if it's not i'd leave it alone. lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Ken in Regina on January 20, 2011, 08:43:49 PM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on January 20, 2011, 09:53:19 AM
Quote from: Ken in Regina on January 19, 2011, 10:12:13 PM
Is this normal for the GS500? It's sure impressive.   :thumb:

Mine was that way after a jet kit, but most people seem to have problems with starting, mostly in the cold. Mine, I could leave it sitting for a month and then walk up and have it start almost before I touched the button. Before rejet it was the biggest pita. Is yours jetted?

Yes. The previous owner said he rejetted it. He's a professional mechanic and seems to have had a good touch with this one.

...ken...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dsgs500f on January 23, 2011, 12:40:28 PM
Had a big day yesterday, I swap out the front forks, tire, brake system, fuel tank, petcock, side fairings, exhaust, rear tire and sprockets from parts bike. Put in a K&N drop in filter, and a 2001 katana 750 shock. All is good...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ariwhiteboy on January 23, 2011, 01:53:21 PM
Welded a crack in the stock exhaust, stripped it down, and painted it.  Still waiting on some parts to get it road worthy...dang ebay.  :technical:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1016.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf284%2Fariwhiteboy%2FExhaustStripped.jpg&hash=a214665f82a45f5c95a4f0b9da7f5d3b10a9d08f)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: simon79 on January 23, 2011, 02:15:16 PM
Bought a new windscreen  :woohoo:

...sadly, found out upon arrival that not only they sent me a windscreen and brackets that won't fit together, it seems the screen itself is not GS500-compatible, too. :technical: :icon_rolleyes:

Oh well.
Luckily the guy is a PowerSeller (yes, I got it off eBay). Let's see what happens next...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on January 26, 2011, 09:28:17 AM
i did the wash then ride....

with all the flooding around here cleaning the crap of my bike was a bit@h
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 26, 2011, 10:00:35 AM
Hey, Simon if it doesn't pan out let me know. I just bought an extra one off ebay for $10.10. If you need it I don't mind passing it on. Well for an "f" that is.

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: simon79 on January 26, 2011, 11:54:55 AM
Mary,

Very kind to you but I've got a naked GS. ;)

BTW seems like I'm getting to a solution to my eBay purchase problem. :thumb: Fingers crossed.

Thanks again!!

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 26, 2011, 12:35:16 PM
Started up both Junior and Suzi (so they know I still care) even though I can't ride yet. Let them run for about 10 minutes to warm up and charge up the batteries really good.

Put ASV C/5 brake lever on Junior.

Ordered cool custom seats for both (Well, Suzi had only 1 seat where Junior has 4 different ones) from Germany.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FGS500E_Custom_Seat.jpg&hash=186930aa04ee0fdfc2952941a5bad4b9f2e27bf3)

They do make one for the newer F models.

Ordered a couple parts so I can put ASV C/5 clutch levers on Junior and Suzi. Will post photos of how I did it when finished. (Gotta do something while I can't ride.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on January 26, 2011, 02:58:21 PM
That seat is seriously awesome, where did you order it from?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 26, 2011, 03:42:14 PM
http://stores.ebay.com/be-ziehungen
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270684519477&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I had to email and ask about the F seat. He said he could. Both should be here in a week. He takes PayPal.
Price is a little higher than the ebay auction in Germany because he asks for your seat then recovers it. Since it is not practical to ship a seat to Germany, he charged a little extra for a used seat there to reupholster.
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German to English translation of the ebay item
KLAGO seat - comfort remodeling Suzuki GS 500 E till Christmas 15% off the advertised price keyed padded seat with seat for the passenger. In conjunction with non-slip materials eliminates the slip of the front passenger in the back of the driver when braking. The soft padding makes a gel cushion unnecessary. We offer standard to this bank in four font and stitching colors: gray-blue, red, yellow, gold and blue. The model bank in the pictures is in black and anthracite. Production of your seat in exchange for your old bank! (state the reference and upholstery care, only the carrier must be in order) Of course, we also manufacture to your own will upon request and color patterns. You tell us your needs for example by phone and we receive your old bank to produce the new kind. Upon receipt of your payment to our account we will ship your new bank. Assembly time about 2 days, with shipping and payment is generally 8 days. Your shipping costs will be borne by us. Production for all current models are possible. Warranty, return policies and statements are, of course. Contact us at: Tel. 02051-298867 - Mail: anfrage@be-ziehungen.de - www.be-ziehungen.de We look forward to you, KLAGO company, working drawings.
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Dear Patrick,

to make this clear: seats will not be shipped free of charge to the states. You have to pay for shipping!

Please find attadched photo of a seat for model GS 500 F. Is this the model you require?
I would deliver seat GS 500 F incl. lettering for € 272,00 and seat GS 500 E incl. lettering for
€ 221,00 ex works.
Shipping cost would be approx. € 65,00 for both seats by DHL.
Terms of payment: cash in advance to my account.

Best regards

Klaus

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 26, 2011, 09:17:09 PM
Maybe other than Jim Knopf I've never seen anyone spend so much money on the 500 LOL. I just wanna get an exhaust for Flick I get my taxes back soon but this hospital stay probably has already eaten those funds up.

So much I'd like to do to Flick but soo little money!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pertt-UP- on January 29, 2011, 01:40:21 AM
Just took it for a spin on snow.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 29, 2011, 02:11:44 AM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on January 26, 2011, 09:17:09 PM
Maybe other than Jim Knopf I've never seen anyone spend so much money on the 500 LOL. I just wanna get an exhaust for Flick I get my taxes back soon but this hospital stay probably has already eaten those funds up.

Well.....

Single (and available), no kids, 2 cats, so......   what's a guy to do?

Besides, Pixie and Stitch save me a lot of money by catching their own cat toys. This is Stitch. Plays with them "until the battery runs down".
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 29, 2011, 02:30:11 AM
Junior got a new stator cover.

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Tomorrow Suzi goes for her 4k mile check up. No, I'm not riding so no fair yelling at me for not following doctor's orders.
centuryghost will ride her to the dealer.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: nikfleisch on January 29, 2011, 08:00:27 AM
Took off the cover and gave it a nice "looking", I'm waiting for it to get above freezing to start her up and wake her from hibernating here in wisconsin!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MysterYvil on January 29, 2011, 02:47:11 PM
Washed and waxed Jack, prepping for tomorrow's ride!   :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 29, 2011, 03:59:53 PM
Well, I am single! LOL Akasha well she gets he own toys too but she loves the store bought ones too.

I got Flick a clock yesterday! I also, got some gold paint so I can match the two rotors.

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on January 29, 2011, 04:15:04 PM
I washed Taarna last night and charged her battery. Fitted the new saddlebags, then took them off. Went for a short ride in the drizzle (20 miles). Picked up a bike cover, chain/padlock, and a disc brake alarm/lock. She needs to be washed again now, but I'm not going to worry about that until I have her back at my apartment.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 29, 2011, 06:02:27 PM
An adventurous day for Suzi. Today she went for her 4000 mile tune up.

I never had seen Suzi being ridden until today when centuryghost took her to the dealer for her 4k mile tune up. I followed in the "car" as he rode her (you've heard the story - broken achilles tendon, surgery, blah, blah, blah....)  He's the only other person I have ever let ride Suzi or Junior.

Those smoke turn signals look hot! They seem to disappear until they come on. The side marker lights/turn signals look cool, too. One guy is putting on clear. I think those would be more noticed because you would see the orange bulb through the clear lens (but still less obvious than orange lenses). The smoke lenses blend in with the rest of the black on the bike. Really cool looking.

Dealer was impressed with her. Not aware of the European factory clip ons and many of the other add-ons Suzi had. He commented that people only put crash sliders on AFTER they have had the bike fall over. Everyone should make them the #1 thing they do for their bike. I was assured there was no way they could get Suzi mixed up with any other bike. She is one of a kind.

Then I warned him about and showed him the neodymium magnets on the frame to trip traffic signals. Imagine seeing bolts and screwdrivers go flying out of their hands when working on Suzi! So strong they are just stuck to the frame. Almost impossible to remove.

Next Saturday we pick her up. She will be all tuned up with valve adjustment and a good washing. Now for the doctor to give me permission to ride again.....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 29, 2011, 06:05:39 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on January 26, 2011, 09:17:09 PM
I just wanna get an exhaust for Flick I get my taxes back soon but this hospital stay probably has already eaten those funds up.

So much I'd like to do to Flick but soo little money!  :bs:

Didn't you just buy a Harley when you could have made Flick very happy with a new exhaust?   :nono:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 29, 2011, 07:07:12 PM
The Harley was free! Per se.

Hey how much did your dealer charge for a valve check BTW?

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 29, 2011, 07:17:47 PM
I pre-paid for all 5 service checks when I bought Suzi so they throw in the valve checks. They said today that having done that saves me a ton of money.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 29, 2011, 08:21:38 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 29, 2011, 06:02:27 PM

He commented that people only put crash sliders on AFTER they have had the bike fall over. Everyone should make them the #1 thing they do for their bike.

Next Saturday we pick her up. She will be all tuned up with valve adjustment and a good washing.

A week to do a service? I can understand letting the bike cool down overnight so a Proper valve check can be done when All metals are cool. But a week? Nah.

As for the crash sliders... my GS does Not have them, my 919 came with them and I will be removing them all together for two reasons...

1 - when mounted to the engine casing, during a crash the casing can bust - dead engine - as all the load is placed onto it. Only takes a slider to not slide like it should and to grab instead and dead engine. And there's lots of stuff on the road and side of the road for a slider to grab onto.

2 - when mounted to the frame, during a crash all force is put onto the frame. ANY damage to the frame is an automatic insurance right off.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 29, 2011, 09:07:27 PM
No, not a week to do service. A week between times when centuryghost can go to the dealer with me on Saturday and Saturday's happen to fall exactly one week apart. I didn't invent the calendar. (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.pnwriders.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies2%2Flmfao.gif&hash=88e3269cc5b2c04f63d70d693433fe116bf39274) If I did, I would have put 2 Saturdays in each week.

Crash sliders: Also work GREAT when the bike falls over. Prevents the turn signals from punching through the cowling and the brake or clutch lever from breaking or bending. Same as if you happen to be on rough place or a hill turning or parking on ice and lose control and have to gently lay it down because your achilles tendon is broken and you can't put a lot of force on your left foot.  :flipoff: (Been there, done that)

As for write-offs, it depends on your insurance company and the policy you have. And if you're crashing hard enough that you have to worry about what crash sliders will do, (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.pnwriders.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies2%2Fhead_hurts_kr.gif&hash=7f8b4de4fcf98ac4c726aa113994f8b699605c4d) nothing would help you except a policy for total bike replacement. Instead of crash sliders, let's call them "Fall over protectors".(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.pnwriders.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fbonk.gif&hash=27d96d0ee597c7b6dbe715cbe3cf252146d29ea8)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on January 29, 2011, 09:16:50 PM
Did a quick service on my bike. Managed to f%$k up the O-ring for the oil filter. It's now in pieces in the bin and my bike is stuck in the garage until I get a new one. Plus I have about 1 litre of oil on the floor to clean up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 29, 2011, 10:52:47 PM
A 30 mph slide with the Sliders sticking on a tree root will do all the frame/engine damage you need. If it's damage to the frame - any frame damage whatsoever no matter how small - insurance companies in Australia write off the bike even if there is nothing else visible wrong with the bike. It's what they do down here.

My bikes are naked so I don't need to be concerned about fairing damage. I'd rather replace a bent clutch or brake lever and an indicator light than have a bike written off due to frame damage or need multiple thousands in repairs cause the engine casing was broken. But that's ME, you, and others, have a different take on it. Whatever floats your boat. Yes, I know people say sliders have saved their bike. And maybe they have. If you want to use them, use them, just be aware of the possible negative effects if used and something happens and then you can make an informed decision, fair enough?

I choose not to use them.

If I had my way, everyday would be a Sunday so I get paid penalty rates for working them  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 30, 2011, 12:03:01 AM
Thank you for permission to leave the "bike fall over bumpers" on my bikes. (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.pnwriders.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies2%2Ftiphat.gif&hash=f551239be24c03793bd6397ae2379231877912df)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 30, 2011, 12:29:08 AM
C'mon Addy, they're either "fall over protectors" or "fall over bumpers" they cannot be both.

And hey... we Do have trees grow upside down here. Leaves grow into the ground, roots stick up like spikes ready to impale your azz. Damn obstacle course avoiding them every time you ride on the road. Between them and the roos - who'll hop along side for a while then dart in front just at the right time to hit you - the diff-killing wombats, stoned koalas, roadkill guts and roaches that fly (did you know roaches bite), we need plates of steel armor to get on our bikes. But we're hard core down here and forgo the 3inch armor plating and take it in our stride. Makes for better riding skills  :thumb: :thumb:

Oh, seeing as this is a "what you dun fer ur bike today" thread...

I sponge bathed it - lubed the chain yesterday - AND ordered Another clock/thermometer for the other bike. Rock'n it. Woohoo  :woohoo:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on January 30, 2011, 12:45:03 AM
I adjusted the chain tension as it was almost dragging on the centre stand. Will need to get my fork seals sorted out soon as I swear the front forks are getting mushier. I also went for a ride last night and wandered aimlessly around the city for hours, was so good just riding with no set destination, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 30, 2011, 12:55:56 AM
OK. I'll be politically correct and go with "fall over thingies".
Thank god we don't have to worry about the dingoes eatin' our babies up here.
Throw one on the barbie for me and have a Fosters.
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Oh, getting back on topic: what I just did...
Just took decals of a new 1989 white belly pan in preparation for making it candy antaries red for Junior.
Used some engine degreaser (too toxic to sell in California so you know it has to be good!) to remove the remaining adhesive (those stickers been on since 1989). Worked great. Didn't damage the fiberglass. Now I'll lightly sand it to get ready for repainting. The pearl white looks close to the undercoat for the candy red. I'll test a spot and see if I can get away with just the candy red. It is a belly pan, so not as noticeable as the seat or headlight cowling if there are imperfections.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 30, 2011, 01:04:15 AM
Well, Adidas I bought that same package that you did for Flick it just finished in august. I should probably go back through his 'er medical records and see if the valves have been checked and or adjusted.

I know when my neighbor knocked Flick over if I would have had to pay for every thing from the dealer it would have been a pretty penny too. Broken brake lever, new fairing, decals, mirror, scratched muffler, broken turn signal. Here is what it looks like!
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And that was a simple bump my neighbor did pick my bike up and put the mirror on my gas tank considerate aren't they. a name and number would have been better!
If I had the extra money yup I'd have the "bump protectors"

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 30, 2011, 02:27:00 AM
Ouch! (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.pnwriders.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fnopity.gif&hash=a12e2bf580032728fc894c1854fd8e27c9c1a2b2) Those photos belong in the Tard section. They're just too (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.pnwriders.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fcensored.gif&hash=e50ca69f99ad841fdcb1128299890129825bc7f5) gross for this area.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on January 30, 2011, 08:07:21 PM
Today, Rio got a good cleaning and then went to the show at the North Atlanta Tade Center.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 30, 2011, 09:16:58 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 30, 2011, 02:27:00 AM
Ouch! (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.pnwriders.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fnopity.gif&hash=a12e2bf580032728fc894c1854fd8e27c9c1a2b2) Those photos belong in the Tard section. They're just too (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.pnwriders.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fcensored.gif&hash=e50ca69f99ad841fdcb1128299890129825bc7f5) gross for this area.

You wanna see my aerodynamic Flaw? I'm gonna go post it in the Tard section. Yeah, according to my dealer (and yes I trust them) the valve check was done about 4,000 miles ago.

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on January 31, 2011, 02:10:05 AM
Fixed that o-ring, f%&ked a stud putting the new one in.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XealotX on January 31, 2011, 06:47:33 PM
Bought a new battery.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: whttnbrg on January 31, 2011, 06:59:50 PM
Spent three hours yesterday washing, waxing and detailing it....... Only to ride it in the rain today. Its filthy again!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BoOzZ35 on January 31, 2011, 09:41:53 PM
Well I will actually start on Saturday I sold my Buell Blast for 1900 a Lil lower then i wanted since it was an 06 with 1669 miles but o well i only paid 1200 for it so then later that day i went and bought my 2000 GS500E with 2400 miles on it and now today i went and bought oil, oil filter and spark plugs then went to the DMV got everything registered and titled so its legal to ride then after that went to insurance company and it was actually cheaper to insure then my Bell so i changed the plugs and got it going even though i couldn't ride today will tomorrow if i dint have any problems with my diabetes any ideas on what i should do to make the bike a lil different it is completely stock  oooooo and  :dunno_black: ordered New Helmet Gloves and Jacket with some of the extra money from the buell sale
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on January 31, 2011, 09:47:09 PM
Quote from: BoOzZ35 on January 31, 2011, 09:41:53 PM
it was actually cheaper to insure then my Bell

Welcome to the world of the GS.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 03, 2011, 07:54:00 PM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on January 31, 2011, 09:47:09 PM
Quote from: BoOzZ35 on January 31, 2011, 09:41:53 PM
it was actually cheaper to insure then my Bell

Welcome to the world of the GS.
+1 Blast was more expensive 'cause of all the law suits..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 05, 2011, 01:51:57 PM
Suzi came back from her 4000 mile tune up. New oil, plugs, K&N air filter, brakes everything else changed & in spec. Valve adjustment: perfect, no adjustment required. She's home and happy (  :bowdown: thanks to centuryghost - the only other butt I have ever allowed on Suzi and she's a pretty strict girl).

Total cost: $0.00  :woohoo:

With labor costs up, good I pre-paid all service when I bought her. Also gets valve adjustment with each service whether required or not. Nice!

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on February 05, 2011, 02:12:47 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 05, 2011, 01:51:57 PM
Total cost: $0.00  :woohoo:

With labor costs up, good I pre-paid all service when I bought her. Also gets valve adjustment with each service whether required or not. Nice!



RMC?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sledge on February 05, 2011, 02:20:12 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 05, 2011, 01:51:57 PM
Also gets valve adjustment with each service whether required or note!



So.......what do they adjust the gaps to if no adjustment is needed?  :dunno_black:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 05, 2011, 03:16:38 PM
RMC - yes.

What do they do if no adjustments needed? Well, they first have to open her up to find out that no adjustments are needed. They opened her up and checked the valves and everything was OK. If things were not OK, they would have changed the shims as required and done whatever necessary. And "whether required or not" is based on the service schedule. Even if not required by the service schedule, they check them to be sure everything is perfect. They go the extra mile to be sure Suzi is in the best condition possible.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sledge on February 05, 2011, 03:33:12 PM
So it gets an inspection..... not an adjustment......... and it gets one when it doesnt always  need it?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 05, 2011, 04:29:07 PM
This topic is gertting rather lame and pointless.

1. You check the valves
2. You adjust IF NECESSARY

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jeffdodge on February 05, 2011, 06:44:52 PM
Today my bike got new LED blinkers and got the rear sets, top clamp, front brake res. cover and handlebars painted black (from red... ew) the new mirrors will be here on Monday, then shortly after that it gets new tank, seat, tail fairing and tail light, brake rotors and brake pads.

My bike has to be thanking me after being saved from the PO's ugly spray paint junk everywhere...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sledge on February 06, 2011, 03:01:08 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 05, 2011, 04:29:07 PM
This topic is gertting rather lame and pointless.

To avoid any further confusion can I suggest you get the dictionary out and identify the differences between the words`adjustment` and `inspection` :thumb:

As for being lame and pointless......Well I am not the one wasting money on valve checks/inspection/adjustments* (delete as applicable) when Suzuki themselves say they are not needed.

Fact is if I found myself having to make valve adjustments every 4k I would be thinking I must have got some big problem going on in the cylinder head or valve gear and would be looking for the root cause.

Still, I guess this is how dealers survive........Tell me you are not paying them to change the air in the tyres at the same time are you?  :D :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 06, 2011, 12:45:27 PM
You miss the while point. They service the bike. As a benefit of pre-paying the scheduled maintenance, they check the valves with each service. If they do need adjustments, they do it. Everything is paid and even air is free (yes, they did make sure tires were at proper pressure).

There is never anything wrong with checking the valves just in case there is a problem. It also gives them a chance to see if there are any other hidden problems inside the engine.

I am aware of the difference between "inspect" and "adjust". You "inspect" and if needed, then you "adjust".

and I still think this whole argument has gone on too long and is really lame. are you related to jb848?

Nothing like (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.pnwriders.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fdeadhorse.gif&hash=96d91a3717a27c53a79171a43b57ff6886b6fc42)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sledge on February 06, 2011, 01:33:27 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 06, 2011, 12:45:27 PM
are you related to jb848?

Nope I am not related to jb848

.....Is he in the habit of paying dealers to carry out work that the manufacturers themselves say is not required too?  :D


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BoOzZ35 on February 06, 2011, 08:58:38 PM
Well lubed my chain today and then changed the oil the guy i bought it said he did it not to long ago and didn't put to many miles on it but the oil filter seemed like he never changed it it looked horrible so i am happy i didn't listen to him
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 07, 2011, 05:46:38 PM
Indirectly did something for Junior and Suzi. I changed out all of the 4' florescent tubes in their garage with LED 4' tubes. Now I don't have to wait 10 minutes on a cold day for those darned florescents to stop flickering. And the LED's use less than one third the power and have a better light. Junior and Suzi like the new lights.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportbikes.net%2Fforums%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fsquid2.gif&hash=cbff17f9b951c0452ee17a38a6645b3dc81af42a)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on February 07, 2011, 06:57:17 PM
I brought it home at a rate of 27 mph  :woohoo:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi209.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb144%2Fredhen2%2Fimg1297129258949.jpg&hash=d9d92278ea6191f07dceb93badb80d7c0c0c6eb4)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on February 07, 2011, 08:22:35 PM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on February 07, 2011, 06:57:17 PM
I brought it home at a rate of 27 mph  :woohoo:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi209.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb144%2Fredhen2%2Fimg1297129258949.jpg&hash=d9d92278ea6191f07dceb93badb80d7c0c0c6eb4)

In my best Napoleon Dynamite voice    L-U-C-K-Y!


I own a CH80, SH150i and a Burgman 400, prepare to grin your ass off the whole time you ride it!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on February 07, 2011, 09:32:39 PM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on February 07, 2011, 08:22:35 PM
prepare to grin your ass off the whole time you ride it!

I'm only grinning because I can't stop laughing at how slow it is
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on February 07, 2011, 10:10:10 PM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on February 07, 2011, 09:32:39 PM

I'm only grinning because I can't stop laughing at how slow it is

Sounds like it might be restricted? Many Rental scoots where, at least Honda offered restricted ones for Rental use in the past anyway.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on February 07, 2011, 10:49:24 PM
It's only a 50, and is classified as a moped which legally cannot go over 30. I'll be fixing that though  :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jeffdodge on February 08, 2011, 02:57:17 PM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on February 07, 2011, 10:49:24 PM
It's only a 50, and is classified as a moped which legally cannot go over 30. I'll be fixing that though  :icon_twisted:

Moped big bore kit?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on February 08, 2011, 09:44:50 PM
Well, it turns out it's an 80 engine in a 50 frame. So it just needs to be cleaned up and then should be good for 40 mph or so.

Today I picked up a new rear tire for it. 3.5x10 tire with nipples still on it = $10  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jeffdodge on February 08, 2011, 10:12:13 PM
I put some new mirrors on today... Still impatiently waiting for many other parts...  :mad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 09, 2011, 01:42:45 AM
Had my mechanic give it new fork seals, and he changed to heavier fork oil and shimmed the front springs while he had it apart.  He pointed out that I did have some preload adjustment left if I wanted it firmer (derp).  I also got a new Sport Demon on the front and an oil change.

I got half a litre of DOT4 and some plastic hose on my way home with intention of bleeding the brakes as I have no idea how old the fluid is, or if there might be any air bubbles in it.  The front's fine but I'm not happy with my rear brake, and I want to eliminate the possibility of air in the lines.  I got my hose and my collection jar, took the seat and side covers off then found that the rear bleed screw didn't want to move without just stripping the nut.  I was using an 8mm open ender which seemed to grip it ok, but it might actually be a little smaller than that.  I'll find out the correct size and get a flair nut wrench for it.

So with a much refreshed front end, I'm going for another ride. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on February 09, 2011, 07:40:55 AM
put the fairings back on! It's fully faired now, just waiting on the pay check to paint it and it's back to normal :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 09, 2011, 03:31:45 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on February 09, 2011, 07:40:55 AM
put the fairings back on! It's fully faired now, just waiting on the pay check to paint it and it's back to normal :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Nice! That's how it should be. lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ChemDog on February 09, 2011, 03:58:33 PM
Rebuilt carbs, installed new tank, and started a KAT front end swap.  Going to get the bike painted when the weather warms up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on February 09, 2011, 06:04:44 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 09, 2011, 03:31:45 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on February 09, 2011, 07:40:55 AM
put the fairings back on! It's fully faired now, just waiting on the pay check to paint it and it's back to normal :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Nice! That's how it should be. lol

after the wreck I had to gather up money to get the parts, then I finally got my lass azz to put everything on, pictures in a minute.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on February 09, 2011, 06:19:44 PM
alright here we are:

I need the sticker put on for the right side
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The crack that's getting repaired
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The new side fairing that needs painting and stickers put on
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The upper fairing that needs to be painted black
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And the lovely site that helped me attain all the parts
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 09, 2011, 06:29:10 PM
Sticker sets are not cheap. rarely ever on ebay. The only "F" tail stickers I ever found I put on Juniors red Gimbel seat!
You might have better luck finding another tail plastic with the sticker that matches. That would probably be around $50.
If I see one, I'll let you know.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Pelikan on February 09, 2011, 06:39:14 PM
Stebel Nautilus airhorn plus BSB handlebar clock/thermo.  Bike normally has fairings on, so you don't see the horn or any of the wires.  More on the horn/mounting details here:  http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=54934.msg622867#msg622867 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=54934.msg622867#msg622867)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on February 09, 2011, 06:49:29 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 09, 2011, 06:29:10 PM
Sticker sets are not cheap. rarely ever on ebay. The only "F" tail stickers I ever found I put on Juniors red Gimbel seat!
You might have better luck finding another tail plastic with the sticker that matches. That would probably be around $50.
If I see one, I'll let you know.

Thanks, but I have all the stickers...I just need to put them on.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 09, 2011, 09:12:21 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 09, 2011, 06:29:10 PM
Sticker sets are not cheap. rarely ever on ebay. The only "F" tail stickers I ever found I put on Juniors red Gimbel seat!
You might have better luck finding another tail plastic with the sticker that matches. That would probably be around $50.
If I see one, I'll let you know.

I haven't tried this myself, but I wonder what it'd cost if you just took the job to a printer (professionals, not Kinkos) and got them to run you off the vinyl sheets.  You'd just need a very hi rez image of what you wanted. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on February 09, 2011, 10:41:39 PM
I saw some advertised in a bike mag once that looked pretty cool...it was basically a vinyl wrap that was generically for a sport bike with full farings, you just trimmed to fit, so you could use as much or as little as you wanted...it was a ghost flame during the day, but at night the flames were reflective...quite unique...cool to me!!

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on February 09, 2011, 11:40:17 PM
Painted a bunch of stuff in the fender/engine area black, lopped off the stock muffler, and added a tip to the exhaust that looks good and also significantly increases my visibility at night.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 10, 2011, 12:10:14 AM
Tried three auto and hardware stores this afternoon, no one has any flare nut wrenches, and I had to try and describe to a couple of people what they were.  Also known as a crowfoot spanner?  Pipe wrench?  Brake line Spanner? Still no response.  Sigh.  The guy at Auto One at least knew what I was talking about, just didn't have them in stock. 

What I did do was fix my wobbly footpeg.  It tends to fold itself up as I take off from the lights, so I have to kick it back into place, then shift into second.  I took the peg off then tried to find a washer the correct size to act as a spacer.  When I couldn't find one thin enough I put a brick against the bracket and hit it with a hammer.  No more wobbles.

Please note that I had someone hold the bike while it was on the centrestand.  I wouldn't be hitting it with a hammer if there was any chance it could roll forward.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 10, 2011, 12:37:47 AM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 10, 2011, 12:10:14 AM
What I did do was fix my wobbly footpeg.  It tends to fold itself up as I take off from the lights, so I have to kick it back into place, then shift into second. 
There's a thick washer at the end of the rubber peg (as seen below). Its thick with a square hole. If that's missing or the rubber of the peg is worn out, the peg can easily fold up. It would be easy to simply put on a new bracket and foot peg.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 10, 2011, 12:48:12 AM
The washer was still in place and in good condition, it's actually a fairly new footpeg.  It was just the bracket that was a bit worn and out of shape, giving it a little too much play.  After an encounter with a heavy steel friend of mine, it's as good as new.

I wonder if a new footpeg on a slightly bent bracket hints at an earlier drop.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twism86 on February 10, 2011, 09:14:13 AM
I thought about it. She is currently garaged in NJ....  Thats all i can do for now. Winter work (painting, new cables) will begin soon.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 10, 2011, 11:21:36 AM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 10, 2011, 12:48:12 AM
The washer was still in place and in good condition, it's actually a fairly new footpeg.  It was just the bracket that was a bit worn and out of shape, giving it a little too much play.  After an encounter with a heavy steel friend of mine, it's as good as new.

I wonder if a new footpeg on a slightly bent bracket hints at an earlier drop.

Can't think of any other way a steel part that thick can get bent. If the rubber end of the peg is not pristine, then it has been on the pavement.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jeffdodge on February 10, 2011, 03:19:30 PM
put my new 06 seat on today, swapped the front springs out for my new ones and started putting the blue LED strips in the gauges. Ill post some pictures tonight and start my official build thread..

Still waiting for the 06 tank, tail body work and tail light.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 10, 2011, 04:19:06 PM
Custom seats from Germany for Suzi and Junior just came in. Can't wait to put them on tonight.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FIMGP0968a.jpg&hash=db806db0c867229f867a97ee85c712f6cd2bee6b)

Hard to tell, the stitching for the "F" is blue to match the lettering and Suzi. You have your choice of colors, lettering and lettering style. You can see the seat for Junior has red lettering and red stitching. (I have 4 seats for Junior - do I need a 3rd GS500? I did have a factory gel seat which made 5 seats. I gave that one to centuryghost. )

I ordered them from:
klaus Gottlob <be-ziehungen@online.de>

He accepts PayPal. He can ship cheap and slow or expensive and fast.

You can also find him on ebay advertising seats for the "E". I asked about the "F" and he did it. Blue lettering to match Suzi. The "E" seat has red to match Junior.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270684519477&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I believe he normally takes in your seat and recovers it. Since I'm in the US, that was not practical to do. He charged a few euros more and obtained a seat shell so I did not have to send him my seat.

He is a very nice person to do business with.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on February 10, 2011, 05:00:13 PM
Wow that looks awesome
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on February 10, 2011, 05:47:55 PM
Very nice...if I was keeping my GS I might go that way...

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 10, 2011, 09:30:52 PM
What can I say....more anxious than ever for my leg to heal and plant my butt here....

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 10, 2011, 09:47:59 PM
I really dig that seat, and the later style tank, and the dark blue.  You might have given me some ideas if I decide to keep my POS instead of just passing it onto the next learner when I get an unrestricted license.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on February 10, 2011, 09:52:51 PM
Today, it threw a fit and decided to just start dumping more gas into the cylinder than it can burn. It now floods before it even gets going, causing it to not be able to start.

But I cleaned up some of the ghetto wiring on it, hoping to placate it. Maybe she'll be in a better mood tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on February 10, 2011, 10:04:30 PM
To make her even happier, I now have a pair of these on the way for when paint is done  O0

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fadvantage-design.net%2Fpbgraphics%2F49RR_BrAlRed2.jpg&hash=66c954150e360f56934a9e7fdc1db9007296034f)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 11, 2011, 07:58:26 AM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on February 10, 2011, 10:04:30 PM
To make her even happier, I now have a pair of these on the way for when paint is done  O0

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fadvantage-design.net%2Fpbgraphics%2F49RR_BrAlRed2.jpg&hash=66c954150e360f56934a9e7fdc1db9007296034f)
???
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on February 11, 2011, 08:43:31 AM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 11, 2011, 07:58:26 AM
???

It's a knock-off of the cbr's 600RR logo, I need something to replace my BMW logos  :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jeffdodge on February 11, 2011, 09:52:58 AM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on February 10, 2011, 10:04:30 PM
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Those rock. lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Baldwintpenguin on February 11, 2011, 05:32:29 PM
Just went out to the garage and gave her a good shammy wipe down front to back and checked that all bolta were tonight, had her a week so trying to get some bondimg time in before I really take her for a ride :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 11, 2011, 07:28:34 PM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on February 11, 2011, 08:43:31 AM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 11, 2011, 07:58:26 AM
???

It's a knock-off of the cbr's 600RR logo, I need something to replace my BMW logos  :icon_rolleyes:
I guess I just don't get the 49..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on February 11, 2011, 11:00:00 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 11, 2011, 07:28:34 PM
I guess I just don't get the 49..

Because I'm passing it off as a 49cc (like I thought it was originally) when it is actually a 79cc. The decals will make it a little more convincing to a cop if I get stopped for not having a tag.

In other news, she now runs, and a million times smoother than ever  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: simon79 on February 12, 2011, 04:53:58 AM
New windscreen installed - Givi A660.
Haven't had the chance to test it - bike is still garaged for the time being.
Pics to come.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on February 12, 2011, 05:43:58 AM
Today, I took my sadly neglected bike for a 345k round trip. First time I have had the time or inclination to go riding since before christmas.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 12, 2011, 07:24:59 AM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on February 11, 2011, 11:00:00 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 11, 2011, 07:28:34 PM
I guess I just don't get the 49..

Because I'm passing it off as a 49cc (like I thought it was originally) when it is actually a 79cc. The decals will make it a little more convincing to a cop if I get stopped for not having a tag.

In other news, she now runs, and a million times smoother than ever  :woohoo:
Oh lol. I missed the part where it wasn't for a GS..jajaja!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tb0lt on February 12, 2011, 08:28:02 AM
Quote from: pave_spectre on February 12, 2011, 05:43:58 AM
Today, I took my sadly neglected bike for a 345k round trip. First time I have had the time or inclination to go riding since before christmas.

Just 345k?  :o Now, if that was 400,000 , I'd say you were lying.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on February 12, 2011, 09:36:18 AM
Pretty sure he means 345 kilometers
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on February 12, 2011, 10:00:52 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 10, 2011, 04:19:06 PM

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Nice seats!

Might want to ensure the staples can't touch the tank.  :sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on February 12, 2011, 12:12:03 PM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on February 12, 2011, 09:36:18 AM
Pretty sure he means 345 kilometers

Ayah. Us kilometer people can't be stuffed saying the entire word. What a long azz thing it is. So we shorten it to just saying the first letter or saying clicks - both are one syllable instead of four.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on February 12, 2011, 05:54:04 PM
Quote from: mister on February 12, 2011, 12:12:03 PM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on February 12, 2011, 09:36:18 AM
Pretty sure he means 345 kilometers

Ayah. Us kilometer people can't be stuffed saying the entire word. What a long azz thing it is. So we shorten it to just saying the first letter or saying clicks - both are one syllable instead of four.

Michael

Exactly. Typing that m after the k is just such an effort. :p
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: stroztech on February 12, 2011, 11:07:07 PM
Washed.
Removed the "idiot" stickers.
Started removing the decals (just the ones near the indicators so far, ran out of Eucalyptus Oil to remove the sticky residue).
Put on a tank protector.
Waxed the nose, tank & top box.

She's feeling the love today.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 13, 2011, 06:48:45 PM
Quote from: stroztech on February 12, 2011, 11:07:07 PM
Washed.
Removed the "idiot" stickers.
Started removing the decals (just the ones near the indicators so far, ran out of Eucalyptus Oil to remove the sticky residue).
Put on a tank protector.
Waxed the nose, tank & top box.

She's feeling the love today.
Have you tried the hairdryer trick?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jeffdodge on February 13, 2011, 07:18:46 PM
I have used bug & tar remover while heating up the residue with a heat gun, it worked very well.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on February 14, 2011, 12:07:15 AM
Quote from: jeffdodge on February 13, 2011, 07:18:46 PM
I have used bug & tar remover while heating up the residue with a heat gun, it worked very well.

x2 - but using prepsol
Also wound the rear shock pre-load up to 7 finally - feels better already!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gs500ew_uk on February 14, 2011, 03:28:32 AM
 :D

Replaced the existing "over and under" twin headlights with brand new side-by-side Dominators.......

BEFORE:
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/trebor69er/GS500E/Photo-0026.jpg

AFTER:
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/trebor69er/bike.jpg

:woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twism86 on February 14, 2011, 07:32:59 AM
Took her for a ride!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was down in NJ for the weekend and since it hit the 40s i decided to spin around town for a bit. Felt good to be out. Also changed the broken clutch lever.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on February 14, 2011, 10:03:14 AM
Today

-the Ninja is getting valves adjusted, new gas + seafoam, and oil changed

-the scooter is gonna finish getting primed

-Rio is getting an oil change
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bman on February 14, 2011, 11:53:59 PM
Double checked oil and gas and wiped her down with a clean rag. Also sat on her to get use to the seat. just got her saturday so haven't needed to do much. I will go practise this weekend.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 15, 2011, 03:43:03 AM
Took it apart trying to get it to start, jiggled a few connections trying to get spark, blew a fuse trying to bypass a suspect relay, tightened up a few connections and then finally got it to start on the jump pack.

I have no idea if my jiggling of connections helped, but I have spark again so it runs and everything appears to be plugged in properly.    I also killed the battery last night in the no start situation, and I was really struggling to get the battery recharged, just didn't seem to want to hold charge.  Checked the water and I could see dry plates, so refilled it with water and back on the trickle charger.  Derp.

It's been on the charger for a few hours now, while I turn the house upside down trying to find a multimeter, I know I have at least 2 somewhere. 

Tomorrow I take the test to get off my learner's permit which is a full day's riding with a test at the end.  If i'm going to use this bike for my test tomorrow I want to confirm that I'm getting consistent spark, that I'm getting more than 12.5 volts with the engine running and that my battery will hold charge.  I know tomorrow is going to be a whole bunch of short little exercises and we'll be turning the bikes off in between. A motorcycle that can't be repeatedly restarted isn't going to make it through the day.  Otherwise I have to rent an expensive riding school VTR250 I've never ridden before, which isn't ideal for the test.

So anyway that's what I've done for my bike today, I've pulled it apart, got it to sort of run, and haven't really pinpointed why it didn't run in the first place.  Looking at your bike with the tank and sidecovers off with the battery on the charger isn't really where you want to be the night before your test. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on February 15, 2011, 04:57:42 AM
picked up from 12k service... its safer for the local mechanic to do it till i learn more... new hoops too.... better globes for the headlights.. did that myself.. scrubbed the tyres in around the local 'burb then went for a semi spirited blat ... best fun in clothes i've had since xmas  :woohoo:

lovin the new pirelli sport demon rubber.. even just the little ride today... getting rid of the \_/ profile on the old rear is just so cool  O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 15, 2011, 05:55:01 AM
I bought the bike with a near new sport demon on the back, and a barely legal battleax on the front.  I got a new sport demon for the front end last week along with firming up the front forks, and damn it made a difference.  By comparison the bike became this bad voice in my head saying "tip me in, lean me harder.  They're a good tyre for this bike.

Mine goes now, and I'm getting a touch more voltage with the engine on than off, but not by much.  I don't think it'll go flat while riding but I'll keep it on the trickle charger overnight just to be safe.  According to this crappy multimeter I just bought at K mart (it's late, nothing else is open) I'm getting 12.8 engine off, and maybe 13.2 with it running at 3000 RPM.  I don't think that's enough, but after a night on the trickle charger it should get me through tomorrow's test, and I can replace the battery the day after and sort out the charging system.

Then I can try and work out why it wasn't sparking.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jeffdodge on February 15, 2011, 07:55:28 AM
Just put on her "new" 2006 tank, swapped out the rotors and pads, now I just have to figure out what I need to do to my ugly, faded front fender to clean it up so the whole bike looks new.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on February 15, 2011, 01:01:32 PM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 15, 2011, 03:43:03 AM
Checked the water and I could see dry plates, so refilled it with water and back on the trickle charger.

You filled it with distilled water right?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 15, 2011, 01:37:07 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on February 15, 2011, 01:01:32 PM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 15, 2011, 03:43:03 AM
Checked the water and I could see dry plates, so refilled it with water and back on the trickle charger.

You filled it with distilled water right?

If I was going to keep this battery for longer than 24 hours I would have, but it was 6pm, nothing was open and I needed my bike to run.  I gave it all the goodness of Sydney tap water, chlorine, fluoride, with some nice metalic flavours from my house's own pipes for that coppery taste.  In hindsight even bottled water would have been better, although that's got a good hit of trace elements in it too.  I suppose I could have left a bucket out in the rain. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on February 15, 2011, 01:40:12 PM
Oh okay haha I didn't know you weren't going to keep the battery...and I'll agree: the bucket out in the rain would be the safest way to go
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: stroztech on February 16, 2011, 01:58:30 AM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 13, 2011, 06:48:45 PM
Quote from: stroztech on February 12, 2011, 11:07:07 PM
Washed.
Removed the "idiot" stickers.
Started removing the decals (just the ones near the indicators so far, ran out of Eucalyptus Oil to remove the sticky residue).
Put on a tank protector.
Waxed the nose, tank & top box.

She's feeling the love today.
Have you tried the hairdryer trick?

Yes. Works fairly well.  :D

Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 15, 2011, 01:37:07 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on February 15, 2011, 01:01:32 PM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 15, 2011, 03:43:03 AM
Checked the water and I could see dry plates, so refilled it with water and back on the trickle charger.

You filled it with distilled water right?

If I was going to keep this battery for longer than 24 hours I would have, but it was 6pm, nothing was open and I needed my bike to run.  I gave it all the goodness of Sydney tap water, chlorine, fluoride, with some nice metalic flavours from my house's own pipes for that coppery taste.  In hindsight even bottled water would have been better, although that's got a good hit of trace elements in it too.  I suppose I could have left a bucket out in the rain. 

Used to use clean drinking rain water for all our batteries when I was a kid, used to always get 4-6 years out of them.
Good substitute for the Distilled stuff.

BTW - Sydney tap water is good! :)   Ever drunk Adelaide tap water?!!   :icon_sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mart3y on February 16, 2011, 03:25:59 AM
Took it for a ride  :D and bought a yoshi TRS, K&N filter, Jet kit, .85 fork springs, fork seals oh and a new tinted visor for myself. Looking forward to installing all my new parts  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on February 16, 2011, 03:53:31 AM
Bought it a Zero Gravity Sports Touring Windscreen and some sliders.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on February 16, 2011, 04:28:13 AM
My bike is currently being mildly cycloned on, so no TLC or riding for a few days. :(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on February 16, 2011, 05:29:05 AM
KOSO!
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=55085.0 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=55085.0)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on February 16, 2011, 08:43:13 AM
Very nice...and your bike is new again...only 0.3km (or is it miles?)

Sure is a nice way to modernize the look from the cockpit...

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on February 17, 2011, 03:18:48 AM
Quote from: madjak30 on February 16, 2011, 08:43:13 AM
Very nice...and your bike is new again...only 0.3km (or is it miles?)

Sure is a nice way to modernize the look from the cockpit...

Later.

PLus, it adds like 5 extra horse power too.  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 18, 2011, 01:11:09 AM
Well despite refilling the battery and having it on the trickle charger overnight, the old battery still wouldn't hold a charge.  It didn't make it through my test, which is probably the worst day it could have died.

So the next day I bought myself a new battery, and while they were charging it up for me I went and addressed some of the issues with the wiring.

Underneath all the electrical tape was this, which is not actually the correct battery.  You'll notice it's in back to front.
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Now this gave the previous owner two problems  One is that the terminals are almost touching  the tank, and they had to be kept wrapped in tape or they'd short out.  It presented a pretty serious fire hazard in a crash if there was leaking fuel involved.
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The second issue is that the cables had to be extended.  Peeling back the tape I was pleased to find the original negative terminal with a usuable connection.
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The positive terminal wasn't so good, it was just a wire poked back into it's connector then taped up, which was then bolted to the extension.  That can't have been helping matters with my electrics.
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With the new battery in, I just got rid of the old positive lead and used one of the extensions.  I still had the insulating boot for the starter relay end, so that got reused.
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I hacked up an old spark lead and used the end to insulate my positive terminal, my bike feels much less like an electrical fire waiting to happen.  I'm going to get some red and black heat shrink tomorrow to make the wiring look a bit smarter.  I also need to make a hold down bracket for this battery, which is only held in place by the seat.  I'll daisy chain some zip ties together for today.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on February 18, 2011, 01:09:28 PM
wow, it's crazy how ghetto some people are when it comes to fixing bikes. This is how my Ninjette was. I was finding problems almost everyday. Glad to hear you got everything situated, hopefully you can retake that test now and not have to worry about your bike crapping out on you.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 18, 2011, 08:51:46 PM
Well the old girl clicked over 45,000kms today so I dropped the oil and gave her a fresh batch. Amazing much better a GS clicks into gear with fresh oil.

I got a bit over zealous topping her up and I over filled her just a touch above the full line. Does anyone know if this will matter to much?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on February 18, 2011, 09:01:17 PM
Hmmm, not to sure but can't you use a turkey baster to get the extra out to be on the safe side.

Flick got a bath today. Out of the hospital yesterday and washing 'ole boy today LOL! I could tell he missed me and the little jealous streak. There was a Ducati that seemed to be having some problems so I banged a "u" turn to see if he needed some assistance as soon as I pulled up next to the ducati Flick sputters coughs then dies. I have got to have the most jealous bike in the country. I pull over to look at a Gold wing for a friend once and the battery absolutly kraps out there. One month out of warranty help my roomie on his gixxer he starts pissing oil. Really WTF is he going to do if I ever really do "look" at another bike Blow up?!?!?

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 4strings on February 19, 2011, 12:20:00 AM
Finally got the front together minus some minor details.  New handlebars, Progrips, new fork seals.  Of course I have to find the other front caliper bolt somewhere in my garage b4 I can ride and I missed the 45 degree weather by two days.  20 - 30 for the next week  :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on February 19, 2011, 11:50:13 AM
well i got a new helmet shoei XR-1100 Warloard
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mimikeni on February 19, 2011, 03:06:57 PM
Cleaned her up, topped up the oil from my winterizing oil change and went for a quick ride.  I guess I'd have to admit it's what my bike did for me today. :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheRealSpinner on February 19, 2011, 05:17:37 PM
Well, it wasn't today, but is is the most recent addition to the bike.  I finally added an air-filter (and intake that serves as an air box).

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-SPiNNeR-
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: scottychop on February 19, 2011, 05:38:28 PM
Picked up some parts from Adidasguy!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 19, 2011, 10:49:30 PM
Quite a day! Centuryghost and scottychop came over for a group work day. Scotty got rear grab bar and will pick up either Trey's exhaust or the Sito next week. Trey got new top tripple with ignition switch that works well. He also got 1989 factory clip ons. Still have to put on the new headlight and clean up wiring. Found I need a tach as one mounting is broken. Anyone got a mechanical tach?

Quite a site! 5 GS500's in one place! (Scotty's is not in the picture.)

Also gave away wine making equipment I'm no longer using to  other riders from the Pacific Northwest Riders forum. Now I will have room in the basement to set up a polishing/buffing area for parts.

My gym trainer stopped over with his GSXR-1000 and we put Trey's bar ends on it. Trey got new R&G bar ends.

My left leg is getting better. Can ride a little but after all of today's work, I'm taking it easy 'cause it is a little sore and swollen. I really appreciate and enjoy all the help from everyone.

Closest is century's, Suzi on the left, Junior in far front and my new Trey on the left being worked on. Scotties new ride not in picture - it was in front of the garage.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on February 19, 2011, 10:51:13 PM
Started troubleshooting the electrical system. Now she's taken apart and I'm half crazy. Really hoping to ride before tomorrow night.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: greaseman on February 19, 2011, 11:33:32 PM
SONIC SPRINGS AND KAT SHOCK WOOOOOO
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on February 20, 2011, 01:29:35 AM
Well Washed all the mud off my GS500F. On Thursday we had some very heavy rain and one of the routes I take to avoid traffic jams is through a park. I saw the big puddles and decided it wasn't that deep and forded the puddles which incidentally ended up finishing just below the air filter box (oops a little deeper than I thought), and then walked it a very muddy slope and got home nice and quickly while everyone else crawled.

But the best part of today is I can't walk from spending all morning on the dirt bike on the most challenging tracks I've done to date and bending the poor little XR250 (it was allot of fun involved in the bending not the bending itself).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on February 20, 2011, 09:00:07 PM
Fixed the electrical issues I had following a crash a few weeks ago. Installed bar end mirrors, brake light flasher and headlight modulator. Buell turn signals will be going on on Monday or Tuesday.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 21, 2011, 09:07:58 PM
Trey had one of those "wrong backwards" batteries. So I put in the spare battery that I bought for Junior, but Junior didn't need it.
Re-keyed the seat lock to match the new gas and ignition key since ignition was worn out and we changed out those Saturday. Also put clip-on on Trey Saturday & removed scratched headlamp. Going to clean up wiring and put in a new one. Also trace that darned headlight modulator and remove it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on February 21, 2011, 11:23:22 PM
Rode from Oak Harbor to Bellingham; first ride on I-5. Fitted Buell turn signals. Trying to figure out ways to minimize vibration transmitted from handlebars to mirrors. She is locked (x3), chained, covered, alarmed, and living under the stairs of my apartment now.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 21, 2011, 11:56:44 PM
Quote from: k.rollin on February 21, 2011, 11:23:22 PM
Rode from Oak Harbor to Bellingham; first ride on I-5. Fitted Buell turn signals. Trying to figure out ways to minimize vibration transmitted from handlebars to mirrors. She is locked (x3), chained, covered, alarmed, and living under the stairs of my apartment now.

You got the bar end weights in? I use bar end mirrors and have no vibes through them.

BTW you got a picture of the Buell signals on the bike? Would be interested to see them. And you got that electrical gremlin fixed?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on February 22, 2011, 01:17:41 AM
I just put on some Napoleon style bar end mirrors after I broke one of the old ones in the crash, and now I can't see anything other than bouncing headlights when I check them. If I can't get them to be as clear as the ones I had before (which were usable, though the left one liked to unthread itself), I'll have to remove them and find something else. The electrical issues have all been fixed, and I'll post pictures of the Buell signals soon.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: scottychop on February 22, 2011, 11:17:08 AM
Spent all day yesterday rejetting my 450 and getting it out to it's new owner.  The 500 only got a new gas cap (Thanks addidasguy!).

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 22, 2011, 05:55:55 PM
I have the day off, and the weather put our boating plans on hold.  Instead I got some red heatshrink and prettied up my positive battery lead.  Having a blue cable for positive didn't sit well with me.
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New cable with original red boot on the relay end, and spark plug boot on the battery end.
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Installed on bike.  I should get a better connection on the negative lead as well, but to do it properly I have to get the tank off, both to chase the cable and also because soldering and heatshrinking both involve butane flame.  At least Ive got rid of the voltage drop between the battery and the negative connector, but I could make it a whole lot prettier.
Next Im going to piggyback a cigarette lighter socket or two in there, so I can leave my phone on charge under the seat and have the option of adding GPS.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: centuryghost on February 22, 2011, 09:44:16 PM
Quote from: scottychop on February 22, 2011, 11:17:08 AM
Spent all day yesterday rejetting my 450 and getting it out to it's new owner.  The 500 only got a new gas cap (Thanks addidasguy!).

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I love what you did to that 450! Hopefully we can go on a ride soon  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: scottychop on February 22, 2011, 10:02:18 PM
Thanks man.  I have all new intake boots, rings, jets, coming in the mail this week.  Give me two weeks and she'll be running like a raped ape!
Title: .
Post by: flatraccoon on February 23, 2011, 01:49:42 AM
Replaced the dead stator with a working one. The poor thing has been in the garage with her side cover off for two weeks!
I felt so guilty.
An 11pm test ride is friggin cold, even here in Cali. When does Spring come?  :dunno_black:  At least it's in the 60s during the day!

An unseen plus: Now I have a Tony Stark prop for the next time somebody tries to apply a costume theme to their "lets-rag-on-your-lack-of-creativity" college booze fest. Friggin Soc majors...
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on February 23, 2011, 02:17:31 AM
Quote from: scottychop on February 22, 2011, 11:17:08 AM
Spent all day yesterday rejetting my 450 and getting it out to it's new owner.  The 500 only got a new gas cap (Thanks addidasguy!).

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I love the look but hate it at the same time. I want one.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on February 23, 2011, 09:43:03 AM
Now with fresh oil and more solo cowl:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: makenzie71 on February 23, 2011, 09:46:11 AM
Quote from: scottychop on February 22, 2011, 11:17:08 AM
Spent all day yesterday rejetting my 450 and getting it out to it's new owner.  The 500 only got a new gas cap (Thanks addidasguy!).

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You did a good thing thar...on this forum, too.


Yesterday I ripped my Katana 750 apart.

Today I ripped my GS750 apart.

Tomorrow I will make them one bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 23, 2011, 11:16:42 AM
Quote from: k.rollin on February 22, 2011, 01:17:41 AM
I just put on some Napoleon style bar end mirrors after I broke one of the old ones in the crash, and now I can't see anything other than bouncing headlights when I check them. If I can't get them to be as clear as the ones I had before (which were usable, though the left one liked to unthread itself), I'll have to remove them and find something else. The electrical issues have all been fixed, and I'll post pictures of the Buell signals soon.
You could try either "handle bar snake," or fill the bars with BB's like I did when I had clip-ons.. I haven't noticed any bad vibrations with my drag-bars and bar end mirrors.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 24, 2011, 09:19:22 PM
I replaced a clutch lever two hours before my test, which I then passed.  It just snapped, honest.

Can anyone recommend an adhesive to reattach the suzuki plate on the clutch cover?  It was the only other casualty.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: murf425 on February 25, 2011, 07:50:56 AM
I adopted her from the pound and gave her a warm, loving home.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on February 25, 2011, 10:12:48 AM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 24, 2011, 09:19:22 PM
Can anyone recommend an adhesive to reattach the suzuki plate on the clutch cover?  It was the only other casualty.

I'd probably wipe a little JB weld on it. Not sure if it would get too hot for normal metal glue.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on February 26, 2011, 05:24:50 AM
New engine installed today - original engine had developed death rattles in the balance shaft... wasn't keen for it to lock up whilst I was riding at speed!
If the previous owner of this engine is on the forum (complete bike sold to KawiKing on the NSW South Coast) thankyou!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on February 26, 2011, 11:52:55 AM
Replaced the rear shock linkage(yesterday), and the exhaust with new to me parts. Also tried to get an MoT booked for tuesday.
She sounds so much nicer, smoother and quieter now there's not a gaping hole in the side of the silencer  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: greaseman on February 27, 2011, 12:28:38 AM
Took to liberty to shear off the tip of the camshaft bearing bolt =) thanks murphy!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on February 28, 2011, 12:13:55 AM
Ordered a MotoBatt MB10U AGM battery and a battery charger. Removed Buell turn signals to lengthen the wires to reduce/eliminate pulling. Cleaned and lubed chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 28, 2011, 01:55:24 AM
Quote from: Unsane on February 26, 2011, 05:24:50 AM
New engine installed today - original engine had developed death rattles in the balance shaft... wasn't keen for it to lock up whilst I was riding at speed!
If the previous owner of this engine is on the forum (complete bike sold to KawiKing on the NSW South Coast) thankyou!  :thumb:

Was this rattle only when you pulled up at intersections or lights? And id it sound like a knock then went away when you revved it? If so it is probably only cam end float noise. A common non lethal GS tick.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 28, 2011, 02:02:36 AM
I installed Buddah's fork brace this arvy. What a Buddha Loves You of a thing to install. You got to pull the entire front tyre off to get to the nuts under the front fender.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on February 28, 2011, 03:26:01 AM
Just installed my Zero gravity windshield, in the dark. Get pics tomorrow when the sun is up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 28, 2011, 12:33:21 PM
Quote from: Twisted on February 28, 2011, 02:02:36 AM
I installed Buddah's fork brace this arvy. What a Buddha Loves You of a thing to install. You got to pull the entire front tyre off to get to the nuts under the front fender.

Not necessary to remove the front wheel to change the fork brace or front fender. There's a way that takes just a few minutes. When weather warms up here, I'll post pictures of how to do it. Hint: A 6 or 8 inch flexible extension for your socket wrench/nut driver is critical.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on February 28, 2011, 02:46:06 PM
Quote from: Twisted on February 28, 2011, 01:55:24 AM
Quote from: Unsane on February 26, 2011, 05:24:50 AM
New engine installed today - original engine had developed death rattles in the balance shaft... wasn't keen for it to lock up whilst I was riding at speed!
If the previous owner of this engine is on the forum (complete bike sold to KawiKing on the NSW South Coast) thankyou!  :thumb:

Was this rattle only when you pulled up at intersections or lights? And id it sound like a knock then went away when you revved it? If so it is probably only cam end float noise. A common non lethal GS tick.

No the knock/rattle was almost louder than the engine at cold idle and was apparent during most revs... except for decel. The engine also bucked in the frame at idle suggesting it was not running in balance. The original gearbox also had a heap of backlash in it and made it horrible to commute on - the new box is silky smooth  :thumb:

Quote from: Shaddow on February 28, 2011, 03:26:01 AM
Just installed my Zero gravity windshield, in the dark. Get pics tomorrow when the sun is up.

x2 - buts its pretty rainy in Sydney so I'm waiting for a sunny day too!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsnewbie on February 28, 2011, 08:16:40 PM
i measured my gsxr forks with gs neck to build a bushing for my front end install. added a k&n lunch box. cant wait to get this thing on the road. the 30 degree temps here in Idaho might have a thing or two to say about that.  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on February 28, 2011, 09:38:12 PM
Think I found someone who wants to buy my bike. Thought I had a little more time than that but it sounds like he's hoping to get his tax return and wants to do things ASAP(weather permitting). I was gonna get it inspected this week, clean the carbs, adjust the valves, bleed the brakes, clean up the tail swap, and try to repaint the whole thing before I sent it on. May do the brakes and clean up the tail swap this week, try to inspect it on Saturday, clean the carbs saturday afternoon, and then just have him bring it back someday to do the valves. Doesn't sound like he's too concerned with the paint. Had this bike since 2003, it'll be sad to watch it go...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on March 03, 2011, 09:05:04 AM
Now with a more painted solo cowl

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi209.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb144%2Fredhen2%2Fimg1299165888197.jpg&hash=f453f1663b59fec405d4d1597c4e83dbc05fe216)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi209.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb144%2Fredhen2%2Fimg1299165888479.jpg&hash=72493c5e03fd7c9db9d9465ecd514780a365f4ab)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi209.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb144%2Fredhen2%2Fimg1299165888760.jpg&hash=b136af8127baf680df4f470fe74e3d2dd2bce0d0)

The color is slightly off, Subaru's World Rally Blue Mica is the closest I can find. I might try to mix a little white in it to lighten it up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: murf425 on March 03, 2011, 09:21:31 AM
Bought a set of rear brake pads to put on her tonight.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on March 03, 2011, 10:12:17 AM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on March 03, 2011, 09:05:04 AM
The color is slightly off, Subaru's World Rally Blue Mica is the closest I can find. I might try to mix a little white in it to lighten it up.

go to www.color-rite.com
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mimikeni on March 03, 2011, 03:46:43 PM
Got it new sneakers.  Front is changed and mounted.  Now, I must do battle with the rear wheel.
Mike
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bkrtim on March 03, 2011, 07:29:10 PM
What did I do for my bike? I put about 120 miles on her today.  :woohoo:Slightly chilly this morning, but the day warmed up nicely. Ready for some real spring weather.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on March 03, 2011, 10:10:01 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on March 03, 2011, 10:12:17 AM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on March 03, 2011, 09:05:04 AM
The color is slightly off, Subaru's World Rally Blue Mica is the closest I can find. I might try to mix a little white in it to lighten it up.

go to www.color-rite.com

Yep, and it's $250 a pint. This paint was $16 a pint.

Required base: http://www.colorrite.com/product/1406-base-1233.cfm

Color coat: http://www.colorrite.com/product/suzuki-1le-pearl-medium-blue-1651.cfm
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on March 03, 2011, 10:45:09 PM
Well finally took pictures of what I did to it last Friday (its friday in Australia at the moment. YAY! works over for the week.) Which was to fit the zero gravity sports touring windshield and the sliders (sort of)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff252%2Fshaddow78%2Fbike%2FDSCF0499.jpg&hash=21b1b3e948d9e44163457231f81de003296a43d0)

Also you can see the Sliders from T-Rex on which I'm waiting for the new engine mount bolt to mount properly in this second photo.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff252%2Fshaddow78%2Fbike%2FDSCF0500.jpg&hash=2031f50eb6e00f0bf502c4dff9f8817f52304ba0)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Falconsun111 on March 04, 2011, 03:11:55 AM
Its not what I did today... Its what my girlfriend did... she buffed my pipes, they look really nice...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mart3y on March 04, 2011, 03:14:53 AM
Installed some .85 sonic springs :D

Service and ride on Sunday hopefully  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 04, 2011, 03:41:18 AM
Quote from: Falconsun111 on March 04, 2011, 03:11:55 AM
Its not what I did today... Its what my girlfriend did... she buffed my pipes, they look really nice...

:o
Hmmmm..... No I won't go there. I will leave this one alone.  :-X
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: atvwarrior on March 04, 2011, 03:43:49 PM
I bought a new bag for the passenger seat , and it fits and looks great .
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: murf425 on March 04, 2011, 04:11:19 PM
I just finished changing the oil and brake pads.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cdrz on March 04, 2011, 04:18:33 PM
not sure how many of these apply but they all involve my bike  8)

I picked up a Cardo Systems Scala Rider Q2 Pro Multiset and Biologic mount for my iPhone4
http://store.thinkbiologic.com/bike-mount-for-iphone.html (http://store.thinkbiologic.com/bike-mount-for-iphone.html)

I'm installing my 12v socket this weekend with the intent on using my weatherproof gps and not have to worry about power.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bkrtim on March 04, 2011, 06:39:01 PM
I installed a newly aquired windscreen. Only cost me 89 bucks.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi662.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu342%2Ftimabney%2FMotorcycles%2FIMG00099-20110304-1812.jpg&hash=75ad59329ad40445e1e55a83095698d25d9281ab)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi662.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu342%2Ftimabney%2FMotorcycles%2FIMG00096-20110304-1810.jpg&hash=7f1bb0be0df9ed0d69a22264646f889f819d65df)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi662.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu342%2Ftimabney%2FMotorcycles%2FIMG00095-20110304-1810.jpg&hash=5d33bffb5609035a02295b03101e6614fdb82922)

I'll have better pictures once it stops raining... :D :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on March 04, 2011, 07:04:49 PM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on March 03, 2011, 10:10:01 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on March 03, 2011, 10:12:17 AM
Quote from: redhenracing2 on March 03, 2011, 09:05:04 AM
The color is slightly off, Subaru's World Rally Blue Mica is the closest I can find. I might try to mix a little white in it to lighten it up.

go to www.color-rite.com

Yep, and it's $250 a pint. This paint was $16 a pint.

Required base: http://www.colorrite.com/product/1406-base-1233.cfm

Color coat: http://www.colorrite.com/product/suzuki-1le-pearl-medium-blue-1651.cfm

damn haha nevermind...slightly off would be good enough for me
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on March 04, 2011, 07:07:01 PM
Quote from: bkrtim on March 04, 2011, 06:39:01 PM
I installed a newly aquired windscreen. Only cost me 89 bucks

I'll have better pictures once it stops raining... :D :D

89 bucks for that? seems a little over priced if you ask me...but then again no one asked me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tb0lt on March 04, 2011, 10:08:45 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on March 04, 2011, 07:07:01 PM
Quote from: bkrtim on March 04, 2011, 06:39:01 PM
I installed a newly aquired windscreen. Only cost me 89 bucks

I'll have better pictures once it stops raining... :D :D

89 bucks for that? seems a little over priced if you ask me...but then again no one asked me.

That sport shield costs about $100 new. I had one for sale recently... a local guy bought it. http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=54855.0

BKRTIM, how do you manage to keep even the warning sticker on that old tank so clean?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on March 05, 2011, 12:43:03 AM
Last week I put a Time/Temp set onto the Honda 919 - so now both the GS500 and 919 have the same set  :woohoo:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_AYmU9ozxu_o/TXHbFpz7anI/AAAAAAAAAkg/5gsLv6GSaz4/Honda%20919%20with%20Clocks.jpg)

Yes, that is about quarter past 9 in the morning and the temperature is already almost 30C (86F).

Today, however, I put a new nut onto the clutch pivot bolt on the 919. So I am looking at the clutch and the pivot bolt is sticking up almost all the way out - imagine riding somewhere and it comes out and goes bouncing down the road :o . So today I put a new nut on - cause I wasn't gonna be riding it anywhere like that - and made sure it was Extra tight. Where the original nut went I do not know. But looking at it as it was, each time I moved the clutch the bolt unwound a small small amount. So I think I may have been missing it for a while  :dunno_black: Anyway. All good to ride again, now.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on March 05, 2011, 01:36:21 AM
Reversed the DIY ignition advance mod

I had seen reports that the mod works on later models as well as the early models so I thought I'd give it a go and found the following pros & cons

PROS

CONS

Would rather have the top end pull over low end response any day!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on March 05, 2011, 02:52:52 AM
Quote from: tb0lt on March 04, 2011, 10:08:45 PM


BKRTIM, how do you manage to keep even the warning sticker on that old tank so clean?

I've got a beat to shaZam! old tank that I'm going to have to either replace or seriously repair, and the only bit of it that looks brand new is the "read the owners manual and don't hit stuff" warning label.  They seem pretty tough.

I'm going to make a new warning label when I respray the tank, I'm open to suggestions on the wording.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on March 05, 2011, 06:31:49 AM
I won a new tank bag on ebay! it's the same bag I used to have, only blue. I forgot how much I liked tank bags, but I've been super excited since I won it, so apparently I'm more tired of my backpack than I thought.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bkrtim on March 05, 2011, 07:51:31 AM
Quote from: tb0lt on March 04, 2011, 10:08:45 PM

BKRTIM, how do you manage to keep even the warning sticker on that old tank so clean?

The bike has less than 10,000 miles on it, so I'm sure that has something to do with it.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: plewis51 on March 05, 2011, 08:46:31 AM
getting all my ordered items in. K&N Lunchbox, LED bubls for Speedo/Tach and Dummy lights, Rejet Kit from Budhaa, Oil and Filter from the local shop. I need to do all the updates b4 the nicer weather comes. I WANT TO RIDE!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on March 05, 2011, 01:30:23 PM
well lets see i called Suzuki every name under the sun  :flipoff: they dont want to pay up on there warranty.

i have large areas of metal on my bike that has no paint on it and it seems Suzuki will not warrant against rust or corrosion  even if they are at fault...

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 05, 2011, 10:06:04 PM
Busy wrench day. Scottychop came over and we put a Honda S4 perch with a custom clutch cable on Suzi so she now has an ASV clutch lever to match the ASV brake lever. Now I need to find a similar perch with a mirror holder for Junior and Trey (cable spec on file so I can order more custom clutch cables).

Junior got a nice ride.

Trey got new tires - he got the new tires on the silver rims that were going to be put on Suzi. Suzi is OK since she got the clutch lever. The silver rims do look good with the silver frame so I put on a stainless steel chain guard on Trey to complete the silver look.

Here's a picture of the ASV clutch lever with custom cable and Honda S4 perch. I still need to get the correct rubber boot (used the Suzuki boot cover)
The cable is like a GS500 clutch cable but has a 90 degree bend rather than 45 degrees at the perch. Only $40. Worth it. Rode 15 miles today and works perfect. The feel of the clutch is ideal (thanks to scottychop for helping) Note factory clip ons, stem clock and R&G bar ends. Makes for one hot looking 2009 GS500F. OK, yea, side marker lights and the button for the Denali fog lights ( for those that notice details.)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC00876a.jpg&hash=39fc6a62f25d53a87009e6f6c5ed142362dde742)

We're having a West Seattle wrench session next week so we'll be trying a few more options. Then we will post the results and tell you what to order and where.
But it is so cool to finally have an ASV clutch lever to match the brake lever! Bikes really do care if the levers don't match. Just ask you bike  :icon_question:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 06, 2011, 12:37:06 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 05, 2011, 10:06:04 PM
Busy wrench day. Scottychop came over and we put a Honda S4 perch with a custom clutch cable on Suzi so she now has an ASV clutch lever to match the ASV brake lever. Now I need to find a similar perch with a mirror holder for Junior and Trey (cable spec on file so I can order more custom clutch cables).

Junior got a nice ride.

Trey got new tires - he got the new tires on the silver rims that were going to be put on Suzi. Suzi is OK since she got the clutch lever. The silver rims do look good with the silver frame so I put on a stainless steel chain guard on Trey to complete the silver look.

Got pics of your ASVs? I just installed some on my Ducati.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=55073.msg625290#msg625290

Mine are the shorty versions. Impressed with them so far and look 10x better than OEM.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 06, 2011, 01:05:55 AM
I added the custom clutch to the prior post. Here is the brake lever. The brake is stock and easy to do. The clutch has the problem of that god awful 45 degree angle which makes it totally incompatible with the universe. Therefore you need a substitute clutch lever and custom cable. Please wait a week before we post the optimum clutch solution. We're experimenting with stock and clip on bars plus a couple different perches. The cable is on file with custom cables and we'll tell you the code to order it (I forget right now, it's late, wine, oxycodine for my achilles tendon surgery,  been watching 3 Stooges, mind is gone...  you understand...)

ASV brake lever is BRC-520K (you can get a shorty if you want) and is a direct replacement with no modifications required (whether stock bars or factory clip ons)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC00883a.jpg&hash=308dc86673c0e090e9f7d6fee35e6f9872c4b70c)

You bike looks good. Feel free to call me an old geezer or whatever - I just prefer the longer levers.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 06, 2011, 01:45:30 AM
Oh if I had the choice I would have got the longer ones too but these came up dirt cheap on eBay and I couldn't pass them up. But now they're on and I have been on a few rides I don't mind the shortys. Braking is easier but the clutch is a lil harder to use in traffic.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 06, 2011, 02:00:15 AM
I agree that clutch is more sensitive. I do like the easy adjustment of these levers depending on the type of gloves I'm wearing.
Tomorrow (ok, later today around noon) I'll put the new headlight on Trey I got from Lights4All and probably the new smoked turn signals. I really love the quality of their products. Smoke tail light just ordered as they were back-ordered for a month. Junior and Suzi already have smoked turn signals and tail lights.
Supposed to be a sunny day (yes, we do get some sun in Seattle) so might just go riding.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on March 06, 2011, 03:14:31 AM
Quote from: Falconsun111 on March 04, 2011, 03:11:55 AM
Its not what I did today... Its what my girlfriend did... she buffed my pipes, they look really nice...

Marry that woman!!  :icon_razz:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on March 06, 2011, 05:02:49 AM
I rode it hard till the clutch was letting go at the full throttle in 6th, the dipstick was too hot to touch, the oil stank of fuel and I had oil droplets on my leathers.  12 hours of fun on mountain roads is hard on my old bike.

It's been suggested that I go from the OEM specified 10w40 to something like maybe a 20W50 as the oil doesn't seem to be holding up to my riding and our climate.  Obviously the (1500km old) oil in my crankcase now is toast and I'll drain it tomorrow.  Any thoughts kids?

I probably need new friction plates as well.  Aftermarket plates are cheap at least.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bill14224 on March 06, 2011, 09:30:01 AM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on March 06, 2011, 05:02:49 AM
I rode it hard till the clutch was letting go at the full throttle in 6th, the dipstick was too hot to touch, the oil stank of fuel and I had oil droplets on my leathers...

Your oil should NEVER stink like gas!  You have the classic gas-oil problem.  Your vacuum petcock or carbs are dumping fuel into the crankcase.  Since you didn't complain about any drivability problems I suspect the vacuum petcock.  Fix it before you ruin your engine.  Of course this is also a fire hazard.  That is also why your clutch is slipping and you have oil on your leathers.  Your crankcase is overflowing with oil polluted by gas that can no longer lubricate.  By the way you describe how you ride, you very well may have already done serious damage to your engine.  If not, this is a testament to how tough this engine is!  Best of luck.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on March 06, 2011, 06:59:29 PM
Quote from: bill14224 on March 06, 2011, 09:30:01 AM


Your oil should NEVER stink like gas!  You have the classic gas-oil problem.  Your vacuum petcock or carbs are dumping fuel into the crankcase.  Since you didn't complain about any drivability problems I suspect the vacuum petcock.  Fix it before you ruin your engine.  Of course this is also a fire hazard.  That is also why your clutch is slipping and you have oil on your leathers.  Your crankcase is overflowing with oil polluted by gas that can no longer lubricate.  By the way you describe how you ride, you very well may have already done serious damage to your engine.  If not, this is a testament to how tough this engine is!  Best of luck.

Ok, I'd pictured the events in the opposite order.  My thoughts were that a full day of spirited riding in the twisties was asking too much of a lightweight oil in an old engine, so oil startst to degrade, doesn't cool as well, engine gets hotter, oil degrades further, clutch starts letting go, fuel starts bypassing piston rings, oil is now cut with petrol and has lost all viscosity and starts coming out little pinholes in the old seals (namely my shifter gasket).  What you're suggesting is that the trouble has started with the fuel in the oil and gone from there.  I'm investigating this vacuum petcock now, although I'm not quite sure what I'm looking for yet.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: skirecs on March 06, 2011, 08:33:14 PM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on March 06, 2011, 06:59:29 PM

Ok, I'd pictured the events in the opposite order.  My thoughts were that a full day of spirited riding in the twisties was asking too much of a lightweight oil in an old engine, so oil startst to degrade, doesn't cool as well, engine gets hotter, oil degrades further, clutch starts letting go, fuel starts bypassing piston rings, oil is now cut with petrol and has lost all viscosity and starts coming out little pinholes in the old seals (namely my shifter gasket).  What you're suggesting is that the trouble has started with the fuel in the oil and gone from there.  I'm investigating this vacuum petcock now, although I'm not quite sure what I'm looking for yet.



when the bike is off, and not using fuel, the fuel level in the carbs rises until it spills out of the bowl, past the valves, past the rings, and into the crank case

this is because your needles may be a bit old and they can't hold back the pressure head from fuel that is being supplied from the tank because the frame petcock is not shutting off when the engine turns off
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anaconda on March 06, 2011, 08:43:19 PM
Was working on the bike today to do a valve adjustment and found out that as I try to remove the H-shaped valve cover, all those screws had NO o-rings.... >:( None. 5 out of 6 did not have it, hence it was screwed in extremely tight.  The center front screw was my biggest issue as I just could not get enough space to put in the hex key and turn it, and every attempt results in shredding the hex hole...  Any suggestions? *btw, valve adjustment cant be done yet since I have no ability to unscrew that top center one*....(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn3.iofferphoto.com%2Fimg%2Fitem%2F173%2F164%2F747%2FHf36.jpg&hash=9564124e7f60a3583d45c0b334db8704d8ca993a)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on March 06, 2011, 08:46:46 PM
You know what? it's entirely possible that I may have left the petcock on prime at some point and ridden it for a while like that.  I know I did that a couple of weeks ago, I just can't remember if it was before or after the last oil change.  Is it possible this is the source of my sump contamination and subsequent oil degradation?  I'm going to change the oil and keep an eye on it to see if the problem returns. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 06, 2011, 11:49:30 PM
Trey: New tires and silver rims (that were going to be used for Suzi), new billet gas cap, stainless steel chain guard, smoke front turn signals, new headlamp from Germany (with running light) new custom seat (German again), new rotor cover. Forgot to replace tach. Fork brace is frozen on so will take some work to put on the billet aluminum one. New tail, but haven't decided on tank color yet. R&G bar ends. 1989 factory bars (just to see how different they are from the lower style European ones I have on Junior and Suzi). Tail still has older turn signals as I haven't decided how I want the tail fender to look. Can't believe how much wiring crap gets stuffed into the headlight bucket. Took Trey for his first real ride since I bought him and my achilles tendon healed enough to go for a ride.
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Oh, and then I let my bikes have a private party.
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If I see any pocket bikes running around the yard - boy are these guys in BIG trouble!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anaconda on March 07, 2011, 01:55:26 AM
how much did those custom seats cost you adidasguy? (the one on trey)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: murf425 on March 07, 2011, 06:13:34 AM
I disassembled her.
She's currently in lots of pieces in my garage, primed and waiting for my paint gun and air compressor to get here.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: twelvepoint on March 07, 2011, 06:23:07 AM
Recharged the battery and started it up. Still runs!

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob_ns on March 07, 2011, 06:59:29 AM
I bought one!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on March 07, 2011, 07:58:43 AM
Congratulations.  I love the colour and the bars on it too.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bill14224 on March 07, 2011, 10:22:31 AM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on March 06, 2011, 08:46:46 PM
You know what? it's entirely possible that I may have left the petcock on prime at some point and ridden it for a while like that.  I know I did that a couple of weeks ago, I just can't remember if it was before or after the last oil change.  Is it possible this is the source of my sump contamination and subsequent oil degradation?  I'm going to change the oil and keep an eye on it to see if the problem returns. 

Absolutely.  Let's pretend at least one of your float valves is sticking open.  You park it in prime.  Gas can now flow freely into the engine.  It fills the cylinders, runs around the rings and into the crankcase.  It probably happened during your ride when you stopped for gas, to eat, and to go the bathroom.  Then you all sat there and shot the breeze while resting, all the while your crankcase was filling with gas.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 07, 2011, 02:51:55 PM
Quote from: Anaconda on March 07, 2011, 01:55:26 AM
how much did those custom seats cost you adidasguy? (the one on trey)
I bought it here. Suzi also got a seat from him. Junior's is a Gimbel cafe seat.
http://cgi.ebay.de/Suzuki-Sitzbank-GS-500E-Komfort-Umbau-/270684519477?pt=Motorrad_Kraftradteile&hash=item3f060dfc35

there are others doing custom sets:
http://shop.ebay.de/i.html?_nkw=gs500+sitzbank&_sacat=0&_dmpt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=gs500+seat&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

Some recover your seat. Being in Germany, he charged me a few extra euros because it would have been too expensive to send my seat to him so he picked one up locally and recovered it for me.

Not aware of anyone in the US doing seats like these. GS500 is very popular in Europe.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 07, 2011, 02:56:30 PM
Quote from: jacob_ns on March 07, 2011, 06:59:29 AM
I bought one!
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on March 07, 2011, 07:41:17 PM
Bought my girl a new battery, put the battery together and charged it over night. Now she starts without anymore annoying pushing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: scottychop on March 07, 2011, 10:56:41 PM
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Looks Great!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob_ns on March 07, 2011, 11:37:05 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 07, 2011, 02:56:30 PM
Quote from: jacob_ns on March 07, 2011, 06:59:29 AM
I bought one!
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Don't mind the dirty tyres, my lawn is softening up from the warm weather.

I've just finished changing the oil and I removed the housing for the headlight and sprayed it black. It's not back together yet because the paint is still curing but I'll grab some when it's reassembled.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 08, 2011, 12:44:09 AM
Quote from: scottychop on March 07, 2011, 10:56:41 PM
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Looks Great!!!

Thanks for helping swap the wheels. I think Trey looks so much better with the silver rims than the white ones.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on March 08, 2011, 02:09:15 AM
Hey Addy: Those seats you got, they Look like they are some kind of material - and thus probably not suited to riding in the wet. Are they?

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 08, 2011, 12:40:45 PM
They're an imitation leather. Been fine in the rain - just the usual wet butt but then haven't we all had wet butts?
Contact the maker for more specific details. He was very nice, made a GS500F seat (even though not advertised) and has pretty good English.

It looks like 2 different materials because of the difference in texture. Without the photo flash, the materials look abut the same.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: murf425 on March 08, 2011, 12:46:08 PM
I painted the front cowling (and the rear fairing, but no pics of that):

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Tonight I'll be doing the side fairings and the front fender.  Then, on to the tank... :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on March 08, 2011, 09:45:20 PM
I changed the contaminated oil hoping to fix my clutch slipping issues, then I took it for a pretty good ride up some nice hilly corners up south head to Watsons bay at 1AM, stopped for something to eat on the strip in Kings Cross on the way back.  Nothing else is really open in the eastern suburbs at that hour on a wednesday morning, and you always get some good street theatre in the cross.

The point of the ride was to test out the clutch through the hills as well as some urban riding in the small hours.  It will launch hard enough for the front end to feel light (I haven't learned wheelies yet  :embarassed:) without feeling like it wants to slip, and I can downshift hard, although I didn't try and compression lock it or anything stupid like that.  If I get it into 6th gear up a slight incline at say 3000 RPM then grab wide open throttle, this is asking a bit much of the bike so it hesitates, hesitates, starts to accelerate, and then the clutch lets go, it revs out and then the bike starts to accelerate and evertthing balances itself out.  Unless I deliberately provoke it like that the clutch is fine, but I think I will be budgeting some plates sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on March 09, 2011, 08:27:18 PM
My bike is in what should be it's final tear down! I changed the oil last night, I pulled the carbs tonight and have them beginning their 24hour pinesol soak. Will be followed by a thorough cleaning, new brake fluid as soon as I get some rubber hose, and a valve adjustment as soon as I pick up some thinner shims. Any spare time I get after that's done will go into cleaning up the tail swap and trying to think of a nice way to cut my undertail shallower so the seat I have on it will sit right. I currently have a hole cut and duct tape over it haha. I feel like a plastic welder would be the answer, but I don't have one and won't have one in the next few weeks.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: amodea1 on March 09, 2011, 10:49:24 PM
FENDERECTOMY!!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhenracing2 on March 10, 2011, 02:15:20 PM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on March 08, 2011, 09:45:20 PM
(I haven't learned wheelies yet  :embarassed:)

It's safe to get a feel for it on the gs, but I would highly suggest going down two teeth in the front. It will just about power wheelie after that. With stock gearing, you can clutch it up at anything less than 20 mph. Go about 10-15mph, pull in clutch, go to about 3/4 throttle, and right before it hits redline dump the clutch.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zirconx on March 10, 2011, 03:25:12 PM
Quote from: amodea1 on March 09, 2011, 10:49:24 PM
FENDERECTOMY!!!!

Speaking of that, I have a chopped fender I would be interested in trading for a good condition complete fender. PM me if interested.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 10, 2011, 04:58:52 PM
Quote from: zirconx on March 10, 2011, 03:25:12 PM
Quote from: amodea1 on March 09, 2011, 10:49:24 PM
FENDERECTOMY!!!!

Speaking of that, I have a chopped fender I would be interested in trading for a good condition complete fender. PM me if interested.

Good luck! I had a couple chopped fenders I replaced with un-cut ones. Couldn't give the the cut ones away - yet people keep chopping off the fenders. My trash bin sometimes is pretty full. LED turn signals: trash bin, too. Yet people show pictures that they just paid top dollar for the same thing I was going to give away. Too bad my garbage bin isn't into making GS500's.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: scottychop on March 11, 2011, 08:56:35 PM
Just finished up a rear wheel swap.  The PO had a 150 tire on the stock rim and it handled like crap.  Nothing like a 2-3 inch wide flat spot to corner with.  Put on a Katana rear shock, new plugs, SS chainguard, Jardine exhasut, and tail light from adidasguy, and started pulling the carbs apart.  Tomorrow it's on the new sonic springs and a K&N lunchbox with rejet.  Finally Ju-Ni-Shiho is going to be on the road!

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Sorry, no pics on the Jardine yet.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: centuryghost on March 12, 2011, 12:17:30 AM
Ju-Ni-Shiho FTW  :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on March 12, 2011, 10:03:11 PM
Quote from: zirconx on March 10, 2011, 03:25:12 PM


Speaking of that, I have a chopped fender I would be interested in trading for a good condition complete fender. PM me if interested.

Oh! too late! I just chopped one in half today. I can mail you the back end though if you want to glue it back onto your bike!

As far as my day, I learned how to fiberglass! There's really nothing to learn, but I will need some practice before it actually looks good. Now that I've done it once I'm gonna start fiberglassing everything! I also never really took pictures when I did my tail swap originally. I'm cleaning it up a little bit so I'm taking pictures this time so I can post up a how-to for anyone who wants to stick a new tail on their GS. Should have that all together in a few days.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anaconda on March 13, 2011, 07:28:00 PM
went on a 200 mile ride through the santa cruz mountains today and learned at the end of the ride to put the petcock into Prime, so it doesnt starve itself to death when riding an incline on the freeways!  My butt has been killed by the hard stock seat, so I may be looking into adding some sort of gel cushion to put some comfort to the buttocks.

On a side note, riding along liter bikes are insane b/c I never saw them after my first few turns... though it was my first ride in that route
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: nikfleisch on March 13, 2011, 07:38:49 PM
Quote from: zirconx on March 10, 2011, 03:25:12 PM
Quote from: amodea1 on March 09, 2011, 10:49:24 PM
FENDERECTOMY!!!!

Speaking of that, I have a chopped fender I would be interested in trading for a good condition complete fender. PM me if interested.



pictures?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ke7syv on March 13, 2011, 08:50:27 PM
Lookin for more accessories, specifically Nelson Rigg saddle bags and bar risers. I took it out the other day with the new 15 tooth. Nice change, very nice...but now I'm wondering if a 17 tooth would be more appropriate with the rising fuel costs. I lubed the chain yesterday as well. Not the most exciting shiite be hey.  :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on March 13, 2011, 09:01:20 PM
Quote from: Anaconda on March 13, 2011, 07:28:00 PM
My butt has been killed by the hard stock seat, so I may be looking into adding some sort of gel cushion to put some comfort to the buttocks

Get yourself a pair of these. I've got 5 hours straight on the highway with a seat much harder than the GSs and didn't have any soreness. It's much easier to put on a pair of bicycle shorts under your pants than it is to rip your seat apart.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anaconda on March 14, 2011, 12:19:09 AM
Quote from: tt_four on March 13, 2011, 09:01:20 PM
Quote from: Anaconda on March 13, 2011, 07:28:00 PM
My butt has been killed by the hard stock seat, so I may be looking into adding some sort of gel cushion to put some comfort to the buttocks

Get yourself a pair of these. I've got 5 hours straight on the highway with a seat much harder than the GSs and didn't have any soreness. It's much easier to put on a pair of bicycle shorts under your pants than it is to rip your seat apart.

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great tip tt_four, I'll definitely look into that.  Can you tell me what these shorts are called? my terminology on bicycle gear is Nill :embarrassed:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on March 14, 2011, 01:05:13 AM
Quote from: Anaconda on March 14, 2011, 12:19:09 AM
Quote from: tt_four on March 13, 2011, 09:01:20 PM
Quote from: Anaconda on March 13, 2011, 07:28:00 PM
My butt has been killed by the hard stock seat, so I may be looking into adding some sort of gel cushion to put some comfort to the buttocks

Get yourself a pair of these. I've got 5 hours straight on the highway with a seat much harder than the GSs and didn't have any soreness. It's much easier to put on a pair of bicycle shorts under your pants than it is to rip your seat apart.

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great tip tt_four, I'll definitely look into that.  Can you tell me what these shorts are called? my terminology on bicycle gear is Nill :embarrassed:

Padded Bicycle Shorts  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on March 14, 2011, 06:32:06 AM
yeah they're just 'bicycle shorts'. I'm sure there's a real name for them, but walk into any bicycle shop and you'll see 20 pairs of them hanging on the wall. Even if you order online it wouldn't hurt to go in and try a pair on first. If you're wearing pants over them and are just riding a motorcycle they don't really need to be as snug as they would be otherwise but get everything positioned just right and you'll be in shape.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 15, 2011, 01:45:45 AM
Trey got a Sito slip on muffler this weekend. Sounds great. Still quiet but nicer sound than stock. Thanks to scottychop and centuryghost for their help.
Added R&G muffler guard. Probably would look better with 2 so I should order some more. 1200*F paint for headers coming in from Eastwood so they'll get painted black next week to cover up the slight rust.
Went to garage to find the engine bars for someone else and found the Renntec rear carrier so I took 2 minutes to put it on Trey to see how it looks. Not bad. It all depends on where Trey fits into the scheme of  things: Suzi is the "SUV" for trips and going to the store, Junior is the "sportster" for having fun and Trey - well - still deciding his ultimate purpose. More mods to come as parts arrive from Europe. He will be purple for a while. I got the whole set. Then maybe red with the pink squiggles since I have a new tank and found the matching tail. Then ...... his final destiny! Into the unknown! The original factory "E" model full fairing?  Keep him sexyt and naked? Gimbel or Raask rear sets? Or do them all by getting a 4th GS500  :cookoo:
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: scottychop on March 15, 2011, 07:17:40 AM
If anything, that rack will be great for carrying parts back and forth to my house! :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: murf425 on March 15, 2011, 09:25:59 AM
I arranged for a buddy to paint her, which will be a much better end result than if I pressed on with doing it myself.  It's gonna be showroom-quality by the time he's done with her...and all for a couple hundred bucks.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on March 15, 2011, 09:42:13 AM
Quote from: Anaconda on March 13, 2011, 07:28:00 PM
went on a 200 mile ride through the santa cruz mountains today and learned at the end of the ride to put the petcock into Prime, so it doesnt starve itself to death when riding an incline on the freeways!  My butt has been killed by the hard stock seat, so I may be looking into adding some sort of gel cushion to put some comfort to the buttocks.

On a side note, riding along liter bikes are insane b/c I never saw them after my first few turns... though it was my first ride in that route

Just don't leave it on prime while the motor's off, and if you do notice it got left on prime, pull the dipstick and check for gasoline in the oil straight away.  Learn from my fail.  It sounds like a bandaid solution to a fuel flow issue to me, but I guess you already know that.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on March 16, 2011, 08:06:10 PM
Ordered a new rear tire for my bike today...should be mounted by tomorrow...I'll post some before and afters when I get the tire back on...

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on March 16, 2011, 08:58:01 PM
Wow...I just went out to the garage and removed the rear wheel to take to the shop tomorrow...could that be any easier???  The diagrams in the manual make it look a lot more complicated than it is, I think it took me 15mins...and I had my tools put away again...BIKES ARE AWESOME!!

One question...the sprocket has some play to it...there are some rubber bits shown in the exploded view of the hub assembly, is the play supposed to be there and the rubber bits just keep it from making noise...or should it be tight like the brake rotor?...I thought the whole thing would be bolted tight..

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 16, 2011, 09:39:35 PM
It comes right off and there is some play. The cush drive is there to provide some cushioning between the engine and rear wheel. My dealer said the rubbers rarely ever need to be changed. I had a new set when I had them put on new tires. They said no need to change them. You can change them if you want to.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on March 17, 2011, 10:20:36 AM
Quote from: madjak30 on March 16, 2011, 08:06:10 PM
Ordered a new rear tire for my bike today...should be mounted by tomorrow...I'll post some before and afters when I get the tire back on...

Later.

I need a rear tire too...were you going to have a shop put the new tire on? or were you going to do it?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: murf425 on March 17, 2011, 10:27:39 AM
I haven't done anything yet today, but I'm spending my St. Patty's night drinking beer in the garage while I install my new centerstand and clean/lube the chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on March 17, 2011, 02:46:31 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on March 17, 2011, 10:20:36 AM
Quote from: madjak30 on March 16, 2011, 08:06:10 PM
Ordered a new rear tire for my bike today...should be mounted by tomorrow...I'll post some before and afters when I get the tire back on...

Later.

I need a rear tire too...were you going to have a shop put the new tire on? or were you going to do it?
I got the shop that I bought the tire through to put it on...since I bought the tire through them they gave me 30% off install...tire, install and recycle charge and taxes...$135...pretty cheap...makes me want to keep the GS... :thumb:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on March 18, 2011, 06:52:55 AM
Got my new valve shims, stuck them in, and even with just having the carbs apart it fired right up. For the first time in a year it looks like the choke actually works properly too! That's the most exciting part of it all haha.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: murf425 on March 18, 2011, 06:55:44 AM
I spent yesterday afternoon cleaning/lubing the chain, tightening it up, and figured out that by twisting the bars down a bit, I get a much more comfortable riding position.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on March 18, 2011, 10:23:33 AM
Quote from: madjak30 on March 17, 2011, 02:46:31 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on March 17, 2011, 10:20:36 AM
Quote from: madjak30 on March 16, 2011, 08:06:10 PM
Ordered a new rear tire for my bike today...should be mounted by tomorrow...I'll post some before and afters when I get the tire back on...

Later.

I need a rear tire too...were you going to have a shop put the new tire on? or were you going to do it?
I got the shop that I bought the tire through to put it on...since I bought the tire through them they gave me 30% off install...tire, install and recycle charge and taxes...$135...pretty cheap...makes me want to keep the GS... :thumb:

Later.

Gotcha, I was going to have a shop put mine on too, they said $25 but if I could keep that $25 and do it myself I'd rather do that haha
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: plewis51 on March 18, 2011, 08:20:32 PM
Got my bike naked tonight :)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bkrtim on March 18, 2011, 08:23:46 PM
Washed it. Well, to be honest, I went for a long ride and it started raining just before I got home so I pulled into the garage and wiped it down. As close to a bath as she's had so far this year...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on March 18, 2011, 09:27:04 PM
Installed the new tire...looks nice...adjusted the chain tension...clean the chain tomorrow and re-check the adjustment (never done it before, so a little nervous about first attempt... :icon_neutral:) and lube cables, then try to start it for the first time this year...could be good, could be tough...only time will tell...now it's beer time...woulda said Miller Time, but I'm having Sleeman's Honey Brown...waaay better!!

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on March 19, 2011, 09:27:18 AM
I also just ordered my rear tire, I'm tired of slipping around on the wet tarmac.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on March 20, 2011, 04:33:00 AM
Stopped procrastinating and finally did some of the maintenance I should of done a while ago. Nothing major, just 4 weeks since I gave it a look over. Turns out the reason my cornering might of been a bit off, 25psi front and rear. Oops.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on March 20, 2011, 09:35:31 AM
I got the chain and rear sprocket all cleaned up and re-lubed...but I couldn't get it running (forgot to charge the battery)...put the battery on charge overnight, it's charged, but it snowed 2-3" overnight and is still coming down... :icon_sad:...oh well, I guess I can wait a few more days to go for a ride... :icon_rolleyes:

I don't think the previous owner had ever cleaned the chain or sprocket, they were disgusting...did you know the sprocket isn't painted black...it's actually natural aluminum??  who knew??  ;)

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mike__R on March 20, 2011, 01:54:03 PM
I got the majority of the components from the old frame on to the new frame, and got it to start & run.  Still a lot of work to do but progress is being made.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bkrtim on March 20, 2011, 02:19:20 PM
I did a bad thing. I went out yesterday and bought a brand new SV650s. The good news is that I still have the GS, so it's all good!
I plan to remove the lower fairing to give it the naked look that I love.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on March 20, 2011, 05:22:09 PM
I like that bike a LOT more with the fairings on, but then again I don't much like naked bikes.

To each his own.

Is that the version with ABS?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on March 20, 2011, 05:50:11 PM
Here's what I have been doing the last couple of days...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGVz-AIHyFo

I would have gone for a ride today, but it snowed...then snowed some more...it has finally stopped at around 4" (10cm)...wet crap, so it should be gone in a couple of days if we get some nice weather above the freezing mark...

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Baldwintpenguin on March 20, 2011, 07:50:47 PM
I love the SV650S! I actually bought my GS about a month ago and now I'm ready to upgrade to a faster bike, and was looking at an SV but I still love my GS!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bkrtim on March 20, 2011, 08:33:02 PM
Quote from: Baldwintpenguin on March 20, 2011, 07:50:47 PM
I love the SV650S! I actually bought my GS about a month ago and now I'm ready to upgrade to a faster bike, and was looking at an SV but I still love my GS!

I did exactly the same thing. Bought my GS about a month ago. I've put nearly 800 miles on it in that time and I was nearly ready to upgrade. I went into the dealership just to try on a few and look around. Long story short, they made me an offer I couldn't refuse, so I came home with a new friend for my little GS. I really love the GS for various reasons, not the least of which is the sheer comfort when I ride it. The SV is slightly less comfortable due to the more agressive riding position, however, there is definitely a large increase in power, specifically the low end torque. This bike could spell trouble for someone lacking in self control. :woohoo: Luckily for me, I have just enough of that to keep me out of trouble.  :thumb:

Here they are, tucked away for the week while I'm away for work:
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on March 21, 2011, 12:41:04 AM
Quote from: Baldwintpenguin on March 20, 2011, 07:50:47 PM
I I actually bought my GS about a month ago and now I'm ready to upgrade to a faster bike,

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Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mike__R on March 21, 2011, 07:09:20 AM
Quote from: bkrtim on March 20, 2011, 02:19:20 PM
I did a bad thing. I went out yesterday and bought a brand new SV650s. The good news is that I still have the GS, so it's all good!
I plan to remove the lower fairing to give it the naked look that I love.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi662.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu342%2Ftimabney%2FMotorcycles%2FIMG00128-20110319-1816.jpg&hash=18c05119c9f50e3c97cce626812ded45569a3765)
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Are you interested in selling the lower fairing?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bkrtim on March 21, 2011, 01:57:07 PM
Quote from: mike__R on March 21, 2011, 07:09:20 AM

Are you interested in selling the lower fairing?

I am interested in selling it, but I really don't know what it's worth. Where do you live? (I'm in southern Indiana near Louisville, KY)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: VWAG on March 21, 2011, 06:15:07 PM
Quote from: bkrtim on March 20, 2011, 08:33:02 PM

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Is that a Ghia I see?! 



I ordered a 14t front sprocket for my GS yesterday... as much as I dont want to wish my college years away, I really CANNOT wait for the summer. My buddy just bought a BMW f800r (he's made of money... heh), and another buddy has an SV650. We have a few trips planned out  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mike__R on March 21, 2011, 06:16:18 PM
Quote from: bkrtim on March 21, 2011, 01:57:07 PM
Quote from: mike__R on March 21, 2011, 07:09:20 AM

Are you interested in selling the lower fairing?

I am interested in selling it, but I really don't know what it's worth. Where do you live? (I'm in southern Indiana near Louisville, KY)

PM Sent
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bkrtim on March 21, 2011, 07:04:15 PM
Quote from: VWAG on March 21, 2011, 06:15:07 PM


Is that a Ghia I see?! 


It is. It's a 62. As far as cages go, it's a blast!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: VWAG on March 21, 2011, 07:15:55 PM
Quote from: bkrtim on March 21, 2011, 07:04:15 PM
Quote from: VWAG on March 21, 2011, 06:15:07 PM


Is that a Ghia I see?! 


It is. It's a 62. As far as cages go, it's a blast!

Ah I love aircooleds! Dont want to clutter this thread with off-topic chit chat though... so Ill just say I am jealous of your car  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: chilloutdamnit on March 25, 2011, 09:44:35 PM
Valve adjustment + oil change. My bike sounds and runs much better.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anaconda on March 25, 2011, 09:56:25 PM
Quote from: chilloutdamnit on March 25, 2011, 09:44:35 PM
Valve adjustment + oil change. My bike sounds and runs much better.

yup, did that recently as well.  Been giving it a daily shower in the rain when it's parked at work, due to the rain. :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: joneruss on March 26, 2011, 05:19:49 AM
Yesterday, I finished the DIY ignition advancer. Started MC up, it seemed to have crisper response to throttle inputs. It didn't take long to do with a Dremel; couldn't see anyone doing it w/o a dremel like tool.


J
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhawkdancing on March 26, 2011, 02:12:38 PM
SV650 throttle.  Feels like it was made for this bike, instead of the one that comes with it. Also installed a double bubble screen and SM2 bars over the winter! Next stop...new rubber!  :cheers:



GS500 tube on the left, SV650 on the right. 

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on March 26, 2011, 09:04:27 PM
Pulled the two inch long piece of what appeared to be fencing wire from my back tire and plugged yet another puncher. That back is copping a beating with punchers, soon it will be more plugs then tyre.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 26, 2011, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: Shaddow on March 26, 2011, 09:04:27 PM
Pulled the two inch long piece of what appeared to be fencing wire from my back tire and plugged yet another puncher. That back is copping a beating with punchers, soon it will be more plugs then tyre.
Who'd you p*ss off? lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on March 27, 2011, 02:01:17 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 26, 2011, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: Shaddow on March 26, 2011, 09:04:27 PM
Pulled the two inch long piece of what appeared to be fencing wire from my back tire and plugged yet another puncher. That back is copping a beating with punchers, soon it will be more plugs then tyre.
Who'd you p*ss off? lol

The fly on the toilet seat  :dunno_black:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on March 29, 2011, 10:14:41 PM
Quote from: Twisted on March 26, 2011, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: Shaddow on March 26, 2011, 09:04:27 PM
Pulled the two inch long piece of what appeared to be fencing wire from my back tire and plugged yet another puncher. That back is copping a beating with punchers, soon it will be more plugs then tyre.
Who'd you p*ss off? lol

Its all been really random stuff, a small sliver of glass (like headlight), a very rusty screw, this, so I'm thinking its not someone I pissed off as there is so far to much variety. Besides the bike is either on a RAAF base or behind a fence with a protective dog sleeping with it. I park next to the hot water heater and the dog sleeps with the hot water heater.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 30, 2011, 11:30:29 PM
Trey got a replacement front master brake cylinder, ASV lever and stainless steel brake line.
Trey's parts were donated to one of out fellow Seattle riders.
Got to try out my new brake bleeder pump thing. Works really nice.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 31, 2011, 04:32:30 AM
Quote from: Shaddow on March 29, 2011, 10:14:41 PM
Quote from: Twisted on March 26, 2011, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: Shaddow on March 26, 2011, 09:04:27 PM
Pulled the two inch long piece of what appeared to be fencing wire from my back tire and plugged yet another puncher. That back is copping a beating with punchers, soon it will be more plugs then tyre.
Who'd you p*ss off? lol

Its all been really random stuff, a small sliver of glass (like headlight), a very rusty screw, this, so I'm thinking its not someone I pissed off as there is so far to much variety. Besides the bike is either on a RAAF base or behind a fence with a protective dog sleeping with it. I park next to the hot water heater and the dog sleeps with the hot water heater.

CAn I suggest you buying the missus a bunch of flowers?  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: burning1 on March 31, 2011, 12:33:11 PM
Just freshened the fluid and installed an 09 GSX-R 600 front end on my GS race bike. Pictures to come. :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TCARZ on March 31, 2011, 04:09:52 PM
I put my Nelson Riggs sport touring saddle bags on. They fit, nicely, under the seat and even have outside water bottle holders. Went shopping!  :cool:
Then, I got one of those small round stick on clocks (Fleet Farm $2) and put it between the speedo & tach. Looks like it belongs there! Awesome!   :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BadgerBiker on March 31, 2011, 05:30:20 PM
Topped off the gas.  Washed it up.  Patiently waiting for my parts to get here so I can get back to riding
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: scottychop on March 31, 2011, 05:57:03 PM
Just discovered pretty bad rust and gunk in my tank.  HATING the idea of cleaning it out.

Tried Evapo-rust and it did absolutely NOTHING.

Next, Vinegar? If that doesn't work...

After that, Muriatic Acid and POR-15?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on April 01, 2011, 04:27:28 PM
Checked the tire pressure and inflated the front tire to 35psi...then I took it out for the first ride of the season...man, do I miss riding... :thumb:

It was cold and lots of sand on the streets, some snow and ice still...but I went for a 40min ride to "blow the cobwebs out"...smiled for 40mins straight...actually longer, I'm still smilin'... :woohoo:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: outapsyt on April 01, 2011, 06:51:00 PM
I added an extension to my windscreen. found a guy on craigslist selling the windscreen off a Buell Ulysses for $5.
brought it home drilled 4 holes in my gs500f's screen and bolted it on.

went for a ride and its definitely better when cruising on the freeway, but i have to sorta sit up straighter if i want air to flow through my helmet. lol

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_xT9iO32EB18/TZaAjvnllSI/AAAAAAAAAxc/V4TfM6IVZWU/s640/MMS_Resized_Pix.jpeg)

you can see some of the other mods i've made. such as
velcro on the bottom the windscreen great place to stick gps navigation and cellphone (put the rough part on the bike, the soft felt on the back of phone and navi)

grip warmers (switch on left)

accessories switch (w/led) on right to turn on and off the accessories.

under the seat i also have a cig outlet hooked up to a relay so that it turns on and off with the bike.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on April 02, 2011, 03:16:08 AM
Washed the bike two days running... okay okay, I really got caught in torrential downpours on the way home, soaked right through, but the bike is cleaner. Second soaking I lubed the chain  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on April 02, 2011, 10:10:10 AM
Quote from: outapsyt on April 01, 2011, 06:51:00 PM
under the seat i also have a cig outlet hooked up to a relay so that it turns on and off with the bike.

So how exactly did you do that? I've been wanting to do this too. I already have the cigarette lighter and everything hooked up, I just want it to turn off with the bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on April 02, 2011, 01:29:35 PM
Alrighty, rear tire installed and aligned and I got the locking cruise control installed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zirconx on April 02, 2011, 01:52:23 PM
Installed a Givi luggage rack & an outlet for my heated jacket.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob_ns on April 02, 2011, 02:09:06 PM
I kept it locked in the garage because it started snowing today.  >:(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on April 02, 2011, 03:44:16 PM
ditched it for the car so i could spend up big at a con lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on April 03, 2011, 10:49:04 AM
Did my first oil change yesterday too, it was fun.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Lukewarm Wilson on April 03, 2011, 02:53:07 PM
Changed Oil & Filter, went to start it "CLICK" went the starter relay and so after testing it its time for a new relay :icon_sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 03, 2011, 03:37:24 PM
Trey got new front brake MS and ASV lever, SS brake line and........
.......he went purple!
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on April 04, 2011, 03:55:34 AM
Did you repaint it, or just find a tank and covers from a purple bike.  If you did paint it, where did you get the decals from?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mike__R on April 04, 2011, 05:51:16 AM
I got my gauges remounted with a new (used) metal bracket and new (new) black plastic bucket set - now the thing is about ready for paint prep.  That is going to take a while.  Then I have to wait till it gets warm enough for me to paint in my garage, which might be a few weeks away.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: murf425 on April 04, 2011, 08:07:27 AM
I got my new bracket and seat mounted.

Either the 2006 and 2007 seats are different...or one of the two is aftermarket.  'Cause there's a HUGE difference in feel between them.  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on April 04, 2011, 02:40:50 PM
started my first project, i think its the beginning of the endof my savings

removed the fairings and installed my new dual 5 3/4's, and bar end mirrors. just need tuck some wires and get them aimed right

photos to come!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cssprophet on April 06, 2011, 04:35:59 PM
I replaced the valve cover gasket and the o-rings that sit under 4 of the bolts. One more thing to scratch off the far too long list of things that need to be done.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on April 07, 2011, 11:13:32 AM
Looking at him dead in a friend's garage! Waiting for said friend to get home  :sad:

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 07, 2011, 11:38:58 AM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on April 04, 2011, 03:55:34 AM
Did you repaint it, or just find a tank and covers from a purple bike.  If you did paint it, where did you get the decals from?

Those are the purple tanks & stuff I bought from another person here on the board. Looks better than I thought. Everyone seems to like it.
Better than that crappy Duc yellow it was painted before. I best not park next to a bunch of hog riders in their black leather. They might not appreciate a purple bike (or would they?)

Suzuki sure didn't make it easy to put fuel lines on the tank petcock - no clearance between the two lines. The old, stiff, crappy clear fuel lines had to be replaced.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: juicecustoms on April 07, 2011, 03:00:59 PM
I looked at it sitting in the garage with the carbs taken off waiting on jets to come   :(  get a lil sadder everytime someone rides by my house
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: burning1 on April 07, 2011, 05:42:20 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 03, 2011, 03:37:24 PM
Trey got new front brake MS and ASV lever, SS brake line and........
.......he went purple!


It came out stunning! So happy to see those plastics going to good use. :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 07, 2011, 05:53:18 PM
Quote from: burning1 on April 07, 2011, 05:42:20 PM
It came out stunning! So happy to see those plastics going to good use. :)

Yea - it surprised me, too, as how great it looks. Those parts were in near perfect condition. Excellent job of storing them! Didn't even have to wash out the tank.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: burning1 on April 07, 2011, 06:34:22 PM
Really shows how important a garage is. The previous owner of the bike bought it new in 93, and left it parked inside. Last registration sticker was from 04, so it hadn't been run in a while. I pulled the plastics off, bubble wrapped them, boxed them, and put them away.

Surprising thing, is that the bike had been down at least twice. Best I can tell, the accidents didn't leave a scratch on the bodywork.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: burning1 on April 08, 2011, 11:09:17 AM
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on April 08, 2011, 11:16:23 AM
Quote from: juicecustoms on April 07, 2011, 03:00:59 PM
I looked at it sitting in the garage with the carbs taken off waiting on jets to come   :(  get a lil sadder everytime someone rides by my house

You're doing what I haven't been able to.  I want to rebuild my carbs, rewire the bike and service the top end, but that will mean time without a bike, and I'd rather be out on two wheels every day rather than being bikeless with my ride in bits.  I'd have to at least wait till I'd sourced the rebuild kits before I went and took my bike apart.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bkrtim on April 08, 2011, 12:42:07 PM
While I didn't do this today (last weekend actually), and it's not for the GS, I still did something with one of my bikes. I installed a new camera mount on the SV560 and went for a ride to check the placement and to see if there was any vibration. I purchased a second mount for the GS that should be in by the time I get back home next week. Here's the vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb_kG7QL0uc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb_kG7QL0uc)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BadgerBiker on April 09, 2011, 03:25:50 PM
Put on a new brake handle, wired up a voltmeter.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on April 09, 2011, 08:32:04 PM
Quote from: burning1 on April 07, 2011, 06:34:22 PM
Really shows how important a garage is. The previous owner of the bike bought it new in 93, and left it parked inside. Last registration sticker was from 04, so it hadn't been run in a while. I pulled the plastics off, bubble wrapped them, boxed them, and put them away.

Surprising thing, is that the bike had been down at least twice. Best I can tell, the accidents didn't leave a scratch on the bodywork.

If they just fall then they tend to land on the engine covers and bar ends, but that's not to say you can't damage the tank.  I bought mine with a vertical groove all the way up the knee cutaway on the tank, it looks to have fallen against a pole and I haven't quite worked out how to pull it out.  Post 04 tanks turn up frequently on ebay, but I haven't seen an older one yet.

Anyone else got a pre '04 tank bubble wrapped in their garage?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on April 10, 2011, 04:57:35 AM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on April 09, 2011, 08:32:04 PM
Quote from: burning1 on April 07, 2011, 06:34:22 PM
Really shows how important a garage is. The previous owner of the bike bought it new in 93, and left it parked inside. Last registration sticker was from 04, so it hadn't been run in a while. I pulled the plastics off, bubble wrapped them, boxed them, and put them away.

Surprising thing, is that the bike had been down at least twice. Best I can tell, the accidents didn't leave a scratch on the bodywork.

If they just fall then they tend to land on the engine covers and bar ends, but that's not to say you can't damage the tank.  I bought mine with a vertical groove all the way up the knee cutaway on the tank, it looks to have fallen against a pole and I haven't quite worked out how to pull it out.  Post 04 tanks turn up frequently on ebay, but I haven't seen an older one yet.

Anyone else got a pre '04 tank bubble wrapped in their garage?

Adidasguy has a few I bet. You could probably get some matching rear plastics too if you are nice to him. I think he has a set in Ducati yellow he just removed from his new bike.

Anyways the newer model tanks will fit your bike if you get a newer model seat I am pretty sure. If I am wrong someone will correct me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ghostrider_23 on April 10, 2011, 05:29:08 AM
Being that I have only had my bike now 3 weeks. I haven't did too many thing except ride it.

Removed some of the noob warning stickers.

I just received my metal tag yesterday so I put that on.

I bought a ZG touring style windscreen and installed it. I really wanted the double bubble because of the looks, but decided to go with usability & function over looks.

And lastly, I stuck a really cool KEITI TANK PROTECTOR in SUZUKI BLUE on. It matches the bike perfectly. O0


I do have to say I'm loving this bike. Out of the 2 other motorcycles I've had (Harley & Honda) I've never had as much fun as I do on this one. Maybe because it is my first new bike or maybe because it's a sports touring bike. Either way I truely love this scooter :bowdown:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bill14224 on April 10, 2011, 02:11:42 PM
I got my valves adjusted, first time since I got it.  It now has 27k miles.  It had 13k when I bought it.  The P.O. bought the bike with 10k miles and never had a valve adjustment.  The left intake and right exhaust valves were tight and had to go to the next size thinner shim.  The other two valves were in tolerance.  Something tells me Suzuki's recommendation of a 4,000-mile valve adjustment interval is throwing a bone to bike mechanics.  My bike mechanic agrees and he's been in business 35 years.  I think I will have them adjusted again at 40k miles.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TCARZ on April 10, 2011, 05:14:44 PM
Quote from: ghostrider_23 on April 10, 2011, 05:29:08 AM
Being that I have only had my bike now 3 weeks. I haven't did too many thing except ride it.

Removed some of the noob warning stickers.

I just received my metal tag yesterday so I put that on.

I bought a ZG touring style windscreen and installed it. I really wanted the double bubble because of the looks, but decided to go with usability & function over looks.

And lastly, I stuck a really cool KEITI TANK PROTECTOR in SUZUKI BLUE on. It matches the bike perfectly. O0



I do have to say I'm loving this bike. Out of the 2 other motorcycles I've had (Harley & Honda) I've never had as much fun as I do on this one. Maybe because it is my first new bike or maybe because it's a sports touring bike. Either way I truely love this scooter :bowdown:


Ghostrider: Where did you get the Suzuki blue tank protector? That's what I'm looking for.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: skirecs on April 10, 2011, 07:04:09 PM
ordered a clutch and right side controls
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on April 10, 2011, 08:06:50 PM
Fed "the Little Guy" two tanks of gas today, applied some mud to the back end (snow run off, and some gravel roads... :icon_twisted:) and scuffed in the new rear tire...got 650kms (400miles) in...not so sure I really need to "upgrade", not this year anyway... :thumb:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob_ns on April 11, 2011, 03:56:38 AM
Rebuilt the carb to clean out the rusty sediment in the bowls, also discovered the bracket on the bottom of my gas tank is missing a bolt.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ghostrider_23 on April 11, 2011, 04:05:51 AM
TCARZ

Here is a picture and where I bought it. The company is Motosport but I just ordered it off amazon. Ships fast and I got it in days. To me it fits my 2009 GSF colors and even matches the strips.


http://www.amazon.com/1997-2009-SUZUKI-GSXR600-KEITI-PROTECTOR/dp/B002FDMY8Q/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1302519662&sr=8-1-fkmr1
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on April 11, 2011, 05:31:12 AM
Found some new roads and chipped away a little more chicken strip.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on April 11, 2011, 06:43:11 AM
Checked/adjusted float height. Right side was about 4mm high. Had been difficult starting, much better now.  Bought spark plugs, to be installed some time this week.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on April 11, 2011, 08:54:32 PM
Flick got a new fuel hose today. I had another relay for him but turns out this one was fine. After that drained the carbs and he's doing okay :thumb:

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on April 12, 2011, 10:04:34 AM
I filled her up...$15!!! That's a first for me. Ever since the gas prices went up I've been slowly paying more and more...I miss the $10 days.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TCARZ on April 12, 2011, 01:45:30 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on April 12, 2011, 10:04:34 AM
I filled her up...$15!!! That's a first for me. Ever since the gas prices went up I've been slowly paying more and more...I miss the $10 days.

I miss the $4 daze. When I could fill up my old VW  Sunbug for $4. :cool:
I got Suzi an aux. outlet to plug into my battery tender pigtail. Cellphone  charger enabled, now.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on April 12, 2011, 01:48:19 PM
How much would it cost to fill up a bike then? lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bill14224 on April 12, 2011, 02:53:24 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on April 12, 2011, 01:48:19 PM
How much would it cost to fill up a bike then? lol

In 1978 I could fill my Yamaha 125 two-stroke enduro for a dollar and change.  :thumb:

There is no reason for the high gas prices we pay today other than we're allowing our politicians to sell-out our interests.  Call your members of Congress and demand we allow expanded domestic oil production, then vote against them if they don't.  Repeat the cycle until we have success.  Candidates will get better once the people are paying attention and voting accordingly.  There's no good reason not to, unless you want your country to die.  High fuel prices kill everything concerning the economy.  We won't allow domestic oil companies to drill in the Gulf of Mexico like we did for decades, while WE PAY FOREIGN COUNTRIES LIKE BRAZIL TO DO EXACTLY THAT!  It's sickening! (Nothing against Brazil, we're just stupid!)

And what did I do for my bike today?  I just appreciated it while riding it to work, saying goodbye to winter, ran a long errand, enjoying every second of it, thinking about how this little bike is still my favorite.  It's a perfect everyday running around bike. (as long as you're not very tall, which I'm not)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on April 13, 2011, 12:04:03 AM
repaired damaged front light wiring and cable ted it away from the damn pinch point .. put superbright white led parklights in the bug eye light set... looks noice!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on April 13, 2011, 03:42:05 AM
Tightened the chain and pumped the back tyre up again. One of the plugs is leaking  :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ghostrider_23 on April 13, 2011, 03:47:19 AM
Janx101,

Would like to see pictures of what you've done :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: nydad19 on April 13, 2011, 07:55:49 PM
changed a couple of hoses...checked the float heights..set the idle just right..quick wipe down and check all round...got a weird clickin noise all of a sudden on the left side gotta check it out tomorrow
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: reload on April 14, 2011, 11:19:04 AM
replaced battery cables and the starter relay. it was just too disgusting to look at with all the corrosion. plus some po managed to melt a fuse into the relay housing. makes me wonder...if it was hot enough to melt, why didn't it blow  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on April 15, 2011, 12:21:54 AM
Quote from: ghostrider_23 on April 13, 2011, 03:47:19 AM
Janx101,

Would like to see pictures of what you've done :icon_mrgreen:

will setup soon... gotta find which of the kids has the dang camera.. and probably charge the battery cos they dont bother  :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mart3y on April 15, 2011, 01:25:13 AM
Cut the old exhaust off, got the pipe expanded.
Re-jetted the carbs
Installed K&N
Checked valves
Cleaned and painted the headers

And tomorrow......

Install the the yoshi TRS and put the bike back together :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on April 15, 2011, 07:32:19 AM
Quote from: Mart3y on April 15, 2011, 01:25:13 AM
Cut the old exhaust off, got the pipe expanded.
Re-jetted the carbs
Installed K&N
Checked valves
Cleaned and painted the headers

And tomorrow......

Install the the yoshi TRS and put the bike back together :D

you forgot the "take pictures for GStwins"
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mart3y on April 15, 2011, 06:12:38 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on April 15, 2011, 07:32:19 AM
Quote from: Mart3y on April 15, 2011, 01:25:13 AM
Cut the old exhaust off, got the pipe expanded.
Re-jetted the carbs
Installed K&N
Checked valves
Cleaned and painted the headers

And tomorrow......

Install the the yoshi TRS and put the bike back together :D

Lol I did forget actually, but I'll be doing up a little "how I did it" post when I'm done

you forgot the "take pictures for GStwins"
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mart3y on April 15, 2011, 06:24:05 PM
Lol, well I stuffed that post up, damn phone  >:( but it was meant to say:

I did forget, but will be doing a little "this is what I did" thread  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on April 15, 2011, 07:08:37 PM
Getting new tyres fitted. Pirelli Sport Demons again. Got a bit more than 10,000 miles out of the old set, so I'm happy with that.

The shop got my order a little wrong (put me down for bloody Dunlops), so I had to go to their other shop to get them fitted. Now I'm sitting around a cafe waiting for them to finish my bike. Might walk back to the shop and see if I can demo a few bikes. Don't come off restrictions for a few weeks, but might look at a few cruisers while I wait. Want to ride a Z1000 or the new Ninja 1000 (not ZX-10R), but I know they wont let me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: alyoopz on April 15, 2011, 09:20:54 PM
Changed my oil and filter and put a wix filter in it  :  )
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Yuri. on April 15, 2011, 10:23:56 PM
Gave the chain a really throughly clean and for the first time applied the Dupont Multi-use, the chain now moves much smoother. :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ghostrider_23 on April 16, 2011, 04:36:51 PM
Well I finally did it. A Fenderectomy  :woohoo:

I cut the corners with a dremal and realised that it was not the best way to cut plastic. The dremal turns too quickly no matter what speed and start to melt the plastic making a gooey mess. So I got a pair of long blade tin cutters out and it worked great. Nice clean straight cuts and I was finished. Even the wife agreed it looked a lot better.

I did end up drilling new holes and reattaching the back reflector on.

What a masterpiece :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on April 16, 2011, 11:50:56 PM
Put the radguard on the 919. Sponge bathed the GS500. Blew them both a kiss.  :kiss3:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on April 17, 2011, 12:29:02 AM
Found out that I have a $270 credit at my local bike store, need to find out where it ame from, I don't think the money is mine. I'm sure it came as a result of the mix up with the tyres I ordered, but not 100% sure.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on April 17, 2011, 12:41:38 AM
Quote from: lucifer_mr2 on April 17, 2011, 12:29:02 AM
Found out that I have a $270 credit at my local bike store, need to find out where it ame from, I don't think the money is mine. I'm sure it came as a result of the mix up with the tyres I ordered, but not 100% sure.

Don't ask spend it!  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on April 17, 2011, 03:29:50 AM
It's not my money, I won't put to much time into tracking it down, but I'm not spending it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mike__R on April 18, 2011, 05:45:38 AM
Quote from: ghostrider_23 on April 16, 2011, 04:36:51 PM
Well I finally did it. A Fenderectomy  :woohoo:



Pics or it didn't happen.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: moosehead28 on April 18, 2011, 05:00:02 PM
Finally adjusted the clutch using the access plate on the side cover, instead of at both ends of the cable, and now realize the cable needs to be replaced 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 19, 2011, 08:39:21 PM
Trey (the purple one) got a new chain. Previous owner apparently didn't maintain the chain. When I oiled it, it the started to squeak and links were sticking after the o-rings swelled back up. Got a 2009 factory chain with 240 miles and sprockets in a $15 box-o-bolts (what a surprise!). Perfect condition. Trey is very happy with that chain.

I guess we can thank the squids that buy a new bike then go out and destroy it. Parts for cheap!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GynZi on April 20, 2011, 10:06:45 PM
Got my baby new headlights and replaced those nasty portable televisions with some lighter and brighter mini signals. She looks so mean now  :icon_twisted:

Before:
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After:
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on April 21, 2011, 02:18:19 AM
^^I like the street triple look, where did you source the lights?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: A.Milos on April 21, 2011, 05:13:39 AM
New, black and rather expensive Laverda handlebars. Fully adjustable and really good looking.

Testing vibes on a 100km ride tomorrow morning, pics to follow once I hacksaw off the excess and get the positioning 100%
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: newoldrider on April 21, 2011, 08:28:27 AM
Made a custom rack that mounts in place of the rear grabhandle (had to try out the new welder).  Installed one of those rear brake light flashers. Installed new rear brake pads.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 09 gs500f on April 21, 2011, 10:30:59 AM
Well i canned the shop to see if they found out why it wont go into neutral when it is running :technical:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: eero on April 21, 2011, 11:11:51 AM
Turned my 06 500f into a streetfighter in the last couple days. No Im not selling the fairings so dont ask me! Just waiting for the headlight mounting brack so I can mount up the stock headlight and add the turn signals to the bracket. Looking at possible buying the jardine exhaust as well to give it some more sound. Removed the decals from the rear seat fairing as well because they were sun faded. Will post pics when project is complete. I still need to get my damn horn working!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on April 21, 2011, 12:21:30 PM
Quote from: eero on April 21, 2011, 11:11:51 AM
No Im not selling the fairings so dont ask me

Are you selling the fairings? ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: davejp84 on April 21, 2011, 12:43:04 PM
Just ordered new chain and sprockets for it.

recieved new bar end weights the other day, still waiting for new grips.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: eero on April 21, 2011, 12:48:20 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on April 21, 2011, 12:21:30 PM
Quote from: eero on April 21, 2011, 11:11:51 AM
No Im not selling the fairings so dont ask me

Are you selling the fairings? ;)

Yeah definitely, special price for you my friend.. $2,000 per fairing! Veddy cheap.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on April 21, 2011, 12:52:49 PM
Quote from: eero on April 21, 2011, 12:48:20 PM
Quote from: ragecage23 on April 21, 2011, 12:21:30 PM
Quote from: eero on April 21, 2011, 11:11:51 AM
No Im not selling the fairings so dont ask me

Are you selling the fairings? ;)

Yeah definitely, special price for you my friend.. $2,000 per fairing! Veddy cheap.

Hmmm...let's see if I can bargain...how about $3,000 per fairing?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on April 21, 2011, 08:16:12 PM
Yesterday, bought a brand spanking new battery, after I had to push start to get home from work the day before. Annoyingly however, despite the manufacturer claiming this battery fits the GS500, it is fractionally smaller than my original battery so doesn't fit snugly in the battery tray, and the vent tube is on the opposite side. Couldn't find any foam, so stuffed bubble wrap down the side to prevent it sliding around.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on April 21, 2011, 09:28:30 PM
Get some tubing for the battery vent, you don't want that getting on the battery tray or anything else...it will eat it fast...

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mart3y on April 21, 2011, 09:43:21 PM
Seeing as though my battery dropped a cell last night, I bought a new battery today, put it in and got my GS home  :)

And for $65 on a public holiday when the shop wasn't even open, can't complain  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on April 21, 2011, 09:52:34 PM
Quote from: madjak30 on April 21, 2011, 09:28:30 PM
Get some tubing for the battery vent, you don't want that getting on the battery tray or anything else...it will eat it fast...

Later.

With a little rerouting the original hose works fine to attach, just had to make sure I didn't pass it through the suspension.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mart3y on April 21, 2011, 10:07:25 PM
Quote from: pave_spectre on April 21, 2011, 08:16:12 PM
Yesterday, bought a brand spanking new battery, after I had to push start to get home from work the day before. Annoyingly however, despite the manufacturer claiming this battery fits the GS500, it is fractionally smaller than my original battery so doesn't fit snugly in the battery tray, and the vent tube is on the opposite side. Couldn't find any foam, so stuffed bubble wrap down the side to prevent it sliding around.


I just cable tie mine in place, its not going to go anywhere, but i like to be sure  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BadgerBiker on April 22, 2011, 04:37:33 AM
New cam chain tensioner installed finally.  Already noticed a huge difference when I just rode up and down the block a few times
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twism86 on April 22, 2011, 05:27:56 AM
I have a new set of black bars on my table. My headlight bucket, fork brace and headlight mounts are all getting powder coated black this week.  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on April 22, 2011, 09:31:46 AM
purchased a jardine exhaust for the bike, and a leather jacket and helmet for me haha. hopefully will get my lowering links and kickstand installed tonight after work
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NickyNumbers on April 22, 2011, 10:12:16 AM
Installed a brand new Vance and Hines exhaust, new buddah jet kit (albeit with a few newb errors) new machine cover, and my amazing seat from Top Sellerie in France which looks great.

I'm ordering springs this weekend along with a Left side mirror (bike didn't come with one, was purchased dropped) new oil cover bolts (P.O has 3 different sizes and head types there, lord)  and a Katana rear shock.   I'll be ordering new rubber as well and will be installing a brake line kit. 

I'll post pics next time I go out. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NickyNumbers on April 22, 2011, 11:59:53 AM
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: The Buddha on April 22, 2011, 12:03:34 PM
Quote from: NickyNumbers on April 22, 2011, 11:59:53 AM
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This is one gorgeous freaking bike. That seat man ... beautiful. Who ever said GS500's are rats never saw one like this.

BTW That multi faceted side cover almost looks like it belongs there from the start ... that grey motor I think has that effect, cos on the black motors it stick out like a sore thumb, immediately draws your eye.

Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NickyNumbers on April 22, 2011, 12:14:56 PM
Thanks Buddah!  I'll be posting all my upgrades as they come along, which at this rate will be a pretty quick pace.  Suspension parts should be in route. 


Anyone have a source for those machine chain guards I've seen around?  They look pretty sweet.  I'm thinking this bike is going to stay with me for a really long time.  I'll be buying another bike next year but it'll be for long distance highway riding or a dual sport. 

I honestly can't think of any bike I'd rather have for around the city or town than the GS.  I can park it in NYC and not worry about it getting lifted and it handles amazing even before my suspension upgrades. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: The Buddha on April 22, 2011, 01:19:34 PM
Suspension upgrade - do it right, upgrade it to a katana.
BTW the one part I never liked about the kat FE was the fact that the headlights had to be fitted on to a modified GS ear and worse yet the grommet had to be stretched over. I think I may have solved that problem with the new idea of mine.
Yea, more parts that took hours to make that people never cared about. I'll probably try to sell it, then of course I am probably going to make clip on's - true clip on's with the same method.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on April 22, 2011, 01:25:08 PM
Nice seat. Did you get it from Germany like Addidas did/does? Got a link so others who are interested in one can get one too?

Remember the Idiot Sticker upgrade  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bigzpgh on April 22, 2011, 01:37:16 PM
1. Flush mount signals, painted the windscreen and removed that god awful stainless steel cover over the exhaust

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2. Installed Sonic Springs 0.95 kg springs and belray 15w oil.

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Oh and removed all of the stickers yesterday!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NickyNumbers on April 22, 2011, 02:36:50 PM
Quote from: mister on April 22, 2011, 01:25:08 PM
Nice seat. Did you get it from Germany like Addidas did/does? Got a link so others who are interested in one can get one too?

Remember the Idiot Sticker upgrade  :thumb:

Michael

http://www.topsellerie.com/      -  I bought the last one they had on special.  It was pretty expensive with shipping since I had to send my core back to them but it was worth it.  Its a gel seat and it really upgrades the look of the bike.  Plus my ass doesn't fall asleep on the bike like it used to. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on April 22, 2011, 03:40:53 PM
Quote from: bigzpgh on April 22, 2011, 01:37:16 PM
1. Flush mount signals, painted the windscreen and removed that god awful stainless steel cover over the exhaust

Erm...you know that is there for a reason? Hope you don't carry to many pillion passengers  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bkrtim on April 22, 2011, 06:03:01 PM
Put mine up for sale. What's a good asking price for a 2000 nekkid with 10k miles and in excellent shape?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bigzpgh on April 22, 2011, 06:36:21 PM
Quote from: Twisted on April 22, 2011, 03:40:53 PM
Quote from: bigzpgh on April 22, 2011, 01:37:16 PM
1. Flush mount signals, painted the windscreen and removed that god awful stainless steel cover over the exhaust

Erm...you know that is there for a reason? Hope you don't carry to many pillion passengers  :thumb:


Yes i know the reason for it being there. I wouldnt dare paint stainless tho it would only chip and peel within an hour of riding. I rarely carry a passanger so i dont think i will have to many problems. If so one may have hot right foot= not my problem haha

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GynZi on April 25, 2011, 03:16:16 AM
Meh, I forgot my camera to work, so you'll have to be satisfied with crappier quality pictures.

Gave my baby a party hat
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Now with the hat, I think that her butt looks too thin and blocky, perhaps I'll do some plastic surgery on it  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pertt-UP- on April 25, 2011, 03:45:52 AM
I replaced the fork seals and oils yesterday. Today I painted my GS's exhaust.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhawkdancing on April 25, 2011, 05:18:56 AM
put on some Avon Road Riders....stock sizes.   Nice improvement over my 5 year old tires. Even scrubing them in the rain, they were better!   :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twism86 on April 25, 2011, 05:43:07 AM
I took of my old bars....

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And replaced them with the black bikemaster supersport bars.

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I like the feel a lot by just sitting on it. I have yet to ride it as the headlight is still not on yet.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: omio on April 25, 2011, 09:02:36 AM
I installed my V&H exhaust, now just waiting till I can get home again to fully charge the battery to hear the new sound!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on April 25, 2011, 09:26:58 PM
After a week of travelling in rubbish weather, with some rough roads and even a few sections of gravel, my chain was pretty scummy.  I stopped putting it off and gave it the kerosine and toothbrush treatment.  I can't believe the amount of dirt I managed to get out of a fairly new chain, you'd think it'd been used as a tank track.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on April 26, 2011, 01:01:04 AM
Looked at it's rear brake, because it felt like it was bent. Turns out it is. About 1mm on one side. I'm pretty sure I know how I did it too, left the stupid disk lock on it. Oh well, might have to get a new disk.

Also bought Australia Road Riders 2011 Bike Guide, only 2 more days until I'm off restrictions. So far my short list for a new bike is GSR750, Z1000, CB1000R, Ninja 1000, etc. Love my GS500, but want something with better suspension and brakes (power is nice too).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on April 26, 2011, 04:26:31 AM
Quote from: lucifer_mr2 on April 26, 2011, 01:01:04 AM
Looked at it's rear brake, because it felt like it was bent. Turns out it is. About 1mm on one side. I'm pretty sure I know how I did it too, left the stupid disk lock on it. Oh well, might have to get a new disk.

Also bought Australia Road Riders 2011 Bike Guide, only 2 more days until I'm off restrictions. So far my short list for a new bike is GSR750, Z1000, CB1000R, Ninja 1000, etc. Love my GS500, but want something with better suspension and brakes (power is nice too).

Jesus..you quoted some real widow makers there. Be careful going from a 500 twin to a I4 litre bike. Let us know if you get to ride the GSR750. Would be interested to see how they are. Good luck
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on April 27, 2011, 02:15:03 AM
They don't come out until some time in May, but as soon as one is in the dealership I'm jumping on it. Should be fun going froma GS500 to the bikes I'm looking at. Biggest jump I know of is GS500 to a Kawasaki ZX-14.

Riding the GS500 is fun, plus the look on guys faces in group rides when I can keep up is great, but I want something with better suspension and brakes. that normally comes with the engine to justify it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on April 27, 2011, 02:20:13 AM
Yeh true. I recently got a stable mate for my GS. A Ducati Monster 1000. It is a nice step up but I still love riding my lil GS.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on April 27, 2011, 03:05:44 AM
Quote from: Twisted on April 27, 2011, 02:20:13 AM
Yeh true. I recently got a stable mate for my GS. A Ducati Monster 1000. It is a nice step up but I still love riding my lil GS.

+1
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CptAwesome on April 27, 2011, 05:28:21 AM
Stripped her naked!

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And chucked some bar ends on... next week some LED indicators... yeeerp shes getting spoilt
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: juicecustoms on April 27, 2011, 11:40:13 PM
Mailman finally delivered my Buddha jet kit so got that installed and got the bike back together, ready to ride the next time the weather cooperates  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pertt-UP- on April 28, 2011, 08:26:38 AM
I replaced old brake pads to sitered EBC pads in front. It was harder than I thought, it took me a while to figure out how to press the pistons so that the brake rotor fits between the pads. But finally i got it and front brake feels much better now.

I also bought organic brake pads for rear brakes and new dark visor for my helmet.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: reload on April 28, 2011, 08:31:15 AM
Quote from: pertt-UP- on April 28, 2011, 08:26:38 AM
I replaced old brake pads to sitered EBC pads in front. It was harder than I thought, it took me a while to figure out how to press the pistons so that the brake rotor fits between the pads. But finally i got it and front brake feels much better now.

I also bought organic brake pads for rear brakes and new dark visor for my helmet.

put the old pad in there (one of them) and c-clamp the shizz. can't do that for the rear since its an opposed piston, so i used channel locks with the old pads.  iono if its the right way but it works and that's what i learned from car forums
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pertt-UP- on April 28, 2011, 11:55:58 AM
Quote from: reload on April 28, 2011, 08:31:15 AM
Quote from: pertt-UP- on April 28, 2011, 08:26:38 AM
I replaced old brake pads to sitered EBC pads in front. It was harder than I thought, it took me a while to figure out how to press the pistons so that the brake rotor fits between the pads. But finally i got it and front brake feels much better now.

put the old pad in there (one of them) and c-clamp the shizz. can't do that for the rear since its an opposed piston, so i used channel locks with the old pads.  iono if its the right way but it works and that's what i learned from car forums

I used pipe wrench to push it and got the caliber in place right away.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zirconx on April 28, 2011, 06:39:43 PM
I installed an LED bulb for my front parking light. Its brighter and draws less current.

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These are the bulbs I bought. $14 for a pair on ebay. http://www.hid-lights.com/products/led/194/GP-194-SMD-25W.html
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: plewis51 on April 29, 2011, 06:14:20 AM
Finally got around to adding approx 2" to the kickstand. The previous owner had done the SV650 shock swap and the GS leaned like crazy on the kickstand. It was capable of staying up but it leaned so much that I was always nervous of it falling. Now I have it sitting nice!! :)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: LEMON8 on April 29, 2011, 06:45:46 AM
Quote from: zirconx on April 28, 2011, 06:39:43 PM
I installed an LED bulb for my front parking light. Its brighter and draws less current.

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These are the bulbs I bought. $14 for a pair on ebay. http://www.hid-lights.com/products/led/194/GP-194-SMD-25W.html

Link to item u bought please.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: plewis51 on April 29, 2011, 06:49:05 AM
Finally got around to adding approx 2" to the kickstand. The previous owner had done the SV650 shock swap and the GS leaned like crazy on the kickstand. It was capable of staying up but it leaned so much that I was always nervous of it falling. Now I have it sitting nice!! :)

Gotta put the bondo on and repaint then I will be set.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zirconx on April 29, 2011, 07:28:25 AM
Quote from: turtle* on April 29, 2011, 06:45:46 AM
Quote from: zirconx on April 28, 2011, 06:39:43 PM
I installed an LED bulb for my front parking light. Its brighter and draws less current.

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These are the bulbs I bought. $14 for a pair on ebay. http://www.hid-lights.com/products/led/194/GP-194-SMD-25W.html

Link to item u bought please.

You can order them from the site I linked under my picture. From this page (http://www.hid-lights.com/cat/LED-194.htm), specifically. I bought mine on Ebay but I don't like linking to Ebay auctions because the link is broken after a few months.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CptAwesome on April 30, 2011, 01:56:06 AM
Quote from: zirconx on April 29, 2011, 07:28:25 AM
You can order them from the site I linked under my picture. From this page (http://www.hid-lights.com/cat/LED-194.htm), specifically. I bought mine on Ebay but I don't like linking to Ebay auctions because the link is broken after a few months.

Wow thats pretty cheap and quite a good idea, i was thinking of going for a HID replacement for $59 on ebay free delivery, how would this compare to brightness? Wondering if it's worth the extra necessary hassle wiring the ballast etc..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zirconx on April 30, 2011, 08:10:56 AM
Quote from: CptAwesome on April 30, 2011, 01:56:06 AM
Quote from: zirconx on April 29, 2011, 07:28:25 AM
You can order them from the site I linked under my picture. From this page (http://www.hid-lights.com/cat/LED-194.htm), specifically. I bought mine on Ebay but I don't like linking to Ebay auctions because the link is broken after a few months.

Wow thats pretty cheap and quite a good idea, i was thinking of going for a HID replacement for $59 on ebay free delivery, how would this compare to brightness? Wondering if it's worth the extra necessary hassle wiring the ballast etc..

This is just for the parking light, not the headlight. I thought about switching to HID, but went with some high-end regular bulbs instead: http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=304
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on April 30, 2011, 03:30:47 PM
err today I finished the engine mounts, primed the frame where I cut and ground, then I lopped off the tail and started trying to figure out where I want to put the new one.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on April 30, 2011, 10:18:20 PM
I took someone's advice in here and improved the performance of the bike drastically...I undid the plate and put it onto a new toy  :o...the GS500 hits the market tomorrow... :icon_sad:

I'll post pics of my new ride in a different thread... :icon_mrgreen:

I know...your on pins & needles... :D

Later.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on April 30, 2011, 11:05:03 PM
Quote from: madjak30 on April 30, 2011, 10:18:20 PM
I took someone's advice in here and improved the performance of the bike drastically...I undid the plate and put it onto a new toy  :o...the GS500 hits the market tomorrow... :icon_sad:

I'll post pics of my new ride in a different thread... :icon_mrgreen:

I know...your on pins & needles... :D

Later.



Good on ya!  :thumb:

I'm guessing you will be riding a litre twin soon then?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on May 01, 2011, 12:03:52 AM
Quote from: madjak30 on April 30, 2011, 10:18:20 PM
I took someone's advice in here and improved the performance of the bike drastically...I undid the plate and put it onto a new toy  :o...the GS500 hits the market tomorrow... :icon_sad:

I'll post pics of my new ride in a different thread... :icon_mrgreen:

I know...your on pins & needles... :D

Later.



TL1000R Widowmaker or GTFO
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on May 01, 2011, 02:24:40 AM
Went for a bit of a ride with a groups of riders. Nobody had a clue where we were going, just somewhere south of Canberra. Anyway, one thing lead to another a we did the Snowy Mountains loop (anti clockwise). 640km of good riding. And the bit from Adaminaby to Thedbo is just corners.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on May 01, 2011, 02:56:35 AM
Put a radguard on the 919 the other day.

Yesterday, got a HD GoPro to replace the SD I've been using.

Today I tested it out on a 485km (300m) ride  :woohoo:

Lubed the chain on the 919 when I got back.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GynZi on May 01, 2011, 03:00:29 AM
I ordered a new handlebar and risers for my dear, going to replace the clip-ons to get a little more comfortable riding position..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on May 01, 2011, 07:27:18 PM
Quote from: Twisted on April 30, 2011, 11:05:03 PM
Quote from: madjak30 on April 30, 2011, 10:18:20 PM
I took someone's advice in here and improved the performance of the bike drastically...I undid the plate and put it onto a new toy  :o...the GS500 hits the market tomorrow... :icon_sad:

I'll post pics of my new ride in a different thread... :icon_mrgreen:

I know...your on pins & needles... :D

Later.



Good on ya!  :thumb:

I'm guessing you will be riding a litre twin soon then?

Kinda...hehehe   :icon_twisted:  :thumb:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MrTeek on May 01, 2011, 07:52:21 PM
I took pictures after spending the winter fixing her up  :D Such a good feeling!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on May 01, 2011, 08:03:43 PM
Very nice!!

I like the clear signal lenses...did you shorten the stems or are they aftermarket?  look like the same shape...

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Pelikan on May 01, 2011, 10:02:07 PM
Replaced the King-Sized Snickers Bars Suzuki passes for pegs, and attached those ones in the wiki.  Dremeling the edges down wasn't fun, and realized I needed one 1/4 washer (as opposed to the 2 x 3/16" listed in the wiki), but all in all, not a difficult mod (just tedious).  

**Found the washer bag, they're "Grade 8 -- 1/4" 6.4 Zinc AE-H/15-H," whatever that means.  About perfect in terms of the amount it shims...3/4" in diameter, ~1.5mm thick.  There will be a little play, but no more than the amount you got with the stock pegs.

My feet, especially on the shifter side, feel like they're in a much better position.  Shifts feel crisper and more positive, probably due in no small part to the fact that my foot is about an inch lower.  AAAAAND...

...they look ten billion times better than stock.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GynZi on May 03, 2011, 10:34:07 AM
Building my baby continues.. I'm going to get rid of the stock clip-ons and replace them with a handlebar. So i ordered some fatbar holders which should arrive tomorrow, and bought an aluminum Timeless -fatbar, gold anodized, new black handles and gold anodized bar end plugs..

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Can't wait to get to work on my babe  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MrTeek on May 03, 2011, 05:19:05 PM
Quote from: madjak30 on May 01, 2011, 08:03:43 PM
Very nice!!

I like the clear signal lenses...did you shorten the stems or are they aftermarket?  look like the same shape...

Later.
Thanks...lenses are aftermarket Buell knockoffs. Didn't shorten the stems, they were the perfect length for me
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on May 03, 2011, 08:51:10 PM
I removed the Spit Fire screen from my GS500 and installed it on my MT-01...looks good if you ask me... :thumb:

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Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on May 03, 2011, 09:14:56 PM
Madjak is it me or does that exhaust seem to be a little close to your kiester/leg  :o

Flick has a new Stebil horn in the mail. 139db :woohoo: Can you hear me now?

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on May 03, 2011, 10:37:18 PM
What are you trying to say, Mary...I might have a hot a$$??  :icon_mrgreen:

The heat shields don't get hot and there is a fan built in under the seat to keep the heat away from the seat...this bike is really comfortable...me likey!!  And with the new windshield, it should be that much better...

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: VegasBoricua on May 04, 2011, 01:03:17 AM
Just took it out of the shop today. I had alot of things done to it. Its practically a new bike. New fork seals, new brake pads, new rotors, and a fresh set of new tires. :) I will be replacing the headlight lens and fairing later on this year. Just going to get used to the bike more since its just my first bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GynZi on May 05, 2011, 11:29:02 AM
Switched the clip-ons to a proper handlebar. Now that was an improvement. She feels so much better to ride now.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 05, 2011, 12:41:02 PM
You Fin's seem kind of backwards of us here in the USA. We take off the stock bars and try to find the European clip-ons! If you were over here, you could have found someone who would have gladly traded stock bars for the clip on's.
Nice color! Looks like Junior (I have a set of tails like yours that I sometimes put on him in place of the Gimbel seat).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 5thAve on May 05, 2011, 01:11:08 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on May 03, 2011, 09:14:56 PM
Madjak is it me or does that exhaust seem to be a little close to your kiester/leg  :o

Flick has a new Stebil horn in the mail. 139db :woohoo: Can you hear me now?

Mary

Mary, do tell us about your honkin' horn when it gets installed.  I've been thinking about putting one on.  I had a pair of Bosch snails for a long time but they've finally worn out.  I'd hate to have to put the stock horn back on!  Ha!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: LEMON8 on May 05, 2011, 01:54:16 PM
i did my first oil change on it. Bought it two weeks ago.

Rotella T 15w40  3.5 quarts paired with KN 133 filter.

I thought it was 2.9L but i did 3 qts and it barely was on the low side. This was with the bike standing upright on the floor.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on May 05, 2011, 04:45:33 PM
Flick's new voice box came in today! Now he is a loudmouth just like his owner. Went on like a dream 30 min max and that was because I was to lazy to take off the fairing and a partially working right shoulder!

Flick is so loud it hurt my ear the first time :o  Can you hear me now?

BTW its the Stebil scooter horn on JCWhitney believe it was $29.99 graduation present for me! 139 ear splitting DB!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: whttnbrg on May 05, 2011, 06:50:21 PM
I put a new chain on The Ape today! I forgot how quiet my bike ran with a new tight chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GynZi on May 06, 2011, 05:07:39 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 05, 2011, 12:41:02 PM
You Fin's seem kind of backwards of us here in the USA. We take off the stock bars and try to find the European clip-ons! If you were over here, you could have found someone who would have gladly traded stock bars for the clip on's.
Nice color! Looks like Junior (I have a set of tails like yours that I sometimes put on him in place of the Gimbel seat).


Huh, must be the rough roads over here then  ;)

I actually got quite a few questions about selling those to the USA on this forum. Looks like i've got some hot stuff on my hands, eh?  :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on May 06, 2011, 08:48:13 AM
Started hearing a clunking noise when I take off, I'm thinking it might be my front sprocket, or my chain hitting something, or something with my rear wheel since I took that off and put that back on myself I might have messed up. Will check later though.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: alyoopz on May 06, 2011, 09:12:57 AM
LMK if you figure it out.  I seem to be getting a little of that, too!  Kinda sounds like the chain popping onto the c/s sprocket.  I barely have 1000 miles on mine and I have been lubing and adjusting, so it makes me go hmmm...

Al
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 5thAve on May 06, 2011, 09:15:09 AM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on May 05, 2011, 04:45:33 PM
Flick's new voice box came in today! Now he is a loudmouth just like his owner. Went on like a dream 30 min max and that was because I was to lazy to take off the fairing and a partially working right shoulder!

Flick is so loud it hurt my ear the first time :o  Can you hear me now?

BTW its the Stebil scooter horn on JCWhitney believe it was $29.99 graduation present for me! 139 ear splitting DB!

Mary

Glad to hear it.   Ah ha ha ha. I crack myself up.  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on May 06, 2011, 09:18:29 AM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on May 05, 2011, 04:45:33 PM
Flick's new voice box came in today! Now he is a loudmouth just like his owner. Went on like a dream 30 min max and that was because I was to lazy to take off the fairing and a partially working right shoulder!

Flick is so loud it hurt my ear the first time :o  Can you hear me now?

BTW its the Stebil scooter horn on JCWhitney believe it was $29.99 graduation present for me! 139 ear splitting DB!

Mary

Man, that's what my bike needs...the exhaust sound of my bike is awesome, but the horn (meep meep) sounds like something from a 50cc scooter...I guess all stock horns are kinda lame...I'm going shopping... :thumb:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on May 06, 2011, 08:59:11 PM
Sorry, thought we had gotten it from JCwhitney but it was from Dennis Kirk and was $39.99 like I said it was a graduation present so I wasn't completly privy to that part LOL!

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=214515&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cse

Still an awesome horn though!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: redhawkdancing on May 07, 2011, 12:07:38 PM
Applied Tank Grips...actually, it was yesterday though.  CMP GRIP SIDE TANK PAD off of ebay $14.99 shipped.  :woohoo:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on May 07, 2011, 07:14:39 PM
weld grind weld grind, building subframe  >:(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mart3y on May 08, 2011, 03:28:52 AM
Fixed up my re-jet and took it for a ride, so much better now  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on May 08, 2011, 10:14:50 AM
cleaned and dried and polished and waxed... even shined up me can  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: reload on May 08, 2011, 07:19:06 PM
spent nearly the whole day por15'ing the tank.  draining the excess at the end was pretty annoying.  what do i do with these used chemicals??? lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on May 08, 2011, 10:46:07 PM
Quote from: reload on May 08, 2011, 07:19:06 PM
spent nearly the whole day por15'ing the tank.  draining the excess at the end was pretty annoying.  what do i do with these used chemicals??? lol

Put a BP sticker on your car and go dump them in the sea  :thumb:

Michael

PS. the above is a joke
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: A.Milos on May 09, 2011, 03:07:08 AM
My girl came home from a major service today so new she is running on new oil/filter, air filter, valve shims and just about everything else  that can be adjusted.

Huge difference!!! The guy left my clutch at a level of softness on par with pillows and breasts.

Am I strange for preffering it to be hard as nails??
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: reload on May 09, 2011, 05:17:31 AM
Quote from: mister on May 08, 2011, 10:46:07 PM

Put a BP sticker on your car and go dump them in the sea  :thumb:

Michael

PS. the above is a joke

darn, my dolphin murder quota has been fulfilled for the year.

PS. also a joke lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: alyoopz on May 09, 2011, 04:03:25 PM
I put a rear tank protector on  :  )

Al
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on May 12, 2011, 10:27:59 AM
I replaced my turn signal relay, which I'm 99% sure was the reason I was having intermittent turn signal issues.  All seems to be good now, and hopefully that does the trick and I don't have to pull the harness out to find a short somewhere else.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Worm on May 12, 2011, 11:15:00 AM
I rode my bike to work. And as long as everything goes well, I'll ride it home! It likes to be ridden!   :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gs500ew_uk on May 12, 2011, 01:33:59 PM
A fresh coat of paint for a tired '98 GS:

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/trebor69er/GS500E/gs500e.jpg

:cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: skirecs on May 12, 2011, 04:12:59 PM
sold my 89

see you later guys, im out
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jfoley on May 12, 2011, 07:40:56 PM
beat it for 90 miles, it screamed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mike__R on May 13, 2011, 08:48:52 PM
Bought paint for all the painted parts.

Once it is painted, pics will follow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on May 14, 2011, 12:37:02 AM
Went to the MRA blanket run, good fun, good charity. Our "club" won the biggest club prize (get the club name on the shield). Ulysses, HOG, and many others showed up, but when we arrived at the pre ride meeting point it was obvious that they wouldn't bother with a head count. Last year they (I wasn't a member then) tied with Ulysses.

Pity we didn't get police escort for it, I would of loved to have them block off roads and let us run red lights.

Edit: Just watched the news, about a three minute article on it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on May 15, 2011, 04:47:51 AM
You know what I did to my bike today, I rolled its sorry arse into the back of my box trailer. The f%$king back tyre has once again picked up another random piece of metal from the roads around here. Its driving me insane. :mad: :2guns:

On Wednesday its going in for a new hard compound back tyre. Maybe then it will stop doing this.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on May 15, 2011, 05:09:41 AM
Quote from: Shaddow on May 15, 2011, 04:47:51 AM
You know what I did to my bike today, I rolled its sorry arse into the back of my box trailer. The f%$king back tyre has once again picked up another random piece of metal from the roads around here. Its driving me insane. :mad: :2guns:

On Wednesday its going in for a new hard compound back tyre. Maybe then it will stop doing this.

Again??? You sure the ones you have now ain't magnetic?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob_ns on May 15, 2011, 07:09:08 AM
Cleaned the chain and sprocket, tensioned and lubed the chain and then waxed the bike with Meguiars.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Fry on May 15, 2011, 10:09:26 AM
I installed a Heli-Coil repair, repairing the fubbared bolt hole in the head for the header tube.....Super tight area to work in, but got it done.

So, the exhaust is on for the final time during this final assembly phase, no way was that engine coming out to make the repair.

Onto getting the headlights and directionals mounted and wired.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gs500e on May 15, 2011, 04:13:13 PM
Today i fixed my bike by setting the float height (i think i fixed it).

Skip the rest if ya want, i felt like typing....

Bike was losing power on highway, whenever i wanted to accelerate from about 65mph.  (has done this since i got it last year)
Seemed the longer i cruised at highway speeds the worse it got.
Cracking the throttle a bit would cause the bike to considerably lose power.
This was at throttle position: wherever it is that keeps me going 65mph or so, and then give it just a crack of throttle.  
Going from cruise to full throttle the bike acted like i had shut off the ignition.

I figured it was a fuel issue.  I checked the tank vent (which turned out be i was checking the overflow drain, which was clogged badly).  I checked the hoses and the petcock(s), the gas was comming out kinda purple, so i figured maybe it was bad gas... but this has happened with dozens of tanks of gas (is the new 'ethanol' fuel kinda purple looking?).  So i kept digging, i really did not want to pull the carbs (i know from quads and dirtbikes and old cars that carbs are no fun.  So of course i figured i would pull the carbs.
 
So i went to home depot and got a riding lawn mower fuel filter (my tank has just a touch of rust in it).
Pulled the carbs and pulled them apart to check them out.  They were pretty clean.  Some of the cleanest carbs i had ever seen.  So i just quickly made sure the jets were open, they were.

Only thing left was float levels.  So i used the 'search' function here.
Set the floats to 13mm.  (they were at about 5mm, both. edit: they were both more like 21mm; i didn't actually check it, and i think i was thinking backwards when i typed that... but regardless: the needles were both closing after just barely moving the floats from open [i was checking with carb right side up, as... imo... it doesn't work right to do it upside down, since there is that play in the needle retainer](i'm sure it was lacking fuel in the carb bowls)/end edit.)
Figured i had found the problem.

Reassembled and put back in bike.  Clear tube method (luckily i fly model airplanes so i had some hose[i have a lot of hobbies]) showed the right carb maybe 1mm higher than gasket; left carb just about right.  (i wish i had checked with clear tube before i pulled the carbs).

Had the choke cable, and air filter-to-carb screws left to put on, and air filter 'drain', all left to be put on, then the rain/thunder/lightning started.  Oh and i still need to put the fuel filter in (i bought it, i may as well use it).  Threw the tank and seat on and am waiting for weather to clear to take it for a spin and see if it improved (i think it has to have improved).

Thanks to gstwins i reckon my bike will be running the best it ever has in my position.  It started up and idled without needing the choke, but figured the choke would improve cold idle (i didn't have time to put on choke cable since it was raining, so i covered the air intake with a piece of cardboard to choke it for maybe a minute, i usually had to choke it for about 5 minutes to keep it running).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: nydad19 on May 15, 2011, 04:55:58 PM
complete barnett clutch kit upgrade.....friction disks,steel plates,springs and new oil..now it wont start but what would a GS be without its recurring problems
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on May 15, 2011, 06:34:22 PM
Quote from: Twisted on May 15, 2011, 05:09:41 AM
Quote from: Shaddow on May 15, 2011, 04:47:51 AM
You know what I did to my bike today, I rolled its sorry arse into the back of my box trailer. The f%$king back tyre has once again picked up another random piece of metal from the roads around here. Its driving me insane. :mad: :2guns:

On Wednesday its going in for a new hard compound back tyre. Maybe then it will stop doing this.

Again??? You sure the ones you have now ain't magnetic?

I am beginning to wonder. I'm half think of putting a dual purpose (adventure style) tyre on it to get around this problem. I'll try the dual compound tyre from Dunlop (suppose to be a hard for economy and durability centre. Can't think of the name of the tyre at the moment) first but if it keeps going its getting a cross over tyre on it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mike__R on May 15, 2011, 06:43:52 PM
Sprayed the painted parts with primer.  I have a few runs so I'll have to sand before color.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 16, 2011, 01:48:42 AM
At Saturday's GS500 West Seattle Club work session.
Trey got new front .85 springs. With old springs, we lifted him up over 6" and the front wheel was still on the ground!
Also got new/used chain (last week) from a 2009F with 240 miles (thank  god for those box-o-bolts from the bike breakers - the new chain was a surprise!)
Trey and Junior had the header pipes polished with stove polish. Looking good!
Junior bot a restrictor for a Jardine put into his V&H so it is less obnoxious.
Zuki got new SS brake line, new fluid, and quickly found and fixed a short after all got put back together (Patrick loves to play with electricity!)
Bluesmudge got new clutch lever and clutch adjusted as well as fairings washed while they were off. Also polished the pipes with stove polish.

Beer, Chocolate covered Macadamia nuts and hot dogs - and it was sunny in Seattle ! A fun day.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FThree_GS500s.jpg&hash=dc11e964425ff66ec0b03645286ec9e630a0a4a8)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on May 16, 2011, 02:33:48 AM
Quote from: Shaddow on May 15, 2011, 06:34:22 PM
Quote from: Twisted on May 15, 2011, 05:09:41 AM
Quote from: Shaddow on May 15, 2011, 04:47:51 AM
You know what I did to my bike today, I rolled its sorry arse into the back of my box trailer. The f%$king back tyre has once again picked up another random piece of metal from the roads around here. Its driving me insane. :mad: :2guns:

On Wednesday its going in for a new hard compound back tyre. Maybe then it will stop doing this.

Again??? You sure the ones you have now ain't magnetic?

I am beginning to wonder. I'm half think of putting a dual purpose (adventure style) tyre on it to get around this problem. I'll try the dual compound tyre from Dunlop (suppose to be a hard for economy and durability centre. Can't think of the name of the tyre at the moment) first but if it keeps going its getting a cross over tyre on it.

Have you thought of that anti-puncture gunk? The idea is, you put it in through the valve opening. Put a new valve stem in, roll it around a bit to let it coat the inside and you'll never get a puncture again. I think Supercheap sells it  :dunno_black: I'm pretty sure most bike shops sell it too.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: reload on May 16, 2011, 07:27:56 AM
reupholstered my seat with allsport marine vinyl. coool

installed my HEL ss brake lines and filled the lines with synthetic rake fluid.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on May 16, 2011, 02:54:35 PM
Quote from: mister on May 16, 2011, 02:33:48 AM
Quote from: Shaddow on May 15, 2011, 06:34:22 PM
Quote from: Twisted on May 15, 2011, 05:09:41 AM
Quote from: Shaddow on May 15, 2011, 04:47:51 AM
You know what I did to my bike today, I rolled its sorry arse into the back of my box trailer. The f%$king back tyre has once again picked up another random piece of metal from the roads around here. Its driving me insane. :mad: :2guns:

On Wednesday its going in for a new hard compound back tyre. Maybe then it will stop doing this.

Again??? You sure the ones you have now ain't magnetic?

I am beginning to wonder. I'm half think of putting a dual purpose (adventure style) tyre on it to get around this problem. I'll try the dual compound tyre from Dunlop (suppose to be a hard for economy and durability centre. Can't think of the name of the tyre at the moment) first but if it keeps going its getting a cross over tyre on it.

Have you thought of that anti-puncture gunk? The idea is, you put it in through the valve opening. Put a new valve stem in, roll it around a bit to let it coat the inside and you'll never get a puncture again. I think Supercheap sells it  :dunno_black: I'm pretty sure most bike shops sell it too.

Michael

Hadn't thought about that. I'll see if the bike shop has some when I drop the bike in this afternoon. At the moment its in a box trailer behind the disco. It came to work with me so I can make it to the shop in time after work. Sad really.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: omio on May 16, 2011, 03:34:16 PM
Since installing the V&H exhaust, I have also had Scoots jetted and the oil changed...

Best part about the jetting was the loaner I got for the weekend, Triumph Speedmaster!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 16, 2011, 03:44:19 PM
Installed LSL adjustable brake and clutch levers on Trey. Now waiting for more to do the other bikes. These are stock. No modifications required. Just not available in the USA so I got them direct from LSL in Germany.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FLSL%2520Levers%2Flsl_2.jpg&hash=e2409615392d3020cb8a99682611f6f3d7510366)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shawn on May 16, 2011, 04:36:43 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 16, 2011, 03:44:19 PM
Installed LSL adjustable brake and clutch levers on Trey. Now waiting for more to do the other bikes. These are stock. No modifications required. Just not available in the USA so I got them direct from LSL in Germany.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FLSL%2520Levers%2Flsl_2.jpg&hash=e2409615392d3020cb8a99682611f6f3d7510366)

How much did those run you? I broke the tip off my clutch lever last week, so I am looking for new ones.

shawn
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 16, 2011, 04:44:53 PM
Quote from: shawn on May 16, 2011, 04:36:43 PM

How much did those run you? I broke the tip off my clutch lever last week, so I am looking for new ones.

shawn

89 euros each and 35 euros for shipping DHL express.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: whttnbrg on May 16, 2011, 06:33:31 PM
Just did a oil change to full synthetic. Have to see if it improves my performance at all.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NickyNumbers on May 17, 2011, 03:19:52 PM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg204.imageshack.us%2Fimg204%2F1483%2Ffrontspringshock.jpg&hash=617ca39f24267265674ec35e379f5b553081355b)




Got some goodies in the mail today, rear katana shock and progressive springs!


Going to get some SS brake lines next, along with a fresh oil change.  Oil looked good when I got it and still looks decent, but I might as well do it while I'm wrenching.  New fluid for the brakes!

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on May 17, 2011, 09:25:55 PM
Not what I did to Flick but some Jerk wad did to Flick! I got sick on Monday and had to leave him in the parking lot of a doctor's office. Some nice person broke off his left rear turn signal :icon_exclaim: GRRRRR! I don't need this right now!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on May 17, 2011, 09:38:08 PM
Got two new spare keys cut, so I won't have to spend 2 days looking for the damn thing again.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mike__R on May 18, 2011, 05:54:13 AM
Painted but it got messed up (paint wouldn't stick on some of the plastics so they'll require a re-do)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GSjeff500f on May 18, 2011, 09:12:29 AM
I installed a new ignition switch assembly as some Jack Ass destroyed it trying to steal the bike over the winter.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 18, 2011, 11:17:10 AM
I'm giving Suzi, Trey and Junior a bigger, more comfy place to live.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGarage%2FIMGP1092a.jpg&hash=766de04d822a492e548457c0db3c7cf09e8fc55b)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGarage%2FIMGP1106b.jpg&hash=a9c8e57c1f68749900c63f5c26d9d9535eea8fcf)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGarage%2FIMGP1102a.jpg&hash=bbe0aa134da4c64222897919a527276a6f336cda)

The wide opening is a 5' wide door that will let us roll bikes through the garage to the patio for washing a beers.
Will have 220v so we can weld and powder coat!
100% LED lighting to save on  electricity. 4' LED tubes are really brighter than standard 40 watt tubes, too, and use only 17 watts. No flickering when it is cold - LEDs come right on even in freezing weather.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NickyNumbers on May 18, 2011, 12:37:12 PM
I gave my bike an oil change and you gave it a house!


+1 on the man cave.   

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212142&highlight=cave

check out this thread,  might give you a few ideas.  Best man caves on adv forums.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 18, 2011, 03:15:39 PM
Reached the point of  :sad: "Gee, we should have just torn it down and started over".
The old roof on the west side (far side) is rotted away. So......  re-sheet the old roof and new shingles.
Those other man caves make me do things in my pants you can't say here (since I found the profanity filter even filters "y o u r   m o m" ......to "I love YOU")
Oh, well. Might as well bite the bullet and have them fix everything. Too late to start over since the new part is almost finished.
More photos when finished next week.
Guess this is the problem working on a 1930's garage that has twice been modified by prior owners.......
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGarage%2FIMAG0734a.jpg&hash=4e0cc4ca3ed68a178169a524f7e7d3ebcff1c6da)
No- those newer looking boards were a patch sometime in the early 80's before I bought the house. Covered with 2 old layers of roofing and all those boards were wet. Did I say 2 layers of roofing? I meant 2 layers of antique filter sponge. :dunno_white:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on May 18, 2011, 04:55:48 PM
^^ that sucks :(
LOVE the color of the red Suzuki tho

Finally got the last thing done with the maintenance of my new purchase.
New air filter.

Surprised as heck how easy it is to take things off.
As long as I dont break what I try to change or fix... falling in Love with working on this motorcycle.

Very damp out tho and I got eaten Alive!

(edit)
those still bright boards are from the 80's??!!! Geez!
how old are the rest? the 20s? hahaha
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on May 18, 2011, 09:00:32 PM
From last night not really today. Picked the bike up from a service, tune, chain change and a new rear tyre. Hopefully this one will not get as many punctures. The bike shop he is no longer carrying the sports demon tyre as his customers are getting to many punctures with the crappy roads around here. No other tyre he stocks is having that problem. Got a 140 wide over the 130 now.

Took the bike to training, dislocated my knee and then road very painfully and slowly home. Stupid knee still can't walk today. I probably should get it operated on but knee surgery is so barbaric.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 18, 2011, 09:38:15 PM
Quote from: Tombstones81 on May 18, 2011, 04:55:48 PM
those still bright boards are from the 80's??!!! Geez!
how old are the rest? the 20s? hahaha
They were under 2 or more layers of crappy roofing. You can see a bit of it pulled back on the right edge of the picture. So someone did a half - arse job in the 80's of repairing the roof. The contractor is going to re-do the entire roof. And I think the other boards are really from the 20's maybe the 30's. There are no city records to know when the center part of the house was built because this was not part of the city at the turn of the century. I did find a 1909 calendar plugging up an old brick chimney hole in the ceiling of the kitchen in the house. With a house so old and with at least 6 different stages of modifications, there is nothing square or straight in the entire house.

My motto is "Whatever I do, at least leave it better than before I started".
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 20, 2011, 10:34:21 PM
Junior got his ASV brake lever and stock clutch lever removed and replaced with a new set of LSL adjustable levers. Sweet!

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on May 21, 2011, 08:33:24 PM
put the engine back in,...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 21, 2011, 08:37:16 PM
Gave Trey new steering column bearings. Now he rides and steers just fine.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shawn on May 22, 2011, 08:18:49 PM
I just spent an hour cleaning the chain with kerosene, then lubing it back up. It was pretty nasty, but now I think I need to adjust it. It seems loose to me.

I will get my buddy to help, as I have no clue how tight it should be.

I also just ordered HEL stainless brake lines and front EBC HH pads.

BTW, latex gloves are useless if you are cleaning with kerosene, they fell apart in about 10min.

shawn
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tucsondog on May 22, 2011, 08:45:24 PM
Gave her a bath; 400km in the rain makes for a dirty girl...
Cleaned/lubed/tightened the chain, rode around the neighbourhood, and changed the oil and filter :thumb:

Got a call from a buddy with a 2011 696, and we went for a 150km ride through the Alberta foothills.

We made it halfway through our original route, when the road turned from pavement to mud. An American couple was parked in their Jeep TJ at the edge of the mud saying we'd better turn back as there was a bear about 100 meters ahead.
Needless to say, we got the heck out of there and headed home.

Tomorrow paintball, and next weekend, a nice mountain trip with some fellow riders!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on May 23, 2011, 03:34:28 PM
just got an LED super bright white light for the running light in the front. I'm hoping it's bright enough to be my low beams (I don't really leave my town) and then my HIDs will be the high beams. Before and after pictures to come of course!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shawn on May 23, 2011, 03:42:08 PM
Here are a couple of pictures of my chain.

Before cleaning...
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wallbridge.net%2Fbike%2FChain%2FP1000219.jpg&hash=c0febf578479e907d9701434a04b171aee943375)

After cleaning...
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wallbridge.net%2Fbike%2FChain%2FP1000222.jpg&hash=c1a54f4e02c6f34b62496d12437e4b2da1e3f245)

Today I got a couple of packages in the mail, one with a replacement clutch lever.  The other with some new mirrors, which I was able to get installed at lunch.

Before...
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After...
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(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wallbridge.net%2Fbike%2FMirrors%2FP1000236.jpg&hash=fe04a9bc8a47fe28cae1e357cd80b3362c64db56)

Not bad for $25. Got them on ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200601766117 (radical-cycle was the seller).

shawn


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: LEMON8 on May 23, 2011, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: shawn on May 23, 2011, 03:42:08 PM
Here are a couple of pictures of my chain.

Before cleaning...
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wallbridge.net%2Fbike%2FChain%2FP1000219.jpg&hash=c0febf578479e907d9701434a04b171aee943375)

After cleaning...
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nice what did you use?  i gotta start doing this.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shawn on May 23, 2011, 04:24:30 PM
Just Kerosene and an old toothbrush. But, I just heard their is a special brush that would make it a lot easier (basically four brushes in one).

I have a video of the first half hour, but I need to convert it.

Make sure you put fresh lube on afterwards ;)

shawn
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on May 23, 2011, 05:00:25 PM
Damn! that nice and clean from Kerosene?
Looks like I know what I will be doing this weekend :) thanks
as mine is quite filthy as well.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 23, 2011, 05:13:23 PM
Note the angle in the chain links just left of where the leave the sprocket. (The one with the Make in Japan behind it on the rim)
It should not be at an angle. It should be straight. That link is binding up.
Just see the link at the far left edge of the picture also has an angle where it should be straight.
Trey's chain was doing that. It was not maintained by the PO and all the o-rings dried out. When I cleaned and lubed the chain, they swelled up making some links stiff.

Put bike on center stand. With pliers, (or your fingers) grab each link one at a time and see if they move freely. If they don't, you need a new chain. Trey was making strange periodic grinding sounds which didn't happen until I cleaned and lubed up his chain. We examined it and found some links would hardly move even when grabbing adjacent links with pliers! Like they were frozen in place. O-rings swelled up so much that links were not moving. That can be dangerous and make the chain break or damage the sprockets.

The other clue was as rotating the rear tire, the chain would get tight then loose then tight then loose. I marked one link with a marker and noticed it was when that link was always in the same place. Doing that ruled out alignment, bearings or bent sprockets. I also heard an odd click or snap with each complete rotation of the chain. Probably when a frozen link was going on or off of the front sprocket (since the chain must bend then straighten out the most at the front sprocket).
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wallbridge.net%2Fbike%2FChain%2FP1000222.jpg&hash=c1a54f4e02c6f34b62496d12437e4b2da1e3f245)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on May 23, 2011, 05:18:39 PM
^^ thanks, main reason I plan to clean mine.
To see if theres any reason at all to replace it.

well and just to have it clean too haha
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shawn on May 23, 2011, 05:38:43 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 23, 2011, 05:13:23 PM
Note the angle in the chain links just left of where the leave the sprocket. (The one with the Make in Japan behind it on the rim)
It should not be at an angle. It should be straight. That link is binding up.
Just see the link at the far left edge of the picture also has an angle where it should be straight.
Trey's chain was doing that. It was not maintained by the PO and all the o-rings dried out. When I cleaned and lubed the chain, they swelled up making some links stiff.

Put bike on center stand. With pliers, (or your fingers) grab each link one at a time and see if they move freely. If they don't, you need a new chain. Trey was making strange periodic grinding sounds which didn't happen until I cleaned and lubed up his chain. We examined it and found some links would hardly move even when grabbing adjacent links with pliers! Like they were frozen in place. O-rings swelled up so much that links were not moving. That can be dangerous and make the chain break or damage the sprockets.

The other clue was as rotating the rear tire, the chain would get tight then loose then tight then loose. I marked one link with a marker and noticed it was when that link was always in the same place. Doing that ruled out alignment, bearings or bent sprockets. I also heard an odd click or snap with each complete rotation of the chain. Probably when a frozen link was going on or off of the front sprocket (since the chain must bend then straighten out the most at the front sprocket).

Yeah, I did see that. Also the rust bugs me. So I figured I would replace the chain in the near future. Probably the same time I swap the tires from my parts bike (almost new Battleax).

We will see.

Now I also have some frame sliders to install :D Thanks for shipping them so quickly.

shawn
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CptAwesome on May 23, 2011, 10:07:21 PM
Treat her real pretty like and gave her a nice bubble bath and then i rubbed in some body polish  :kiss3:..

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on May 24, 2011, 05:46:15 PM
Got a new rear tire fitted - Pirelli Sport Demon 140 to replace the old Sport Demon 130. 17,000km on the old rear. Would have got a few more clicks out of it if I hadn't relegated the GS to commuting duties and forced all the wear into the middle of the tire. But still, not bad wear.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_AYmU9ozxu_o/TdxO5zkHZGI/AAAAAAAAApU/PhdxAh-l4sM/SportDemonOld2.jpg)(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_AYmU9ozxu_o/TdxO8Jt_x6I/AAAAAAAAApc/ai5jyjRlShc/SportDemonNew2.jpg)

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on May 26, 2011, 12:02:19 AM
Cleaned and adjusted Flick's carbs he still isn't running right :sad:

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on May 30, 2011, 09:45:50 PM
Cleaned and lubed the chain, topped off the oil, aimed the headlight, and mounted new tires front and rear (all at my parent's house in Oak Harbor). Riding up to Bellingham, I swerved and braked mid left turn at the same time in a bit of a panic (forgot my MSF training) to avoid a fawn, hit the curb at about a 20* angle, which flopped me and the bike over onto our right sides and rotated us so that we were looking at what was behind us when we were upright. Deer made it out unscathed. I broke off the right front turn signal (have a replacement in the parts box), my bars are bent, the brake lever and brake master cylinder are scuffed up, the tachometer gauge housing is rashed up, my ignition cover is cracked and the emblem is gone. Levers were bent when I got the bike though, lol.
The right leg of my overpants is full of holes/abrasions from my hip to my ankle, my gloves are both scuffed up, as is my nicer jacket (BMG Montana), and my tailbag has a few holes and abrasions now too. Oh yeah, my exhaust can got whacked pretty hard by the curb too. Still ticking though, went another 30 miles, and made sure everything was still straight.

In case anyone is wondering, I am looking for some parts now too, so feel free to shoot me a PM if you've got something you think may help. :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on May 31, 2011, 12:02:22 AM
Quote from: k.rollin on May 30, 2011, 09:45:50 PM
Cleaned and lubed the chain, topped off the oil, aimed the headlight, and mounted new tires front and rear (all at my parent's house in Oak Harbor). Riding up to Bellingham, I swerved and braked mid left turn at the same time in a bit of a panic (forgot my MSF training) to avoid a fawn, hit the curb at about a 20* angle, which flopped me and the bike over onto our right sides and rotated us so that we were looking at what was behind us when we were upright. Deer made it out unscathed. I broke off the right front turn signal (have a replacement in the parts box), my bars are bent, the brake lever and brake master cylinder are scuffed up, the tachometer gauge housing is rashed up, my ignition cover is cracked and the emblem is gone. Levers were bent when I got the bike though, lol.
The right leg of my overpants is full of holes/abrasions from my hip to my ankle, my gloves are both scuffed up, as is my nicer jacket (BMG Montana), and my tailbag has a few holes and abrasions now too. Oh yeah, my exhaust can got whacked pretty hard by the curb too. Still ticking though, went another 30 miles, and made sure everything was still straight.

In case anyone is wondering, I am looking for some parts now too, so feel free to shoot me a PM if you've got something you think may help. :)

Didn't you just fix your bike up from a recent drop?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on May 31, 2011, 12:54:59 AM
Quote from: Twisted on May 31, 2011, 12:02:22 AM
Quote from: k.rollin on May 30, 2011, 09:45:50 PM
Cleaned and lubed the chain, topped off the oil, aimed the headlight, and mounted new tires front and rear (all at my parent's house in Oak Harbor). Riding up to Bellingham, I swerved and braked mid left turn at the same time in a bit of a panic (forgot my MSF training) to avoid a fawn, hit the curb at about a 20* angle, which flopped me and the bike over onto our right sides and rotated us so that we were looking at what was behind us when we were upright. Deer made it out unscathed. I broke off the right front turn signal (have a replacement in the parts box), my bars are bent, the brake lever and brake master cylinder are scuffed up, the tachometer gauge housing is rashed up, my ignition cover is cracked and the emblem is gone. Levers were bent when I got the bike though, lol.
The right leg of my overpants is full of holes/abrasions from my hip to my ankle, my gloves are both scuffed up, as is my nicer jacket (BMG Montana), and my tailbag has a few holes and abrasions now too. Oh yeah, my exhaust can got whacked pretty hard by the curb too. Still ticking though, went another 30 miles, and made sure everything was still straight.

In case anyone is wondering, I am looking for some parts now too, so feel free to shoot me a PM if you've got something you think may help. :)

Didn't you just fix your bike up from a recent drop?

Had a low speed fall back in February that caused a bit of an electrical headache. Haven't had the best luck with this bike, but I still enjoy it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on May 31, 2011, 11:03:37 PM
I sold it to another beginner...he was pretty happy about the bike "just what I was looking for..."...nice guy...I performed an oil change for him to show how easy it was...would have cleaned and lubed the chain but I forgot to bring the lube (had the kerosene and toothbrush... :embarrassed: )

I gave him my Clymer manual and the service history on the bike...went through the start up procedure...but forgot to show him the preload adjuster and the idle adjuster...oh well, I'm sure he'll figure it out...of course I told him that GSTwin.com was the only site he needed for GS500 info...and told him to sign up at Albertamoto.com as well, so that I can still visit my old bike...  :sad:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on June 01, 2011, 03:57:16 AM
Not gonna leave us, are ya? Just cause you don't have a GS anymore doesn't mean GS doesn't flow in your veins.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: reload on June 01, 2011, 05:55:21 AM
Got my tank painted and checked valve clearances. i went for a ride yesterday and the bike felt great. purring like a kitten :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsJack on June 01, 2011, 07:27:15 AM
Started last week with valve check, new plugs, new air filter; followed next day with new chain, 15T front sprocket, oil change; and next day with front caliper and brake pads.  Took holiday off and did rear pads yesterday.  Today I ride.  Have new 140/70 Roadrider in locker to get put on yet, front 120/70 is good for this year, and then it gets it's annual trip to the car wash.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rdhill on June 01, 2011, 10:08:08 AM
Took delivery of a full set of Gimbel fairings and rearsets.  Adjusted valve clearances. Started installing fairings.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on June 01, 2011, 08:17:51 PM
Quote from: mister on June 01, 2011, 03:57:16 AM
Not gonna leave us, are ya? Just cause you don't have a GS anymore doesn't mean GS doesn't flow in your veins.

Michael

Nope...you can't get rid of me that easy...besides, there may be a GS in my future...my 12yo will want to ride and what better bike to learn on??  (maybe I should have kept my Clymer manual...  :confused: ) she isn't into cruisers, she likes the sport bikes...maybe there will be an updated replacement for the GS500 soon...

Feels kinda weird not having the GS500 in the driveway though...  :sad:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 08, 2011, 12:13:46 AM
I think breaking my achilles tendon was less painful than installing the Raask sets on Trey.
Instructions are only a blurry picture. :dunno_black: (Raask is Swedish - so does Ikea make rear sets? I bet they'd have easy to follow instructions  :technical: )
Then, putting the Gimbel on Junior last year was equally painful with no instructions but I did have help from Centuryghost so there was a shoulder to cry on. :icon_rolleyes:
Brake lever has too much travel so I'll have to farkle that to raise the pedal up a little. Maybe re-drill the hole for the linkage closer to the pivot point for a more responsive feel. Brake switch - well, I did get it to work and sort of fit in there. Shifter lever seems too close to the peg compared to Gimbel. Also Gimbel is better machining. Though I do like the position of the Raask pegs - not quite as extreme as Gimbel.

One difference: the levers (pedals) on Gimbel are 1/2" farther from the peg than stock or Raask. I like that in the shifter - more room for the toe of the shoe to fit in there.

Would I do it again? Well, at least I now know how to install Gimbel and Raask. Do I like the Raask? Ask in a couple weeks after I ride for a while. I can return Trey to stock or put on the extra Gimbel set I have.

Bike cave not finished, but all the new lights in the carport lets me work at night as if it were high noon. So bright, I was out there at 1:30AM and didn't realize what time it was.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on June 08, 2011, 04:21:20 AM
Got a new rear tire for my Honda 919. Scrubbing it in nicely.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on June 08, 2011, 05:16:55 AM
Quote from: mister on June 08, 2011, 04:21:20 AM
Got a new rear tire for my Honda 919. Scrubbing it in nicely.

Michael

Did you go the Michelin Road 2's?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tucsondog on June 09, 2011, 06:18:58 PM
Tune up day!
Oil and filter changed, air filter changed, chain and cables cleaned, lubed, and adjusted, plugs gapped, and my little buddy even got a shower
Brake fluid was a little darkish, but not too bad. I'll bleed them next day off work.
Started up beautifully, until a waterfall of oil poured onto the garage floor....
I had forgot to put in the new filter-cover gasket  :nono:
...
After clean-up, etc, i went for a toodle aboot the NW on what felt like a brand new bike, and headed home.
Thanks for getting me home safe as always Little Buddy  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on June 10, 2011, 01:35:54 AM
Quote from: Twisted on June 08, 2011, 05:16:55 AM
Quote from: mister on June 08, 2011, 04:21:20 AM
Got a new rear tire for my Honda 919. Scrubbing it in nicely.

Michael

Did you go the Michelin Road 2's?

Pilot Road 2, yep. Got it from Two Wheel Tyres out at Blacksoil - behind the inbound BP. $40 cheaper than the discounted price from Pro at Ippy. So now I have Pilot Road 2 on both front and back  :thumb:

Pilot Road 3 is now out. Has small thin lines across the face of the tire. Supposed to help with water removal  :dunno_black:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 10, 2011, 03:12:12 AM
finally pulled my finger out and found the Allen keys , removed the right rearset and adjusted the dang rear brake light switch so it works consistently ... In preparation for the p plate test next Fri .. The man at the place said they would check the correct function of all lights etc... Which is fair enough i reckon  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on June 10, 2011, 03:31:25 PM
Sick but I was bored and wanted some fresh air.

Cleaned, Sanded, etc etc my exhaust pipe, then painted it with the proper paint.

all by hand, ugh I need to buy a power drill so I coulda used an attachment on that!
Luckily it was mostly only discolored and not as rusty as it appeared to be.

Eating chinese now waitin for it to dry fully.

Hope the damm deliveries come soon, didnt appear to be any gaskets in the headers in the pipes or motor side.... odd
Good thing I already ordered new ones a few days ago because I planned on painting them.

Lookin good but sry, broke my camera and didnt hunt down my web cam to hook up to my laptop to take out to it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: joshr08 on June 10, 2011, 04:00:51 PM
traded her in on this
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left over 08 0 miles yamaha vstar 650 classic
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on June 10, 2011, 04:07:19 PM
<<<< Jealous! ^^^
Very nice tho  :thumb:

Cruiser for me has to wait until next year.

not enough money will be available this yr
already have my starter beater
too inexperienced to trust myself riding a $2000 to $5000 cruiser til next year.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: joshr08 on June 10, 2011, 04:10:10 PM
thanks my shoulder is to messed up to ride the gs anymore and had to get a cruiser. already have 300 miles on it and just got the bike monday and only rode it twice...lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: LEMON8 on June 10, 2011, 09:49:53 PM
how would you rate that Vstar vs the GS.

i've been looking at HD sportster 883's  myself.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on June 11, 2011, 02:11:48 AM
Quote from: LEMON8 on June 10, 2011, 09:49:53 PM
how would you rate that Vstar vs the GS.

i've been looking at HD sportster 883's  myself.

I've ridden the VStar Classic 650 and... it vibrated like hell in all gears all the time. Doing a Uturn the handlebars pumped into my knees. And it was gutless. More gutless than the GS. Changing down gears did nothing to give me greater acceleration. And after a few minutes my back started hurting. Maybe the gutlessness and extreme vibration was just this bike cause other people tell me different. But the comfort issue cannot be changed. Apart from that, it handled well.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: joshr08 on June 11, 2011, 06:05:02 AM
well for me the difference is night and day.  100% better on the vstar overt the gs.  My bike has no noticable vibrations and has more power then the gs.  I have put 300 miles on the vstar in 2 days while i put 300 miles on the gs in the last 2 yrs because i couldnt ride the gs do to the fact that after 30 miles both of my arms would go numb and hurt.(i have bad shoulders)  I am getting ready to head out in the next half hour for a day long ride. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on June 11, 2011, 03:39:36 PM
I really like the style of the cruisers, but I'm not used to the riding position...I test rode the Suzuki M50 (really liked the looks and sound of the bike) but the riding position started to get uncomfortable for me in about 10mins...I'm sure if I had bought one, I would get used to it soon enough...from what I have read about the Star 650 (I sat on the Star 950, but not the 650...but I think they are quite similar), the power should be similar to the GS...a little less top end, but more torque for the bottom end...but if you're not racing around, it shouldn't make any difference anyway...

As for the vibration...they are power pulses, not vibrations...my new bike "vibrates" way more than my GS ever did, but my hand used to go numb on the GS and never seems to on the new bike...??...power pulses vs harmonic vibrations...plus on the cruiser you are sitting more upright than on the GS, so no weight on your wrists (shoulders)...so better for his situation...

Anyway, my two cents...nice new toy  :thumb: ...CONGRATS!!

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: joshr08 on June 11, 2011, 04:40:38 PM
exactly right my father in law and myself put 200 miles on today just a nice little ride.  170 miles more then i could do on the gs with absolutely no problems at all.  i am now even more in love with this bike then before.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on June 11, 2011, 05:53:38 PM
Mad: This "get used to it" is a load of sales BS. If your back is aching there is no "getting used to it". It means the riding position is wrong For You and your biomechanics. A guy I know has a C50 and he Thought he'd get used to it too. Nope. Had to buy a backrest for the rider's seat to stop the back aches. While others I know with the same bike think they are comfy as.

The 650 didn't have power pulses, it had obnoxious vibrations. As I said, others find the bike smooth and has enough grunt but I found it hardly rideable and gutless - hence, probably something wrong with the bike. Typical Vtwin vibes are manageable. The 650 I rode was a heap of junk, end of story. Maybe a different bike of the same make/model would be fine. But of the three Yamaha cruisers I've ridden I've developed backache within 10 minutes on each of them. After 30 minutes on a Triumph America, no sore back at all. After 25 minutes on a Honda Shadow 750s, no sore back. Yamah is a no-go make for me in cruisers, it seems.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shawn on June 12, 2011, 05:21:44 PM
Today I put the rear HEL stainless brake line on, when I put the front on it turned into a two day job, so I never bothered to do the rear. Today was much better, but it was a bit more of a pain than it should have been because I only have deep sockets, and I couldn't get the socket and ratchet on the brake line bolt because of the exhaust. Thankfully the HEL kit uses 9/16 bolts, so I could use a wrench to tighten it.

I really need to get more tools.

I also tried to swap the clutch lever, but I couldn't figure out how to get the old one off. I got the bolt undone pretty easy, but I couldn't get the cable to loosen enough to pull it out. Maybe next weekend, when I do the fuel lines, and attempt to try the R6 shock.

Pic's later, now it's time to go for a ride  :D

shawn
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Falcon01 on June 12, 2011, 05:34:07 PM
Cleaned and adjusted the chain, then rode it for 250 miles through the hills & twisties of Northern Cal.  Sunny and 75 degrees.  Hard to beat.  Maybe I should call in sick tomorrow and ride another 250 miles.....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mike__R on June 13, 2011, 10:27:13 AM
(re)-Painted some body work for my ongoing project, have a few more mistakes to work out.  Man I wish i could get good at painting because there are just so many possibilites with that - I just need more practice I think.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: FJCharlie on June 13, 2011, 03:05:42 PM
Serviced forks, had standard problem, the fork cap bolt removal... solved :)
photos of servicing with what you have ;)
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next is home cam chain replacing, same place
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on June 13, 2011, 05:08:06 PM
Took the exhaust off again, made sure there was no blockage or problems causing my recent crap.

meanwhile Motorcycle Santa Claus came! (mailman!)
Expected some of the OEM parts I ordered but received my new levers that I JUST bought off ebay on Saturday instead. (wow that was fast!)

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(sorry camera broke so no photos for awhile on anything)  :sad:

Front brake lever went on in 2 minutes.....

Clutch lever took Hours!..... (mostly travel time to salvage yard  etc etc)
Bolt holding the lever on wouldnt loosen (bolts on each side were moving tho)
I ended up breaking the O mount part that slides on the handlebars....
Off to the salvage yard!
Got the replacement, stopped at the gf's and picked up my summer riding jacket.
Installation was fine, til I snapped the bolt to tighten the O part on the handlebars.....
Came out fine, had something else to fit for now.
all got on ok....

ugh what a pain in the *@&@#&*@$
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: crzydood17 on June 13, 2011, 06:10:29 PM
Today I took off my fairings and fixed a few cracks... still need to paint and polish them up but for now its about keeping them from cracking more.

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The one on the top was a big crack that needed some love to really stick together...

I used a 15W Soldering Iron and a zip tie as filler and it came out pretty good very very strong... might wanna try a smaller zip tie next time as this one was a bit too much, I melted the plastic together and cut a V shape on each side then filled the V with zip tie filler... next step will probably be a rattle can paint job after much sanding and prep.

if anyone else is going to try this make sure you get enough heat into the fairing to melt the plastic and really get it mixed in there... i laid the zip tie onto the fairing and slowly swirled it to actually mix the plastic into the fairing made for a really strong joint then i smoothed it over.

does anyone know how to fix the bolt mount on the back side of the fairing other than just getting a new mount and welding it in? is there a way to buy just the mount?

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 15, 2011, 01:01:17 PM
Swapped Junior's belly pan from black (with accent striped) to red. Even though I have no real place to work right now, I have to be doing something. (That's Suzi with her rear carrier back there behind Junior)
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Trey got fork reflectors and Raask rear sets (mixed feelings about the Raask) and Junior's old belly pan is sitting on top of a giant woofer that's destined for the land fill (the speakers, not the belly pan). I really do love the feel of the LSL levers on Junior and Trey. Suzi has ASV levers. Soon everyone will get to move into their new bike-cave of a home.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on June 15, 2011, 01:57:02 PM
I gave her a new rear shock.

Shes happy, purrs like a happy kitty...

-Justin
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: blackedoutt on June 15, 2011, 08:11:41 PM
Wired up the dash lights, figured out that I moved the sensor for the headlight modulator accidentally and moved it back, and chopped the seat shorter for a more streetfighter look.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: crzydood17 on June 15, 2011, 09:00:33 PM
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lets see today was a long one working on my baby, tore into the carbs and cleaned some gunk out of my pilot jet, wish i had a rejet kit on me and i would of thrown a 20 in there but meh, gunna wait for a lunchbox and a slip on exhaust or something.

pulled appart my tail and did a minor fenderectomy then decided i hated those tie downs on the back so i got the hacksaw out cut them off... once I get a little coin in my pocket I'm going to integrate the blinkers and saw the rest of that fender off.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on June 16, 2011, 12:02:48 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on June 15, 2011, 01:01:17 PM
Swapped Junior's belly pan from black (with accent striped) to red. Even though I have no real place to work right now, I have to be doing something. (That's Suzi with her rear carrier back there behind Junior)
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Junior is looking shmick  :thumb: Red belly pan really looks great.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 16, 2011, 12:14:49 AM
Thanks! Header pipes were blackened with Rutland Stove Polish for cast iron (in the tube). centuryghost turned me on to that stuff. Just rub it on and polish. No need to remove the pipes. Sweet stuff! Touch up as necessary.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on June 16, 2011, 02:00:10 AM
Quite like that bag on Suzi too  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on June 16, 2011, 02:17:15 AM
Adidasguy, what luggage racks are you using, and do they bolt straight on to a GS?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 16, 2011, 10:08:45 AM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on June 16, 2011, 02:17:15 AM
Adidasguy, what luggage racks are you using, and do they bolt straight on to a GS?

SW Motec carrier with universal top plate and a Bags Connection bag. Easily bolts right on. You do have to remove the passenger grab bar.
Bag can hold a helmet or a bag of groceries. The ends expand another couple inches if needed. Includes a shoulder strap. Holds on to carrier with straps, metal clips and velcro.

probably available from a variety of places. Check with twisted throttle.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/5388/210
http://shop.sw-motech.com/cgi-bin/cosmoshop/lshop.cgi?action=showdetail&wkid=130824473916421&ls=en&nc=1308244816-17094&rubnum=brands.suzuki.gs500f&artnum=GPT.00.152.43001/B&id=21&gesamt_zeilen=Tshowrub--brands.suzuki.gs500f&typid=38210562

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on June 16, 2011, 10:11:39 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on June 16, 2011, 12:14:49 AM
Thanks! Header pipes were blackened with Rutland Stove Polish for cast iron (in the tube). centuryghost turned me on to that stuff. Just rub it on and polish. No need to remove the pipes. Sweet stuff! Touch up as necessary.

So is it some sort of graphite based product you rub in? Sounds like I could use that on both my bikes.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on June 17, 2011, 01:34:08 AM
lets see yelled screamed and kicked the back tyre, then jumped up and down holding my foot while yelling and screaming abit more.

i picked up a 3 inch concrete nail and it went in head first.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: blackedoutt on June 17, 2011, 05:29:38 AM
Quote from: XLAR8 on June 17, 2011, 01:34:08 AM
lets see yelled screamed and kicked the back tyre, then jumped up and down holding my foot while yelling and screaming abit more.

i picked up a 3 inch concrete nail and it went in head first.

Ouch!  Do you get a new tire or try patching?  That would scare me on a bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CptAwesome on June 17, 2011, 06:45:47 AM
Quote from: blackedoutt on June 15, 2011, 08:11:41 PM
Wired up the dash lights, figured out that I moved the sensor for the headlight modulator accidentally and moved it back, and chopped the seat shorter for a more streetfighter look.

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best looking gs on these forums well done sir. what a beast..


adidasguy where did you get that there bellypan?!?!?!? i want one in black!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on June 17, 2011, 09:46:17 AM
Quote from: blackedoutt on June 17, 2011, 05:29:38 AM
Quote from: XLAR8 on June 17, 2011, 01:34:08 AM
lets see yelled screamed and kicked the back tyre, then jumped up and down holding my foot while yelling and screaming abit more.

i picked up a 3 inch concrete nail and it went in head first.

Ouch!  Do you get a new tire or try patching?  That would scare me on a bike.

nah its at the shop getting plugged, i tried the Cargol twist and go plugs but their shyte.
and when i picked it up it sent the back wheel sliding all over the road.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 17, 2011, 11:16:57 AM
Quote from: CptAwesome on June 17, 2011, 06:45:47 AM
adidasguy where did you get that there bellypan?!?!?!? i want one in black!

Its the factory original sold in the 90's. They show up once in a while for $100-$200 depending on whether it includes the original mounting hardware and condition. I've got a few of them so I swapped the black one for red (which is a 1989 white one I painted candy red to match). Sometimes originals are plain and come with 2 sets of stickers (red/silver and light/dark silver) that you apply. The black one that was on Junior already had the stickers applied. When the bike cave is finished I'll have some parts for sale to pay for it. I think I have a few black belly pans nested inside each other in storage. Won't know for sure until cave is done and things get unpacked. Gimbel has one available that is nearly identical to the factory original except you have to paint it yourself. They are not cheap. I had one and sold it to steezin_and_wheezin a couple months ago (it is in his postings if you want to see it).

For now, watch ebay. One shows up every 4 months or so and usually in black. Same holds true for headlight cowlings except in a variety of colors.

Junior with black belly pan and different tail & seat:
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Holding on to this belly pan because I have seat and tail to match. I change the look every so often - makes me feel like I bought a new bike (because if I did buy a 4th one, some friends would do an "intervention" on me.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: centuryghost on June 17, 2011, 07:37:08 PM
Quote from: Twisted on June 16, 2011, 10:11:39 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on June 16, 2011, 12:14:49 AM
Thanks! Header pipes were blackened with Rutland Stove Polish for cast iron (in the tube). centuryghost turned me on to that stuff. Just rub it on and polish. No need to remove the pipes. Sweet stuff! Touch up as necessary.

So is it some sort of graphite based product you rub in? Sounds like I could use that on both my bikes.

Yep. This is the best stuff I have ever come across. No more pulling the pipes and sanding and painting. I touch them up about once every 3 weeks or so. It's made for cast iron stoves.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ryott52 on June 17, 2011, 07:38:43 PM
Put a new front tire (Michelin Pilot Road 2) on, and put a new chain and sprockets. PO overtightened the hell out of the sprocket nuts and I rounded the corners off two of them taking them off, so it looks like I'm going to a dealership tomorrow on my lunch break and getting new ones.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: crzydood17 on June 17, 2011, 08:35:47 PM
Quote from: ryott52 on June 17, 2011, 07:38:43 PM
Put a new front tire (Michelin Pilot Road 2) on, and put a new chain and sprockets. PO overtightened the hell out of the sprocket nuts and I rounded the corners off two of them taking them off, so it looks like I'm going to a dealership tomorrow on my lunch break and getting new ones.

We need a thread about how much we hate PO's
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SV_Hadder on June 17, 2011, 08:38:41 PM
Well, today my $27 1981 GS450 rotor assembly came in from Vegas.  I stuck it on the bike only to find out my R/R was garbage, as I was suspecting.  Soooo I go to my Ninja 250 parts bike, and steal the R/R, hardwire it into my GS, and viola!  13.8 to 14.8 volts throughout the rev range!  Back on the road again  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ryott52 on June 17, 2011, 08:43:43 PM
Quote from: ryott52 on June 17, 2011, 07:38:43 PM
Put a new front tire (Michelin Pilot Road 2) on, and put a new chain and sprockets. PO overtightened the hell out of the sprocket nuts and I rounded the corners off two of them taking them off, so it looks like I'm going to a dealership tomorrow on my lunch break and getting new ones.

Agreed. Definitely writing one right now.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tucsondog on June 24, 2011, 08:43:38 PM
Not new to the bike, but i got a new helmet today. Long story short, I now hate all my co-workers at my 2nd job  :flipoff:

On the bright side, the new helmet fits perfectly, and is super comfy. As a matter of fact, I just woke up from a 90 min nap only to find i was still wearing it. How's that for comfy?
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on June 24, 2011, 11:01:40 PM
Did you wake up from that nap in a ditch surrounded by bits of you bike?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on June 24, 2011, 11:37:05 PM
You bought a new helmet and that made you hate your coworkers? Now you've let that much out you'll need to spill the rest of the beans...

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on June 24, 2011, 11:45:32 PM
Washed it. Second time since I bought it 18 months ago. The kero and stuff are making me a bit light headed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on June 25, 2011, 12:52:27 AM
Washed & polished
New front & rear sprockets (minus 1 tooth on the front)
New Chain
New rear tyre
How sweet it is  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on June 25, 2011, 04:01:27 AM
Picked up my 919 from its 18k service. Ah... what a sweet machine it is.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tucsondog on June 25, 2011, 06:27:32 AM
RE: Helmet

Thankfully there was no bike parts. Just my laptop open to this forum and my cat.
The helmet was always placed at the back of the office on top of a massive 6-7' high cabinet (which is bolted to the floor and wall, so it's not moving around, ever...).
For the past 5-6 weeks, it hasn't been a problem.
About 90% of the people in the office are less than 5'6" so it's easily out of reach and I figured nobody would be dumb enough to climb the cabinet and pull it off.
Apparently I was wrong!!!
As far as me hating my co-workers goes... When I went to put the old helmet on, the little plastic tabs that keep the front half from flipping up too far had snapped off. 3 things can do that... 1) a crash, 2) someone screwing around with it, 3) a drop.
So rather than risk riding around with a broken helmet, I decided to just replace it. I got a fantastic deal on the new one, so that was good(~50% off), but i'm mostly ticked that whoever was screwing around with it or dropped it didn't come find me and apologize. Oh well

I'll still keep the old one, maybe use it for paintball lol

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on June 29, 2011, 10:03:28 AM
Was just going to wait until I heard back from the garage when I take my bike there first thing tomorrow to get my problems checked out.
But I got bored this morning.

OEM header bolts and gaskets put on (old ones rattled out after a wipe and I had temp ones from Lowes in there til OEM came)
Bar end mirrors put on.
New used tach put on, tnx Burning1  :thumb:
new tach cable gaskets (was leaking at the motor, common problem, easy fix )

Forgot the new headlight bucket swap tho :(
Tools were already put away :(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on June 29, 2011, 06:48:48 PM
De stickered my bike in my slow prep towards repairing and repainting.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on June 29, 2011, 06:57:31 PM
Quote from: Shaddow on June 29, 2011, 06:48:48 PM
De stickered my bike in my slow prep towards repairing and repainting.

Me too - but working on a 2nd hand set of fairings!
Taught myself to plastic weld (the tutorials on Youtube are excellent)
Not painting though... will be vinyl coating
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on June 29, 2011, 07:02:03 PM
Sold it.....

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on June 29, 2011, 07:41:01 PM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on June 29, 2011, 07:02:03 PM
Sold it.....

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:embarassed: :cry: :sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on June 30, 2011, 03:18:22 AM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on June 29, 2011, 07:02:03 PM
Sold it.....

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Hope you at least pointed them in the direction of this forum!

So what, now it's just you and the moped is it?  :cry:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on June 30, 2011, 04:32:51 AM
Pulled the bike apart to find the annoying rattle that has been bugging me for the last year. While I had the tank off I did a valve check (all in spec) tightened and fiddled with bolts. Put it all back together and took it for a ride. I am stoked to say I have conquered the buzz!!! Ah it is so good to be rid of it. I have no idea what it was but it seems I stumbled across it and fixed it.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on June 30, 2011, 05:39:06 AM
Quote from: mister on June 30, 2011, 03:18:22 AMSo what, now it's just you and the moped is it?  :cry:

Michael

The new owner should pop up here soon and I still have a GSX650F, V-Strom 650, Ninja 250R, Burgman 400, SH150i, and a CH80, just clearing house for a DR-Z400SM  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on June 30, 2011, 05:53:27 AM
Quote from: Twisted on June 30, 2011, 04:32:51 AM
Pulled the bike apart to find the annoying rattle that has been bugging me for the last year. While I had the tank off I did a valve check (all in spec) tightened and fiddled with bolts. Put it all back together and took it for a ride. I am stoked to say I have conquered the buzz!!! Ah it is so good to be rid of it. I have no idea what it was but it seems I stumbled across it and fixed it.  :woohoo:

Mighta been the tank rattling against the frame.
If all you took Off was the tank.

If it returns and it Coulda been the tank, check the rubber around and underneath the tank.

Mine was rattling and a lil loose in the front from my wipe because the rubber shoe in the front came off and went god knows where.
Bought a new one and put it on last week and tanks now quiet and secure :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on June 30, 2011, 04:40:44 PM
Quote from: Tombstones81 on June 30, 2011, 05:53:27 AM
Quote from: Twisted on June 30, 2011, 04:32:51 AM
Pulled the bike apart to find the annoying rattle that has been bugging me for the last year. While I had the tank off I did a valve check (all in spec) tightened and fiddled with bolts. Put it all back together and took it for a ride. I am stoked to say I have conquered the buzz!!! Ah it is so good to be rid of it. I have no idea what it was but it seems I stumbled across it and fixed it.  :woohoo:

Mighta been the tank rattling against the frame.
If all you took Off was the tank.

If it returns and it Coulda been the tank, check the rubber around and underneath the tank.

Mine was rattling and a lil loose in the front from my wipe because the rubber shoe in the front came off and went god knows where.
Bought a new one and put it on last week and tanks now quiet and secure :)

Maybe it could have been the tank but I have had that off before in my fruitless previous searches. I tightened a lot of semi loose bolts around the bike including an engine mount bolt which I think was the culprit and a really loose spark plug. The buzz only happened during the 4000-4500 rpm harmonics range which is where the GS usually cruises at city speeds. I got used to it after awhile but after riding my Ducati and hopping back on the GS it used to bug me again. Really happy I found it. Still amazes me how that bike magically undoes bolts of it's own accord. Came home from a ride not long back with my tail light hanging just by the wires near the rear wheel cause the bolts holding them in had undone themselves  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on June 30, 2011, 10:45:55 PM
Flick got a new Clutch switch Courtesy of Addiasguy  :bowdown:

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: A.Milos on July 03, 2011, 01:52:46 AM
New set of Sport Demons, continued polishing out scratches on new tail fairing sides and scratching my head over how to mount some tiny indicators.

Oh, and 5 hours of spirited mountain riding.

Incidentally... What is it that holds the seatlock key barrel into the plastics? I havent looked closely yet, but couldnt see any fasteners at a glance.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: FJCharlie on July 04, 2011, 02:31:18 PM
I painted my girl today...
yesterday was whole day sanding and cleaning gas tank for todays paint job, spray paint + spray lacquer, what i got is this  :D
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg199.imageshack.us%2Fimg199%2F7204%2Fsdc10794u.jpg&hash=be713ac94d9212a27b00fc485d31f854de60c9f9)
thoughts?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dam on July 04, 2011, 09:35:38 PM
Took her for a nice little ride then cleaned her chain :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ryott52 on July 05, 2011, 09:40:29 AM
Angled the headlight so it's no longer blinding drivers in front of me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucky4034 on July 09, 2011, 09:25:58 PM
Rode mine to earn my endorsement today  :woohoo:


and consequently seen a guy on a 50cc moped fail it twice then take his helmet and throw it across the parking lot  :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on July 10, 2011, 01:11:03 AM
Rode it the tropical weather that Canberra is having at the moment. Maxed out at 9.1C (48F) and started raining on the way back. Jeans and mesh gloves = bad idea. I've got the proper cold/wet gear but didn't put it on.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 89Decepticon on July 10, 2011, 08:55:31 AM
Finally got around to "temporarily" mounting my SV tail light. and relocated my plate...but i'm not sure of its visibility.

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb343/89decpticon/My%20Bike%20and%20my%20build/1107101231000.jpg
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Post by: FJCharlie on July 13, 2011, 10:56:57 AM
changed oil 2 gs500, polished her, made brackets for side bags for 2 gs500, placed net over tank...think thats it  :laugh:
oh yes and made comunication for 4 people + integrated in helmets
oh woow im forgetting stuff...
i cleaned and lubricated chain, now shining gold (did gold series) :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Ddub410 on July 13, 2011, 03:42:20 PM
Jardine Full Exhaust system, KN air filter, rejetted carbs, put on a 14t front sprocket.

Paint job is next. Pearl white and sky blue.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Ddub410 on July 14, 2011, 09:16:00 PM
Mods are incredible. I don't know why people say dropping two teeth in the front ruins the top end but my bike was still hitting 40 in first gear and I was able to hit 120 easy on the highway in 6th at 10k rpms. I haven't dyno ran it but it went from a fairly gutless bike to one that can easily power wheelie in first gear and second as well with a very slight clutch pop.

I have heard putting these mods onto this bike is a waste of money but I could not disagree more. It's no supersport but it's got balls alright. It doesn't have the high end of my gixxer but it's damn fast. And I think it has better low end torque personally.

700 for the exhaust, KN, Jet Kit, and 14t sprocket was some of the best money I've spent. Paint job is next. Then a Kos Speedometer and Tachometer combo that shows fuel level, has an adjustable shift light, air pressure guage..... You name it. All for 329 installed. Throwing a Michelin 170 rear tire on tomorrow. Way easier to handle then the gixxer and honestly more fun. Going in a straight line gets old after a while. Flying around twisties and having no fear you'll lose control never gets old.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on July 14, 2011, 09:47:00 PM
Quote from: Ddub410 on July 14, 2011, 09:16:00 PM
Throwing a Michelin 170 rear tire on tomorrow.

Please read this before you do! http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Upgrades.Tires (http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Upgrades.Tires)

Not sure how you are able to reach 200kph though... my GS has the same mods (but 15T front sprocket) but cannot overcome the wind resistance past 175kph  :dunno_black:
Also, I'm not sure how you will get the fuel level working on the Koso gauge as the GS500 tank does not have a sender. What do you mean by air pressure gauge?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Ddub410 on July 15, 2011, 12:21:25 AM
It tells you the pressure in your tires. I'll have to look into the sender issue. My guy says he can make it work. I'll have to call Kos and find out if there is an accessory that allows it to send.

I'll keep you posted. Don't know what to tell you about your top end. But mine certainly was no different. My favorite part is how rich it runs. I don't even need the choke now it just starts without it no problem.

I'll check out the tire thread. Thanks my friend. I was just surprised when I didn't have to shift earlier than 40mph in first like I was told I would have to.
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Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on July 16, 2011, 10:58:20 PM
finally found some time to wrench a little. got the 89 triple and clips installed. fitted with new woodcraft bars, black levers, progrips, and sv throttle tube. only have gotten a short ride, but really liking the setup so far
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on July 16, 2011, 11:41:35 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on July 16, 2011, 10:58:20 PM
finally found some time to wrench a little. got the 89 triple and clips installed. fitted with new woodcraft bars, black levers, progrips, and sv throttle tube. only have gotten a short ride, but really liking the setup so far

Any pics?
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Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on July 17, 2011, 10:23:30 AM
this was just the test fit, they'll be coming off and getting powder coated dark grey to match the speedo surround

leaving the tail plastics off for now until i got suspension, exhaust(with a carb cleanin), and my other body parts installed

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2FIMG_0226.jpg&hash=a0e719717c7f44ebf102392de32120c43e6eecdc)

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after seeing it in the daylight, i'm super stoked on the new look!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: FJCharlie on July 17, 2011, 10:47:51 AM
this was F model right? i see oil cooler...
good job, where did you get your headlights? model?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on July 17, 2011, 03:42:59 PM
for sure it's an 04 F, 'preciate it!

the lights are aztec8's 5 3/4" duals
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucky4034 on July 18, 2011, 09:11:49 AM
Added some reflective rim stripes :)

Picked a red to accent the decals! 

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MQkolQzAwgY/TiRTpKIddCI/AAAAAAAAADo/QNAz3f6ZaSs/s912/IMAG0076.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PTlj7JuiaNk/TiRTuy9EixI/AAAAAAAAAD0/6F7B4TNd1nE/s912/IMAG0077.jpg)
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Post by: LEMON8 on July 18, 2011, 09:38:36 AM
Where did u get your tape from? 

I got my tape and it looka horrible, its one those 4 piece things and I completely suck at making it straight

Sent from my Nexus One
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucky4034 on July 18, 2011, 11:46:20 AM
http://srx.main.ebayrtm.com/clk?RtmClk&u=1H4sIAAAAAAAAAEWOXWuDMBiF7wX%2FgzC6u2i%2BNFEIo9hsc1UYfnQwhJG2o5PWJmi82L9fvNrNy8PDOZz3odL34G25BYgHCGWUZDENqqYNMETI96ZF%2FFhr%2BiyKTpch%2FD6q3%2FCkx6iWz6XM2%2BIgQV1UoGnr4l2Cj1cpS7CT%2BbYE7daJpvvs9gV4aUAMIahBRDgkmDLIEcNPX3a6zsO5FyZGKQtH9rgao6Zx7oW6XfSG7MpDscHJYBfHXb6ytnfHxJH5D5jZYUJ8T2nh3lbDWTDfO7pLccq57w3OIEpowkgKU0whZm7TZabrWvgD9XWTUwcBAAA%3D&ch=3&g=de05664212a0a0e205652125fdf88d74&i=835759285&aii=1434673909240271977&lid=742988&m=176486&pi=5197

I bought them from Ebay...  They also come in 4 parts, but the nice thing about these particular ones is that the lines are broken in a pattern as you can see.  This helps hide the any flaws in the "perfect circle".  Also this particular seller gives you 1 extra "quarter stripe" per side in case you mess up.  (thankfully since I screwed up on each side once :P )
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: numus on July 18, 2011, 12:10:56 PM
JB Welded the gas tank... Woke up a few weeks ago to all my precious gas on the ground... started leaking out of an incredibly tiny rust pitted area...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on July 19, 2011, 02:15:39 AM
Had its 42,000 service today. Running like a champ still. Gotta love these bikes.  :woohoo:

Also picked up the 19 pieces that go into making up the passenger pegs for my 919 - fun times ahead putting it all together.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on July 24, 2011, 09:10:30 AM
Was due a service, so i changed:
> Oil
> Oil filter
> Alternator stator (The previous one had the wires torn through by the rotor - oops)
> Clutch cable

Do still need to check and gap the spark plugs though... and check the air filter..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Falcon01 on July 24, 2011, 01:31:06 PM
Had a new Battlax rear tire installed and took a 100 mile ride to break it in.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: numus on July 24, 2011, 02:00:12 PM
Put new bars on it and bought it a float charger :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on July 25, 2011, 02:55:20 AM
Quote from: numus on July 24, 2011, 02:00:12 PM
Put new bars on it and bought it a float charger :)

What bars did you go with?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: the mole on July 25, 2011, 03:32:59 AM
Yesterday I backed my van into my poor GS and knocked it off the stand. Broke the clutch lever and top box, bent the handlebars and dented the tank.  :sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on July 25, 2011, 03:43:17 AM
Quote from: the mole on July 25, 2011, 03:32:59 AM
Yesterday I backed my van into my poor GS and knocked it off the stand. Broke the clutch lever and top box, bent the handlebars and dented the tank.  :sad:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cbsi.com.au%2Fstory_media%2F339308158%2Ffacepalm_1.jpg&hash=dec07283f484ee64e8ec5bdc53fe0fa85fefdb9d)

This may help? - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Suzuki-GS500F-03-09-Clutch-Lever-/150631878688?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item23125c1020
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Post by: the mole on July 25, 2011, 03:52:10 AM
Exactly.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: numus on July 25, 2011, 04:31:46 AM
Quote from: Twisted on July 25, 2011, 02:55:20 AM
Quote from: numus on July 24, 2011, 02:00:12 PM
Put new bars on it and bought it a float charger :)

What bars did you go with?
Just went with the cheap superbike bars. 20 bucks + tax and they had them in stock in town.. Went with chrome because of the stories that the black scratches off easily. Didn't realize I had to drill a hole in them tho, that got me a little apprehensive....
Quote from: the mole on July 25, 2011, 03:32:59 AM
Yesterday I backed my van into my poor GS and knocked it off the stand. Broke the clutch lever and top box, bent the handlebars and dented the tank.  :sad:
Atleast it was just the lever.. I broke my perch a couple weaks ago...
Good thing is an F perch will work on an E.. just have to bypass the clutch switch (which I didn't have hooked up anyway).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: the mole on August 02, 2011, 04:30:40 PM
Yesterday I fitted the new bars, clutch lever and top box. The dent in the tank can wait, its not as big as the one on the other side that I've lived with since I bought the bike. The old bars were about 1" lower than stock, the new ones are about the same height as stock and maybe a bit wider. I was going to trim them, but decided to try them first. Its surprising how a little difference in the bars changes the way the bike feels, I like that I can now see a lot more behind me in the mirrors and being a little more upright is nicer around town. I'm also able to get my weight back a bit more, which combined with the bar width makes it nicer to ride on dirt roads. I'll have to wait and see how comfortable it is on a longer ride.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Exodia GS on August 02, 2011, 05:15:36 PM
this is what i have on my Exodia:

Bar End Mirrors
Motorcycle Alarm (i'm paranoid about this one, all my car have alarm
so i have to have one on her)
Driving Lights on my Turn Signal (for safety, so they could see me Better riding at night)
Reflective Decals (Safety for Night Riding)
Reflective Rim Stipe (Safety for Night Riding, looks cool also  :icon_lol: )

Future:
Cell Phone Holder on the Handle Bar
Yoshimura Exhaust (i already have the Cannister, need to find time to install it)
Underlight (Red Light below Gas Tank was already installed and working, but still waiting for the rest of the LED Underlight kits)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 12, 2011, 01:38:07 PM
Washed both bikes. The 919 had loads of bugs from mountain riding. The GS was covered in dust - what you get for parking in a dirt machinery yard.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucky4034 on August 12, 2011, 01:49:32 PM
Oil changed today
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: numus on August 13, 2011, 04:52:04 PM
Installed a full wave rectifer and upgraded everything to LEDs (using wled-5x UV for the gauge cluster and 74x colored leds for each indicator... will upgrade with pictures tonight of the console fully lit)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd450%2Fnumus2%2FIMAG0055.jpg&hash=89bf7910fcc2256ffbba4ac711b22c839bac1aac)
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The UV bulbs may not be bright enough for this application and might have to switch back to the red ones :(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on August 14, 2011, 04:54:18 AM
Oil and filter change, cleaned and lubed the chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 14, 2011, 03:46:05 PM
Remove KAT chock from Trey. Going to put in OEM shock and the unusual OEM cast knuckle we found on the 1989 frame. Also clean links and clean bolts. Removed knuckle and links will be cleaned and used on the West Seattle bike build. Trey is mine so I wanted him to have this really cool and rare OEM cast aluminum knuckle. Will use this time to clean out the innerds of Trey, too.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FIMGP1400a.jpg&hash=1d1eb98aca17cdb1c4a803bc12ccffd0dd5c10a3)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tucsondog on August 14, 2011, 04:36:19 PM
11000km tune up: (a tad early of the scheduled 12000 km one, but i have some big rides planned...)
-cleaned air filter
-changed oil & filter
-spark plug change
-chain clean/lube/tighten
-re-torqued every single bolt
-flushed brakes and bled them out
-tire pressures set just right
-bushings greased
-scrubbed/hosed down
-chrome polished
-beer consumed
:cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on August 14, 2011, 06:25:15 PM
Fitted oxford heated grips. Didn't get to use them today on the way to work as I took the cage today (not well, balance is off due to bad flu), was so looking forward to trying them out.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on August 14, 2011, 08:44:03 PM
I wore out the tires...Pirrelli Corsa III tires have crappy tead life!!  7000kms (4375miles) to this... :icon_eek:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-k-JP5xp7Um0/Tkh2rgoFdoI/AAAAAAAABSA/SnNEI70Y_DQ/s1024/IMAG00227.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bfl0RjklmT0/Tkh2tEPmLqI/AAAAAAAABSE/Wsec1xBOJxY/s720/IMAG00237.JPG)

Now I have to get baby some new shoes...anyone know about Avon Storm 2 sport touring rubber?  :cheers:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bigbyrd on August 14, 2011, 09:21:03 PM
new oil, new plugs, tomorrow or later this week installing the katana 600 rear shock. :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 15, 2011, 02:02:24 AM
Lubed chain.

@Mad No idea about the tires you asked about. But I've got Pilot Road 2 on my 919 cause I've heard good things about them. So far so good.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on August 15, 2011, 12:59:11 PM
attempting to get a key cut for the parts bike. successfully got the seat lock off after wrestling the seat and side fairing for a minute. dropped the lock and a few blanks off with a local locksmith. with a little luck, hoping to get one that'll get in the tank and ignition.

if not i'll either be trailer'in her up and taking her to the locksmith or finding another way to check the engine :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on August 15, 2011, 01:38:13 PM
Ordered a Honda CRF250x fuel tap, 3meters of rubber 5/16" fuel line, and 10x (15mm OD) fuel hose clips.

Getting very fed up of fuel starvation at 70mph+..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Oracle on August 15, 2011, 04:33:34 PM
I added a qt of oil to suki cuz shes still puking oil out the side cover. friday cant come sooner im tired of having an oily left boot and oil on my rear tire. it doesnt inspire confidence in making left turns. hopefully by next week ill be changing the left cover gasket and valve cover gasket. might as well check the valve clearance while im in there too and balance the carbs too. oh and an oil change. after that itll be rear brake pads and maybe some suspension work so i stop bobbing and bottoming out the front fork everywhere i go. anyone know if you can order the little color caps for the highbeam and turn directional indicators on the gauge bezel? im missing them. they just popped off on the freeway! maintaining and fixing your only transportation is a slow and careful experience.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BeerGoggled on August 16, 2011, 06:16:42 PM
Its the wife's. She ran it through a few twists and turns this evening.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXLlDJ3NdjA
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mike__R on August 17, 2011, 05:52:07 AM
Replaced the brake fluid front & rear.  Stops much better now. Should have taken care of that a while ago..................
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lidskid on August 17, 2011, 06:16:26 AM
Said goodmorning to her while she rested in the garage.   :kiss3:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on August 17, 2011, 02:07:36 PM
Okay, well Flick I've loved you and been nice to you. Even got you some flush mounts to go over the old holes and LED indicator lights and how have you rapaid me this week? Your idle still hangs, when taking off your tank you bit me when the holder fell out doc thinks I did some ligament damage. So buddy what gives why aren't you loving me back  :dunno_black:

A sad Mary  :sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Exodia GS on August 19, 2011, 02:14:18 PM
put on the convex mirror on my Bar End Mirrors

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1042.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb426%2Fblackballoon4u%2FExodia%2520-%2520The%2520Suzuki%2520GS500%2FIMG_0807.jpg&hash=0cbc2b8e6fdd534d3ee07c8d2952c33597613851)

for safety purposes
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on August 19, 2011, 03:56:50 PM
Quote from: mister on August 15, 2011, 02:02:24 AM
Lubed chain.

@Mad No idea about the tires you asked about. But I've got Pilot Road 2 on my 919 cause I've heard good things about them. So far so good.

Michael

Ordered new tires for my bike...went with the Michelin Pilot Road 2...everyone seems to be having a good experience with them...so I'm gonna join the crowd, hopefully!! ;)

:cheers:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 20, 2011, 07:22:19 PM
As a part of Trey's gender reassignment from gender confused purple to boy-band blue, I gave him a new battery. Organizing the new bike cave - I found a battery. Well, it almost isn't a battery because it is sooooo small and weighs nothing. It comes with lots of padding to fill up the battery box because it is so tiny but more power than your regular acid battery.

Also found a set of brake pads while sorting parts. So put new rear pads on Trey. I think he needed new rear pads. What do you think? Pads were so worn that when pistons got pushed back in to make room for new pads, the rear brake reservoir overflowed.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FIMGP1409a.jpg&hash=365ff08a785f52576e0dd78acf26f2e507196968)

Where's the battery? So much empty space now in the battery box. This tiny guy has more power. Sitting for at least 6 months in a box and has 13.7 volts. Started Trey faster than regular battery (which, by the way, was almost new).
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It comes with LOTS of sticky back foam to fill in the battery box so the new one doesn't bounce all around. Now it is nice and snug as a bug in a rug!
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You can see the box the new battery came in. Notice how small it is (based on the cavity in the foam) compared to a regular battery. All that foam in the box goes in the battery box on the bike to fill it up because the new battery is so small.
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Trey in the midst of gender reassignment. Purple tail & tank off. Blue tank on. Making sure tank petcock doesn't leak. Tank petcock still on purple tank as it's got gas in it.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tialloydragon on August 20, 2011, 07:35:30 PM
 I went for a ride to test out the new front suspension i installed on Tuesday (progressive springs, 15w fork oil.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ryott52 on August 20, 2011, 10:00:21 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on August 20, 2011, 07:22:19 PM
As a part of Trey's gender reassignment from gender confused purple to boy-band blue, I gave him a new battery. Organizing the new bike cave - I found a battery. Well, it almost isn't a battery because it is sooooo small and weighs nothing. It comes with lots of padding to fill up the battery box because it is so tiny but more power than your regular acid battery.

Also found a set of brake pads while sorting parts. So put new rear pads on Trey. I think he needed new rear pads. What do you think? Pads were so worn that when pistons got pushed back in to make room for new pads, the rear brake reservoir overflowed.
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Where's the battery? So much empty space now in the battery box. This tiny guy has more power. Sitting for at least 6 months in a box and has 13.7 volts. Started Trey faster than regular battery (which, by the way, was almost new).
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FIMGP1407a.jpg&hash=f75f94180fb2486ec37c22d6873b4de0e6df8829)

It comes with LOTS of sticky back foam to fill in the battery box so the new one doesn't bounce all around. Now it is nice and snug as a bug in a rug!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FIMGP1413a.jpg&hash=58dd1708f4d4388fb3d771f2bcfb2aeb43cd5aba)

You can see the box the new battery came in. Notice how small it is (based on the cavity in the foam) compared to a regular battery. All that foam in the box goes in the battery box on the bike to fill it up because the new battery is so small.
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Trey in the midst of gender reassignment. Purple tail & tank off. Blue tank on. Making sure tank petcock doesn't leak. Tank petcock still on purple tank as it's got gas in it.
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Wow, looked at that battery on Shorai's site and it's listed at $153.95. Worth it Adidas?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 20, 2011, 10:32:49 PM
Battery: Lighter, no acid to corrode things. More power. Longer life. To me its worth it. I'm sure a racer would want it for the drop in weight.

TREY IS A BOY! Just had to finish and take him for a spin.
Also, NEW OEM mirrors, new Roaring Toys gas cap. 0.5 liter spare fuel bottle. tested petcock: now works correctly as put in a gallon or so and ran out shortly in ON then ran fine in RES (has spare bottle just in case). Will look at fuel tap on purple tank later.

Also put on cast knuckle and stock rear shock (removed Kat shock) I like the ride of the stock shock. Not as stiff and the rear is lower where I like it. Kat shock and a couple steel knuckles can be seen on the floor.

Next is a good washing. Then deal with him wanting to "mark his territory" later. You can see the couple drops on the cardboard. That's from being there a week. So not that bad yet. The PO told me about that and gave me a set of gaskets he hadn't put on yet, so it is not a surprise and not that bad (yet).

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 20, 2011, 11:51:36 PM
@Addy, where did you get the OEM mirrors and what did they set you back?

My left has a small bit of damage to it and local Suzuki dealer wants a tad shy of a hundred bux for one  :o

Good score on the battery  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 21, 2011, 12:55:00 AM
Quote from: mister on August 20, 2011, 11:51:36 PM
@Addy, where did you get the OEM mirrors and what did they set you back?
My left has a small bit of damage to it and local Suzuki dealer wants a tad shy of a hundred bux for one  :o
Good score on the battery  :thumb:
Michael
MIRROR ASSY, REAR VIEW RH
56500-01D20    1    $64.73 (same price for left)

Then, I usually wait until they have a special bike sale or event where they give up to 25% off on all parts. I always get a 10% discount being a member if the Suzuki Owners Club (but they often give me 15% because I buy so much)

Your dollar is about the same as the US dollar right now so shop around. "Never pay retail"

I don't think I spent $150 for the battery. I'll have to check my receipts (if I kept that one). Probably will replace batteries in Suzi and Junior before the year end so I don't have to worry about weak batteries in the winter. I hate the acid and the corrosion. Plus the good battery means there is one less thing I have to check. (Lowest price I see right now is $140). The way I see it, I could spend $50 for as lead/acid battery and worry about it, check acid levels, worry about corrosion and poor performance when cold and replace in a couple years. Or spend $140 and never have to worry about it - 2 to 4 times the life, no gasses or acids, faster charge and more power, holds charge for 1 year. If you can afford it, I see no reason not to get one. Or look at it as a one time investment to save money over the life of the battery.

Here's an FAQ on the batteries. They have 3 models. Mine is the strongest. The middle one (LFX09L2-BX12) is $100 and still better than a lead acid battery.
http://www.cyclebuy.com/shopping/shorai/faq.htm


There were past thread from someone wanting to put in 2 batteries for cold days. I bet laying sideways, you could easily put 2 of these in the battery box. However, if you had one of these you probably wouldn't need 2 batteries.

Exact part number is LFX14L2-BS12
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on August 21, 2011, 05:49:07 AM
(yesterday) I replaced suzi's frame fuel tap with a honda crf250x one. Took about 4 hours, between changing the tap, replacing fuel lines and having to drain the tank..

Note to anyone doing the same job soon:
>Start with an empty tank. Completely empty
>5/16" ID with 15mm OD fuel hose will JUST fit on the tank, if you sane down the ends of the hose - the pipes on the tank are too close. I had to use a jubilee clip thing to hold both together - its working so far.
>Lower the crf tap down approx 2" and rearwards approx 1" with a small bracket, much easier to get to than stock one.

Oh, i also re-routed some wires that were visible and bugging me..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Oracle on August 21, 2011, 03:53:13 PM
finally fixed the stator cover leak. the old gasket pulled in on itself so there was no gasket for about an inch on the stator cover. gettin the old gasket off was a pita but well worth it since i finally dont have to worry about oily boots!!! i shouldve taken pics but i was in a hurry since i was running out of daylight and the neighbor wanted to show me his cbr600.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on August 21, 2011, 05:29:34 PM
Finally gave him a bath...washed all the bugs and dirt off from my tire killing ride... :icon_mrgreen:

Hopefully the tires show up this week so that I can get them mounted and balanced (gonna try doing it all myself...I'll take pics and video...if it goes well, I'll post it...if not, I'll take it to a shop and pay to get it done right)

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on August 21, 2011, 05:43:03 PM
took a break from the parts bike and got my Fox racing shock installed on the 04. sits nicely and doesn't feel like it needs a rebuild, but only time will tell

since i have the tank and airbox off the bike i'm going to go ahead and clean/rejet carbs. also planning on pulling the forks to work on my seized header bolts
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on August 21, 2011, 08:21:03 PM
Ive finally completed my project today pics are up in the project section. Ive been having running problems but the bike solved it all itself this morining but its still going into the shop to see whats causing it to do this. Over the weekend I put new o rings in the carbs and checked and cleaned them all up yet again. And today I put a meter over my coils and HT leads. End result bike goes like a shower of shaZam! now (aka very fast). 
:woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 21, 2011, 09:57:30 PM
Quote from: vinny on August 21, 2011, 05:49:07 AM
(yesterday) I replaced suzi's frame fuel tap with a honda crf250x one. Took about 4 hours, between changing the tap, replacing fuel lines and having to drain the tank..

as an FYI: Most of us on this board have given our bikes a name. I have SUZI, Junior and Trey. We all work hard at having our own unique name. I hope you aren't calling your bike Suzi.  :nono:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dastardly_dog on August 21, 2011, 10:43:25 PM
I gave my carb's a thorough bath in WD. I think she's mad at me right now. :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: crzydood17 on August 22, 2011, 03:17:12 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on August 21, 2011, 09:57:30 PM
Quote from: vinny on August 21, 2011, 05:49:07 AM
(yesterday) I replaced suzi's frame fuel tap with a honda crf250x one. Took about 4 hours, between changing the tap, replacing fuel lines and having to drain the tank..

as an FYI: Most of us on this board have given our bikes a name. I have SUZI, Junior and Trey. We all work hard at having our own unique name. I hope you aren't calling your bike Suzi.  :nono:

In the world of naming suzukis... i think the least original you can get is suzi... I considered naming my bike suzi... then my fiance said no names, and that I already loved it enough without one...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BeerGoggled on August 22, 2011, 06:03:26 AM
I named my wife's GS "Dammit". When I bought it, it had idlehangitis. I tore the carbs apart, soaked, cleaned rejetted.....still idlehangitis.
(lotsa dammits)
I adjusted the valves (had to order shims 3 times ...long story....lotsa dammits) and the air screws. She finally purrs. But, I still call her Dammit.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: numus on August 22, 2011, 06:18:40 AM
Quote from: BeerGoggled on August 22, 2011, 06:03:26 AM
I named my wife's GS "Dammit". When I bought it, it had idlehangitis. I tore the carbs apart, soaked, cleaned rejetted.....still idlehangitis.
(lotsa dammits)
I adjusted the valves (had to order shims 3 times ...long story....lotsa dammits) and the air screws. She finally purrs. But, I still call her Dammit.
Pita.. because everytime I fix something, something else has to brake or not function 100%.....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on August 22, 2011, 09:03:52 AM
booked mine in for its 12000k service
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on August 23, 2011, 12:15:59 PM
Flick got his heel guards and gas lid painted pics to come.
Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lidskid on August 23, 2011, 01:20:39 PM
slipped on a pair of new shinko touring tires, cleaned the chain, waxed it, cleaned the wheels and frame and road her :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rayshon on August 26, 2011, 04:03:20 PM
Quote from: XLAR8 on August 22, 2011, 09:03:52 AM
booked mine in for its 12000k service

12,000,000 service?

on a 3 year old bike?

Have Mercy  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 26, 2011, 04:08:12 PM
Quote from: rayshon on August 26, 2011, 04:03:20 PM
Quote from: XLAR8 on August 22, 2011, 09:03:52 AM
booked mine in for its 12000k service

12,000,000 service?

on a 3 year old bike?

Have Mercy  :D

Could be Canadian? Where the "K"means kilometers and not thousands.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: parker on August 26, 2011, 09:39:03 PM
Time for a new rear disc brake? lol

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pertt-UP- on August 27, 2011, 11:05:16 AM
I bleeded the rear brake and replaced the pads.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on August 28, 2011, 06:24:27 PM
Dropped the fuel from my tank and fuel bowls to get rid of the crap my last fuel stop gave me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: justinmc84 on August 28, 2011, 07:50:34 PM
I picked up a new headlamp bulb.  Hopefully that goes in tomorrow and the suspension gets worked on this weekend.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on August 29, 2011, 02:13:06 AM
Bit of belray on the chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on August 29, 2011, 05:26:40 AM
I guess I should text the new owner and see how the bike is working for them?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on August 30, 2011, 05:57:02 PM
Realized my rear tire was toast when I got to work. Ordered a new one through the shop(Pirelli Angel ST.) Rode home and eventually did a very juvenile burn-out on video. Lol, couldn't help it. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: numus on August 30, 2011, 08:12:14 PM
Rode Pita today.. she is riding great after the generator connection change out... She has some random rattles but i think some of those are my house key against the triple tree.... Gotta give her some Seafoam tho but waiting til the weekend to do that
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: justinmc84 on August 31, 2011, 06:00:11 AM
I put my new headlamp bulb in, flipped it to high beam and the GD thing burned out.  Low works fine, high is now the 'lights off' switch.  I knew a Silverstar bulb was a bad idea.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on August 31, 2011, 11:55:29 AM
Flick got a valve cover gasket over the weekend. Now he is not pissing oil on my foot. Now if you would just idle PITA!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on August 31, 2011, 11:59:03 AM
Replaced front brake pads.
Filled up with fuel.

Gunna order a new rear tyre later, its a hairs width from being illegal in the middle, but the edges are perfect!(Previous owner hated corners?)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on September 02, 2011, 08:49:37 AM
Here is some of the painting I did to Flick while waiting for him to cool down so I could work on the carbs for the  (feels like) 5000th time!

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Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ryott52 on September 02, 2011, 09:19:45 AM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on September 02, 2011, 08:49:37 AM
Here is some of the painting I did to Flick while waiting for him to cool down so I could work on the carbs for the  (feels like) 5000th time!

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Mary

Hm. Dolphins fan. Not sure how I feel about that.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on September 02, 2011, 09:49:16 AM
Now that is something that ain't coming off  :flipoff: I'm a Dolfan through and through. I'm seriously thinking of painting Flick Sunburst orange with aqua trim! Only problem I'd have to buy new gear. I'm already a gear whore  :whisper: I don't need incintive!

BTW the black spots on the gold are from grease and riding in the rain the other day. I'll give Flick a good bath over the weekend and post up pics! That is if he runs right today. You hear that Flick if you don't behave no bath tomorrow!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mimikeni on September 02, 2011, 02:02:49 PM
New grips and a chain lube this weekend.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 02, 2011, 05:54:29 PM
Changed the oil and filter. Put a new Pirelli Angel on the rear the other day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: numus on September 02, 2011, 06:49:24 PM
Seafoamed Pita and rode her about 30 miles around town (had to go to campus to fill out my government waivers and then back to work)... Ran great after the seafoam treatment... Put some in her oil also..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on September 02, 2011, 09:57:11 PM
Bought a 19mm allen socket and a 32mm socket to remove the front and rear axles, along with a torque wrench to put it all back together(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalmotorcycle.com%2FBBS%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fcowboysmilie.gif&hash=4fbed5f6fc037b4252b8401597289c96873a4ab6)...bought an oil filter and oil...new tires arrived on Monday...tomorrow is a big day for the BEAST...new tires front & rear (Michelin Pilot Road 2), oil and filter change, chain clean/lube/adjust...then it will be time for a test ride...and on Sunday, running up to the track to watch a track day...(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalmotorcycle.com%2FBBS%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fmotorcycle2_smilie.gif&hash=001a4ba6d923e5a7646efb7de0d8e71da23cca87)

Should be a great weekend!!

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 02, 2011, 11:02:04 PM
Quote from: madjak30 on September 02, 2011, 09:57:11 PM
Bought a 19mm allen socket and a 32mm socket to remove the front and rear axles, along with a torque wrench to put it all back together(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalmotorcycle.com%2FBBS%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fcowboysmilie.gif&hash=4fbed5f6fc037b4252b8401597289c96873a4ab6)...bought an oil filter and oil...new tires arrived on Monday...tomorrow is a big day for the BEAST...new tires front & rear (Michelin Pilot Road 2), oil and filter change, chain clean/lube/adjust...then it will be time for a test ride...and on Sunday, running up to the track to watch a track day...(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalmotorcycle.com%2FBBS%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fmotorcycle2_smilie.gif&hash=001a4ba6d923e5a7646efb7de0d8e71da23cca87)

Should be a great weekend!!

Later.

How will you be balancing your new tires?

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on September 03, 2011, 09:29:05 AM
Quote from: mister on September 02, 2011, 11:02:04 PM

How will you be balancing your new tires?

Michael

I will be using the axle with a rod through...I will be putting the rod on a stand that I have, give it a light spin and letting the weight of the tire do the work and add a weight to the top (or lightest part of the tire...) :thumb:

Yes, I will mark the tire and do the test a few times before putting the weight on the rim...and once it doesn't stop at the same place any longer, I'm done... ;)

Shouldn't be too hard...

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on September 03, 2011, 01:29:17 PM
installed integrated taillight, taking a break then fenderectomy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 03, 2011, 06:38:48 PM
Put progressive springs in a set of 2009 forks.
Put the 2009 forks onto Junior. He loves them! Also gave Junior a LiFe battery. His less than a year old battery was put into centuryghost's bike in a simultaneous double transplant operation.
(I hope this resolves the discussion of compatibility of new and old forks - 2009 forks on a 1994 bike.)
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Oh, also put a 2009 front brake on Junior, SS line and a 2009 front master cylinder. FYI: The new and old parts are all 100% compatible. While I was changing forks, decided to put on newer brake parts since I had them in the parts bin. Cheaper than rebuilding old brakes. Besides, the newer brake parts are better quality than the old ones.

Put 0.85 springs into Suzi (a 2009) - she rides better now.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on September 03, 2011, 10:50:58 PM
New Michelin Pilot Road 2 tires installed front & rear...

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Had some help...she loves hanging out with Dad and working on the bike or the truck with me...future riding buddy!!

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(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-m3gHzMnkigA/TmMOIfKrt7I/AAAAAAAABXE/8ah1Msy0ZDU/s1024/IMAG002012.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_erMskMcnk8/TmMOmgyrxeI/AAAAAAAABXQ/aF_WPZeCOMs/s1024/IMAG002610.JPG)

Then the battery died in the camera...spared you guys looking at more of my awesome pics... :icon_mrgreen:

The front tire went quite easily, but the rear was a pain in the A$$...190 section tires in a 50 series suck for breaking the bead and removing from the rim... :flipoff:

Also, don't forget to use some anti seize compound on the threads of your bolts when going into aluminum (like the last guy that worked on my bike...), makes it quite difficult to remove them after a few heat cycles...nothing broke, thankfully but there were a few words my daughter didn't need to hear... :embarrassed:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NonFiction on September 04, 2011, 01:12:24 AM
I'm a new guy around here. I've been lurking and learning about the bike and the forum for a while. But I'll probably get posting a bit more though, as I after while of thinking on it and planning, I finally got my bike, and got it going. I'll probably post a longer thread about this bike and its entrance into my life in its own topic. But a little slice here:

Today I got inaugurated into the West Seattle GS500 group! :cheers: I'm WS born and raised, and, wow, it's nice to have a wealth of GS info so close to home. adidasguy's ridiculously well appointed (yet, like the bikes it mostly hosts, nicely humble) "Bike Cave".  :woohoo:

It was a really generous invitation and Patrick and I had a great day working together, with early help from Dave. I had just had big goofy gum-ball shaped dual sport rear tires (Kenda 761's) put on both ends of the bike. I'm leaning my build in an ADV sort of direction, well aware of how silly this is. I want my bike to go from nerd-commuter into nerd-hooligan.

With that vibe in mind and with the much more sensible Patrick's help, I also installed Race Tech springs, new fork seals, new (old) dust seals, new fork gaiters and a new (old) rear Katana shock. There are a few things on the list of things to do that remain, some maybe for tomorrow, and some for another, later date. I think there's a good chance I'll keep building this bike into what I want it to be, for quite a while.

I haven't changed fork seals in a long, long time. The last time was probablyin 1994, when I had a Suzuki DR350s dualsport. First new vehicle I ever bought. I don't recall it being that hard, but I also don't recall it being that easy. Today's job was also neither too hard, nor to easy.

I left my bike sitting as it rode in, as I worked on the new (old) set I'd bought off the pretty good luck getting the first of the two legs separated, slider from tube. But the second gave us fits. We read the Haynes manual and Patrick had a DVD from England we looked at--this is nerdcore bike guy stuff here, right?--and we ended up looking at this Beer Garage post on changing fork seals: http://beergarage.com/GSForkSeals.aspx and it helped us figure out the tool we needed to make. Kind of a huge allen wrench, basically. So I made it

After a weird, cautious, wallowing ride on my new-tires-old-suspension bike I'm at the Home Depot, crouched in the fasteners aisle (seriously, Home Depot, how is it you have only ONE fasteners aisle?), collecting the following:

One 24" stick of 5/8" allthread rod
Four 5/8" hex nuts (plus one for an extra)
One 7"x 5/8" bolt
One 3"x5/8" female threaded coupler

Back at the Bike Cave, put it all together and bang--we made ourselves a tool. Nifty and only about $11 in parts, versus about $100 for a bike shop to do your fork seals. Oh, Patrick also figured out a paint roller cartridge works as a slide hammer for setting the bushings and seals in the fork. Clever and resourceful, that adidasguy. :thumb:

Got the forks together pretty quickly after that, and then one at a time, with the bike up on the centerstand and hanging by the bars from ratchet straps secured to the garage's main beam we swapped the newly re-sealed, re-spung, re-oiled forklegs into the triples. Went together easy as pie.

Then we tried to put on an SV650 rear shock I'd bought, but I forgot the part about how you pretty much have to drill the yoke to make it fit. So we ended up putting in the Katana shock Patrick has had around for a while. Got her all buttoned up and hopped on for a ride, came back grinning ear to ear.

These changes have utterly transformed the character of my bike, from wallowy, bad-turning (tires were old and worn kind of square from PO only commuting), and just generally droopy, into something altogether more fun kind of like a big golden retriever puppy that bounds everywhere he goes and knocks shaZam! over and has a knack for digging up lawns. I love it. Came back grinning like the cat that ate the canary. It's coming together, my little GS vision...

I Thanks Patrick--I got the next round of beers, okay? Super awesome day of wrenching, man.

Hmm. Bit wordy. Maybe next time I'll take some pictures.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 04, 2011, 02:34:44 AM
Quote from: NonFiction on September 04, 2011, 01:12:24 AM
I'm a new guy around here. I've been lurking and learning about the bike and the forum for a while. But I'll probably get posting a bit more though, as I after while of thinking on it and planning, I finally got my bike, and got it going. I'll probably post a longer thread about this bike and its entrance into my life in its own topic. But a little slice here:

-- snip War And Peace description --

Hmm. Bit wordy.

That is a Little Slice? You do know the post box has a character limit? I am warning you for when you give us the Large Slice version, that you may need to do it in two posts  :flipoff: :flipoff: :icon_mrgreen:

Oh yeah, nifty home-made tool descriptions are useless without pics  :cheers:

Double oh yeah... pics or it didn't happen HA!

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 04, 2011, 06:41:55 AM
Welcome! Sounds like y'all had a good day.
Oh yeah, and I think most post's are useless without pics..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 04, 2011, 10:32:15 AM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 04, 2011, 06:41:55 AM
Welcome! Sounds like y'all had a good day.
Oh yeah, and I think most post's are useless without pics..

There is a photo of the tool in the bike cave thread. But here is another close up.
It goes down the tube to grab & hold the innerds when you remove the bottom bolt, which you access through the hole under the place for the axle.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FDSC01175b.jpg&hash=13bd606d0626c80ab51ffa08e706ea4beb38ecf0)

And, yea, if you check out the bike cave thread, we somehow do have about 4 sets of extra forks laying around. Don't know how so many parts end up in the cave. It must be a magnet - attracting parts while I'm sleeping. Now that we have a tool, I wonder what someone would pay for a straight, rebuilt set of forks?

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: nakedGS on September 04, 2011, 05:29:38 PM
After a 3 hour search, found a new battery at a local place. FU SEARS!  >:(

Installed battery cleaned out the pilot jets because I let the bike sit for too long. Whoops!
Runs like a top now and took it for a short ride. Tomorrow I want to change the oil, but I'm not optimistic about finding an oil filter locally on Labor Day.

oh well! Maybe I'll just hang out and drink beers instead!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ForcedFour on September 04, 2011, 07:01:01 PM
Pretty new to the bike world but not so much to "improving" your belongings. Felt the 1992 was a little old, in come the leds (used the sticky strips inside the gauge cups).

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi7.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy298%2Fforcedfour%2FDSC_3202_s-1.jpg&hash=0517ee1287c07e70478d062eeb3e6fddabea800d)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: justinmc84 on September 04, 2011, 07:21:00 PM
Forcedfour, that looks great.  Any chance of a more detailed writeup?  I'm sure there are other members interested in doing similar work, including myself.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ForcedFour on September 04, 2011, 07:32:46 PM
Of course. It was pretty simple to do as well, cost me less than 12$ too. I should have taken some pictures as I went.

I used this guy's write up as inspiration. Threw it into google translate for an english version:

http://forum.gs-500.de/showthread.php?t=17886

The only not straight forward part is actually opening up the gauge cups, the bezel is folded over a lip to hold it on. I used a flat head screw driver and lifted and rolled it out of the way. I didn't go the distance the german guy did and use a reflector inside the housing. The leds provide more than enough light without it to in my opinion, anymore and the extra light in your peripheral vision at night will be distracting.

My needles were a faded yellow colour and parts of the gauge face seemed to have been flaked/faded as well and the light was coming through the backing. I used an acrylic paint and a tiny brush and redid the faces then painted the needles red.

These are the led's I used:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3984Q2em1439Q2el2649QQitemZ180581290633QQsspagenameZSTRKQ3aMEWNXQ3aIT01

If I were to redo it I would use a slightly longer strip, 16cm covers the entire sweep of the gauge and doesn't cause any hot spots but a little bit longer (maybe 3-4 cm more) would have made it go 3/4 of the way around the cup.

I've got some more led's on the way to retrofit into the tail light. I'll take pics of that project. 8 3w leds should improve visibility over the stock bulbs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on September 04, 2011, 09:01:30 PM
those leds look great!!

got a few things checked off the list; integrated tail, fenderectomy, gsxr pegs, buddha cover, and passenger seat cover
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 04, 2011, 11:30:45 PM
TREY is all LED. Here he is at night. TREY actually has cool white LEDs but the camera white balance threw it off. It is not quite as blue as in this photo, but still on the blue side of the spectrum. I prefer it over pure blue. My second choice is warm white - nbot as yellow as amber but yellower than pure white.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC01179a.jpg&hash=0af02856033e86fe7cc5d213e8641481b687de56)
Suzi is mostly LED, including the park light in the headlight assembly and LED fog Denali fog lights. Probably finish all LED work tomorrow. Might as well get it done and out of the way.

In the "cave", we have a test bench for LEDs. Maybe these photos will help you decide what color you want. I did not use my good Canon XTI camera, just the cheepie Sony T-7 so exposures are not always identical. Tried to have it keep the same color balance.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2Finstrument_LED.jpg&hash=50f9eed12cff6123e095968175673628a49bc6fe)

You can see the metal light deflector in the instruments.
Note how small a T-5 wedge is compared to a T-10. While all use T-10 in the instruments, newer bikes use T-5 in the 4 indicators. Not as bright as a T-10 and you can't find non-polarized T-5's. You can shave a T-10 to fit. Or for the turn signal, use a T-5 and add 2 diodes as noted in a prior post on indicator LEDs.

OK, here is the schematic again:
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rayshon on September 05, 2011, 08:54:52 AM
I spent over an hour trying to get the fuel hoses to fit in the main petcock under the tank..

when I FINALLY get them in, I turn the main petcock to ON and guess what?

fuel dripping everywhere.

something so simple is frustrating and hard...i give up  :icon_sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: KlaXon on September 05, 2011, 11:10:47 AM
Turned on 36k  :woohoo:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.talpix.lt%2F%3Fdm%3DV4U9&hash=2d93b9b0b93214f36e4e0e139c3ba83c3c763de8) (http://www.talpix.lt/?pm=V4U9)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rayshon on September 05, 2011, 11:40:57 AM
Quote from: KlaXon on September 05, 2011, 11:10:47 AM
Turned on 36k  :woohoo:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.talpix.lt%2F%3Fdm%3DV4U9&hash=2d93b9b0b93214f36e4e0e139c3ba83c3c763de8) (http://www.talpix.lt/?pm=V4U9)

holy cow

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 05, 2011, 06:07:58 PM
Rode Junior around to try the progressives in the 2009 shocks (yes, 2009 shocks fit a 1994 or older bike). I like not nose diving when hard braking. Suzi also got new springs Saturday and she now rides better.
After ride, cleaned up Junior. Guess what? The rear brake calipers are a very dark purple! He was a purple bike. Never noticed that until in the sun and had all the old grunge cleaned off of them.
Cleaned Trey, too. Found his cush drive was really silver, not black. Amazing what you find when you clean off old dirt.
Gym closed at 4 so no gym training today which means back to the bike cave!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on September 05, 2011, 08:11:43 PM
Oil change, clean & lube the chain...

Getting ready for a road trip through the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada...next weekend I'm going on a three day road trip... :thumb:

Should be an awesome trip...

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 05, 2011, 09:44:38 PM
Been really busy this weekend.
Cleaned Trey and put on his shark fin
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC01215a.jpg&hash=786b3260c128213aeec562ad3d8511c05f5f004e)

Junior is all LED. First time seeing him in the dark. Really bright! Although turn signal is not on, I popped out the green turn signal cap and replaced it with an amber one. I like that better. Oh, I went with warm white LEDs in the instruments. I think the warm color suits Junior since he is red. If he were blue like Trey, he would have had cool white like Trey has. Make the instruments color coordinated with the bike color.
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Dang - should have hit the inside of the cowling with black paint while it was off. Oh, well. Only takes 30 seconds to remove so next weekend......

The night is still young. What else should I do?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 05, 2011, 11:29:58 PM
OK, already saw that episode of Family Guy so went back to the cave with a nice glass of Cuvaison Zinfandel and put fog lights on Junior. Since fog lights mounted where reflectors go (on the newer forks - remember I put on 2009 forks onto 1994 Junior) I added the stick-on reflectors to the forks. Sweet!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC01225a.jpg&hash=88f53ce83be650fc057176428868ada12741db9d)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC01224a.jpg&hash=5c78e58ef36be4aa61541e62dd689b67d79b9a69)

OK, now I'm finished for the night.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on September 08, 2011, 03:21:36 AM
I went out to my bike at work and noticed the tach drive cable had unscrewed itself completely and fallen off.  So I re-attached it, and the tacho worked fine again.  Should hopefully stop leaking oil now that I've tightened it up too. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on September 08, 2011, 07:57:45 AM
adidas,...looking sweet!  I think I might try that idea too.  Very nice sir!

Did my front brakes last night,...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Spuzzle on September 08, 2011, 08:57:06 AM
Was going to fit an alarm to my bike (Cyclone V2 Non-Talking) until it decided to not start!! =/
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 08, 2011, 07:43:48 PM
Picked up the bike from the mechanic who put in two new fork seals with 15 weight oil instead of the 10 weight it comes with, and he also affixed my Buddha Fork Brace, saving me the hassle of doing it. He put the old black brace back on top at my request.

Results: Far more stable / grounded cornering. No front end dip under braking. Nice  :thumb: And I'd say it's a little of both changes that made it so.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-D0sQFGEYjYo/TmltQQ1NncI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/k46dVgfO8SE/GS500ForkBrace.jpg)

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: missk8t on September 08, 2011, 07:54:43 PM
Hehe Took her for a ride (yesterday) for an hour and a half.. 2nd ride and now have more ideas for upgrades.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 08, 2011, 09:20:20 PM
Junior got sick. Seemed his regulator was time to die. Blew the headlight twice! Put in a spare regulator and he's happy now.
Electronics do wear out and go bad. Or maybe he didn't like the extra load from the fog lights. Whatever - new regulator and now headlights don't blow out.

At least with the fog lights, when the headlight blew I was still technically street legal. They're LED and nice to have on Junior as a backup light source.

Testing with a meter - revving would go up to over 18 volts at the battery terminals. NOT a good thing. With replacement, never over 14 volts - like it should be.

Junior is now more better.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on September 08, 2011, 09:32:06 PM
got the leather on the modified solo seat stretched tight and stapled, license plate bracket redone(still not happy, but closer) and new chain guard installed. will get a photo tomorrow in the light
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: holyfighter117 on September 08, 2011, 10:11:13 PM
put on a new chain, sprockets and rear brakes! One step closer:) or a few, depending on how you look at it...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lidskid on September 09, 2011, 11:38:31 AM
Replaced a missing front fender plate screw and front brake hose hanger that were MIA. Next will be the hi beam bulb. I know, I know I need to do the LED upgrade.   :technical: 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on September 10, 2011, 12:27:22 AM
Quote from: mister on September 08, 2011, 07:43:48 PM
Picked up the bike from the mechanic who put in two new fork seals with 15 weight oil instead of the 10 weight it comes with, and he also affixed my Buddha Fork Brace, saving me the hassle of doing it. He put the old black brace back on top at my request.

Results: Far more stable / grounded cornering. No front end dip under braking. Nice  :thumb: And I'd say it's a little of both changes that made it so.

Michael

Michael, are you still running stock springs and preload adjusters?  No shims in the top of the fork?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on September 10, 2011, 03:43:52 AM
Used an ear plug to plug a hole leaking oil.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff252%2Fshaddow78%2Fbike%2F10092011372.jpg&hash=5de287327420a8a70e723c316d3ec8f36d8f40c8)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rkjjeep on September 10, 2011, 03:47:04 AM
And if you need it for your ear it will be within easy reach!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on September 10, 2011, 08:53:11 AM
Quote from: Shaddow on September 10, 2011, 03:43:52 AM
Used an ear plug to plug a hole leaking oil.

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:icon_eek: Won't that melt in there? Can't be that hard to find a bolt to fit until you get a proper one?

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Spuzzle on September 10, 2011, 11:26:41 AM
LOL should you put a bolt in there instead? :P take one of the other ones out and take it to your local DIY shop to get a suitable alternative for the other hole, it will cost pennies!

can i ask how it went missing in the first place? :P
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on September 10, 2011, 02:38:55 PM
I was at the second fuel stop of a 700km ride. Someone noted an oil smear down the case. I crouched over went F*^%! where is the bolt, look in the hole and could just see some of it in there. Its snapped off. Good only knows how. All I can think off was when I took the frame sliders off I must have over tightened it and with heat expansion it went by by.

If half the bolt hadn't been in there I would have taken one of the front sprocket cover and put it in there but alas no luck. So an ear plug was used. And it hasn't melted. Mind you it wasn't leaking much, so I wasn't entirely worried about it.

The bolt will be replaced this week. Just have to take the whole cover off to get easy access to what is left of the bolt so I don't have to use easy outs etc. Much easier to take cover off grab it with some vice grips and take it out like a normal bolt. Thread stays nice etc.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 10, 2011, 03:11:21 PM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on September 10, 2011, 12:27:22 AM
Quote from: mister on September 08, 2011, 07:43:48 PM
Picked up the bike from the mechanic who put in two new fork seals with 15 weight oil instead of the 10 weight it comes with, and he also affixed my Buddha Fork Brace, saving me the hassle of doing it. He put the old black brace back on top at my request.

Results: Far more stable / grounded cornering. No front end dip under braking. Nice  :thumb: And I'd say it's a little of both changes that made it so.

Michael

Michael, are you still running stock springs and preload adjusters?  No shims in the top of the fork?

Totally stock forks. Nothing done to them since new, other than a previous oil change probably 20,000km ago. No added anything. No changed anything. Just OEM from the factory and now with 15 weight oil in them.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 10, 2011, 04:50:05 PM
Quote from: mister on September 10, 2011, 03:11:21 PM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on September 10, 2011, 12:27:22 AM
Quote from: mister on September 08, 2011, 07:43:48 PM
Picked up the bike from the mechanic who put in two new fork seals with 15 weight oil instead of the 10 weight it comes with, and he also affixed my Buddha Fork Brace, saving me the hassle of doing it. He put the old black brace back on top at my request.

Results: Far more stable / grounded cornering. No front end dip under braking. Nice  :thumb: And I'd say it's a little of both changes that made it so.

Michael

Who does your work?

Michael, are you still running stock springs and preload adjusters?  No shims in the top of the fork?

Totally stock forks. Nothing done to them since new, other than a previous oil change probably 20,000km ago. No added anything. No changed anything. Just OEM from the factory and now with 15 weight oil in them.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rayshon on September 10, 2011, 07:29:56 PM
Changed oil, air filter, and tigthened chain (which gave us a ton of problems) with my dad since I don't know much mechanically

Tomorrow i'll wash and clean chain and ride it for the first time in 2 weeks :)

I feel good and i'm sure my bike does too
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 10, 2011, 08:00:24 PM
Quote from: aussiegs on September 10, 2011, 04:50:05 PM
Quote from: mister on September 10, 2011, 03:11:21 PM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on September 10, 2011, 12:27:22 AM
Quote from: mister on September 08, 2011, 07:43:48 PM
Picked up the bike from the mechanic who put in two new fork seals with 15 weight oil instead of the 10 weight it comes with, and he also affixed my Buddha Fork Brace, saving me the hassle of doing it. He put the old black brace back on top at my request.

Results: Far more stable / grounded cornering. No front end dip under braking. Nice  :thumb: And I'd say it's a little of both changes that made it so.

Michael



Michael, are you still running stock springs and preload adjusters?  No shims in the top of the fork?

Totally stock forks. Nothing done to them since new, other than a previous oil change probably 20,000km ago. No added anything. No changed anything. Just OEM from the factory and now with 15 weight oil in them.

Michael
Who does your work?

Normally, I use a mechanic in Carina. Ozzy is his name, this is his website http://www.ozracing.biz and I cannot praise his work high enough. When the local BMW Dealer's mechanics cannot figure out how to work on a bike for some reason, they call this guy. He, himself, does not do forks. He sends forks away to a guy in South Australia who rebuilds the forks specifically to your riding weight. So if you weight 90kg and with riding gear on, tank bag etc.,  weight 95kg, then your forks will be rebuilt to suit a 95kg rider.

This time, however, I used Pro at Ippy cause I didn't need the forks fine-tuned to such an extent as I now mainly use the bike for commuting and such fine tuning is not that necessary for a run up the Ippy M'way. In this case, I asked Ash to put in 15 weight oil and we'll see how that works out. And I'm pleased with the results.  :thumb:

Ozzy can do tyres, but he suggests you buy the tyres yourself from the USA (buy a front and rear - cheaper to buy the set than just one and only bring in what you need fitted) and bring the tyres to him for fitting - he's not a tyre guy so doesn't keep stock and the price he gets from the local tyre supplier is not  as good as you can get them for yourself from the USA. And if you think that's too much hassle, or you cannot wait, he suggests Two Wheels out at Blacksoil behind the inbound BP http://www.twowheeltyres.com.au - they've done my last three tyre changes and are cheaper than Pro ($60 cheaper for my last tyre on my 919).

He can also test your frame for straightness and make sure your forks are aligned correctly and other magical stuff.

Ozzy goes riding every weekend. So if you wanted to meet him and just ask a few innocent questions in an informal setting - and even speak to others who get their bikes serviced by him - then go on one of his rides. But be prepared to get left behind cause they do not dilly daddle.  :icon_mrgreen:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 10, 2011, 10:18:33 PM
Sweet I'd be in for that.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on September 11, 2011, 04:38:58 PM
pulled the engine off the parts bike  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 11, 2011, 04:48:50 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on September 11, 2011, 04:38:58 PM
pulled the engine off the parts bike  :cheers:

:cheers: I know your pain. Aint it a Buddha Loves You with only one person and a small trolley jack.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on September 12, 2011, 09:49:39 AM
looked at it all parked up and thought dam i wish i was better so i could go for a ride.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 13, 2011, 02:49:03 AM
Changed pivot point of brake lever on Raask rear set on Trey. I felt the brake lever travel was too much and looking at the lever and pivot points, I don't think I have to remind you of your high school physics class and the week you spent on levers. Works much better now.
However, I think I prefer the Gimbel rear sets even though they are a little farther back.

Before:
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New hole drilled, going to tap it for the bolt rather than using the sleeve as before. Put nut on back as extra security so bolt won't work itself out.
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All done. Brake lever travel is more like OEM lever travel. More sensitive, better feel. Study the photos - remember your class on levers - you'll know what I mean and why I did it.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 13, 2011, 04:53:13 AM
Swapped out the original brake pads for some HH ones and traced out a pattern for my fork brace.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cantthinkof1 on September 13, 2011, 07:18:59 PM
Changed the oil. First oil change at 700 miles, and it's a 2007 bike. There were quite a number of little metallic flakes in the filter housing, but thankfully that means the filter did it's job and kept them from circulating the engine!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Exodia GS on September 15, 2011, 12:00:02 PM
Added an Iphone 4 Holder to Exodia

it is pretty sturdy and it holds.

i've ridin it around 90mph and everything is holding

here are pics:

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i put an extra protection incase the mounting brackets gives in, so i put a metal necklace and tied it around the Plastic
holder and around the handle bar
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 15, 2011, 02:04:44 PM
Quote from: Exodia GS on September 15, 2011, 12:00:02 PM
Added an Iphone 4 Holder to Exodia


Um.... why? Why would you want your phone to be visible to you while you are riding?

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Exodia GS on September 15, 2011, 02:22:40 PM
i wanted to see who will be calling me especially when its a long ride, especially if its emergency.
then i'll stop over to talk on the phone

easier also when you are using GPS

but i didn't put it there so i could talk on the phone. NO NO NO  :cookoo:

but once i get my Interphone, then that's going to be a totally different story  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ryott52 on September 15, 2011, 02:52:14 PM
Put on a new gauge cover to replace my cracked one, cleaned up a bunch of wiring while I was in the area.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rebel_rocket on September 16, 2011, 01:56:49 PM
Installed a Gxsr 750 front fender
Swapped out the stock brake and clutch lever
picked out my exhaust
and decided on a Koso RX1N Speedo
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on September 16, 2011, 04:40:18 PM
Gave the bike a service, then went for a cruise and spent allot of time push starting a GSX400.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on September 16, 2011, 04:50:13 PM
Quote from: Shaddow on September 16, 2011, 04:40:18 PM
Gave the bike a service, then went for a cruise and spent allot of time push starting a GSX400.

At least it wasn't Ducatis  :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Oracle on September 16, 2011, 09:36:28 PM
It's been 2500k since I got her so I changed the oil/filter, cleaned and lubes the chain and the front brake lever since it was sticking. Well now I know it was sticking move cuz it was bent and that oil changes do actually make a difference. When she was leaking oil out the sidecover I topped her off with conventional car motor oil. I got a deal from the Suzuki dealer on their synth oil and she shifts much smoother. Plus surprisingly on the way to the dealer to pick up the oil and filter she kicked out of gear twice on the freeway when I accelerated. She's never done that before and she didn't do it again on the way back home. I'm thinking she was feelin under the weather since we got rearended on the onramp for the 110 fwy in highland park los Angeles. No damage just a bump but still scared the shaZam! outta me. But she feels much better now.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on September 17, 2011, 12:16:05 PM
Just swapped out the front brake fluid myself.
Although it really didnt seem neccessary. it wasnt black or anything.. it just LOOKED black through the stupid reservoir window.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 17, 2011, 12:35:49 PM
Good job anyway  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on September 17, 2011, 12:56:57 PM
cleaned the cob webs off my bike....

its been 3 weeks since ive taken it for a ride. ive torn the rib cartilage on my second rib right hand side.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on September 18, 2011, 03:04:01 AM
Quote from: Twisted on September 16, 2011, 04:50:13 PM
Quote from: Shaddow on September 16, 2011, 04:40:18 PM
Gave the bike a service, then went for a cruise and spent allot of time push starting a GSX400.

At least it wasn't Ducatis  :flipoff:

Yes well... When someone tells you they charged the "NEW" battery in bike ask for how long. If they say less the 4 hours don't let them ride.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on September 18, 2011, 11:23:26 AM
I just got back from retrieving my bike from when I crashed...1600kms round trip... :woohoo: ...now I get to start cleaning and digging in to see what I broke...  :dunno_white:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 18, 2011, 10:54:12 PM
Replaced heel guards and foot levers & bolts with black. Took warning sticker off of swing arm. Will re-paint another set with better prepping. The chrome coatings on those parts are hard to get paint to stick to.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: joneruss on September 19, 2011, 07:43:10 PM
Painted and mounted a National Cycle Flyscreen to my '91.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi100.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm38%2FSailBadtheSinner%2FMC%2FFlyScreen1.jpg&hash=1f08de1a87d2aeb10bcd8751a068c3dd34223325)

J
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: justafifteen on September 20, 2011, 08:51:08 PM
Installed aftermarket grips and reinstalled my rear tire (just replaced the stock rear tire)

Washed it a few days ago. Boy I love this bike :) even though it's my first bike and I've only ridden it for a total of maybe five minutes :)

Now I need to replace the fork seals and replace the front tire (I have the new one, just need to get it mounted at the Suzuki dealer)

Also, time to check the oil... The PO had the fuel petcock in the PRI position while he owned it... Good thing he only put a few hundred miles on it and changed the oil shortly before selling it to me.

I'm awaiting an order of red LEDs for the speedo and tach, and a bike cover
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 20, 2011, 09:53:21 PM
Changed out my rear wheel bearings before arvo shift, I only replaced them a few months back, but the last few days the bike didn't wanna turn in and when it did it would nearly fall from under me. My Haynes pointed to worn bearings. Glad I did the 'old' ones were stiff to turn. Needless to say bike feels much more stable while cornering now.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: motogrrl on September 21, 2011, 02:56:43 AM
I washed and detailed my GS, a much needed project! Also removed stock headlight and in the process of mounting a stock headlight and flashers from a DRZ SM. <pix when complete>
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 22, 2011, 11:11:34 PM
Since I had put in a European headlight into Trey, he had a running light in it. So I changed the bulb to a T-10 LED running light, just to keep myself busy.
Also installed a relay to cut the headlight when starter button pressed. Not that Trey needed it (with the LiFe Shorai battery) I took all of a minute to do it, just to see how to do it. I've heard some people wonder about it so I was bored and did it. In reality, it took longer to stuff all the crap back into the headlight bucket (like stuffing a 300 pound woman into a size 6 shoe, as Al Bundy would say) than it did to install a relay to cut the headlight.
FYI: the "F" models cut the headlight automatically. You only need this with older models.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on September 23, 2011, 07:49:58 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 18, 2011, 10:54:12 PM
Replaced heel guards and foot levers & bolts with black. Took warning sticker off of swing arm. Will re-paint another set with better prepping. The chrome coatings on those parts are hard to get paint to stick to.

Sand the chrome off. Otherwise it will just flake off later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lidskid on September 23, 2011, 12:04:41 PM
Dusted it off.  Yesterday I ran out of gas, had valve set to RES ! got to gas station on PRIME !! Oops..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: justafifteen on September 23, 2011, 01:16:17 PM
Got my red LEDs for the speedo and tach today. I'll be putting them in tonight, I'll post pics after :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ForcedFour on September 23, 2011, 02:38:07 PM
After putting LEDs in the my gauges and turn signals next up was the brake light. I didn't like the way the red rectangle we have on the back clashed with the angles of the bike's tail either.

Solution: cut and drill

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I maaaay have had a slight slip of the hand and over voltaged 4 of the LEDs resulting in their death.

These are the LEDs I'm using:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180711847543?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I will be using 2 LD1084V regulators to control voltages going in. These LEDs pull quite a bit of current and will most likely burn up your usual LM317 regulator.  I may at a later date redo the electronics to use PWM but for now running them at a lower voltage should dim them enough. At full power they are as bright as a camera flash.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: justafifteen on September 23, 2011, 07:09:49 PM
Got the LEDs put in, I love them!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 24, 2011, 01:06:24 AM
Quote from: justafifteen on September 23, 2011, 07:09:49 PM
Got the LEDs put in, I love them!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3sxdA.jpg&hash=fb696ad773392bf25655537cd9e0bf9e55db281f)

Got a link to share for those who like them and are inspired by your photo and would like to get themselves some...

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 24, 2011, 02:01:26 AM
Here are a couple good choices for the gauges
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2FWLED-xHP.htm#photos
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2FWLED-xHP5.htm#photos

These also work:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2FWLED-x6.htm#photos

They can be used for the running light in the "F" model headlamp unit.


Here is a comparison of colors I made up:
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: justafifteen on September 24, 2011, 08:42:23 AM
Quote from: mister on September 24, 2011, 01:06:24 AM
Quote from: justafifteen on September 23, 2011, 07:09:49 PM
Got the LEDs put in, I love them!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3sxdA.jpg&hash=fb696ad773392bf25655537cd9e0bf9e55db281f)

Got a link to share for those who like them and are inspired by your photo and would like to get themselves some...

Michael

I used the first link in the wiki for SuperBrightLEDs. They're just the red wled-x5 ones
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on September 24, 2011, 08:49:19 AM
Stellar work Shoe Dude....I'll have to get to WS and visit the Cave one of these days!  :thumb:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ryott52 on September 25, 2011, 02:19:13 PM
Sold it. Winter's coming around and I want to get a larger newer bike in the spring. Hope the new owner treats it well and enjoys it as much as I did. Thanks for all your help GSTwins, I'll still be on from time to time.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on September 25, 2011, 04:10:15 PM
Quote from: ForcedFour on September 23, 2011, 02:38:07 PM

These are the LEDs I'm using:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180711847543?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I will be using 2 LD1084V regulators to control voltages going in. These LEDs pull quite a bit of current and will most likely burn up your usual LM317 regulator.  I may at a later date redo the electronics to use PWM but for now running them at a lower voltage should dim them enough. At full power they are as bright as a camera flash.

I'm curious.  Care to post your circuit diagram?  Your LEDs appear to be in two parallel branches, so current should only be 1.5A.  One LD1084 should be plenty (5A).  An LM317 would work, though maybe not reliably and the TO-3 package is pretty old school.  LED brightness is usually controlled by current or PWM, not voltage.  How do you dim the LEDs for running (no brake)?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on September 25, 2011, 04:44:44 PM
Added R&G sliders to my GS500 F 0.5

BTW, these were the "for faired" sliders, not the naked bike sliders. Figured i should be prepared in case I ever re-fair the thing.



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: justafifteen on September 26, 2011, 10:45:32 AM
Dropped the forks off at the dealership to get the damper bolts removed  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on September 27, 2011, 06:39:57 PM
Will be picking up Flick's carbs from the shop on Friday!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: justafifteen on September 27, 2011, 06:49:10 PM
Picked the forks up. Filled them with fresh oil, reassembled them,mandate gotmthem backmon the bike. Dropped off my new front tire to get mounted, I'll be putting it back on tomorrow :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: angelocardoc on September 29, 2011, 06:26:54 PM


Took a picture of the kids on it :)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on September 29, 2011, 07:51:35 PM
Just spent nearly $800 so it could legally ride on the roads, so it better be damn nice to me for the next few months.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 30, 2011, 03:55:58 AM
Quote from: pave_spectre on September 29, 2011, 07:51:35 PM
Just spent nearly $800 so it could legally ride on the roads, so it better be damn nice to me for the next few months.

Cool, now you can join in the picture game again  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 02, 2011, 10:38:14 PM
Checked & oiled chain, checked oil and tires (tyres for those outside the USA) then took Suzi for a ferry ride to Vashon Island for a couple hours of riding the island twisties. Probably one of the last nice weekends this year and she really enjoyed it.

Riding the island is fun. You can't get lost - its a small island. The fun part? getting LOST! Follow signs and see where the roads go. Like I said, island riding is fun because you really can't get lost unless you fall into the ocean. Had a map so once in a while I looked at it and went "So this is where I'm at! How did I get here?"

Suzi really enjoyed the day on the island  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on October 02, 2011, 10:59:06 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 02, 2011, 10:38:14 PM
Checked & oiled chain, checked oil and tires (tyres for those outside the USA) then took Suzi for a ferry ride to Vashon Island for a couple hours of riding the island twisties. Probably one of the last nice weekends this year and she really enjoyed it.

Riding the island is fun. You can't get lost - its a small island. The fun part? getting LOST! Follow signs and see where the roads go. Like I said, island riding is fun because you really can't get lost unless you fall into the ocean. Had a map so once in a while I looked at it and went "So this is where I'm at! How did I get here?"

Suzi really enjoyed the day on the island  :thumb:
Whidbey Island to Deception Pass to Anacortes to Mt Vernon......now that's a day ride  :cheers:
My wife$ $ide of the family owns waterfront property on Quarterma$ter Harbor (Va$hon Island)....come over $ome time and we can $niff wine cork$ together  :dunno_black:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 02, 2011, 11:33:25 PM
Stevo - any Saturday or Sunday. Just PM me and we can do a ride or just sniff corks. :woohoo:
I really enjoyed easy, slow riding on unknown roads full of hairpins with slippery moss and wet leaves. I can't recall when I've really enjoyed just easy riding so much. (No knee dragging, no pushing to the limits - just nice, easy, enjoyable riding!) If you want to enjoy the scenery, you can't ride to the limits. You've got to take your time to smell the roses (and that llama ranch  :sad:  or was it elpackas or something else?)

Heck, for $7.20 and I'm a few minutes from the ferry terminal, now I know what to do on a weekend when I want to go ride.

Love your avatar. I like cats, too
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on October 02, 2011, 11:54:21 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 02, 2011, 11:33:25 PM
Stevo - any Saturday or Sunday. Just PM me and we can do a ride or just sniff corks. :woohoo:
I really enjoyed easy, slow riding on unknown roads full of hairpins with slippery moss and wet leaves. I can't recall when I've really enjoyed just easy riding so much. (No knee dragging, no pushing to the limits - just nice, easy, enjoyable riding!) If you want to enjoy the scenery, you can't ride to the limits. You've got to take your time to smell the roses (and that llama ranch  :sad:  or was it elpackas or something else?)

Heck, for $7.20 and I'm a few minutes from the ferry terminal, now I know what to do on a weekend when I want to go ride.
I'm a speed limit +5 guy...I ride to smell the cow manure...nothing makes me more happy than to be tooling around the back roads of Washington State smelling cow manure (fer realz)  :icon_razz:
This year sucked for riding, it's not really over yet and I do have an electric vest and pants liner. Your what... 20 minutes from here? Note to self, add adidasguy to contact list  :icon_idea:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 03, 2011, 12:24:11 AM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on October 02, 2011, 11:54:21 PM
I'm a speed limit +5 guy...I ride to smell the cow manure...nothing makes me more happy than to be tooling around the back roads of Washington State smelling cow manure (fer realz)  :icon_razz:
This year sucked for riding, it's not really over yet and I do have an electric vest and pants liner. Your what... 20 minutes from here? Note to self, add adidasguy to contact list  :icon_idea:
If I knew the road, then 5+ is OK. First time on an unknown twistie road along the waterfront - I'm a little cautious.

PS: 5+ on a Gs500 speedo is speed limit  :cookoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on October 03, 2011, 01:12:19 AM
In case any one likes pointless trivia, here is what my nearly $800 got me for a 3 year old bike in the NT

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A little sticker about the size of my thumb.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on October 03, 2011, 01:17:06 AM
Quote from: pave_spectre on October 03, 2011, 01:12:19 AM
In case any one likes pointless trivia, here is what my nearly $800 got me for a 3 year old bike in the NT

A little sticker about the size of my thumb.
Enjoy the ride  :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 03, 2011, 11:56:29 AM
$800? Did you buy a new bike? Curious of what costs that much.
and they had the nerve to punch a hole in that sticker  :bs:
I would have asked for a new one with no holes in it for $800
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Flux Maven on October 03, 2011, 03:28:03 PM
I just put in a new set of plugs! The old ones were kind of white looking so I think I am running a little lean.   :confused:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rebel_rocket on October 04, 2011, 09:52:19 PM
I installed a stock muffler.
I was running straight pipes and needed some back pressure. I liked the roar of the bike but my neighbors sure didn't.  Anywho... I was in a bike junkyard looking around for a headlight maybe. And saw a 05 gs500e exhaust in good condition just hanging on a rack and couldnt pass it up for $100 versus a jardine full exhaust For $350ish or yoshi for about the same then having to pay someone to weld a mid pipe and install it for me.
My bike runs so much better at the lower rpms now!

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 04, 2011, 10:36:15 PM
Put a new chain and sprockets on, must say the vibration level has dropped right off.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 05, 2011, 01:06:28 AM
Quote from: aussiegs on October 04, 2011, 10:36:15 PM
Put a new chain and sprockets on, must say the vibration level has dropped right off.

Did you stick with stock sizes?

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 05, 2011, 01:12:01 AM
Yep stock gearing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on October 05, 2011, 02:28:42 AM
Put a plug in my tyre. I'm happy it lasted 7000 without the need for a plug as opposed to the last tyre which was every 1000
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on October 05, 2011, 06:31:14 AM
changed handlebars (chrome)  http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/68/15396/ITEM/Bikemaster-Drag-Bar-Handlebar.aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch

and new bar end mirrors as I broke one dropping the bike slightly on the wet grass in my back yard.

(now to shower and take it for a ride)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Falcon01 on October 05, 2011, 06:17:43 PM
Replaced the stock springs with Sonic Springs.  Went for a 75 mile ride.  Wow, what a difference! 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 05, 2011, 06:31:01 PM
Quote from: Falcon01 on October 05, 2011, 06:17:43 PM
Replaced the stock springs with Sonic Springs.  Went for a 75 mile ride.  Wow, what a difference!

Pretty sweet arent they? What stiffness, oil weight and level did you go with?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: burning1 on October 05, 2011, 06:38:40 PM
Valve Adjustment... On the GT.

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(Yes, those are finger followers rather than buckets.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Falcon01 on October 05, 2011, 06:58:09 PM
Quote from: aussiegs on October 05, 2011, 06:31:01 PM
Quote from: Falcon01 on October 05, 2011, 06:17:43 PM
Replaced the stock springs with Sonic Springs.  Went for a 75 mile ride.  Wow, what a difference!

Pretty sweet arent they? What stiffness, oil weight and level did you go with?

Stiffness is .95 with 15wt/115mm.  I weigh about 220lbs so I needed the .95's.  Bike feels so much better.  No more bottoming out, and much less nose diving during braking.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on October 05, 2011, 10:52:04 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 03, 2011, 12:24:11 AM

PS: 5+ on a Gs500 speedo is speed limit  :cookoo:

I think my tyres are slightly lower profile than stock, and when I go through those LED radar displays my speedo seems dead on with the radar.  From memory the stock battleax front tyre is a 110/80 and the sport demon I replaced it with are 110/70. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mart3y on October 06, 2011, 08:01:19 PM
Finally back on the forum after a busy couple of months  :icon_mrgreen:

Was done a couple weeks ago, but, Got a nice new set of Pirelli Sport Demons fitted, so far, they have been good, just gotta get rid of the chicken strips ;)

And a new set of front brake pads so I can stop  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mrwirey on October 06, 2011, 09:17:02 PM
Hello,
I purchased my absolutely rust free (Arizona bike) 2000 GS500E with 4,800 miles on it approximately 3 weeks ago. Since then I have read this site from top to bottom and:
-Given it a thorough cleaning.
-Changed the oil and filter.
-Lubed the chain.
-Put on a V&H full exhaust system.
-Put on a K&N lunchbox air filter.
-Rejetted: Stock pilot (37.5 I believe), 2 washers under the needle, and a 147.5 main.
-Put on thick fork brace.
-Installed Sonic Straight Rate Fork Springs (.9 with 1/2" preload).
-Given it a fenderectomy and removed the front/rear reflectors.
-Installed a Clear Alternatives smoke taillight with integrated turn signals.
-Installed smoke flush mount front turn signals on the quarter fairing.
-Won a 2004 Suzuki Katana 600 rear shock on eBay...awaiting delivery.
-Put on a Firstgear Silverstone Tail Trunk.
-Put on a Motocentric 14 Magnetic Tank Bag...got it today!
-Installed a power recepticle to charge my iPhone.
-Got a Sena Bluetooth Helmet device and a new Shoei X-12 Glory 2 helmet...it rocks.
-Put 300 miles on it.  :)
Yet to do:
-Get personalized license plate...'GS500' is still available as a motorcycle plate from AZ Dept of Transportation!
-Racetech Gold Fork Emulators.
-Bridgestone BT-003 tires (front & rear).
-Superbike handlebars.
-Stainless steel brake lines (front & rear).
-Pingel petcock assembly.
Still contemplating:
-Corbin saddle.
-GSXR front end complete...anyone got one for sale at a reasonable price?
-Katana 600 4.5 x 17 rear wheel.
So much fun to tinker with!  :icon_mrgreen:
Very respectfully, Tim
P.S. I would post a picture, but I haven't cracked that code yet...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on October 06, 2011, 10:21:18 PM
Quote from: Mart3y on October 06, 2011, 08:01:19 PM

Was done a couple weeks ago, but, Got a nice new set of Pirelli Sport Demons fitted, so far, they have been good, just gotta get rid of the chicken strips ;)

WOO! Me too!

I heard a buff, hardcore biker dude describe the other day, the "elite technique HE used for getting rid of em...

....
  sandpaper :D

PS to mrwirey, on pics:

upload to tinypic.com
use the "for wiki/forum" text they give you to cut-n-paste

works like a charm!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on October 07, 2011, 03:47:23 AM
Sanding the tyres isn't a bad idea to get that slippery silica off the edges so it doesn't give you any nasty surprises.  You still end up with a visible chicken strip after a while if you don't corner right to the edge.  Mine have a bit of visible tide mark even though I scrubbed them in by hand when I fitted the tyres.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 07, 2011, 05:57:26 AM
Quote from: mrwirey on October 06, 2011, 09:17:02 PM
Hello,
I purchased my absolutely rust free (Arizona bike) 2000 GS500E with 4,800 miles on it approximately 3 weeks ago. Since then I have read this site from top to bottom and:
-Given it a thorough cleaning.
-Changed the oil and filter.
-Lubed the chain.
-Put on a V&H full exhaust system.
-Put on a K&N lunchbox air filter.
-Rejetted: Stock pilot (37.5 I believe), 2 washers under the needle, and a 147.5 main.
-Put on thick fork brace.
-Installed Sonic Straight Rate Fork Springs (.9 with 1/2" preload).
-Given it a fenderectomy and removed the front/rear reflectors.
-Installed a Clear Alternatives smoke taillight with integrated turn signals.
-Installed smoke flush mount front turn signals on the quarter fairing.
-Won a 2004 Suzuki Katana 600 rear shock on eBay...awaiting delivery.
-Put on a Firstgear Silverstone Tail Trunk.
-Put on a Motocentric 14 Magnetic Tank Bag...got it today!
-Installed a power recepticle to charge my iPhone.
-Got a Sena Bluetooth Helmet device and a new Shoei X-12 Glory 2 helmet...it rocks.
-Put 300 miles on it.  :)
Yet to do:
-Get personalized license plate...'GS500' is still available as a motorcycle plate from AZ Dept of Transportation!
-Racetech Gold Fork Emulators.
-Bridgestone BT-003 tires (front & rear).
-Superbike handlebars.
-Stainless steel brake lines (front & rear).
-Pingel petcock assembly.
Still contemplating:
-Corbin saddle.
-GSXR front end complete...anyone got one for sale at a reasonable price?
-Katana 600 4.5 x 17 rear wheel.
So much fun to tinker with!  :icon_mrgreen:
Very respectfully, Tim
P.S. I would post a picture, but I haven't cracked that code yet...
Well damn! You've been busy! Welcome to the site.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: reload on October 07, 2011, 07:53:59 AM
added some stabil to the tank...winter is coming...  :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: hawaiianGS on October 07, 2011, 09:50:24 AM
New brake pads and a chain lube. Now it's time for a ride.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kms254 on October 07, 2011, 10:46:35 AM
I changed my rear shock out to one from a 2009 Yamaha R6 and cleaned up some of the rear suspension parts.
I also changed front and rear sprocket and put on a new chain.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 07, 2011, 12:31:14 PM
Quote from: mrwirey on October 06, 2011, 09:17:02 PM
P.S. I would post a picture, but I haven't cracked that code yet...

- Got to tinypic or imgur and upload.
- Get direct image code
- Hit this icon above (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/Themes/default/images/bbc/img.gif) (2nd line down from top - under B
- insert image code between the two IMG tags that appear after clicking icon
- Image appears in post  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on October 08, 2011, 02:53:25 PM
few photos of my new handlebars from the other day. (forgot to upload a pic)
and a degreased rear rim that was more black & brown then white.

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and today, got some stripper and got the back rim JUST about ready for paint.
Will go over it once more then do the front rim and get to painting!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 08, 2011, 06:42:41 PM
Cleaned and adjusted Suzi's chain then took her for a ferry ride to Vashon Island for the day with some others. She enjoyed the ride, got some sun, made new friends and got to hang out with a Honda 1300. Also saw some vintage Hondas and a 1950's hydro racing boat - in action  :icon_eek:

And that's what I did for my bike today  :kiss3:

Now she will get a bath (was supposed to rain so decided to wait until we got back - WTF! Sunny all day!)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Papa Yams on October 11, 2011, 08:25:14 PM
(Daughter's 2007 GS500F - 910 miles)
Oil and filter change
Iridium spark plugs
Corrected air pressure in tires
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gtscott on October 12, 2011, 12:35:51 AM
well 2 days ago i ran out of petrol cause i was stupid and left the petcock on prime instead of on so drained the reserve, had to push it 2km to the nearest servo, yet luckly after i had only been pushing it for a bit a super nice bloke drove past in his ute and offered to give me some petrol that he had in the back for some worksite equiptment, realy nice bloke, wouldnt even take money for it either, said he rides suzukis to, yet yeah that saved me heaps of time and effort.

and today i pulled the front and rear wheels off, took em to my old work to remove the tyres, taking them over to mcas tommorrow to get new tyres put on em.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gtscott on October 13, 2011, 02:28:26 AM
and today i put the wheels with new tyres back on, and discovered that cleaning my wheels makes the bike look so much newer and nicer
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on October 13, 2011, 11:05:29 PM
Well a couple of days ago I brought my bike home on the back of a ute with electrical issues.  All I'd had time to conclude is that it was running at about 11.5 volts, and with the hours I'm working I can only work on the bike at night, which precludes the 5000RPM tests that are necessary to diagnose the stator.

So today I finally got some time off during daylight hours and discovered that the stator output is fine, and isn't grounding or shorting anywhere it shouldn't.  Then I moved onto the regulator and found the the connection from reg to battery was a horrible burned mess.  Not having any crimp on connectors, I cut the old connectors off and soldered the connection.  This improved things slightly, but I was still getting 12.0 volts at idle, and 12.5 at 5000RPM.  At least theres's a slight increase to suggest the charging system is doing something. 

With only an hour and a bit of business hours left, I decided the best thing to do would be to get a second hand regulator, since by the time I'd tested it, it would be too late to get to a wrecker.  Since the battery had been sitting on the trickle charger for two days, I decided to risk riding across town on battery to buy a new regulator.  I jumped on my bike, rode it to the end of my street then lost all electrics.  I pushed it back into my garage and took a break.  By the time I get it running again it'll be too late to get to the wreckers.

Fortunately K-mart is open late and is an easy bus ride, so I can at least buy some spade terminals to clean up this wiring tonight.  The past few days without a bike have made life very difficult.  My work takes me to a lot of different sites, and public transport doesn't keep up with the hours I work.  It took me an hour and a half to walk home from work last night.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 13, 2011, 11:16:54 PM
Yea, you got a bad regulator I bet. Fried wires is a good clue. Also could be a bad battery. fried wires from regulator to battery could mean battery is shorted out in one cell and pulling too much current from the regulator. Once you replaced the wire, it may have totally fried the regulator and maybe the battery.

I've replaced all batteries with LiFe in my 3 bikes and WOW! Junior wasn't started for 10 days or more and was fussy. 20 or more seconds of cranking to get fuel flowing again - never slowed down at all while cranking. That's not the way lead acid batteries work. I was quite pleased. By the way, that battery was lost in my boxes of parts for 9 months. So... a new battery, on the shelf for 9 months, ever put on a charger. What more can I say?

I am now replacing regulators with new Mosfet ones. They're like $120 but they shut off to protect themselves in case of heat, short, etc. and won't fry. I'll be posting pix and oscilloscope trace photos when installed.

I did replace a regulator in Junior that went out with a spare (found I have 3 or more on the shelf - didn't realize that until I looked through boxes of parts. Want one?). That made me look into putting in the best possible - same reason I put in LiFe batteries.

I believe in putting in the best parts on things like that so I never have to worry about them. Seen too many posts from people with wally-mart batteries complaining about battery holding charge and starting problems. I know some people can't afford it or justify it. I look at it as an investment. Pay 50% more now - never have to buy another battery. Go cheap: always wondering when the battery will crap out.

When you get things running , thing seriously about upgrading the battery and regulator.

(FYI: Used regulators are usually $25. If buying used, get one from the newest bike possible. Electronic components to degrade over time and with use.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on October 14, 2011, 02:45:38 AM
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That's the connection for the regulator.  I don't like the idea that I was sitting on an electrical fire, especially when I had a fuel tank between my legs.

Adidas, cheers for the offer, but it's probably not worth you sending a regulator from the states.  Let me know when you turn up another old shape tank though.   Tell me more about these Mosfet regulators.  $120US is cheaper than a new regulator from an Australian retailer, so I'll buy a second hand regulator to get my bike back on the road, then look at getting a Mosfet unit from the states.  Any recommended source?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 14, 2011, 09:43:56 AM
That is one bad connection.

http://roadstercycle.com/
Select the MosFet regulator on the right side.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 15, 2011, 11:36:34 PM
I will be putting in the MosFet's on my bikes. I plan to make a video showing the difference. I looked at the voltage at the battery today on my Tektronix oscilloscope to see what's there now. Lots of little voltage spikes. I'll video the scope screen before and after changing it out.

Trey and Junior got a photo shoot my Lucky Ride Photography. They wanted some photos of bike work and dirty stuff. It was fun!
Here are a couple:
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I like the back light shadows from the window in the back.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on October 16, 2011, 01:01:32 AM
Still without a bike till monday morning, but I did discover that if you put the diode back in the right way round, your neutral light works properly again.  It's only been working with the sidestand down since February. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gtscott on October 16, 2011, 01:35:33 AM
...wat diode is this... i have this issue atm, neutral light on at all times except when sidestand is down
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on October 16, 2011, 05:19:41 AM
That Mosfet kit looks the goods Adidas, It's been added to a very long to do list.

Right now about this diode.  Pop your seat off and have a look in the wiring on the left hand side of the bike.  You might have to take the sidecover off to find this.  Find this plug.
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Now pull the diode out and put it in the other way around.  See if that cures your neutral light issues.  It did for me.  I must have reversed it when I was trying to find some other electrical gremlin, and it didn't bother me enough to bother finding the problem.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on October 17, 2011, 10:33:12 AM
picked up a complete set of 2009 black fairings, and a black 2006 gsF with needed engine work this weekend. will be swamped here at work all night, but managed to pulled the bike out of the trailer on lunch!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on October 17, 2011, 12:40:05 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 15, 2011, 11:36:34 PM
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Nice pic adidasguy, black&white is a nice way to go...and the pic shows the last year or so worth of work that you have done...very nice...

I haven't done anything for my bike since I crashed it...probably should get some fuel stabilizer into the poor thing before it gumms everything up...I won't be getting to the tear down until I get my garage cleaned up and organized...this weekend is planned...then I will get a bike hoist and start the tear down...rebuild won't happen until next year...

Later.
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Post by: Paulcet on October 17, 2011, 06:11:10 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 15, 2011, 11:36:34 PM
I will be putting in the MosFet's on my bikes. I plan to make a video showing the difference. I looked at the voltage at the battery today on my Tektronix oscilloscope to see what's there now. Lots of little voltage spikes. I'll video the scope screen before and after changing it out.
Looking forward to this... Gonna get my geek on!

It still blows my mind that the terribly inefficient shunt SCR circuits are still used, since what, the 70's?
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Post by: rebel_rocket on October 17, 2011, 09:06:16 PM
Reworked my headlight bracket and installed a new side mount license plate bracket.
Picked out a paintjob to do over winter. Flat black with red/white pinstriped along with Painting my wheels black with red wheel stripes with painted white wall tires. Should be reminiscent of a rat rod 
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Post by: NorwayGT1 on October 17, 2011, 09:53:37 PM
sanded, primed, sanded again, then base coat, then sanded, then two coats of flat black... now shes resting while im getting everything together to do the side fairings and 3rd and 4th coat for tank and tail  ohhh yeah dont forget more sanding!
yay for sanding! :woohoo:.... NOT lol
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Post by: adidasguy on October 18, 2011, 12:20:19 AM
My bikes and bike cave are now models?  :woohoo:
My bikes are happy with the publicity  :icon_lol: (except Suzi - she's not in the photo  :cry: )
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Post by: gtscott on October 18, 2011, 01:21:39 AM
found the diode, the plug was a fair bit corroded, tried turning it around and no luck, so i now just dont have the neutral light, so thats better than having one on all the time
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Post by: adidasguy on October 18, 2011, 01:50:31 AM
Quote from: gtscott on October 18, 2011, 01:21:39 AM
found the diode, the plug was a fair bit corroded, tried turning it around and no luck, so i now just don't have the neutral light, so that's better than having one on all the time

Time to replace it - its blown. Since it's connected to the side stand switch and the neutral switch, then controls the bike running (kills it if not in neutral and side stand down), it could short out and stop your bike. If that happens, remove it until you can replace it. You'll lose some safety items, so be careful with the side stand - bike would keep running if side stand down and in gear - a dangerous way to ride.

The dual diode isolates the neutral lamp from the side stand. That's about all it does. However without it, bike would never know you were in neutral.

Basically: side stand UP or bike in neutral: side stand relay energized and bike will run.
Another way to say it: Side stand down AND not in neutral: bike turns off.
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Post by: gtscott on October 18, 2011, 02:11:33 AM
does the diode do anything except the neutral light, and can i just goto a electrical hobby shop and pick one up?
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Post by: adidasguy on October 18, 2011, 02:41:27 AM
It is a dual diode, so you need 2. Something like a 1n4001. It is a 1 amp diode which is enough. Diode ratings can always be higher, like a 1n4002 is 2 amp.
Look at the wiring diagram and make something to replace it. You can get those wire clips to connect it without cutting off the original connector.

FYI: OEM's are $15. I suggest you go that route rather than making something. You might find one cheaper. The newer bike's dual diode is not the same package.
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Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on October 18, 2011, 06:40:36 AM
Repaired the burned out bits of my harness and installed a second hand regulator.  It doesn't seem to have cured the problem, although revving the bike does slightly increase the voltage so that's promising.  I don't fully understand the diode test mode on my multimeter to be able to follow the GSResources stator paper instructions.  I'm doing what they're saying but I can't get a reading that in any way resembles their instruction.

Still the possibility of a dodgey battery, but the battery has been holding up like a champ even though I've been starting the motor up and then only running the motor for a few seconds and turning it off again.  I put it back on the trickle charger tonight and all it's vital signs are good.   Just can't get to the magic 13 volts with the motor running at any RPM.

I'm going to have to give it a 20 minute ride anyway, cos I've got a 3AM start and no other way of physically getting to work with trains not running that early.  I'll just have to see if it makes it and catch a cab the rest of the way if it doesn't.  I was really hoping the regulator swap would resurrect it. 
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Post by: Kms254 on October 18, 2011, 08:01:07 AM
I changed my front tire out to a new one and balanced. The old one was quite bad, it had dry-rot and the middle surface was wavy. It was probably the original tire with 12K on it from 2004. I also replaced/placed some missing and broken nuts and bolts that I sourced from adidasguy!
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Post by: gtscott on October 19, 2011, 12:23:54 AM
found out the diode was pretty f%&ked and trying to swap it around yesterday was enough to finally kill it....bike would only start and run in neutral, put it into gear and it would turn off...fkn great, so i shorted the wire, did what i needed to, then disconnected the wire now...makes a great kill switch. yet ill fix it on the weekend...and probley put a little switch there anyway
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Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on October 19, 2011, 03:34:06 AM
What did I get done today?  Well I've learned that I can still ride my bike on short trips, it gets some charge but not enough to properly charge the battery.  Means I've got my work transport back and I'm keeping it on the trickle charger between gigs.  This battery has been an absolute trooper about the whole situation.  It's good for as many quick starts and shutoffs as you do when you're tinkering with your electrics, and it never hesitates to start the bike again.  I can run around town with a slow drain on it, and it still starts first crank.

So after getting some more wires and connectors, I started today's work by snapping the seat key off in the lock (for the second time, all out of keys now).  Fortunately the broken half is in the right position to trip the tumblers, so now I can just pop the seat with a screwdriver which suits me fine.

I wasn't happy with my negative lead, particularly where the black and white wire splices off from the main ground cable.  It was a bit loose and crappy and the negative battery lug was old and crap and required a washer to seat properly.  If you look at the wiring diagram you'll see that just about everything on the bike bar the starter motor and ignition coils feeds back to that black and white common spliced into the battery ground, rather than being grounded to the chassis like I'm used to with cars.  Makes that black and white cable fairly important and I suspected it of costing me half a volt between the RR and negative battery terminal.

I'm pretty sick of cutting old cables and crimping on new connections so I went to an electrical supplier and got the heaviest looking lugs that would fit my battery, then got the heaviest gauge multi strand copper cable that would fit in my new lugs. 

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I had to hit my ratchet crimper with a hammer to get these to clamp down, they're brutal, but after some more beating with a hammer to reshape the ends I'm really happy with my new negative cable.  Didn't solve my charging situation, but I got rid of that half a volt drop so I achieved something today.  I think I'm going to have to put all this into it's own thread, I've ended up posting in this one quite a lot.

The ground lead by the way couldn't not be in a stupider place, you have to get it through the ignition module bracket, through the frame under the tank, down under the airbox, behind the swing arm pivot and then to a screw on the engine casing.  You've got to be your hand between the rear shock and the exhaust to reach it at all.  There's got to be an easier path that could take.  A small 10mm ratchet ring spanner is your friend if you ever need to remove it.
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Post by: adidasguy on October 19, 2011, 10:15:39 AM
Not charging:

1. Bad wiring
2. Blown voltage regulator
3. Bad stator

When running, you should see 13.5 to 14.5 volts at the battery - that shows it is charging.

WIKI has a thing to test the stator with an ohm meter. if that is OK, then replace the regulator.
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Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on October 20, 2011, 07:38:57 AM
I determined last night that the engine in my newest project is seized. I haven't split the case yet, but I did fixed all the small problems.  When i attempt to turn it over I get a heavy metal cluck(guess its the piston dropping?) and then it won't turn over anymore.

Hoping to find a well priced 06 engine to get this thing back on the road. I'd really hate to put this thing on my chop block to part it out
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Post by: Kms254 on October 20, 2011, 08:42:19 AM
Changed my oil and oil filter last night. I used Mobile 1 10w-40 full synthetic.
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Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on October 20, 2011, 09:20:37 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 19, 2011, 10:15:39 AM
Not charging:

1. Bad wiring
2. Blown voltage regulator
3. Bad stator

When running, you should see 13.5 to 14.5 volts at the battery - that shows it is charging.

WIKI has a thing to test the stator with an ohm meter. if that is OK, then replace the regulator.

I think I'm back at point #2, and the replacement regulator I put in on monday may be crap too.  I seem to be building a collection of paperweights.  It's definately got enough AC voltage going into it and the resistance readings on the stator are all bang on what they should be.  I guess it's a bit hit and miss with second hand parts.  I was hoping I'd find the bad connection that explained everything, I wouldn't be the first to throw a whole lot parts and labour at a problem only to find a corroded end on a ground wire.

Still it's rideable now provided I leave it on the charger between trips, so that takes a bit of pressure off me.  I have transport to work while I sort this out.  My wiring is starting to look a lot better if nothing else.

What did I actually get done today?  Fixed an oil leak and filled it up with fresh Motul goodness. 
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Post by: adidasguy on October 20, 2011, 11:39:49 AM
Cosimo: You might consider buying a used wiring harness from a bike breaker. $25-$50 depending on who has it and condition.
If you harness has that many problems, replacing the whole thing might be better than trying to locate shorts. I have found some 2004+ harnesses for as low as $5 (powersportsnation.com) in sale. Needed a newer one for that 2006 engine.

To my surprise, I looked at a 1989 harness carefully. I found old style cotton braided insulation wires! I didn't think they type of wire was still available in 1989. Then, here in Seattle we have heard about Boeing having problems in older jets with plastic insulation and fuel making it hard and brittle. That can't happen with cotton braid. Then I think cotton braid could soak up oil and stuff and start conducting through the insulation. haven't looked at 1992 or a994 harnesses on my bikes. I winder how long they used that insulation?

A short or excessive load can blow the regulator. Probably the regulator was good. You've got shorts somewhere that may have killed it. Junior blew his after I installed Denali fog lights. I think the 1992 regulator was just old and tired. The extra load may have made it go bye bye. Put in a spare and all is OK.
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Post by: mister on November 04, 2011, 05:13:26 PM
Following on from achieving All The Threes

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I have now, just minutes ago, completed All The Fours

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I have put them all on the bike. The bike remains 100% stock and so far, no oil leaks and no problems.  :thumb: :thumb:

Next installment: All The Fives  :icon_mrgreen:

Michael
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Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on November 04, 2011, 06:42:57 PM
^ that's awesome! i'll have to remember to snap a shot when i roll across 2's

tonight i..
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Post by: rayshon on November 04, 2011, 06:58:02 PM
so that's what the inside of a GS engine looks like... neat!
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Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on November 04, 2011, 07:22:20 PM
haha that's just the tip of the iceberg!
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Post by: slipperymongoose on November 04, 2011, 10:14:50 PM
I missed out on my all 2's shot :(
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Post by: mister on November 04, 2011, 10:25:48 PM
This is in kilometers, not miles. This distance in miles is 27,777 miles.

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Yeah, I missed my "All Twos" as well. But I figure most bikes get at least that far so no biggie. But the rest, yeah, like small milestones on the way to 100k, when the odo rolls over. So the 99,999.9 shot will be most impressive  :icon_mrgreen:

Michael
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Post by: gtscott on November 05, 2011, 05:14:40 AM
well a few days ago i put a standard headlight off an 05 model onto my bike to replace the shithouse twin lights my brother had installed
and today i put a nice 2004 model stock exhaust on it to replace the scratched and groved shaZam! on that was on it (thanks to brothers wife dropping it a long time ago)
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Post by: Watevaman on November 06, 2011, 06:31:04 AM
Quote from: mister on November 04, 2011, 10:25:48 PM
This is in kilometers, not miles. This distance in miles is 27,777 miles.

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Yeah, I missed my "All Twos" as well. But I figure most bikes get at least that far so no biggie. But the rest, yeah, like small milestones on the way to 100k, when the odo rolls over. So the 99,999.9 shot will be most impressive  :icon_mrgreen:

Michael

Ooh man, I really like those temp/clock housings, mind telling me where to get some?
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Post by: adidasguy on November 06, 2011, 10:25:39 AM
I had them, too before I switched to OEM clip-ons. Now I just have the clock with a stem mount.

www.clocks4bikes.com

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Post by: mister on November 06, 2011, 12:15:37 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on November 06, 2011, 10:25:39 AM
I had them, too before I switched to OEM clip-ons. Now I just have the clock with a stem mount.

www.clocks4bikes.com

Cheaper from their ebay store http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/clocks4bikes/

They (Ross and Linda) are VERY helpful and great to deal with.

Michael
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Post by: Dresnewtoy on November 06, 2011, 12:38:27 PM
Just changed the lame stock horn with dual Wolo 115db discs. Very loud!
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Post by: NorwayGT1 on November 06, 2011, 12:57:17 PM
has anyone tried to put a train horn on their bike lol???
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Post by: mimikeni on November 06, 2011, 01:42:12 PM
Replaced cotter pins in the wheel nuts and cleared out a space in the garage for winter storage :cry: :cry:
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Post by: slipperymongoose on November 06, 2011, 04:36:32 PM
Quote from: NorwayGT1 on November 06, 2011, 12:57:17 PM
has anyone tried to put a train horn on their bike lol???

I'll answer this with a no.......... But you could pick up an air horn kit from an auto parts store cheap enough. Main reason I say no is because the air horns that are used on the locomotives I work on require 100 psi to operate.
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Post by: NorwayGT1 on November 06, 2011, 08:20:00 PM
yeah i didnt think about that part before i posted that... my bad
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Post by: ryott52 on November 07, 2011, 08:53:31 AM
Quote from: NorwayGT1 on November 06, 2011, 12:57:17 PM
has anyone tried to put a train horn on their bike lol???

A buddy of mine has one in his truck, the compressor is a bit large and runs off a separate battery though. Perhaps a Gold Wing or a big Harley?
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Post by: Dresnewtoy on November 09, 2011, 12:20:26 PM
Took the sproket cover off and cleaned that gunk left by the chain.
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Post by: Mart3y on November 11, 2011, 04:56:17 AM
Its been a while since i've posted, but today I bought my little GS a friend, well they can be friends until the GS is sold.

I got myself an '08 GSXR 750

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Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on November 11, 2011, 09:17:28 AM
Do the coppers in QLD hassle riders on aftermarket pipes and fender eliminators much?  That's a tidy looking Gixxer that could look even better with the bulky stock pipe and mudguard removed.
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Post by: rayshon on November 11, 2011, 09:37:18 AM
hot damn that 750 is nasty!!!

(Nasty in a good way  :D )
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Post by: mister on November 11, 2011, 12:49:28 PM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on November 11, 2011, 09:17:28 AM
Do the coppers in QLD hassle riders on aftermarket pipes and fender eliminators much?  That's a tidy looking Gixxer that could look even better with the bulky stock pipe and mudguard removed.

If you visit Glorious with all the other wankers and the cops have a roadworthy blitz, they will do you for both pipes and fender eliminator - and rego roll if you have one of those. No warning, cause blitzes exist to make money not educate.

Solution = don't ride where the blitzes are likely to be. That means, don't do Glorious on the weekend. And if you ride Numinbah from Cunungra, pay real close attention to twirly fingers signs from oncoming riders - or ride behind a large group so they get pulled up and fill the spaces so you can get by without interruption. I prefer to just avoid those areas - where the roads are just as good, crotch rocket guys seldom visit cause it's too far for them, and the traffic is light and scenery and lunch stops nice too  :thumb:

If you are just riding around like normal, it's doubtful you'll get pulled up for pipes or fender chop.

Michael
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Post by: slipperymongoose on November 11, 2011, 02:48:49 PM
What's the go with the fender chop?
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Post by: ragecage23 on November 11, 2011, 05:16:57 PM
Brake pads and new chain for me

Nice Gixxer too by the way. I love the color scheme.
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Post by: Mart3y on November 11, 2011, 06:12:47 PM
Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on November 11, 2011, 09:17:28 AM
Do the coppers in QLD hassle riders on aftermarket pipes and fender eliminators much?  That's a tidy looking Gixxer that could look even better with the bulky stock pipe and mudguard removed.

Like mister said, they do get you when doing a blitz, but most of the time you're pretty safe unless you're being stupid or its overly loud.
In the town im in, the cops dont really know anything about bikes so its not too bad.

I'll probably get an exhaust and fender eliminator at some point, but the first thing i'll be doing is putting some short levers on  :thumb:
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Post by: hawaiianGS on November 17, 2011, 08:49:15 AM
New tires baby! :thumb: Now I can actually feel the road beneath me.   ;)
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Post by: adidasguy on November 20, 2011, 04:46:26 AM
Freezing today. Trey and Junior started just fine (They have the LiFe batteries). Suzi was a beiatch. She's been getting fussy about starting lately. Battery level was OK. I remembered she didn't have her LeFe battery yet. I was going to video the installation. It was freezing so WTF screw the video and get Suzi running. Removed her original OEM battery (probably 2 years old, heavy use, started like 3 to 5 times a day). Put it in - new LiFe I bought 3 months ago. Right out of the box and never on a charger. She stated first time. Runs better, too!

Re-routed power for accent LEDs and Denali Fog lights so they are off when starter pressed, That took all of 30 seconds to do.

Played with different levers for Suzi. Didn't like them. Switched back to ASV (the black one in the picture)
Clutch uses an SV650m perch. H4 perch can work, too. Just order a custom cable from ProMotion with 90* bend rather than the 45* bend. I have more levers for the junk bin  :sad: Can't say I never tried them  ;)
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Found Trey is leaking gas from the carb bowls. Clue is the longer he sits, the longer you need to crank him. Putting on PRIME helps. We do see some gas around the back of the carbs. Even a drop or two per hour would drain them in 5 days. So we discovered we heed to rebuild a set of carbs for him. Have one set of 89-00 carbs so I'll rebuild those then swap them into Trey, Glad he has the LiFe battery. You can crank 1 minute until it shows down. Wait a minute and the battery magically recharges and you can go another minute. I LOVE these LiFe batteries. Trey hadn't been started for a week. Carbs were drained. Was able to do a lot of cranking - like 2 minutes or more. Once gas got in the carbs he fired right up in 1/2 a turn. So this winter: carb cleaning for Trey.
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LiFe battery in the box for 3 months or more. Freezing in the bike cave. Put it in Suzi and she started right away. That says a lot for these batteries.
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Post by: Toogoofy317 on November 20, 2011, 09:49:26 PM
Completely tore flick down today. Getting to the valves. I have half compression on the right side. Buying a new top end. Boy you better run after this.

Mary
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Post by: twinrat on November 20, 2011, 10:37:18 PM
He will run alright ,he will be to scared not to.
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Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on November 21, 2011, 05:19:13 AM
Quote from: hawaiianGS on November 17, 2011, 08:49:15 AM
New tires baby! :thumb: Now I can actually feel the road beneath me.   ;)

If you can actually feel the road, you've fallen off.  Adjust your riding technique in future.

Quote from: adidasguy on November 20, 2011, 04:46:26 AM
I LOVE these LiFe batteries. Trey hadn't been started for a week. Carbs were drained. Was able to do a lot of cranking - like 2 minutes or more.

If I have to do a lot of cranking when I'm tinkering with a vehicle, I'll put the jump pack on it to spare the battery.  They're a very cheap addition to any garage, especially if you don't need one big enough to start a big diesel.  I've got a 900A starter that was cheaper than any car or bike battery I've ever bought, and just sits on a wall charger till I need it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 21, 2011, 02:26:19 PM
I took Phenix out of the box then got him licensed. 1993 frame from Florida. The PO did a nice paint job - which will save me a ton of time. Just have to dust off Phenix and start adding useless accessories like wheels and a motor.

Phenix because he's rising out of the pile of parts in the bike cave to ride again. (6 character limit on personalized plates)

Yes - he has a valid Washington license plate. No inspection or emissions for older bikes - so yep - you can title a bare frame.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2Fphenix.jpg&hash=60294e56422f7f97308301e9535d85927c296648)

Watch the story as it continues in the build section for the West Seattle GS500 Bike Build - now we're doing 2 of them at the same time.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 26, 2011, 11:41:07 PM
Gave Junior a MosFet regulator. Already having the LiFe battery, his electrical system is in pretty good shape now.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2Fmosfet.jpg&hash=45b0b902b3d581f966e289ced5dbbe106d7cec04)

Yes, he needs a washing from all the rain lately.Airbrush's rear hugger really helps keep the rear end and suspension clean. Notice no crap on the dog bones and rear shock? There is a little crap on top of the hugger, but that's what fell from the rear fender. The hugger keeps all of it off of  the rear suspension. This is proof they work!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on November 27, 2011, 01:40:14 AM
I moved my bike from one side of the carport to the other. That is the most she has moved in 9 days. Been needing the car to carry things. Think I'm having withdrawals. Got to take the car again tomorrow to get its pink slip.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on December 07, 2011, 08:21:34 AM
I guess you can consider it Today, since I didn't get home with the newest addition to the GS family til after midnight haha

Scooped up a title-less 2006 gsF with, 127 miles on the clock! got big plans for this one, even if her frame can't get titled!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on December 07, 2011, 09:07:03 AM
Went into the garage and talked to the bike...appologized for not fixing the bent forks and broken other bits...

"...in the New Year, baby...you'll see..."

Winter is starting to get serious around here...snow and ice everywhere...three months, then I'll be looking for the keys again... :sad:

:cheers:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ghostrider_23 on December 07, 2011, 12:59:35 PM
Madjak,

isn't now the time to make good on those promises while it winter time and the best time to do projects (bent fork & other broken bits)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on December 08, 2011, 08:46:39 AM
Definately!!...but I promissed wifey that I wouldn't spend any cash on the bike until after Christmas and we figure out the debt from it...so in January I will be going hard on the bike...I will still have over two months to get the work done...

Plenty of time...for now, pass me another beer... :cheers: ...and a blanket, it's frikkin cold here today...woke up to -24C (-11F)... :confused:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on December 08, 2011, 11:20:24 AM
Quote from: madjak30 on December 08, 2011, 08:46:39 AM
Definately!!...but I promissed wifey that I wouldn't spend any cash on the bike until after Christmas and we figure out the debt from it...so in January I will be going hard on the bike...I will still have over two months to get the work done... the wife will have some other reason I cannot spend money on the bike until Memorial day in May - then it'll be labor day in Sep, after which it is so close to Xmas so it will be after Xmas 2012, I hope


There, fixed it for ya  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on December 08, 2011, 04:15:08 PM
You're so helpful...wrong...but helpful... :thumb:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on December 09, 2011, 04:56:58 AM
Quote from: madjak30 on December 08, 2011, 04:15:08 PM
You're so helpful..... :thumb:

Later.

All part of the service. Oh... and... you're welcome  ;) ;)

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on December 10, 2011, 06:25:40 AM
Scorpion Clubman Bars - took a while to fit & adjust but once you get them in the right position (for you) they feel great

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi258.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh253%2Fteknoblast%2FGS500F%2FaSDC12003.jpg&hash=8201b0bbed34bafbd64e1b962c0f23ecfb17d678)


3M Carbon on the back-fill plate

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Flush-mount repeaters front and rear - have been undecided on these for a few weeks but saw another yellow GSF on Facebook and made my mind up

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi258.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh253%2Fteknoblast%2FGS500F%2FaSDC12013.jpg&hash=2119c34fc313a67a790d9c95d8a2d6c5e12ffe44)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi258.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh253%2Fteknoblast%2FGS500F%2FaSDC12012.jpg&hash=7f35cdbcb467918fb60fe461cb440b9c8ae75de7)

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Also a bit of de-stickering in preparation for some repairs & paint
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on December 10, 2011, 08:16:56 AM
I think your Clubman's are installed upside down?

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 10, 2011, 03:10:33 PM
Put Trey back together and gave him 2 new spark plugs. Synced the carbs. Adjusted fuel to 2-3/4 turns out. Took him for a ride.  :woohoo:
Not perfect yet, but runs better than before. Next week when I put the original, cleaned & adjusted carbs back on he should be really good.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on December 10, 2011, 03:28:44 PM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on December 10, 2011, 08:16:56 AM
I think your Clubman's are installed upside down?

I think they are installed exactly how i like them.
Bear in mind that clearance to the fairing and tank will also dictate where they can be installed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on December 10, 2011, 04:11:46 PM
Quote from: Unsane on December 10, 2011, 03:28:44 PM

I think they are installed exactly how i like them.
Bear in mind that clearance to the fairing and tank will also dictate where they can be installed.
Doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of Clubman's? It's just that I have never seen them used upside down like you have them, if they do what you want then PaRtY On!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 10, 2011, 04:52:28 PM
The fairing - I don't they would fit the other way. Fairing would be in the way.
If they are how he likes them - isn't that what customizing our bikes is all about? There is no right or wrong if that's how he likes them.
Now to take Trey for a rainy ride to the gym to make him feel loved. Next week he gets his original carbs back. I can check the float levels (like others suggested dount) with a tube - in the kitchen where it is warm. Then upgrade the jets this week.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on December 11, 2011, 12:20:33 AM
Nope definitely wont fit the other way - had a look on google images and it seems there are 720 different ways of mounting them  :thumb:
With the std bars, I am sitting almost bolt upright and its really hard for me to tuck my arms in (I'm pretty tall)
With the clubmans, they are further forward, further down and angled further in - feels much better to ride
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: J_Walker on December 11, 2011, 12:32:30 AM
I kicked my GS500f to see if she wanted to work.. sometimes you gotta beat her to make her make you a sammich, oh sorry thats my girlfriend. J/k. I Put Seafoam in the gas tank, cause I'm lazy.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 11, 2011, 03:05:24 AM
Trey got his new American made Stainless Steel chain guard after I got him running and put back together. (See the for sale section to order a chain guard) I made it the same height as stock so I will mount AirBrush's rear hugger this week with no problems.

Damned intermittent spark plug  :flipoff:  >:(  Plug was clean - internal breakdown of the spark plug. Can't complain because I learned a lot tearing into him. He IS my LEARNING bike. He got a MosFGet regulator and LiFe battery - which never did give up after all our attempts at starting him. Replaced O ring in tank fuel valve - there was a slow drip.

Now I can devote my time to Phenix and rebuild Trey's engine in the spring. He needs it, but I just wanted him running again until it gets warmer.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2Ftrey_ss.jpg&hash=514742a2cbbcd80c80c13574a181915345caf7e3)

The IV fuel tank really made things easier to work on. Holds 1/2 gal of gas. Carb sync hanging next to it.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shanehsmp on December 14, 2011, 11:13:54 AM
Quote from: Unsane on December 10, 2011, 06:25:40 AM



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Hey, what cluster is this might I ask, and how hard of an install was it?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mad Dog on December 14, 2011, 09:37:47 PM
Looks to be the Koso RX-2N

Koso North America (http://www.kosonorthamerica.com/)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on December 15, 2011, 04:52:10 AM
Hey Shane - it was this hard http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=55085.0 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=55085.0)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: noworries on December 15, 2011, 07:08:01 AM
Over the last couple of days gave the bike it's first real "at home" service. Gave the battery a nice charge as it's been a bit down on amps recently. Cleaned chain thoroughly, gave it a real good oiling and adjusted the tension. Changed oil and oil filter. OK, what dumbo specified those tiny little fastners on the oil-filter housing? I was on tenderhooks tightening them! Glad I bought a new compression washer for the sump plug. But what a bugger it was, getting the old one off. All a bit boring, I know, but it's the first time I've really done any proper spanner work on the machine. Off for a run this weekend if the weather stays OK (the Sydney Australia Summer has been just wet so far, yuk!)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shanehsmp on December 16, 2011, 03:32:24 PM
Just bought my first bike a few weeks ago...haven't done much.

Decided to take the day off work yesterday and did this....here she is from the day I got her and onwards.....sorry for the crappy fotos....
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Plan on adding this:
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Just need to get someone to press the stem and make a spacer for me....I messaged a member on here about it, but I doubt he checks up often.

I've got all winter to work on the bike....gonna strip it further, prime and paint the frame black....I'll probably make a project post on this....won't be anything too spectacular since I don't have the fabrication experience....but I guess this is the best time to learn...




Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on December 26, 2011, 09:35:28 PM
Got a new $2 holder for my rego label and put it on, together with the new Label - GS500

For the Honda 919, I got it recomplianced so I could legally take a pillion - PO had is Modded to be solo, still had the two up seat but no pegs, I changed all that. Now my wife can ride with me  :woohoo:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: noworries on December 29, 2011, 03:19:43 AM
Bought a set of Ventura throw-over-the-saddle pannier bags from Action out at Parramatta. Good price. Fit nice and high -  up above the pipe. Action have really got their act together over the last year or so in terms of service and stock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on December 29, 2011, 03:21:52 AM
Did the 48,000 service on the GS. Very odd, but the oil Had evidence of some water having been in it. My oil cap is always secure - in garage at home, in work parking lot under security camera at work. I am wondering if someone at work put some water in the oil (thinking it was radiator) as a joke or something. Strange one that.

Exhaust valves needed adjustment. All better now. Noticed the front wheel bearing is starting to show signs of needing to be replaced. Too many bumpy roads me thinks  ;)

The oil I was using Motul 300v has gone too high in price. So have put Mobile 1 in it this time. Ridden 70 clicks and so far I am very impressed with it. Gear changes smooth, no clunks. All good  :thumb:

@noworries - got pics of them on your bike?

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on December 29, 2011, 04:03:18 AM
Well today was kinda big I've replaced my worn out clutch with Barnett steel plates and ebc discs with heavy duty springs. Replaced the rotor seal and thrust bearing too. With my Haynes manual by my side and the YouTube clip on clutch replacement had the whole thing done in half hour. Mind u had my fibre plates soaking in oil all day. And tommorow I'll be rebuilding my front brakes and master cylinder.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on December 29, 2011, 05:08:08 AM
Quote from: mister on December 29, 2011, 03:21:52 AM
Did the 48,000 service on the GS. Very odd, but the oil Had evidence of some water having been in it. My oil cap is always secure - in garage at home, in work parking lot under security camera at work. I am wondering if someone at work put some water in the oil (thinking it was radiator) as a joke or something. Strange one that.

Exhaust valves needed adjustment. All better now. Noticed the front wheel bearing is starting to show signs of needing to be replaced. Too many bumpy roads me thinks  ;)

The oil I was using Motul 300v has gone too high in price. So have put Mobile 1 in it this time. Ridden 70 clicks and so far I am very impressed with it. Gear changes smooth, no clunks. All good  :thumb:

@noworries - got pics of them on your bike?

Michael

Have you been working close to home lately? I know that if you do short runs on your bike it can leave water in your oil. It is caused by condensation in the crankcase from the engine cooling in hot, humid environment. Usually it boils off when you run your bike but it needs long trips to do this.

On a side note Supercheap have Penrite fully synthetic oil 10w-40w that says on the back it is ok for wet clutch bikes for $54. I am running it in my Duc at the moment and can't fault it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on December 29, 2011, 11:37:05 AM
Quote from: Twisted on December 29, 2011, 05:08:08 AM
Quote from: mister on December 29, 2011, 03:21:52 AM
Did the 48,000 service on the GS. Very odd, but the oil Had evidence of some water having been in it. My oil cap is always secure - in garage at home, in work parking lot under security camera at work. I am wondering if someone at work put some water in the oil (thinking it was radiator) as a joke or something. Strange one that.

Exhaust valves needed adjustment. All better now. Noticed the front wheel bearing is starting to show signs of needing to be replaced. Too many bumpy roads me thinks  ;)

The oil I was using Motul 300v has gone too high in price. So have put Mobile 1 in it this time. Ridden 70 clicks and so far I am very impressed with it. Gear changes smooth, no clunks. All good  :thumb:

@noworries - got pics of them on your bike?

Michael

Have you been working close to home lately? I know that if you do short runs on your bike it can leave water in your oil. It is caused by condensation in the crankcase from the engine cooling in hot, humid environment. Usually it boils off when you run your bike but it needs long trips to do this.

On a side note Supercheap have Penrite fully synthetic oil 10w-40w that says on the back it is ok for wet clutch bikes for $54. I am running it in my Duc at the moment and can't fault it.

I generally don't bother with short trips on it. For the last couple of months my commute has varied between a tad under 25 clicks and around 45 - depending where I've been working. And it's obviously gone through quite a few heat cycles to get that streaky look. Just darn puzzling cause it's the first time it has happened. Oh well, we'll see in another 6,000 how she looks ;)

Penrite. Yeah been using it my car for years. Great stuff in cars.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on December 29, 2011, 11:52:14 AM
Came home after work yesterday to the parts bike blown over on its side :mad:

Definitely my own damn fault for leaving it on the center stand  :oops:

No major damage, scuffed the right side cover, but i have a replacement. Drained the oil and changed filter, the auto store only had 2 quarts of the oil i wanted. So it will most likely be next week for first attempt at starting up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on December 30, 2011, 12:04:32 AM
Quote from: mister on December 29, 2011, 11:37:05 AM
Quote from: Twisted on December 29, 2011, 05:08:08 AM
Quote from: mister on December 29, 2011, 03:21:52 AM
Did the 48,000 service on the GS. Very odd, but the oil Had evidence of some water having been in it. My oil cap is always secure - in garage at home, in work parking lot under security camera at work. I am wondering if someone at work put some water in the oil (thinking it was radiator) as a joke or something. Strange one that.

Exhaust valves needed adjustment. All better now. Noticed the front wheel bearing is starting to show signs of needing to be replaced. Too many bumpy roads me thinks  ;)

The oil I was using Motul 300v has gone too high in price. So have put Mobile 1 in it this time. Ridden 70 clicks and so far I am very impressed with it. Gear changes smooth, no clunks. All good  :thumb:

@noworries - got pics of them on your bike?

Michael

Have you been working close to home lately? I know that if you do short runs on your bike it can leave water in your oil. It is caused by condensation in the crankcase from the engine cooling in hot, humid environment. Usually it boils off when you run your bike but it needs long trips to do this.

On a side note Supercheap have Penrite fully synthetic oil 10w-40w that says on the back it is ok for wet clutch bikes for $54. I am running it in my Duc at the moment and can't fault it.

I generally don't bother with short trips on it. For the last couple of months my commute has varied between a tad under 25 clicks and around 45 - depending where I've been working. And it's obviously gone through quite a few heat cycles to get that streaky look. Just darn puzzling cause it's the first time it has happened. Oh well, we'll see in another 6,000 how she looks ;)

Penrite. Yeah been using it my car for years. Great stuff in cars.

Michael

Hang on a sec. Yeah, there was all those 5 mile commutes daily for about a month. That coulda done it, and the water has been there since.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 31, 2011, 01:49:17 AM
After returning from Munich, we had a couple days of really heavy rain in Seattle. Suzi, Junior and Trey all sat for 11 days without running. Gave all of them a ride today. They were happy. Those LiFe batteries are great. All started in 1 or 2 seconds. (I don't need to use battery tenders with LiFe batteries.)

Plan to spend the weekend in the Bike Cave with them and put the first parts onto Phenix. (Pix will be posted in the project section.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mimikeni on January 04, 2012, 07:53:01 AM
Replaced air filter.  It was pretty easy.  Depending upon the way it performs, maybe a rejet.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 04, 2012, 08:34:45 PM
Painted Flicks exhaust pipes. Hope the gaskets get in soon!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 04, 2012, 10:53:08 PM
Always post for the parts whores. I have 10 gaskets on the shelf - just in case I need them.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on January 05, 2012, 12:55:04 AM
I've changed my levers for some carbon looking ones. They are still ally underneath. Pics included as per usual. I added the last pic showing my current toys (minus the zed) together in my garage, just because I could.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 05, 2012, 02:13:23 AM
What's that thing with buttons attached to a bracket on the left handlebar?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on January 05, 2012, 02:22:07 AM
Nice Escort Shaddow :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on January 05, 2012, 02:32:15 AM
@ Mister: Oxford Heated Grip controller.

@ Unsane: Thanks. I'm currently working on getting it ready for a blue slip.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on January 05, 2012, 09:39:46 AM
nice looking bike... with one exception. I think you have the full "touring" windshield?  IMO, it would look perfect with the lower replacement one.
Other than that, aces :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 05, 2012, 11:36:59 AM
OT but who cares... I'd love an Escort Van to do up. Ah, if only I had the room

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg109.imageshack.us%2Fimg109%2F895%2Fmk2vanprojectxmas356.jpg&hash=0904c1d9073b9a15bc0802c3b5ae0be03c83bab8)

Guy at work says I could use his place - room for 14 cars - but what do I do with it once it is restored? I'd still have no room. Hmm

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on January 05, 2012, 07:04:53 PM
OT:
@ Mister: Umm technically I'm doing up a 260Z and the escort is to be the second family car. HA! At the moment Phil (the escort) has a 3 sp auto (not for to much longer), the 2 litre pinto engine with a heavily ported head, stage 3 cam (does not work well with the auto), extractors, exhaust, modified points dizzy (this is the very next bit that will change), Koni adjustables at all four corners, suspension bushes all replaced, brakes freshly rebuilt with cross drilled rotors on the front, the 16 x 8 inch rims with 205 wide tyres and a FM/AM cassette deck with mono speaker! This is what I call a second car. Its as loud as most harley's.

Mind you the zed isn't exactly going to be a sane car either. It also lives in someone else's garage till it gets finished.

On Topic
@ Phil B: Yes that is a full touring windscreen. I like it cause it keeps me dry on the way to work. Anything above 50/60 and only my helmet and boots get wet. Generally I modify the bike for comfort or practicality. The levers was because me and a mates gate had a disagreement and I bent one. The carbon ones were the same price as a single lever.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 06, 2012, 12:31:21 AM
@Shaddow - ah, the 260z. Back in the 80s (does this show my age? I hope not), my mates sis (yeah, had a crush on her) was given one by her boss to drive. Are you kidding? Hey! Take us for a spin  :woohoo: Kinda wish I'd never sold my 1982 RX7 but circumstances of the time meant I had to. Boy that was a sweet car to drive, always got looks, yadda yadda yadda.

On Topic - lubed my chain today  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on January 06, 2012, 07:31:29 AM
Quote from: mister on January 06, 2012, 12:31:21 AM
Kinda wish I'd never sold my 1982 RX7 but circumstances of the time meant I had to. Boy that was a sweet car to drive, always got looks, yadda yadda yadda.


Ahhhh the old blat blat. Nothing like a rotary!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on January 06, 2012, 09:34:23 AM
@Shaddow...wow, you never hear of someone working on a 260Z...usually a 240Z or a 280Z or 280ZX...I thought there were issues with the 260 engine??  unless you aren't talking Datsun (Nissan)??  My dad had a 240Z when I was a kid, it was awesome and he loved it...but mom getting pregnant with my sister meant needing the family mobile and forcing dad to sell his toy...I never owned a sports car ('86 Camaro Berlinetta V6 was the closest)...I was a muscle car guy...I'm now changing my tune...

Sorry, back to our regular program...

I will be picking up a bike hoist today to get started on my bike tear down and rebuild...unseasonably warm here, I could be riding in the afternoons...  :sad:

Need to get on the build...

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on January 06, 2012, 02:52:01 PM
@madjak30 In Australia 260Zs are fairly common as the 280Z never came here. The next model we got was the 280ZX. In the states the 260Z couldn't meet emissions. In Oz we didn't care. Most 260Z owners swap the carbies for SUs though cause they are a pile of dog crap. Mine has a buick 3800 and twin turbos now though, so that doesn't matter. I've had the 260Z longer than I've known my wife and I know which will go to the scrap yard first if there is a conflict. :D

Err back on topic, I've got nothing. I rode around in the rain lots yesterday... err....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on January 06, 2012, 09:27:31 PM
That's too bad...the 280Z was the first year for FI & a 5spd...previous were 4spd, no?

Anyway, I still love those cars...even the newer ZX versions...the new 370Z is HOT!!  IMHO of course...

Oh, and I did buy the bike jack...Sunday the journey begins... :woohoo:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 07, 2012, 10:46:26 PM
Quote from: Shaddow on January 05, 2012, 12:55:04 AM
I've changed my levers for some carbon looking ones. They are still ally underneath. Pics included as per usual. I added the last pic showing my current toys (minus the zed) together in my garage, just because I could.


Just a heads up the carbon look will last around a year then peel off  :icon_confused:

Flick's gaskets are in the rebuild begins. Well, when I can get some oil LOL~

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 08, 2012, 02:30:10 PM
Gave Trey a ride and came in long enough to win the picture game. Now going back out on Junior because it is too nice today. Ripping into the parts bike will wait for another day, though already selling parts from people asking for things.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: trinacria on January 08, 2012, 04:54:47 PM
I beat it with a bat because it keeps giving me probles :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: stroztech on January 12, 2012, 03:54:50 AM
Replaced the original brake light...
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fstroztech%2FMy%2520bike%2520photos%2FDSC_0001_small.jpg&hash=a068b5abaa4e8d8ab3cc913b58e98795981b106e)

With a smoke one from Clear Alternatives...
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fstroztech%2FMy%2520bike%2520photos%2FDSC_0000_small.jpg&hash=5afa03e9bcf9a0d09691fbd5e73dd952b84568cf)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fstroztech%2FMy%2520bike%2520photos%2FDSC_0010_small.jpg&hash=91c217b1b49886b536cf575273d6251faf2cea67)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kijona on January 12, 2012, 02:30:41 PM
I rode mine. Absolutely the best thing you can do for your bike. ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: fraze11 on January 12, 2012, 02:37:57 PM
Quote from: stroztech on January 12, 2012, 03:54:50 AM
Replaced the original brake light...

Tail light looks good!  Is that just a brake light or is it one of those brake light/turn signal tail light jobs?  Also, how does it compare to the stock as far as brightness, does it use bulbs or LEDs?  I put clear stalk style turn signals on my bike and have been thinking about a clear tail light like yours so everything matches up, just wanted to get your thoughts on yours.

Oh and do you mind if I ask you what it set you back and where you got it?  Was it this;
http://stores.motolume.com/-strse-98/04-dsh-09-GS500F/Detail.bok?category=Suzuki+Tail+Lights%3AGS500


Thanks,
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: stroztech on January 13, 2012, 02:05:23 AM
Quote from: fraze11 on January 12, 2012, 02:37:57 PM
Tail light looks good!  Is that just a brake light or is it one of those brake light/turn signal tail light jobs?  Also, how does it compare to the stock as far as brightness, does it use bulbs or LEDs?  I put clear stalk style turn signals on my bike and have been thinking about a clear tail light like yours so everything matches up, just wanted to get your thoughts on yours.

Oh and do you mind if I ask you what it set you back and where you got it?  Was it this;
http://stores.motolume.com/-strse-98/04-dsh-09-GS500F/Detail.bok?category=Suzuki+Tail+Lights%3AGS500

Firstly, sorry for the long post.  :oops:

Thanks fraze. It's a LED brake/turn/tail combo, although at the moment I haven't hooked up the turn signals.
I've gone smoke, and have turn signals to match on the way.

The link you've got is to the LED brake/tail version only I believe.
The link to the one I got is ... http://stores.motolume.com/-strse-100/%28INTEGRATED%29-04-dsh-09-GS500F/Detail.bok?category=Suzuki+Tail+Lights%3AGS500 (http://stores.motolume.com/-strse-100/%28INTEGRATED%29-04-dsh-09-GS500F/Detail.bok?category=Suzuki+Tail+Lights%3AGS500)
Cost me US$32.00 to get it posted to Australia. I imagine postage to Canada wouldn't be that bad though.  :icon_lol:
It's real easy to fit too.

:icon_exclaim: Just a heads-up though, I had to use a round file and file out the holes in the PCB a bit, as they didn't quite line up with the tail light screw holes - not a deal-breaker - just a minor bit of tolerance in manufacture I think (be careful not to file down to the copper track on the PCB though - PM or email me if you want more info on this - am happy to explain in more detail - with pics too  :) ). Also had to replace the original lens screws, as the lens on this one is shorter than the stock lens.

I haven't got out the light meter from work yet to check the difference between the original and the new LED tail/brake lights, although I have my suspicions that it's not quite as bright, but not by much. Hopefully the fuzz won't pick me for it.
:icon_exclaim: Also, you'll have to sort out something for your licence-plate light, as the replacement doesn't have licence-plate lighting.
I decided on this... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BOBBER-CHOPPER-LED-LICENSE-PLATE-LIGHTS-/160712564628?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256b371f94 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BOBBER-CHOPPER-LED-LICENSE-PLATE-LIGHTS-/160712564628?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256b371f94) ...but haven't fitted them yet.

Overall I give it  :star::star::star::star:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 13, 2012, 02:16:23 AM
I buy from these guys in Germany.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/lights4all/m.html?_nkw=gs500&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313
They're certified for use under German law, so they are good. I have them on all my bikes - tail lights as well as smoke turn signals.
The tail light is a complete unit - just take off OEM and put their tail light ion.

Just got in a set of signals and tail light for Phenix!  :woohoo: And other stuff!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSC01401.jpg&hash=be5b0a0ac9d06ce43e7e3b47cb7596cb3dbcbf10)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on January 13, 2012, 03:53:15 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 13, 2012, 02:16:23 AM
I buy from these guys in Germany.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/lights4all/m.html?_nkw=gs500&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313
They're certified for use under German law, so they are good. I have them on all my bikes - tail lights as well as smoke turn signals.
The tail light is a complete unit - just take off OEM and put their tail light ion.

Just got in a set of signals and tail light for Phenix!  :woohoo: And other stuff!


Does he still send you a bag of sweets?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 13, 2012, 09:09:02 AM
Gonna be putting the oil pan/ gaskets back on Flick. Thank God I did that when taking the top end apart we coulding find a dime sized washer. Guess where it was? Yeah, imagine the fun starting flick up with a metal washer in the engine  :o. I think maybe 5-6 hours of work and he will be back! I can't wait weather has been mid 70's all week and this all that goes through my head!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKlSVxbNaSg
New oil filter too!
Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 13, 2012, 12:28:46 PM
Put my pillion peg main pin "keep pin" in, for the second time. THIS time with Red locktite. Now lets see you vibrate out you facker  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 13, 2012, 01:14:34 PM
Quote from: mister on January 13, 2012, 12:28:46 PM
Put my pillion peg main pin "keep pin" in, for the second time. THIS time with Red locktite. Now lets see you vibrate out you facker  :thumb:
You mean the "C"clip keeps coming off the pin and the pin holding in the peg comes out? I have a couple in my parts box with a hole for a cotter pin. The rest have a groove for a C clip.

WHAT DID I DO TODAY: Nothing special for my bikes. But I did make a few shipments of needed parts for other members' bikes. Does that count?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 13, 2012, 01:31:06 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 13, 2012, 01:14:34 PM
Quote from: mister on January 13, 2012, 12:28:46 PM
Put my pillion peg main pin "keep pin" in, for the second time. THIS time with Red locktite. Now lets see you vibrate out you facker  :thumb:
You mean the "C"clip keeps coming off the pin and the pin holding in the peg comes out? I have a couple in my parts box with a hole for a cotter pin. The rest have a groove for a C clip.

Nope. On my 919 it's part number 27 - left side pillion peg 4mm screw thing. Without it part number 1 keeps spinning around. Odd thing is, the right side has a different set up. No space or mechanical reason for it that I can see.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfisqT.jpg&hash=0a4d34d60ba5f825e39cc7cd2c219da5c1766181)

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 13, 2012, 02:07:11 PM
Strange. Looks like the washer and cotter pin would keep it in place. Try a 5mm screw and a hammer  :technical:

Stupid me  :icon_rolleyes: : Gs500 forum, thought you were talking about a GS500  :oops:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on January 13, 2012, 02:53:17 PM
Quote from: mister on January 13, 2012, 12:28:46 PM
Put my pillion peg main pin "keep pin" in, for the second time. THIS time with Red locktite. Now lets see you vibrate out you facker  :thumb:

Maybe that's why the PO didn't have them on?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on January 13, 2012, 06:19:03 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 13, 2012, 01:14:34 PM
Quote from: mister on January 13, 2012, 12:28:46 PM
Put my pillion peg main pin "keep pin" in, for the second time. THIS time with Red locktite. Now lets see you vibrate out you facker  :thumb:
You mean the "C"clip keeps coming off the pin and the pin holding in the peg comes out? I have a couple in my parts box with a hole for a cotter pin. The rest have a groove for a C clip.

WHAT DID I DO TODAY: Nothing special for my bikes. But I did make a few shipments of needed parts for other members' bikes. Does that count?

yes, it counts!

Today, I bought parts from adidasguy!

Happier than a pig in slop at the moment.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 13, 2012, 06:51:36 PM
Quote from: Twisted on January 13, 2012, 02:53:17 PM
Quote from: mister on January 13, 2012, 12:28:46 PM
Put my pillion peg main pin "keep pin" in, for the second time. THIS time with Red locktite. Now lets see you vibrate out you facker  :thumb:

Maybe that's why the PO didn't have them on?

Nah, he had it single seat rego. So I had to get Brian Harper (http://www.motorcycleroadworthys.com.au/) out to verify my dual seat mod and make me a Dual Seat Mod plate so I could then get it dual seat rego-ed. I'm just thankful when the PO went to single seat he didn't drill out the threads like you are supposed to do.

@addy You would think it doesn't spin, but it does. So maybe that small bit was an afterthought by Honda once they discovered it was spinning.  :dunno_black:

Red locktite has done the job nicely  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on January 14, 2012, 01:52:56 AM
Blew the dust of of Taarna by riding up and down I-5 on the way to school. I reckon it's time to buy some non-perforated gloves and put the liner back in my overpants if I'm to keep this up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on January 14, 2012, 03:25:24 AM
Well an update on mine. I've changed my clutch with ebc fibers and Barnett metal plates with a new rotor seal and thrust bearing, and heavier duty clutch springs. Ive also upgraded my front brake line to a braided line with an 05 caliper, and new seals in the front master cylinder. And to cap it all off I washed my bike this arvo getting ready for a 850km ride tommorow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 14, 2012, 03:47:50 AM
Quote from: aussiegs on January 14, 2012, 03:25:24 AM
Well an update on mine. I've changed my clutch with ebc fibers and Barnett metal plates with a new rotor seal and thrust bearing, and heavier duty clutch springs. Ive also upgraded my front brake line to a braided line with an 05 caliper, and new seals in the front master cylinder. And to cap it all off I washed my bike this arvo getting ready for a 850km ride tommorow.

It's not really 850km. Closer to 650km for you - home to end destination back to home. If I was doing the entire run it'd be 670 or so for me. My part would be about 420 as it is - but - I'll be making a detour after breakfast so will end up doing a tad over 500 for the day.

If this is your first Big one Aussie, take some panadol with you. By the end of the day your muscles will be starting to freeze up. A couple panadols will help them stay relaxed. And remember, small leg micromovements, waist, neck, etc., Before you start to feel uncomfortable or cramped. And ear plugs. You'd be surprised how much fresher you feel on a LONG ride if you wear earplugs.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on January 14, 2012, 04:36:25 AM

[/quote]

It's not really 850km. Closer to 650km for you - home to end destination back to home. If I was doing the entire run it'd be 670 or so for me. My part would be about 420 as it is - but - I'll be making a detour after breakfast so will end up doing a tad over 500 for the day.

If this is your first Big one Aussie, take some panadol with you. By the end of the day your muscles will be starting to freeze up. A couple panadols will help them stay relaxed. And remember, small leg micromovements, waist, neck, etc., Before you start to feel uncomfortable or cramped. And ear plugs. You'd be surprised how much fresher you feel on a LONG ride if you wear earplugs.

Michael
[/quote]

Yep will be the first one. But still deciding if I go on with Ozzy or break off with you and do your ride too. Yeah I got panadol but no ear plugs damn it lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 14, 2012, 11:45:26 AM
Quote from: aussiegs on January 14, 2012, 04:36:25 AM


It's not really 850km. Closer to 650km for you - home to end destination back to home. If I was doing the entire run it'd be 670 or so for me. My part would be about 420 as it is - but - I'll be making a detour after breakfast so will end up doing a tad over 500 for the day.

If this is your first Big one Aussie, take some panadol with you. By the end of the day your muscles will be starting to freeze up. A couple panadols will help them stay relaxed. And remember, small leg micromovements, waist, neck, etc., Before you start to feel uncomfortable or cramped. And ear plugs. You'd be surprised how much fresher you feel on a LONG ride if you wear earplugs.

Michael
[/quote]

Yep will be the first one. But still deciding if I go on with Ozzy or break off with you and do your ride too. Yeah I got panadol but no ear plugs damn it lol.
[/quote]

I'll bring some - which I get free from work  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Dizzledan on January 14, 2012, 12:03:18 PM
I pulled some good pistons and sent them along with the jug to Adidasguy. I took a video and put it in the stickied tutorial thread:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj0bSp8jF24
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 14, 2012, 12:25:40 PM
There's a stick tutorial thread for videos?  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Dizzledan on January 14, 2012, 12:32:19 PM
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58403.0

You knew, you commented in it. Or maybe an imposter?

Halfway down the stickies, with a happy face next to it  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 14, 2012, 01:39:40 PM
Its early. Having a blond moment.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on January 15, 2012, 03:04:09 AM
Painted and polished the front wheel...


Experimented with some matte black 3M vinyl around the headlight as well...

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi258.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh253%2Fteknoblast%2FGS500F%2FIMG00070-20120115-2047.jpg&hash=5310c521c1a1382ab0f2826b48e1e94c2f940eed)

Opinions? I reckon its OK! Will post better pics once the rear wheel is done
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on January 15, 2012, 03:26:34 AM
Quote from: Unsane on January 15, 2012, 03:04:09 AM
Painted and polished the front wheel...


  • Remove wheel, remove brake rotor and yellow rim tape
  • Apply paint stripper, wait 2 hours then wash away + wire brush
  • Sand & smooth the surface to be polished with 240g, 400g, 800g then 1200g
  • Coarse polish then fine polish till mirror finish
  • Prep surfaces to be painted and mask up those not to be painted
  • 4 coats of metallic silver then 3 coats of clear
  • Reassemble, take a few steps back and say "Wow that looks magic but holy shaZam! where did the day go... i still have to do the rear wheel yet!"

Experimented with some matte black 3M vinyl around the headlight as well...

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi258.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh253%2Fteknoblast%2FGS500F%2FIMG00070-20120115-2047.jpg&hash=5310c521c1a1382ab0f2826b48e1e94c2f940eed)

Opinions? I reckon its OK! Will post better pics once the rear wheel is done

Looks real good but can I asked why you stripped the paint off and polished it all up only to paint it again? I would have just left them polished. Or are you talking about the spokes getting painted?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on January 15, 2012, 03:40:09 AM
Looks like he just painted the spokes.   :dunno_black:

Question, how did the wheels look after just the paint stripper?  I'm seriously considering throwing some aircraft paint stripper on my wheels, as the paint is really rough, and peeling in places.  I'm not looking for a mirrored finish, just improvement.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on January 15, 2012, 03:49:43 AM
@shonole
They looked like raw cast aluminum.

@twisted
The dish of the rim is polished and the centre is painted
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on January 15, 2012, 06:29:22 AM
Better pics  :thumb:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi258.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh253%2Fteknoblast%2FaDSC04087.jpg&hash=64b9a183b0b8fc6104b39640daa9d120aa98344f)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi258.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh253%2Fteknoblast%2FaDSC04088.jpg&hash=a7633f5d1aaff6f2639fa2646411d2135b0d0ea0)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: stroztech on January 15, 2012, 06:43:29 AM
Swapped out the incandescent globes for some red LEDs in the instrument cluster...
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fstroztech%2FMy%2520bike%2520photos%2FInstrumentLEDs_small.jpg&hash=2eafacf5b33f22bb3aaf588f8cdf9f788e1387f6)

Relocated the licence plate directly onto the upper part of the fender (minus the OEM bracket) and installed LED licence plate bolts, hooked into the tail light wiring via bullet connectors...
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fstroztech%2FMy%2520bike%2520photos%2FLicencePlateLEDBolts_small.jpg&hash=4cdd4a5a14f719cc06b1c82df3408f582671aa77)

and while I was out there with the camera, took a pic of the rear wheel LED light strips...
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fstroztech%2FMy%2520bike%2520photos%2FTailalllitup_small.jpg&hash=eba7c9312d6209da61071c19c71f877f992f217c)

I also decided that having seen the smoke indicators I bought for the bike "in the flesh" that I don't like the look of them (photos didn't do them justice at all), so it's back to the drawing board.  :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: stroztech on January 15, 2012, 06:44:34 AM
@Unsane - very nice!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 15, 2012, 01:23:15 PM
Kept them from getting dropped. They all got the day off. Snow day.
Rare for West Seattle. But as is typical: first rain then temp drops and snow comes. We get a ground layer of ice with snow on top.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2Fsnow1.jpg&hash=1a689e6acb6a8b2a4c3d8901c861e46c3a2be4eb)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Dizzledan on January 15, 2012, 07:19:01 PM
Clear-coated my top plate/bar holders, speedo fascia, and gauge cutouts. Also got this:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCmRVwl.jpg&hash=20734e7ea79a11ec2f68472bf673ab29d070dac1)
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3M Scotchlite material. Better than rimtape, and GRENADE!  :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on January 16, 2012, 08:52:10 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 15, 2012, 01:23:15 PM
Kept them from getting dropped. They all got the day off. Snow day.
Rare for West Seattle. But as is typical: first rain then temp drops and snow comes. We get a ground layer of ice with snow on top.
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We kinda got the same thing here on Saturday night...started with light snow (but ground temps were above freezing, so it melted)...the snow got heavier and it started to get colder...over night the snow continued (only ended up with about 2"), but the temps dropped to -30C (-22F)...so the roads were pretty deadly...

And it is -26C right now at 8:50am...so the temps haven't gone up at all...and I'm using that as my excuse to not work on my bike this weekend (truck too)...it had nothing to do with procrastination...nope, just too damn cold!!  :icon_rolleyes:

It's supposed to be wicked cold all week, over night lows in the -30s and highs in the mid -20s  :o

Maybe next weekend...

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on January 16, 2012, 07:19:56 PM
I put her all back together!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on January 19, 2012, 03:29:13 AM
Quote from: Dizzledan on January 14, 2012, 12:03:18 PM
I pulled some good pistons and sent them along with the jug to Adidasguy. I took a video and put it in the stickied tutorial thread:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj0bSp8jF24

Nicely shot, that showed exactly what it needed to.  I like the way it's lit so the motor is pretty much all you see.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dmartins on January 19, 2012, 07:51:53 PM
No pics, but I cleaned her up a bit, took the fairings and chain guard off, cleaned and lubed the chain, adjusted the chain tension for the first time, and inspected the spark plugs. Next up is checking and adjusting the valve clearances, and doing a good detailing. In general, I do more riding than cleaning so there's a good build up of dirt that needs to be taken care of. It's hard when you live in an apartment and don't have access to a garden hose. I also found a hose that runs between the '2ND AIR' doohicky and the front of the engine that is wearing through by rubbing on the cylinder head cover so I might replace that.

She's my first bike and I miss riding her. Can't wait for spring or at least for the salt to wash away and an above zero C day so I can go for a ride!! In the mean time I'll keep busy with minor maintenance work  :icon_mrgreen:

2007 GS500F - Brampton, ON
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on January 20, 2012, 07:15:24 AM
Got my parts bike up and running!!

Photo from when i was setting the cam up:
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Video of the startup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLWkK_uGjTg

Updated project thread with more info:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58560.0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 20, 2012, 08:39:45 AM
Time to put the top end on Flick! We should be running this week  :woohoo:

I can't wait today is 71 and not a cloud in the sky!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on January 20, 2012, 02:52:04 PM
I put a master cylinder from a triumph speed triple on to replace my shitty one that was giving me soo much curry. Works great.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: nmh5028 on January 20, 2012, 02:52:25 PM
I've been busy over the last week and I'll still be busy with this stuff next week....

DONE:
-Oil changed
-Chain cleaned
-Took apart my carbs for the first time (and they were surprisingly clean)
-Checked my valve clearances (I'm pretty sure the PO never checked them and I'm over 17k miles. All 4 were .032 or less)
-Ordered shims to fix the valve clearances
-Ordered a jet kit from Buddha to get rid of the cold-bloodedness
-Sent my ignition rotor to Bob for ignition advance mod
-Ordered Sonic Springs for the forks
-Replaced some fuel lines that weren't in great shape


TO DO (hopefully in the next week):
-Rejet
-Change shims
-Reinstall ignition rotor
-Install new springs
-Reassemble
-Wait for warm(er) weather
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on January 21, 2012, 01:20:51 PM
Flick Starts  :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

More testing to follow this afternoon!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bikeneil on January 24, 2012, 12:51:19 PM
Installed front fender mud flap & Zero Gravity sport touring windshield on my 06 GS500F. Mud flap was easy, I took a hint from adidasguy and made a template & drilled the holes from the outside, worked great.
Now the windshield was another story, not hard but just time consuming ( about 1 hour total ) Didn't realize I had to remove all the fairing to get to the screws to remove windshield. (maybe there is another way??? ) My brother helped so it was easier to hold on to everything when unbolting.
You would think they could just design it to remove the screws from the front of the windshield.
I rode 100 miles today with the windshield, 35 degrees in southern Ohio, did block alot more air but did add some noise around my helmet.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 24, 2012, 01:16:22 PM
Windshield can be changed without removing the fairing. I remember when I changed mine and did it in front of my office when the ZG came in. You remove the screws then gently pry the inner and outer apart a 1/4" because of the plastic pins that hold the windshield in place.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kirya on January 24, 2012, 08:32:25 PM
Perfect weather in SoCal today, so I rode 150 miles, more to come :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on January 26, 2012, 08:49:31 AM
Quote from: Kirya on January 24, 2012, 08:32:25 PM
Perfect weather in SoCal today, so I rode 150 miles, more to come :woohoo:

I put my bike back together! http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58903.0 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58903.0)

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on January 26, 2012, 08:58:16 AM
Fired the bike up last night to since it was 30+ degrees out and it would actually start! I think I need to rebuild my carbs as it revs up high with the choke on but then immediately dies as soon as soon a I push the choke off because the idle goes too low.

Any recommendations for Carb rebuild kits? 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 26, 2012, 12:09:28 PM
Quote from: Tronspeed3 on January 26, 2012, 08:58:16 AM
Fired the bike up last night to since it was 30+ degrees out and it would actually start! I think I need to rebuild my carbs as it revs up high with the choke on but then immediately dies as soon as soon a I push the choke off because the idle goes too low.

Any recommendations for Carb rebuild kits?

Yeah, GS500s do that when it's near freezing. They rev high with the choke on and die if you turn the choke all the way off - unless they have warmed up sufficiently.

This is my start routine in any season...

1 - Put choke all the way on
2 - Start bike and let it rev to whatever it wants to
3 - put bag on bike, don jacket
4 - Lightly tap choke down until the bike is revving around 2000
5 - Put on helmet, put on gloves
6 - ride off sedately
7 - after a couple of clicks turn off choke

Sounds to me like there is nothing wrong with your bike, you are working it wrong

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 26, 2012, 12:18:09 PM
Quote from: Tronspeed3 on January 26, 2012, 08:58:16 AM
Fired the bike up last night to since it was 30+ degrees out and it would actually start! I think I need to rebuild my carbs as it revs up high with the choke on but then immediately dies as soon as soon a I push the choke off because the idle goes too low.

Any recommendations for Carb rebuild kits? 
Bike is fine. Like mister said, you're not using the choke correctly.
My way: Work the choke down slowly as the bike warms up during the first minute or two. If in a hurry, I start riding with choke a little on. When I come to the first or second stop (a block or two as I leave my house) I can flip the choke off with my thumb. If really cold, I work it down as I ride the first couple minutes.

If you have a 1989-2000 engine, changing the pilot jets from 37's to 40's makes a HUGE difference in cold starting. Buddha can tell you what to do for a newer engine. I haven't played with those carbs yet.

What part of DSM? I grew up in Highland Park. Harding Jr  High and then North High (diving team).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Juan1 on January 26, 2012, 12:27:48 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 26, 2012, 12:18:09 PM

Any recommendations for Carb rebuild kits? 
Bike is fine. Like mister said, you're not using the choke correctly.
My way: Work the choke down slowly as the bike warms up during the first minute or two.
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Yep.  The slide choke on my other bike will even click into two positions.  There is wide-open choke, as well as half choke. It seems stupid, but it makes choke adjustment easy while riding.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on January 26, 2012, 12:31:53 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 26, 2012, 12:18:09 PM
Quote from: Tronspeed3 on January 26, 2012, 08:58:16 AM
Fired the bike up last night to since it was 30+ degrees out and it would actually start! I think I need to rebuild my carbs as it revs up high with the choke on but then immediately dies as soon as soon a I push the choke off because the idle goes too low.

Any recommendations for Carb rebuild kits? 
Bike is fine. Like mister said, you're not using the choke correctly.
My way: Work the choke down slowly as the bike warms up during the first minute or two. If in a hurry, I start riding with choke a little on. When I come to the first or second stop (a block or two as I leave my house) I can flip the choke off with my thumb. If really cold, I work it down as I ride the first couple minutes.

If you have a 1989-2000 engine, changing the pilot jets from 37's to 40's makes a HUGE difference in cold starting. Buddha can tell you what to do for a newer engine. I haven't played with those carbs yet.

What part of DSM? I grew up in Highland Park. Harding Jr  High and then North High (diving team).

I currently live in the Union Park area, moved to DSM 3 years ago from St.Charles,IL   
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wolfs02shadow on January 28, 2012, 03:17:39 PM
PUT ON MY YOSHIMURA MUFFLER ON TODAY AND LOVE THE SOUND. NOT TO LOUD NOT TO QUIT JUST RIGHT. :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on January 28, 2012, 06:12:25 PM
Just got a new muffler donated for her!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on January 28, 2012, 10:20:07 PM
Nice handbag too mate - that's an original mod  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on January 29, 2012, 04:31:51 AM
 :thumb: I feel the man purse holds my cellphone nicely.

The chicks dig the coach too!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on January 29, 2012, 08:36:48 AM
Finished reassembly and started it up (no muffler, waiting for repacking). Started on the first try!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on January 29, 2012, 10:05:56 AM
Bought a new (ok, 2nd hand - im a student!) alternator, and regulator/rectifier unit.
Oh, and bought a soldering iron to get rid of loads of connectors which the PO put in the wiring harness...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on January 29, 2012, 01:45:38 PM
 Apologies if this I shouldn't be asking a question here, but I don't like making new threads for small stuff and this is more of a general mod thread by the looks of it.

I'm looking to purchase some aftermarket bars and just wanted to make sure the wiki was 100% about them. The bars are the Suburban Machinery Type 1 bars and I have a 1990 GS500(E) and by the looks of things everything will fit just fine, right? I heard some issues about the brake reservoir hitting but if that's all then I'll probably jump on these.

And one other thing I'm looking for recommendations on is a bar end mirror that will fit in the bars. I don't like the look of the Napoleons and the CRGs are really expensive if I want the adapter.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on January 29, 2012, 02:41:41 PM
Quote from: Watevaman on January 29, 2012, 01:45:38 PM
Apologies if this I shouldn't be asking a question here, but I don't like making new threads for small stuff and this is more of a general mod thread by the looks of it.

I'm looking to purchase some aftermarket bars and just wanted to make sure the wiki was 100% about them. The bars are the Suburban Machinery Type 1 bars and I have a 1990 GS500(E) and by the looks of things everything will fit just fine, right? I heard some issues about the brake reservoir hitting but if that's all then I'll probably jump on these.

And one other thing I'm looking for recommendations on is a bar end mirror that will fit in the bars. I don't like the look of the Napoleons and the CRGs are really expensive if I want the adapter.

If you don't like the look of the Naps, you can get the knock off CRGs found on ebay.  I'm presently torn between the EMGOs (Nap style) and the knock-offs.  They can be had on ebay for <$20, and I've heard good things.  My suggestion?  Go ahead and buy the knock-offs, and if you really like them, save up and buy the CRGs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: boggy on January 29, 2012, 03:56:30 PM
took bike for MOT yesterday and passed even with a hole in exhaust blowing on the back brake pipe, told to get it fixed for next time. it was 7am cold wet and he must of been in a good mood.   hole now fixed.
:woohoo:
boggy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob_ns on January 29, 2012, 08:14:39 PM
The current state of the union.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Juan1 on January 29, 2012, 10:38:36 PM
Done this weekend:
Replaced broken turn signals
Replaced bent handlebar
Replaced broken signal generator cover
Installed a center stand
Rejetted and reinstalled the carbs I cleaned last week
Adjusted Fuel/Air mixture
Fired her up and rode her for the first time since I bought her!

Still to do:
Replace all oil seals, she still quite a leaker.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on January 31, 2012, 07:20:34 AM
took her for a ride last night in the nice 50 degree weather! I let it warm up with the choke full on and rode it around town for probably 15 Min's with the choke on. Once I put the choke midway it started to die at every stop sign "embarrassing", rode it around for probably 45 Min's like that but it would not idle even when hot without the choke on.

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on January 31, 2012, 05:17:42 PM
Took it for a 60 degree ride on January 31st  :woohoo:

Best winter ever
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 01, 2012, 01:50:09 PM
Came home and discovered my horn hanging by its wires, so a new washer and but and a drop of loctite later and it's sweet again. While at it I gave the chain a thorough cleaning and lubrication, I hadn't done it for about 700k's. At least my adjustment was still bang on from my service so very happy with my new mechanic.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on February 02, 2012, 06:33:17 PM
Unleashed a can of degreaser all over the frame and motor, washed it all off and re-lubed the chain so now its clean and lean  :D
Took it for a ride around town and put it back to bed till tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on February 02, 2012, 07:54:35 PM
Pulled my rear tire off due to a flat, which was thanks to a nail I caught the other day, only two find out there were 2 nails jammed through my tire! .... fuckers...


edit: on the plus side, I guess if you're gonna get two nails in your tire, it's better to do it at the same time, right??
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: J_Walker on February 02, 2012, 11:55:49 PM
Quote from: tt_four on February 02, 2012, 07:54:35 PM
Pulled my rear tire off due to a flat, which was thanks to a nail I caught the other day, only two find out there were 2 nails jammed through my tire! .... fuckers...


edit: on the plus side, I guess if you're gonna get two nails in your tire, it's better to do it at the same time, right??

in the state of Florida, if you hit a pothole. and your tire goes out. They pay for a new one. I don't know about nails. but yeah..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 03, 2012, 12:36:18 AM
I started it and let it run for about 5 minutes. Hasn't been ridden for about a month. Love how she starts right up no problems.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on February 03, 2012, 01:34:13 PM
Finally got it all back together and rode it to work.  :woohoo: I'll update my "winter project" thread tonight.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on February 03, 2012, 02:54:40 PM
Rode it to work after two weeks of taking the car due to inclement weather. Felt good to get out on the road again.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on February 03, 2012, 05:16:34 PM
Flick got oil and filter for his 500 mile break in after rebuild. Also, got some washers and plastic weld to fix the fastners to the bottom of the fairing!

The Flickster is running lean and mean! Already, got 750 miles on 'ole boy. Couldn't ask for better weather! This is when I love living and Florida!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on February 04, 2012, 06:28:11 PM
Flick got his 500ish break in oil change today. Oil was pristine no metal filings! Oil looked great only thing though is when I bought the Fram oil filter the gasket doesn't really fit so I used the old one. Does anyone know a Fram oil filter CH6000 am I getting the wrong one  :dunno_black:.

Currently working on the fairing think I will take some pics and show the process on fixing the tabs.

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on February 04, 2012, 07:53:44 PM
The first and maybe 2nd Fram CH6000 filter I bought had the right o-ring.  Now, the last 4-5 I have bought don't fit.  So I've got several thousand miles on my current o-ring.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on February 04, 2012, 09:57:22 PM
Guess I'll have to buy a few  :thumb:

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 05, 2012, 02:29:20 AM
Quite a bit on Phenix. See the project section. Small heater the the bike cave took the chill off so I worked until after midnight. He has parts from 1989 through 2009. Due to the VIN number on the frame, we have to call Phenix a 1993.
Took Junior to Alki Beach. Sunny day so he HAD to go pose with all the other bikes.
Took Suzi to Aurora Suzuki to pick up grease for Phenix and half a dozen of the rubber cushions that go around the speedo and tach because Trey's are dry making the gauges rattle.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: numus on February 05, 2012, 11:05:48 AM
Quote from: J_Walker on February 02, 2012, 11:55:49 PM
Quote from: tt_four on February 02, 2012, 07:54:35 PM
Pulled my rear tire off due to a flat, which was thanks to a nail I caught the other day, only two find out there were 2 nails jammed through my tire! .... fuckers...


edit: on the plus side, I guess if you're gonna get two nails in your tire, it's better to do it at the same time, right??

in the state of Florida, if you hit a pothole. and your tire goes out. They pay for a new one. I don't know about nails. but yeah..
No go on nails. Road Hazard. You can pick up tire insurance but it is pretty much worthless.

Quote from: adidasguy on February 05, 2012, 02:29:20 AM
Quite a bit on Phenix. See the project section. Small heater the the bike cave took the chill off so I worked until after midnight. He has parts from 1989 through 2009. Due to the VIN number on the frame, we have to call Phenix a 1993.
Took Junior to Alki Beach. Sunny day so he HAD to go pose with all the other bikes.
Took Suzi to Aurora Suzuki to pick up grease for Phenix and half a dozen of the rubber cushions that go around the speedo and tach because Trey's are dry making the gauges rattle.
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Unbolt the nuts and take the gauges to Lowes or another homestore and buy some washers with an ID greater then those bolts. That is what I did with PITA when I had her... Basically just stacked them until the entire gauge was snug when bolted.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 05, 2012, 11:24:25 AM
Nimus: You are thinking of the wrong part. Around the top of the gauges, there is a HUGE rubber ring where they go onto the metal bracket. When that is bad, gauges can rattle around in the bracket. I bet when you need more rubber washers on the back side, it is because this top ring is hard or squished down from age.

Guess I should have included a picture. Gauge with partly missing gasket or bumper or round squishy thingy and a new one in the package. One on the gauge is hard as a rock. New one is nice and squishy!
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on February 05, 2012, 01:51:19 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 05, 2012, 11:24:25 AM
Nimus: You are thinking of the wrong part. Around the top of the gauges, there is a HUGE rubber ring where they go onto the metal bracket. When that is bad, gauges can rattle around in the bracket. I bet when you need more rubber washers on the back side, it is because this top ring is hard or squished down from age.

Guess I should have included a picture. Gauge with partly missing gasket or bumper or round squishy thingy and a new one in the package. One on the gauge is hard as a rock. New one is nice and squishy!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FIMGP1677.jpg&hash=31741ee758df77b455b4ce4a106a7757f4adea90)

Man, PITA needs those bad!  Numus was talking about on the back side, where he put those washers.   :thumb:

The o rings on the front are shot, almost to the point where there aren't even rings on them.  I've had a terrible time trying to find some.  It sucks not having a Suzuki dealer around.    >:(

Also, Numus, I finally got PITA running!  Give me another few months to get her painted and you won't even recognize her anymore!   :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 05, 2012, 03:44:04 PM
Google  34288-01d20
Prices are $4.50-$5.50 depending on who.
Well worth replacing those hardened black rings. What a difference!
Loosen the gauges. Pull up a little. Remove old ring then slip the new one over from the front. Pretty simple.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on February 05, 2012, 04:25:40 PM
Man, I need some of those. Did the washer trick, but still rattles.

Must be the florida heat.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on February 05, 2012, 04:54:00 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 05, 2012, 03:44:04 PM
Google  34288-01d20
Prices are $4.50-$5.50 depending on who.
Well worth replacing those hardened black rings. What a difference!
Loosen the gauges. Pull up a little. Remove old ring then slip the new one over from the front. Pretty simple.

Awesome!  Thanks!  I've been hunting that number for weeks.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on February 07, 2012, 04:03:18 AM
Refitted stock jets.
Refitted stock muffler.
Refitted stock airbox.
Refitted stock windscreen.

BOOOO!  :mad:


All go-fast bits in a box ready for their new owner  :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ForcedFour on February 07, 2012, 09:00:38 PM
worked on my gauge a little bit, finally got the vinyl work done. Just trying to make it light up a bit brighter so its comparable to the oem one with a strip of leds in place.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi7.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy298%2Fforcedfour%2Fgear1.jpg&hash=0def140d3254363f2aa44b9fb7855c03062b9beb)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi7.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy298%2Fforcedfour%2Fgear2.jpg&hash=9e6039757ce4bfff2bf5f9ab0d6ff09cc44a5615)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on February 10, 2012, 06:16:57 PM
Installed Pro Grips 719s, and Napoleon Bar End Mirrors.  I'll get some pics later this week, it's been raining all day!  :bs:

Yesterday I took it for a decent spin.  Running pretty good.  She feels really flat between 4-5k, but from what I understand, that's natural on these bikes.  I need to pull the plugs and see if she's running lean/rich, since I haven't really got her fine tuned yet.  Homework first, bike second!

Here's a pic from yesterday:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv512%2Fshonole%2FFxCam_13285672177992.jpg&hash=a290ebc0856cefde48c015ac132e4c4cd6c6f386)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SgtBatten on February 10, 2012, 07:26:01 PM
Quote from: Unsane on February 07, 2012, 04:03:18 AM
Refitted stock jets.
Refitted stock muffler.
Refitted stock airbox.
Refitted stock windscreen.

BOOOO!  :mad:


All go-fast bits in a box ready for their new owner  :cry:

Woot!!!

I installed a new headlight bulb.
A Phillips extreme vision 100%
I also decided my chain needs a hellova clean so I bought some kero, actually cleaning will have to wait a day or two
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on February 11, 2012, 02:41:11 AM
Nothing quite as annoying at night as a car with White headlights. They don't illuminate any better, just annoy those in front and mess up your night vision.

In related thread news.... lubed the chain after clocking up 50,000 clicks on my bike.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on February 11, 2012, 03:09:38 PM
Finally replaced the tacho drive unit and cable.

Along with replacing the broken cheap chinese stator with a 2nd hand oem unit. (It works now!)

Sorted out some wiring issues too.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2Fs320x320%2F420368_295249160530157_100001352251146_727661_1320329594_n.jpg&hash=0b99f0c819aad5d4e8c8249b49709fb7853f20b6)
The other (better?) half wasnt too happy about me working on it inside.. but it was cold outside..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 11, 2012, 10:58:59 PM
Put LEDs in Phenix's indicators and gauges. (See project section)
Applied power to the electrical system and the lights came on!  :woohoo:

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on February 11, 2012, 11:34:54 PM
Hey Adidas,

Keep a look out on your LEDs. I swear Flick just hates indicator lights. The speedo light went out burnt through metal wire that makes the connector  :dunno_black:

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 11, 2012, 11:47:51 PM
Haven't had any blow or wiring problems.
Have you checked Flick's voltage? Maybe bad regulator and high voltage is frying things. Let me know if you need a new regulator.
PS: Got indicator and gauge wiring if you need a replacement.
Could the wiring have gotten pinched somewhere around the steering stem, causing a short?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SgtBatten on February 12, 2012, 03:10:02 AM
Quote from: Unsane on February 07, 2012, 04:03:18 AM
Refitted stock jets.
Refitted stock muffler.
Refitted stock airbox.
Refitted stock windscreen.

BOOOO!  :mad:


All go-fast bits in a box ready for their new owner  :cry:

Well I didn't do much but Unsane Cleaned my carbies and rejetted my bike.
He installed a k&n air filter and then sawed off my exhaust.
Thankfully he replaced it with a screaming demon mtgp450 which changes the gs into a beast.
Haven't had a chance to see if there is any difference in power and I'll never know exactly as my clutch has slipped since I bought the bike a few weeks ago. Therefore ive  ot been able to give my bike the full throttle yet.   That's a project for the coming weeks. but the performance boost will be huge and it makes my booties tingle lol

Thanks Unsane :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on February 12, 2012, 04:43:37 AM
Quote from: SgtBatten on February 12, 2012, 03:10:02 AM
Well I didn't do much but Unsane Cleaned my carbies and rejected my bike.

Its the bikes that Unsane rejects that makes yours the best  :D
I'm sure you will be happy with the performance once the clutch is done Trav

Cheers
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SgtBatten on February 12, 2012, 03:30:02 PM
Quote from: Unsane on February 12, 2012, 04:43:37 AM
Quote from: SgtBatten on February 12, 2012, 03:10:02 AM
Well I didn't do much but Unsane Cleaned my carbies and rejected my bike.

Its the bikes that Unsane rejects that makes yours the best  :D
I'm sure you will be happy with the performance once the clutch is done Trav

Cheers

Hahaha. Onya john west :D

Thanks cam. I can't wait
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: numus on February 13, 2012, 10:09:13 AM
Quote from: shonole on February 10, 2012, 06:16:57 PM
Installed Pro Grips 719s, and Napoleon Bar End Mirrors.  I'll get some pics later this week, it's been raining all day!  :bs:

Yesterday I took it for a decent spin.  Running pretty good.  She feels really flat between 4-5k, but from what I understand, that's natural on these bikes.  I need to pull the plugs and see if she's running lean/rich, since I haven't really got her fine tuned yet.  Homework first, bike second!

Here's a pic from yesterday:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv512%2Fshonole%2FFxCam_13285672177992.jpg&hash=a290ebc0856cefde48c015ac132e4c4cd6c6f386)
How did you get the rims to look so good?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on February 13, 2012, 11:34:10 AM
Quote from: numus on February 13, 2012, 10:09:13 AM
Quote from: shonole on February 10, 2012, 06:16:57 PM
Installed Pro Grips 719s, and Napoleon Bar End Mirrors.  I'll get some pics later this week, it's been raining all day!  :bs:

Yesterday I took it for a decent spin.  Running pretty good.  She feels really flat between 4-5k, but from what I understand, that's natural on these bikes.  I need to pull the plugs and see if she's running lean/rich, since I haven't really got her fine tuned yet.  Homework first, bike second!

Here's a pic from yesterday:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv512%2Fshonole%2FFxCam_13285672177992.jpg&hash=a290ebc0856cefde48c015ac132e4c4cd6c6f386)
How did you get the rims to look so good?

The picture makes them look better than they are.  But I stripped them down with aircraft stripper.  I'm working on polishing them right now.  I'll be leaving the spokes painted.  I'm doing as much as I can with them on the bike for now.  Once I order new tires and brakes, I'll finish them up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: numus on February 13, 2012, 12:00:51 PM
Quote from: shonole on February 13, 2012, 11:34:10 AM
Quote from: numus on February 13, 2012, 10:09:13 AM
Quote from: shonole on February 10, 2012, 06:16:57 PM
Installed Pro Grips 719s, and Napoleon Bar End Mirrors.  I'll get some pics later this week, it's been raining all day!  :bs:

Yesterday I took it for a decent spin.  Running pretty good.  She feels really flat between 4-5k, but from what I understand, that's natural on these bikes.  I need to pull the plugs and see if she's running lean/rich, since I haven't really got her fine tuned yet.  Homework first, bike second!

Here's a pic from yesterday:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv512%2Fshonole%2FFxCam_13285672177992.jpg&hash=a290ebc0856cefde48c015ac132e4c4cd6c6f386)
How did you get the rims to look so good?

The picture makes them look better than they are.  But I stripped them down with aircraft stripper.  I'm working on polishing them right now.  I'll be leaving the spokes painted.  I'm doing as much as I can with them on the bike for now.  Once I order new tires and brakes, I'll finish them up.

The brakes are less then a year old (believe it or not). Make sure you put anti-squeal on them or else they will squeal like crazy (did this once and it semi fixed the problem but i only inject a little... Didnt do a proper job).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on February 13, 2012, 12:28:58 PM
Quote from: numus on February 13, 2012, 12:00:51 PM
Quote from: shonole on February 13, 2012, 11:34:10 AM
Quote from: numus on February 13, 2012, 10:09:13 AM
Quote from: shonole on February 10, 2012, 06:16:57 PM
Installed Pro Grips 719s, and Napoleon Bar End Mirrors.  I'll get some pics later this week, it's been raining all day!  :bs:

Yesterday I took it for a decent spin.  Running pretty good.  She feels really flat between 4-5k, but from what I understand, that's natural on these bikes.  I need to pull the plugs and see if she's running lean/rich, since I haven't really got her fine tuned yet.  Homework first, bike second!

Here's a pic from yesterday:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv512%2Fshonole%2FFxCam_13285672177992.jpg&hash=a290ebc0856cefde48c015ac132e4c4cd6c6f386)
How did you get the rims to look so good?

The picture makes them look better than they are.  But I stripped them down with aircraft stripper.  I'm working on polishing them right now.  I'll be leaving the spokes painted.  I'm doing as much as I can with them on the bike for now.  Once I order new tires and brakes, I'll finish them up.

The brakes are less then a year old (believe it or not). Make sure you put anti-squeal on them or else they will squeal like crazy (did this once and it semi fixed the problem but i only inject a little... Didnt do a proper job).

Sweet!  I haven't had a chance to check them, but they work well (the occasional squeal).  I just figured I'd check them out when I get new tires.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on February 13, 2012, 06:19:27 PM
I put 100 more miles on her, and spun up the odometer + 800 miles (4 tanks of gas) cause its been 4 tanks of gas since I had it connected!
GOGO DEWALT DRILL!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Lasse on February 14, 2012, 07:25:48 AM
Started doing my valves, stopped when I couldn't find a shim tool anywhere.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: piresito on February 14, 2012, 08:57:09 AM
Quote from: Lasse on February 14, 2012, 07:25:48 AM
Started doing my valves, stopped when I couldn't find a shim tool anywhere.

You can use two screwdrivers, if they have a tip between 6 and 6.5mm, then will work all right. See in the valve clearance check method thread, this post: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58883.msg670596#msg670596 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58883.msg670596#msg670596)
I can pop a shim in 30 seconds!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on February 15, 2012, 11:47:49 AM
I gave her a beautiful, new, used can.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv636%2Fxunedeinx%2F0215121336.jpg&hash=02ee0b1c1b446959663a535288abd686bcb9010b)

She adores me, she offered me up some mid-loe end tq that I didnt even know existed
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kijona on February 15, 2012, 11:54:50 AM
Quote from: shonole on February 10, 2012, 06:16:57 PM
She feels really flat between 4-5k, but from what I understand, that's natural on these bikes.  I need to pull the plugs and see if she's running lean/rich, since I haven't really got her fine tuned yet.  Homework first, bike second!

Here's a pic from yesterday:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv512%2Fshonole%2FFxCam_13285672177992.jpg&hash=a290ebc0856cefde48c015ac132e4c4cd6c6f386)

Nice looking bike man! And my 97 does that too...between 4-5K it just acts like it's dead. It's because of the #37 pilot jets. Or did you replace those with #40's???

Mine seems to take forever and a year to warm up but once it does FINALLY warm up, that flat spot almost disappears.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 15, 2012, 12:39:28 PM
Quote from: xunedeinx on February 15, 2012, 11:47:49 AM
I gave her a beautiful, new, used can.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv636%2Fxunedeinx%2F0215121336.jpg&hash=02ee0b1c1b446959663a535288abd686bcb9010b)

She adores me, she offered me up some mid-loe end tq that I didnt even know existed
I don't know, but to me it looks upside down. Seems it should be flipped over so the rain doesn't pour into the end.

Some of the parts on your bike look familiar  :icon_eek:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on February 15, 2012, 01:14:03 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 15, 2012, 12:39:28 PM
Quote from: xunedeinx on February 15, 2012, 11:47:49 AM
I gave her a beautiful, new, used can.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv636%2Fxunedeinx%2F0215121336.jpg&hash=02ee0b1c1b446959663a535288abd686bcb9010b)

She adores me, she offered me up some mid-loe end tq that I didnt even know existed
I don't know, but to me it looks upside down. Seems it should be flipped over so the rain doesn't pour into the end.

Some of the parts on your bike look familiar  :icon_eek:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpsndealer.com%2Fdealersite%2Fimages%2Fnewvehicles%2Fnv41766_1.jpg&hash=8bc12972bcb7f0ec6a30169051e4f979d94e5c82)

Theres two little drain holes in the bottom of the can :-D

Yea, your parts are holding up well, and I actually get a lot of compliments
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 15, 2012, 01:21:02 PM
OK. I give in. It just looks upside down, even though it goes that way  :cookoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on February 15, 2012, 06:04:56 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 15, 2012, 01:21:02 PM
OK. I give in. It just looks upside down, even though it goes that way  :cookoo:

:flipoff: :cookoo: :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Dizzledan on February 15, 2012, 06:47:20 PM
Quote from: xunedeinx on February 15, 2012, 11:47:49 AM
I gave her a beautiful, new, used can.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv636%2Fxunedeinx%2F0215121336.jpg&hash=02ee0b1c1b446959663a535288abd686bcb9010b)

She adores me, she offered me up some mid-loe end tq that I didnt even know existed

Did you re-jet? Post a clip of it running!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 15, 2012, 07:32:38 PM
Well the last few days I have been making a video on fixing my clutch cover oil leak so thats what I did.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58403.0 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58403.0)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on February 15, 2012, 11:04:53 PM
Quote from: Dizzledan on February 15, 2012, 06:47:20 PM
Quote from: xunedeinx on February 15, 2012, 11:47:49 AM
I gave her a beautiful, new, used can.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv636%2Fxunedeinx%2F0215121336.jpg&hash=02ee0b1c1b446959663a535288abd686bcb9010b)

She adores me, she offered me up some mid-loe end tq that I didnt even know existed

Did you re-jet? Post a clip of it running!

Of coarse I did! About 6 months ago with the harley can.

22.5/65/145.

When I put the can on today, it seemed a little leaner than it was previously, so I gave it a shot and stuck some washers under the mids and main jets, seemed to run a lot better, but I think its time for some 70/155's. I'll get video of it running in the morning!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: hawaiianGS on February 18, 2012, 10:14:58 PM
New Gold Chain, mirrors, rim tape, anti-vibe bar ends, and a bath. She's starting to come together. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on February 18, 2012, 10:30:30 PM
Got the parts bike running

Put the 04 back together and sold her to an old friend

Went and looked at the likely new moto addition to the family

And more wrenching tomorrow!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 18, 2012, 11:04:20 PM
Started taking apart the parts/donor bike which will be the source for Phenix's motor. Now need to get rid of stuff like the fairings, gas tank, etc. Phenix got a brand new rear fender (see project section).
The donor bike's gas tank was nearly full. So all bikes had their tanks topped off  after draining the tank.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSC01598-a.jpg&hash=feb807eed20bf065aa1ad117c7429e62ae87d162)

The "donor" parts bike has its wheels transplanted onto centuryghost's bike. The black rims replaced his white ones. Tires from the donor bike are really good. Centuryghost noticed the improvement in the ride. Also re-hung his exhaust for better clearance from the rear brake calipers. Oh, also put on a nice stator cover from a spare engine. 
Yep - bike cave is up and running. What a great place to do all this work! We did a lot today.
Spare set of rims with crappy tires were put on the donor so I can still wheel it around until it is down to a bare frame.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGarage%2FDSC01591-a.jpg&hash=0afc20f2d8fc78a4c1521ea7a12673480a6b978a)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on February 19, 2012, 01:18:38 AM
Been a while since I last posted this thread, but since that time, I've done a fair amount of commuting with Taarna along I-5 from Mount Vernon to Bellingham. I've also installed new bar end mirrors from seamax, installed an SV650 throttle tube, and replaced my clutch and brake levers that were damaged in my second crash. The clutch lever replacement took some time because I broke my clutch switch during the installation of the new lever, bought a replacement switch from adidasguy, then got buried in homework. I finally got it done in time for a rainy long weekend. 

The old levers:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa210%2FVikingKarl%2FDSC_0516.jpg&hash=e38189988da1055a58efa7221175d2dd93b00c6b)

The new brake lever and right mirror:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa210%2FVikingKarl%2FDSC_0519.jpg&hash=b59d626e2b1ffa38b5b1a8a5e001c544f67211d3)

New clutch lever and left mirror:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa210%2FVikingKarl%2FDSC_0520.jpg&hash=d0b8dc3c9528d47d70f53df29bc79f2fecc25e9c)

Here's the most recent (and awful looking) shot I've got of the whole bike:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa210%2FVikingKarl%2FDSC_0518.jpg&hash=904ae6bfd40368f62afda0546b68016ebea9c18c)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on February 21, 2012, 01:48:33 AM
Nothing for the bike today, however I did pick up a set of Alpinestars Octane Riding Shoes.  So far I'm very satisfied.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SgtBatten on February 21, 2012, 03:16:21 AM
Today I installed new LEDs in my instrument cluster to replace the stock ones.

Thanks to adidas for the diode reference picture. Simple to follow and works perfectly.

Silly me ordered only 1 green t5 so I went to jaycar to buy another one but they only stock red white and blue. I grabbed a white one and it gives the kinda color you would expect. A white light with a green tinge.

Between running to the neighbours for tools and running upstairs a million times to grab something I needed, not to mention the lengthy period of time it took to file down the t10 leds for the guages by scraping them against a brick wall, (yeh I did that)  it took me all bloody afternoon to finish this.
It was a learning experience and I had to improvise a few ways to get some things undone but all in all I feel awesome for getting it perfect first go :)

I dunno of its normal but with the t10s I got the 4 radially mounted LEDs were too wide to fit in the housing so that's why I had to file them down. Dunno if the rough lenses has affected the brightness but I'm satisfied.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi73.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi233%2FSgt_Batten%2FIMG_6086.jpg&hash=8525abe101674b50f56d825d74ae74f1fc82b271) (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/Sgt_Batten/IMG_6086.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: numus on February 21, 2012, 05:37:05 AM
Quote from: SgtBatten on February 21, 2012, 03:16:21 AM
Today I installed new LEDs in my instrument cluster to replace the stock ones.

Thanks to adidas for the diode reference picture. Simple to follow and works perfectly.

Silly me ordered only 1 green t5 so I went to jaycar to buy another one but they only stock red white and blue. I grabbed a white one and it gives the kinda color you would expect. A white light with a green tinge.

Between running to the neighbours for tools and running upstairs a million times to grab something I needed, not to mention the lengthy period of time it took to file down the t10 leds for the guages by scraping them against a brick wall, (yeh I did that)  it took me all bloody afternoon to finish this.
It was a learning experience and I had to improvise a few ways to get some things undone but all in all I feel awesome for getting it perfect first go :)

I dunno of its normal but with the t10s I got the 4 radially mounted LEDs were too wide to fit in the housing so that's why I had to file them down. Dunno if the rough lenses has affected the brightness but I'm satisfied.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi73.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi233%2FSgt_Batten%2FIMG_6086.jpg&hash=8525abe101674b50f56d825d74ae74f1fc82b271) (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/Sgt_Batten/IMG_6086.jpg)

74x fits into all year gauge indicators and are the same size as the original bulb (actually a little smaller). They are polarized like the T5 so you still need to do something to the turn signal and you just check each one before you plug it into the gauge housing.. If it doesnt light up you flip the bulb around. http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fmini-wedge.html under Instrument Panel and Gauge LED Wedge Base bulbs 74-x ...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 21, 2012, 07:12:34 AM
Note the LED in the bottom: the yellow base with one LED on the top and 4 around the side. It is also the one in the broken open gauge. That's the one to use in the gauges. Comes in all colors.
The one with the red base is similar, but has 9 LEDs: 1 on the top and 8 around the side -- that one is too tall for the gauges.
(The LEDs are the white square thingies)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SgtBatten on February 21, 2012, 03:16:54 PM
Thanks numus, I did buy t5/74 for the indicators and they work fine. I did the diode thing on the blinkers to get it working both ways.

I bought the wrong 5-led t10 as mine are not flat smd LEDs they are round and stick out to far radially. But easy fixed by scraping them on the wall for 10 mins each lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SgtBatten on February 21, 2012, 05:46:23 PM
I just found some 12 smd led t10s that are 2 on each side and 4 on top but no bigger than the ones you suggest Adidas.

Gonna test them out.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Dresnewtoy on February 24, 2012, 03:40:16 PM
Shortened the stalks on the front indicators. Tools - small wood chisel, exacto knife, JB weld.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb447%2Fdfranc%2FIMG00132-20120224-0850.jpg&hash=e145c4bab5b175e081c812a453a0a1ef23c2ea0e)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on February 24, 2012, 05:42:48 PM
Ok I just installed the SV650 shock I bought for $70.00 practically new. Never done anything like this before and will probably never do it again. (what a pain in the ass) seriously though it wasnt too bad and what a difference. Ride height is now at least 2 invhes higher. (I'm 6ft so perfect) Havent taken it for a ride anywhere yet as its pissing down with rain.
Center stand now useless without a i inch piece of wood for support and side stand still ok for now but will lengthen it when Kijona sends me a spare.

Oh and my fingers are in the photo just to hide my rego.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 24, 2012, 05:46:21 PM
Quote from: SgtBatten on February 21, 2012, 03:16:21 AM
Today I installed new LEDs in my instrument cluster to replace the stock ones.

Thanks to adidas for the diode reference picture. Simple to follow and works perfectly.

Silly me ordered only 1 green t5 so I went to jaycar to buy another one but they only stock red white and blue. I grabbed a white one and it gives the kinda color you would expect. A white light with a green tinge.

Between running to the neighbours for tools and running upstairs a million times to grab something I needed, not to mention the lengthy period of time it took to file down the t10 leds for the guages by scraping them against a brick wall, (yeh I did that)  it took me all bloody afternoon to finish this.
It was a learning experience and I had to improvise a few ways to get some things undone but all in all I feel awesome for getting it perfect first go :)

I dunno of its normal but with the t10s I got the 4 radially mounted LEDs were too wide to fit in the housing so that's why I had to file them down. Dunno if the rough lenses has affected the brightness but I'm satisfied.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi73.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi233%2FSgt_Batten%2FIMG_6086.jpg&hash=8525abe101674b50f56d825d74ae74f1fc82b271) (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/Sgt_Batten/IMG_6086.jpg)

What are the part numbers at jaycar sgt?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on February 24, 2012, 06:54:11 PM
I brought home my newest addition. A 2006 DRZ400SM with 1500 miles :woohoo:

Seller's photo:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2Fdrz2.jpg&hash=98fcd80c84748b58b88d590080b58e2d7a33c7e5)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2Fdrz.jpg&hash=ad3cd4a963ae46591ad79aaf97d11f22f4663e08)

More photos to come, had to ride a 50 mile ride home wind gusts were +30mph easily. Wind was so rough, it took one of the plastic fairings on the tail off! Definitely had a blast and i learned a lot about that little beast. Itching for some warmer weather now!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SgtBatten on February 24, 2012, 07:39:48 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 24, 2012, 05:46:21 PM
Quote from: SgtBatten on February 21, 2012, 03:16:21 AM
Today I installed new LEDs in my instrument cluster to replace the stock ones.

Thanks to adidas for the diode reference picture. Simple to follow and works perfectly.

Silly me ordered only 1 green t5 so I went to jaycar to buy another one but they only stock red white and blue. I grabbed a white one and it gives the kinda color you would expect. A white light with a green tinge.

Between running to the neighbours for tools and running upstairs a million times to grab something I needed, not to mention the lengthy period of time it took to file down the t10 leds for the guages by scraping them against a brick wall, (yeh I did that)  it took me all bloody afternoon to finish this.
It was a learning experience and I had to improvise a few ways to get some things undone but all in all I feel awesome for getting it perfect first go :)

I dunno of its normal but with the t10s I got the 4 radially mounted LEDs were too wide to fit in the housing so that's why I had to file them down. Dunno if the rough lenses has affected the brightness but I'm satisfied.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi73.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi233%2FSgt_Batten%2FIMG_6086.jpg&hash=8525abe101674b50f56d825d74ae74f1fc82b271) (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/Sgt_Batten/IMG_6086.jpg)

What are the part numbers at jaycar sgt?

standard t5's slip. they are not smd's but normal,domed led's

Link to jaycar T5's (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=ZD0380&keywords=t5+led&form=KEYWORD)
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i bought the white one which is in my blinker indicator, compared to a green smd from superbrightleds in the neutral one.

none of them appear as white in person. more color does show

they also sell t10's in the same 3 colors for older bikes
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 24, 2012, 07:48:34 PM
How much are they?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SgtBatten on February 24, 2012, 08:22:22 PM
$1.95 i think.. no more, could be less
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Beerstudd on February 27, 2012, 10:00:02 AM
So today I pulled the carbs since the bike was really lean and had no power. Re jetted the carbs, added 2 #3 washers, changed the oil, installed a Katana rear shock, and changed out my Left Side Lower Fairing.

Glad to say the bike now has real nice power and the suspension feels much tighter.

A good days work but it paid off.  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on February 27, 2012, 01:59:20 PM
Bought Flick a whole bunch of fuel lines and a set of front and rear brakes. Hopefully, they will be in by the time I get back from Boston on the 6th.

At that point will be synching the carbs, checking valve clearances, putting on the brakes and fuel lines. Don't get the OEM brake lines within two months they are already breaking down.

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Worm on February 27, 2012, 02:55:58 PM
Thought about her....all day long! Wishing the weather would warm up so I can go get her out of winter storage!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on February 27, 2012, 03:22:27 PM
Decided im going to stip rebuild and re-jet the carbs as soon as i can find a cheap rebuild kit and jets..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Beerstudd on February 28, 2012, 11:03:39 AM
Quote from: vinny on February 27, 2012, 03:22:27 PM
Decided im going to stip rebuild and re-jet the carbs as soon as i can find a cheap rebuild kit and jets..

Got mine at Jetsrus.com Was pretty cheap and fast shipping.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on February 28, 2012, 11:21:25 AM
New plugs.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kyleGS500 on February 28, 2012, 04:30:07 PM
I started it today. Crappy weather, we are supposed to get 5" tonight.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SgtBatten on February 28, 2012, 04:50:41 PM
i decided my hi beam indicator is now too bright at night :(
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kyleGS500 on February 28, 2012, 05:12:11 PM
Quote from: Dresnewtoy on February 24, 2012, 03:40:16 PM
Shortened the stalks on the front indicators. Tools - small wood chisel, exacto knife, JB weld.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb447%2Fdfranc%2FIMG00132-20120224-0850.jpg&hash=e145c4bab5b175e081c812a453a0a1ef23c2ea0e)

Did you jb weld the end back on so you didn't have to use a washer and all that?


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Dresnewtoy on February 28, 2012, 05:36:07 PM
No, used JB weld on other end. Kinda didn't think about taking pictures when i was doing it. Hard to explain without pictures. If you're really interested, take yours apart, take a picture of all the bits and i'll tell you what i did.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on February 28, 2012, 05:41:01 PM
 Today I attempted to get those exhaust bolts out with my cousin again except it's not gonna work like he planned. We've decided the best thing would be to pull the motor and get to them in a straight shot.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kyleGS500 on February 28, 2012, 05:46:31 PM
One of these weekends I'll pull them off and pm it to ya.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mikeybikey82 on February 29, 2012, 08:36:41 PM
i "installed" my new Cortech Sport Tail Bag.  i gotta say it looks great, and seems to hold a ton of stuff!  AND, i got it on just in time for it to start snowing here!  not sticking, so at least tomorrow ill get to see how this bag works in the rain.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi921.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad60%2Fmikeybikey82%2F2012-02-29162440.jpg&hash=dbe11bf4fcdd18cf9073ee2f93e219a0c04744a6)
sorry, shitty pic!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Hawke301 on February 29, 2012, 09:10:06 PM
I took mine out for a run to meet up with some friends for dinner, then took a more scenic route home.

Quote from: mikeybikey82 on February 29, 2012, 08:36:41 PM
i "installed" my new Cortech Sport Tail Bag.  i gotta say it looks great, and seems to hold a ton of stuff!  AND, i got it on just in time for it to start snowing here!  not sticking, so at least tomorrow ill get to see how this bag works in the rain.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi921.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad60%2Fmikeybikey82%2F2012-02-29162440.jpg&hash=dbe11bf4fcdd18cf9073ee2f93e219a0c04744a6)
sorry, shitty pic!

Hey Mikey, I've got the same tailbag.  I use mine to carry my laptop & books to & from classes, but we don't get much of that wet stuff you're talking about.  Let me know how well the rain cover works.

:cheers:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on February 29, 2012, 09:19:13 PM
Quote from: mikeybikey82 on February 29, 2012, 08:36:41 PM
i "installed" my new Cortech Sport Tail Bag.  i gotta say it looks great, and seems to hold a ton of stuff!  AND, i got it on just in time for it to start snowing here!  not sticking, so at least tomorrow ill get to see how this bag works in the rain.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi921.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad60%2Fmikeybikey82%2F2012-02-29162440.jpg&hash=dbe11bf4fcdd18cf9073ee2f93e219a0c04744a6)
sorry, shitty pic!

Nice.  I've been wanting one.  Keep us updated on how it works!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mikeybikey82 on February 29, 2012, 09:37:30 PM
Quote from: Hawke301 on February 29, 2012, 09:10:06 PM
I took mine out for a run to meet up with some friends for dinner, then took a more scenic route home.
Hey Mikey, I've got the same tailbag.  I use mine to carry my laptop & books to & from classes, but we don't get much of that wet stuff you're talking about.  Let me know how well the rain cover works.
Quote from: shonole on February 29, 2012, 09:19:13 PM
Nice.  I've been wanting one.  Keep us updated on how it works!

will do, im sure that ill find out tomorrow!  i believe god had the great PNW in mind when he invented rain gear...he did invent that, right?.....right?  next up; WINDSCREEN.  im thinkin the spitfire!
Mikey
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 01, 2012, 12:54:26 AM
Did my fenderectomy. Sorry bout the video size.

http://youtu.be/wFXt2p8Vewk

Tell me what you think
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 02, 2012, 04:27:35 PM
Ok so I scored a new PUIG windscreen for $50 and have installed so here are the pics


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Worm on March 02, 2012, 10:06:04 PM
Finally got around to putting the Lunchbox on and re-jetted! She sounds so different without the airbox on there!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 02, 2012, 10:08:21 PM
Quote from: Worm on March 02, 2012, 10:06:04 PM
Finally got around to putting the Lunchbox on and re-jetted! She sounds so different without the airbox on there!

Without photos it didnt happen :dunno_white:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Worm on March 02, 2012, 10:28:46 PM
Quote from: codajastal on March 02, 2012, 10:08:21 PM
Quote from: Worm on March 02, 2012, 10:06:04 PM
Finally got around to putting the Lunchbox on and re-jetted! She sounds so different without the airbox on there!

Without photos it didnt happen :dunno_white:

I took one photo of the old and new jets side by side with my phone. I'll definitely get some once I actually get her out of winter storage.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: LEMON8 on March 03, 2012, 07:17:53 AM
fired her up the other day and god dam i was grinning for the first 30 + miles.

How i missed riding. Sadly might be selling her soon for a SV.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: speeder on March 03, 2012, 08:36:43 AM
Removed the fairings.
Remodelled the fairings to add strenght and fix random damages from prev. owner.
Changed oil
Changed oil filter.
Checked air filter
Replaced Tacho-cable
Soldered new wires to the front turnsignals
Repainted metal-bits around the instruments.
A bit a cleaning.

To come: Add filler to the repairs I'm during on the fairing, get it painted. Refitt the fairings, and take "her" for a testdrive :)

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Hawke301 on March 03, 2012, 02:33:41 PM
Noticed the chain guard had some wear on the wheel side.  On closer inspection, it looked like the mounting bracket was bent, so I bent it back to be centered over the chain.

Also noticed the cable guide for the choke wasn't doing it's job, so I adjusted that to actually guide the cable past the speed-o.

Might take her out for a run in a little bit, but I've got some sinus gunk going on, so I might have to take the cage to dinner instead.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on March 03, 2012, 03:31:57 PM
Installed my Lunch Box (Thanks Big Rich!).  Wow do I need to tuck away some wires.  Got a new project for tomorrow.  :thumb:

Haven't a chance to take it out yet, maybe tomorrow once this flooding is over.  :mad:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 03, 2012, 04:31:18 PM
Paid for  Thumper
Seller dropped him off at Aurora Suzuki for me. New tires (those are the original 1973 tires) and complete check up before Thumper goes home to live in the Bike Cave.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FTS-185%2Fthumper_1.jpg&hash=7e68819d08b8a064386b468b5fa059025723ad99)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dcclark on March 03, 2012, 04:36:00 PM
Changed the oil and rode it to the cabin.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.welbuilt.com%2Fgs500%2Fgs500f-2.jpg&hash=58faae2896285fcb38166d322ac91297ab473844)

:woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on March 03, 2012, 06:03:07 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 03, 2012, 04:31:18 PM
Paid for  Thumper
Seller dropped him off at Aurora Suzuki for me. New tires (those are the original 1973 tires) and complete check up before Thumper goes home to live in the Bike Cave.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FTS-185%2Fthumper_1.jpg&hash=7e68819d08b8a064386b468b5fa059025723ad99)

Things to do....

Check lock
Check oven
Wash hands
Buy motorcycle
Repeat
Repeat
Repeat
Repeat
:icon_mrgreen:

Nice score :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on March 03, 2012, 06:15:27 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 03, 2012, 04:31:18 PM
Paid for  Thumper
Seller dropped him off at Aurora Suzuki for me. New tires (those are the original 1973 tires) and complete check up before Thumper goes home to live in the Bike Cave.

I spy a TS185, looks uber clean!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on March 03, 2012, 06:17:02 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 03, 2012, 04:31:18 PM
Paid for  Thumper
Thumper goes home to live in the Bike Cave.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FTS-185%2Fthumper_1.jpg&hash=7e68819d08b8a064386b468b5fa059025723ad99)


Another Bike?  In what? 2 years?  You need serious help!  First step to recovery:  Put Thumper in a crate and ship to me in South Georgia where it won't get rained on.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on March 03, 2012, 07:58:27 PM
Quote from: Paulcet on March 03, 2012, 06:17:02 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 03, 2012, 04:31:18 PM
Paid for  Thumper
Thumper goes home to live in the Bike Cave.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FTS-185%2Fthumper_1.jpg&hash=7e68819d08b8a064386b468b5fa059025723ad99)


Another Bike?  In what? 2 years?  You need serious help!  First step to recovery:  Put Thumper in a crate and ship to me in South Georgia where it won't get rained on.

It's a bad weekend to mention no rain in South GA.  Lol.   :icon_eek:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 03, 2012, 08:13:56 PM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on March 03, 2012, 06:15:27 PM
I spy a TS185, looks uber clean!  :woohoo:
Thanks for all the complements! He's at Aurora Suzuki for a complete check-up. People walked by it and thought he came off the showroom floor. When told he was a 1973 (with collector license plate) they couldn't believe it. Thumper should be coming home next weekend.

Yes, hell froze over because I have a non-GS500.

NO, don't need therapy  :cookoo: until I have one bike for each day of the week. (And its 4 bikes since May 2010, then there's all the parts. Sorry - I guess I DO need help  :icon_confused:)

Interesting - there was a guy with a 2002 GS500 looking for upgrades at the dealer today. What happens? The guys at the parts counter call me over so I can help him out. Hopefully he'll sign onto gstwins. Nice having a dealer that cares more about the customer than making a sale!

NEXT: Got to clean up the Bike Cave for Thumper. That means lots of GS parts: 2 sets of fairings, wheels, tail lights, carbs, bars, etc. all got to start selling to make more room,.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 03, 2012, 08:51:11 PM
Is it a stinky (2stroke)? I have a friend who is currently restoring a Bultaco, they look very similar

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi243.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff62%2Ficecreamhands%2F800px-Bultaco_Sherpa_T_250_1974.jpg%3Ft%3D1330832985&hash=23a8b49a134404cef364e54ec588dc5bd6d37d29)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 03, 2012, 08:56:42 PM
Quote from: Twisted on March 03, 2012, 08:51:11 PM
Is it a stinky (2stroke)? I have a friend who is currently restoring a Bultaco, they look very similar
I love the smell of 2-stroke in the morning. It makes me feel alive!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 03, 2012, 10:31:34 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 03, 2012, 08:56:42 PM
Quote from: Twisted on March 03, 2012, 08:51:11 PM
Is it a stinky (2stroke)? I have a friend who is currently restoring a Bultaco, they look very similar
I love the smell of 2-stroke in the morning. It makes me feel alive!

I'll take that as a yes.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on March 03, 2012, 10:31:50 PM
I put the MX wheels on my bike and took it out to play in the mud. Very good day. I only smacked my head off the ground once  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: J_Walker on March 03, 2012, 10:36:00 PM
I made my bike Pee itself, and didn't give it anything to drink after.. Has to wait till monday! Its be a very bad bike!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dmartins on March 04, 2012, 06:12:15 AM
I started on my first valve clearance check yesterday and got as far as measuring the clearances and the existing shim sizes. Unfortunately, the local dealer does not stock GS500 shims so I'll have to wait until my order comes in to finish the job.

My bike is a 2007 model with fairing (in Ontario,Canada) and I have been referencing a Clymer manual for 1989-2002 models. I have found there are some differences so I had to do a little guessing along the way. :technical:
- My bike has the PAIR (2ND AIR) system that includes two hoses coming off the exhaust side of the engine which connect to a metal thing bolted to the left side of the frame cross member above the cylinder head cover. From there, a third hose goes to the airbox and a fourth small hose (maybe a vacuum line) attaches near the carbs. I had to remove the metal thing from the frame and disconnect all the hoses to make room for the cylinder head cover to come out.
- There is a small black plastic canister with a small hose coming off of it bolted to the right side of the cross member. I removed this and left it dangling by the hose so it was out of the way
- The clutch and throttle cables needed to be disconnected from the carb side to make room. The throttle cable is a dual cable set up, not a single cable like the Clymer manual says. I removed the airbox to get the throttle disconnected although I'm not sure if this is necessary.

On the recommendations of other forum members, I'll be setting the exhaust clearances at 0.08mm - 0.13mm. The bike is at 24700km and here's what I found.

#1 intake < 0.001"/0.0254mm (current shim 265) (new shim 260 or 255)
#1 exhaust 0.002"/0.0508mm (current shim 275) (new shim 270)
#2 intake < 0.001"/0.0254mm (current shim 262) (new shim 260 or 255)
#2 exhaust < 0.001"/0.0254mm (current shim 275) (new shim 270, 265, or 260) <-- no clearance, bucket would not rotate

In order to get the shim out of the #2 exhaust bucket, I loosened the camshaft bearing cap bolts gradually in a crisscross pattern until I was able to rotate the stuck bucket by hand. With the bucket rotated so I could get at the little notch, I tightended down the camshaft caps again and torqued to 90in-lbs. Now with access to that little notch in the bucket, I was able to use the valve shim tool to depress the bucket and pop the shim out.

I'm not sure what I did wrong, but after I had put the shim back in the #2 intake I was rotating the engine using the 19mm nut on the signal generator and the shim suddenly shot across the garage and landed on the ground. It scared the crap out of me! :icon_eek: After inspecting the shim and around the bucket and cam, everything looks OK so I put it back in and rotated the engine a couple more times nice and slow. I think that the shim may have been floating on oil and when the cam started to push on it, it shifted and didn't sit in the bucket properly. :dunno_black:

I also installed some lowered foot pegs, new air filter, and new spark plugs. Wrenching on this bike is enjoyable but not nearly as fun as riding it. C'mon Spring!! :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Hawke301 on March 04, 2012, 12:18:03 PM
Adjusted the clutch and throttle cables this morning.  They had a bit too much slack for my taste.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on March 04, 2012, 06:40:56 PM
Took the top carb caps off to look at the stock needle setup on the 2009 GS.  Had no problems getting the JIS screws off.  Then went to ACE and got some M5 .8 cap screws.  When I went to button it back up, torqued too much and destroyed 2 threads in the LH carb body.  A 10 minute job turned into a 2 hour re-tap to M6 1.0  :mad:  Soft a$$ metal for sure!

Got it back together and runs OK, so no mishaps other than the above.  Lesson learned.  :thumb:

--Jesse
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on March 05, 2012, 06:21:47 PM
Added a couple horse power:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Faefe8209-6699-b851.jpg&hash=983a1356ab3c1f31b4a1db0193d0704c97abf72f)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 05, 2012, 07:03:41 PM
Does that add horsepower when not on a GS500? That's not a GS500 swing arm.  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on March 05, 2012, 07:12:53 PM
That is aGS500 swing arm. With the brake arm mount welded on the bottom.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 05, 2012, 07:52:36 PM
OK - then it is "sort-of" a GS swing arm. It only increases horsepower half as much.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Hawke301 on March 05, 2012, 08:18:17 PM
Finally adjusted the pre-load back to my normal setting after a girl backed out of going for a ride a while back.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on March 06, 2012, 01:42:15 AM
The old girl got a service and a new back tyre. Thankfully the arrow max tyre is gone. Stupid tyre that it was. Hated it. Didn't last long either.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: LEMON8 on March 06, 2012, 02:48:48 PM
man! 65+ degrees right now.

Had my mechanic check the valves on this really quick before i sell it or ride it out this season. Everything looked great and within specs after 11k miles.

Should of bought a jet kit for him to put on as well.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on March 06, 2012, 07:43:10 PM
how do you 'unsubscribe' to a thread???
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Worm on March 06, 2012, 07:45:37 PM
Pulled her out of winter storage and rode for an hour!!! Yay!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on March 06, 2012, 08:17:00 PM
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on March 06, 2012, 07:43:10 PM
how do you 'unsubscribe' to a thread???

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mikeybikey82 on March 06, 2012, 08:26:26 PM
got my "supercharger" today:

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whaddya think, time to fry some tires?   :thumb:
really though i love this site.... a real wealth of information.  although i dont post a lot, i lurk 'n' learn every day.  thanks guys!
Mikey
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on March 06, 2012, 08:28:16 PM
Quote from: shonole on March 06, 2012, 08:17:00 PM
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on March 06, 2012, 07:43:10 PM
how do you 'unsubscribe' to a thread???

Profile > Account Settings > Notifications

well, technically,

Profile->Account Settings, ModifyProfile->Notifications

There's two sets of dropdown menus. Not very visible otherwise, that I can see.


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on March 06, 2012, 08:59:16 PM
Quote from: Phil B on March 06, 2012, 08:28:16 PM
Quote from: shonole on March 06, 2012, 08:17:00 PM
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on March 06, 2012, 07:43:10 PM
how do you 'unsubscribe' to a thread???

Profile > Account Settings > Notifications

well, technically,

Profile->Account Settings, ModifyProfile->Notifications

There's two sets of dropdown menus. Not very visible otherwise, that I can see.

Mine is displayed as an option on the left hand side of the screen.  No dropdown menus.   :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 07, 2012, 03:31:24 AM
Well after nearly 2 weeks of crappy weather, waiting for parts working around work etc. I finished the bike off and kicked it over. Bike has new steering head bearings, new handlebars, new foam grips, led gauge bulbs, and I've cut my spacers in my forks to the length they should have been. And managed to film alot of it so tgey will be up in the tutorial section soon
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 07, 2012, 04:59:19 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on March 07, 2012, 03:31:24 AM
managed to film alot of it so tgey

Say what, what?   :icon_eek:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 07, 2012, 05:06:47 AM
They I meant they.




Kony 2012
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mysterious_rider on March 07, 2012, 08:06:29 AM
Well today I adjusted my dashboard on the bike. Silly thing was vibrating (basically done away with the top silver clamp cover). Fitted the dash slightly over the key lock rather than under. Problem sorted, no more super loud buzzing!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dmartins on March 07, 2012, 08:44:53 PM
I installed new shims as I only got half way through adjusting the valve clearances last weekend (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53366.msg680055#msg680055 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53366.msg680055#msg680055)) and then put everything back together. I hadn't started her up since Dec 12th of last year so I threw the battery in and she fired right up!

I must say I was a little nervous after the number of hoses and cables I had disconnected.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on March 07, 2012, 09:18:48 PM
Went to take PITA for a short ride tonight, because I haven't ridden her in a few days, and she wouldn't start.  Fiddled with the petcock, checked to see if I had fuel, started to get frustrated, so I decided to check the floats to see if there was in any fuel in them, and I found out that my carbs had completely FALLEN OFF of the manifold!   :cookoo: :dunno_black:  I installed a lunchbox the other day, so I'm wondering if it shook loose because there's no airbox to help keep pressure on it?  Anyone else ever had that happen?  It's something I'll certainly be keeping an eye on.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Hawke301 on March 07, 2012, 09:55:44 PM
Re-adjusted the clutch cable, since my previous adjustment moved the friction zone far more than I wanted it to move.  Then I proceeded to stall it because I didn't notice that I wasn't in first gear at the red light.  The car behind me wasn't too happy, but they can deal.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SgtBatten on March 08, 2012, 04:29:53 AM
Is talked 2 12 vot outlets and an additional waterproof iPhone charging system
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: numus on March 08, 2012, 12:58:19 PM
Quote from: shonole on March 07, 2012, 09:18:48 PM
Went to take PITA for a short ride tonight, because I haven't ridden her in a few days, and she wouldn't start.  Fiddled with the petcock, checked to see if I had fuel, started to get frustrated, so I decided to check the floats to see if there was in any fuel in them, and I found out that my carbs had completely FALLEN OFF of the manifold!   :cookoo: :dunno_black:  I installed a lunchbox the other day, so I'm wondering if it shook loose because there's no airbox to help keep pressure on it?  Anyone else ever had that happen?  It's something I'll certainly be keeping an eye on.
Ah oh... You positive you put the clamp back on?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on March 08, 2012, 01:01:28 PM
Quote from: numus on March 08, 2012, 12:58:19 PM
Quote from: shonole on March 07, 2012, 09:18:48 PM
Went to take PITA for a short ride tonight, because I haven't ridden her in a few days, and she wouldn't start.  Fiddled with the petcock, checked to see if I had fuel, started to get frustrated, so I decided to check the floats to see if there was in any fuel in them, and I found out that my carbs had completely FALLEN OFF of the manifold!   :cookoo: :dunno_black:  I installed a lunchbox the other day, so I'm wondering if it shook loose because there's no airbox to help keep pressure on it?  Anyone else ever had that happen?  It's something I'll certainly be keeping an eye on.
Ah oh... You positive you put the clamp back on?

I'm thinking that I may have just worked it loose when I was putting the lunchbox on.  I've got them as tight as they'll go now.  I'm going to take her out for a ride later this afternoon, so I'll check it periodically.  Hopefully it won't happen again!   :bs:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zute72 on March 08, 2012, 07:50:55 PM
I visited the CAVE today!!!  O0 Yay!!! :woohoo:

Adidasguy is awesome!!!  :cool: I even got a GS500 chrome chain guard!!! It's pretty  :D (If you don't have pic, it didn't happen) Well here they are for proof!  :flipoff:

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p552/Brnpuddin/Snapbucket/9884DA7D.jpg

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p552/Brnpuddin/Snapbucket/F342D3EB.jpg
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 08, 2012, 09:53:42 PM
Fixed the pictures for you. Click the little icon if  the Mona Lisa and insert your link between the [ img ]  and the right one [ /img ]

I had a great time! Glad I could help out with a lot of little things and pass on some advice. Come back anytime and I look forward to riding with  you to Vashon Island.

Quote
I visited the CAVE today!!!  O0 Yay!!! :woohoo:

Adidasguy is awesome!!!  :cool: I even got a GS500 chrome chain guard!!! It's pretty  :D (If you don't have pic, it didn't happen) Well here they are for proof!  :flipoff:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1155.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp552%2FBrnpuddin%2FSnapbucket%2F9884DA7D.jpg&hash=554671aa10ce27948bd18f32e41c4cea6431ad5c)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on March 08, 2012, 09:56:02 PM
Flick got a bath, a new tailbag, and new rear brakes.

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on March 08, 2012, 09:58:49 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on March 08, 2012, 09:56:02 PM
Flick got a bath, a new tailbag, and new rear brakes.

Mary

What kind of tailbag?   :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: justafifteen on March 09, 2012, 04:40:42 PM
Changed the oil and filter (just 10W-40 Suzuki brand oil), removed fairings, replaced stock spark plugs with NGK Iridium's, cleaned everything then put the fairings back on :)

My bike is loving those spark plugs. Much better performance  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 09, 2012, 06:34:14 PM
New rear tyre :woohoo: Pirelli Sport Demon
New Rear Brake Master :woohoo:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on March 09, 2012, 08:46:05 PM
This tailbag:
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/closeouts/luggage/nelson_rigg/cl80_mini_sport_tail_bag.html
Here it is on Flick sorry bout the quality cell phone pic at night. It matches my saddle bags perfectly  :thumb: I do wish it was a smidge bigger so I could put my netbook carry case in it. But, I've just turned it into the netbook carry case being that it does have a rain cover. And it did do well in the rain today. Figures! Wash Flick and deluge today :dunno_black:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi490.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr264%2FToogoofy317%2Futf-8BSU1BRzAxNjMuanBn.jpg&hash=ca94d98357a2719c175867f88230f7166b20cee2)

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 09, 2012, 09:16:55 PM
Nice lil Hilux Cods. I got one for work. I love that all I have to do is hop in and drive it  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 09, 2012, 11:52:03 PM
Quote from: Twisted on March 09, 2012, 09:16:55 PM
Nice lil Hilux Cods. I got one for work. I love that all I have to do is hop in and drive it  :thumb:

Yes I love my hilux.
Had it for 7 years and never ever had any trouble with it.
Best car/ute I have ever bought and claimed on tax. :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 10, 2012, 12:12:53 AM
Well I discovered today that my hands dont like thick foam grips so I had to go back to normal ones. I got pains in the palm of my hands from a short distance
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 10, 2012, 12:19:42 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on March 10, 2012, 12:12:53 AM
Well I discovered today that my hands dont like thick foam grips so I had to go back to normal ones. I got pains in the palm of my hands from a short distance

Guess what I just put on my bike today! :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 10, 2012, 12:28:04 AM
I'm guessing foam grips
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 10, 2012, 12:31:20 AM
 :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 10, 2012, 12:31:38 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 10, 2012, 12:19:42 AM
Guess what I just put on my bike today! :flipoff:

A Betty Boop seat cover and a playboy bunny sticker?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 10, 2012, 12:37:42 AM
With a fragapani sticker?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kijona on March 10, 2012, 12:40:34 AM
I replaced the brake fluid with some Valvoline 3&4 Synthetic Fluid. The old fluid was tired and dirty.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 10, 2012, 12:42:56 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 10, 2012, 12:19:42 AM
Guess what I just put on my bike today! :flipoff:
Did I have anything to do with it?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 10, 2012, 01:09:59 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 10, 2012, 12:42:56 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 10, 2012, 12:19:42 AM
Guess what I just put on my bike today! :flipoff:
Did I have anything to do with it?
Maybe
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on March 10, 2012, 05:00:38 AM
Getting ready for a 300 mile round trip group run in 30 min...

Finally get to put some loving into her.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zute72 on March 10, 2012, 12:18:39 PM
I looked at it and wondered if we should hit some asphalt, but naw, crazy people are out and it all wet.  >:(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tialloydragon on March 10, 2012, 03:07:59 PM
Changed the oil, bled the brakes, cleaned the carbs, put in 42.5 pilot jets, adjusted float height, replaced spark plugs, added a new chainguard from Adidasguy (after painting it black,) put it back together, synced carbs, and was pleasantly suprised when the bike actually started up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on March 10, 2012, 04:38:37 PM
Replaced spark plugs - properly gapped them this time too.
Took a nice motorway run to home and back and researching what jets to order..

Quote from: tialloydragon on March 10, 2012, 03:07:59 PM... put in 42.5 pilot jets, adjusted float height, replaced spark plugs, added a new chainguard from Adidasguy (after painting it black,) put it back together, synced carbs, and was pleasantly suprised when the bike actually started up.

May i ask why you put 42.5 pilot jets? I thought the 40 were ok to leave in?.. Any improvements with those ones?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tialloydragon on March 10, 2012, 06:39:42 PM
Quote from: vinny on March 10, 2012, 04:38:37 PM
Replaced spark plugs - properly gapped them this time too.
Took a nice motorway run to home and back and researching what jets to order..

Quote from: tialloydragon on March 10, 2012, 03:07:59 PM... put in 42.5 pilot jets, adjusted float height, replaced spark plugs, added a new chainguard from Adidasguy (after painting it black,) put it back together, synced carbs, and was pleasantly suprised when the bike actually started up.

May i ask why you put 42.5 pilot jets? I thought the 40 were ok to leave in?.. Any improvements with those ones?

My bike has been running lean on the low end, regardless of what I do to it with my current setup (150 mains, 40 pilots.)  My idle mix screws are out more than 4 turns, so I figured I'd go one size up and screw them back in to 2.5 turns.  From what I have observed so far the throttle is smoother (normally stumbles up to 2500 and then surges quickly,) and returns back to idle.  I will know a little more when I can actually take it out (it's a little cold in Pennsylvania this weekend.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on March 10, 2012, 06:48:42 PM
After I powerwashed the house siding and fixed my POS Mazda...

Installed PAIR block-off plates that I bought off Flea-bay.  They say "BUSA" on them, but they were cheap.  Then I put the fairings back on.  Will bolt the tank back on tomorrow. 

It's supposed to be nice here tomorrow in SW Ohio.  May have to ride.  Yeah...time to ride.  Honey-doo list can wait.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tt_four on March 11, 2012, 05:38:31 PM
rode my bike up 7 steps  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: walkthejosh on March 11, 2012, 05:51:14 PM
Rejetted the carbs to 20/65/145 and installed the K&N lunchbox (installed Jardine RT 1 full exhaust last weekend). Gave the chain a lube.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 15, 2012, 11:34:59 PM
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Well fitted up new fork brace today. It's a nice snug fit, I've got a thread in the for sale section, I'll make up to 10, get in quick.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on March 18, 2012, 04:27:39 PM
I lubed the chain, plus checked the oil.
I just had it changed 1400 miles ago.
The good news is:  oil looks pretty clean.
Bad news:  it was below "low" marker! Yikes!
Added a quart. sigh.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dcclark on March 18, 2012, 05:28:10 PM
Replaced fuel lines, added in-line fuel filter.  Cleaned rear caliper, installed new pads, removed rear wheel, replaced rear brake rotor.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: oz353 on March 18, 2012, 05:46:33 PM
this morning i installed my 89 clip ons on my newly acquired 92. i may have to adjust the spacing on the controls a bit but eh. works for now.
didnt have time for pics till this evening. good camera though.
before
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0477.jpg&hash=09b5b33e6fe5d84783eb7755ea3eac55e9dfe6eb)
after
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0483.jpg&hash=82178536cf5259b67be713ca1216ed4541e7240e)

also one of the neighborhood kids came to me with one of those little pocket rocket bikes. lost the key some how so i hotwired it for him and charged his battery.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on March 18, 2012, 08:25:31 PM
Hey no fair Oz: you did one of those "infomercial" shoots, where you show before and after, that are competely incomperable! :P  give us the "after" in the same pose and lighting!!  :police:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on March 19, 2012, 06:25:02 AM
Another weekend come and gone, yet still no sign of my certified letter... starting to believe the USPS and DMV are in cahoots to push me over the edge!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Amazon on March 19, 2012, 08:30:16 AM
Gave her a wash, clay bar, and three step wax/polish. Took off the mirrors....still need to get new ones (broke one over the winter). Now I just need to learn how to change the oil and clean the chain.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: reload on March 19, 2012, 11:26:28 AM
i rode it! yes finally after months of cold storage
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wesdabest787 on March 19, 2012, 11:48:19 AM
just started taking off all fairings of the gs500f trying to turn it into more a streetfighter look.  Any good threads out there? or good advice? thanks!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on March 19, 2012, 11:56:45 AM
What's to know? just start unclipping/unscrewing :)

but WE would like to know, whereabouts you are located, and whether you'd be interested in selling your fairings.
;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wesdabest787 on March 19, 2012, 12:32:53 PM
i'm from missouri and I will definatley be interested in selling fairings as long as I like the naked feel.  How much are they worth? and how do i go about putting on a new headlight for cheap?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 19, 2012, 12:53:49 PM
Good luck selling them. I haven't been able to get rid of 2 sets of fairings. If there are people that want them, I have no idea who they are.

Putting on a different headlight is easy. There have been a number of threads on it. Basically put headlight brackets on fork and attach new headlight and plug it in.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: james311 on March 20, 2012, 04:17:11 PM
Changed the oil, lubed the chain, checked tire pressure (24/30) =X
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Traveler on March 20, 2012, 04:46:30 PM
Rode it. :icon_arrow: :icon_arrow: :icon_arrow:
Title: I put a pope hat on it!
Post by: Zwerski on March 21, 2012, 08:34:50 AM
Buell Blast headlight fairing. Homemade brackets.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on March 21, 2012, 12:07:22 PM
Quote from: codajastal on March 10, 2012, 12:19:42 AM

Guess what I just put on my bike today! :flipoff:

Some of those gawd awful "My Family" stickers.

I really Really REALLY do not like those things at all....

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So what did I do to my bike today?

Gave her a kiss  :kiss3:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Beerstudd on March 21, 2012, 12:23:00 PM
Ordered new tires. Went with the BT45's but a 120/70/17 front and 140/70/17 rear. Hope to have them on Thurs and on this weekend.
I'm missing all this great riding weather before the heat shows up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ForcedFour on March 21, 2012, 07:52:55 PM
Finished up my gauge and took her out for a ride :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x906KJXiB8&list=UUYlcUaxzzgEnPj8Zwc0Xiew&index=1&feature=plcp
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 22, 2012, 12:28:48 AM
Junior got a new 1989 clip on bar set tonight. Pretty!  :woohoo:
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The BEFORE picture
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 22, 2012, 01:19:34 AM
Nice
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 22, 2012, 01:53:42 AM
being  a parts whore who searches the world.......... (yes, I do have my secret places to search and bvelieve me - I worked HARD to find them!)

I found I can get the Euro type 1's - the cost? Sit on the crapper - $500! makes sense to refurbish used ones. bars are another tissue as most used bars are bent or have a broken screw in the end.

I really lucked out getting a new set of 89's for $150. They were in Israel, believe it or not! And I got the only 3 sets available. There may not be any more new old stock ( NOS ) 1989's available. And I will NOT pay $500 for the 1990-2000 Euro type 1's. Cheaper to get used and refurbish them. Though $150 for new 1989's shipped from Israel is a good price.

I DID just order 3 sets of the 1990-2000 Euro new OEM bars for $40 each! from France. That's not much more than used, bent, rusty bars.
The extra inch on them lets you use the 1990+ front brake master cylinder. The real 1989 bars are shorter and require the 1989 front master cylinder which is narrower to fit (or it hits the gauge bracket). Just a few things I learn as I do what I do as a parts whore.

As far as I can determine, the 89's are not available as a set anywhere. I did locate a clip (left or right) for 106 Euros or $140 so I think I got a steal on these new sets of 1989's. Probably because they were only sold in 1989 is why they are so rare. the Euro's being sold 1990-2000 obviously would be more available. I lucked out late at night browsing the world in getting 3 sets of new 1989's.

What is weird is sometimes NOS is way over priced. Sometimes you find a real deal. You have to "know when to hold 'em" - i.e. the most you should pay based on what you know about part availability which comes and goes in waves. Wait and it will be cheaper. Rare part: get it at any cost.

PS: I'm not much at documenting everything. What I need is a "sponge", like Agness Gooch in Auntie Mame to write down everything I discover and write it into a book or the WIKI. Maybe someone with time on their hands can monitor my ramblings and update the WIKI. I discover lots of things and mostly mention it in responses to postings of others.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 22, 2012, 02:04:24 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 22, 2012, 01:19:34 AM
Nice
You have a 1989. Don't you have these already? Or do you not have them and are trying to suck up to me to get a set?
Ticket to down under and you can have a set. Restrictions: first class and I get miles on United/Continental or other Star Alliance airline.
I'll even install  them at no additional cost. I've always wanted to go there to practice standing on my head.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 22, 2012, 02:41:56 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 22, 2012, 02:04:24 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 22, 2012, 01:19:34 AM
Nice
You have a 1989. Don't you have these already? Or do you not have them and are trying to suck up to me to get a set?
Ticket to down under and you can have a set. Restrictions: first class and I get miles on United/Continental or other Star Alliance airline.
I'll even install  them at no additional cost. I've always wanted to go there to practice standing on my head.

Lol yes I already have them but yours are sooo nice and shiney and mine are old and dull. :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jguarfn28 on March 22, 2012, 08:20:35 AM
Tried to put new cool adjustable front brake lever on from Motorcycle Superstore on but they don't have the arm to push in the master cylinder piston in.  BOOO... don't say it'll fit when it won't.  Still fighting with the rear brakes too.  :sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on March 22, 2012, 10:13:58 AM
I broke the brake switch for the front master cylinder...

The little male plug broke! wtf... :sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 22, 2012, 11:41:39 AM
Quote from: xunedeinx on March 22, 2012, 10:13:58 AM
I broke the brake switch for the front master cylinder...

The little male plug broke! wtf... :sad:
:cry:
Question is: how did you do that?
You can get them pretty cheap at your local Parts Whore Supply Cave.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on March 22, 2012, 11:43:56 AM
IDK, I was trying to figure out why the light wasn't working, and I traced it back to the switch, and its broke.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheGaginator on March 22, 2012, 01:48:08 PM
bought iridium plugs on ebay!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheGaginator on March 22, 2012, 07:48:26 PM
I had it lowered 2 inches for a couple days but it just sucked. Raised it back up today!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 22, 2012, 08:29:29 PM
Took it out in the sun gave it a kiss and took a photo  :D


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: daski-emt on March 23, 2012, 07:16:08 AM
new handle bars, el' cheapo bike master almost stock but with less rise and less sweep, puts me a little more over the gas can but without adding too much more weight to my arms... :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kbankovi on March 23, 2012, 10:16:17 AM
T-Rex Frame Sliders and a Rear GIVI E460N Case and 526F rack
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on March 23, 2012, 10:23:10 AM
Quote from: daski-emt on March 23, 2012, 07:16:08 AM
new handle bars, el' cheapo bike master almost stock but with less rise and less sweep, puts me a little more over the gas can but without adding too much more weight to my arms... :thumb:

Which style bars did you get from bikemaster?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bullfrog on March 23, 2012, 10:56:17 AM
cleaned the rims 'n the chain
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 23, 2012, 03:07:24 PM
I see something familiar - could it be the chain guard?

Quote from: TheGaginator on March 22, 2012, 07:48:26 PM
I had it lowered 2 inches for a couple days but it just sucked. Raised it back up today!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: daski-emt on March 23, 2012, 04:59:13 PM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on March 23, 2012, 10:23:10 AM
Quote from: daski-emt on March 23, 2012, 07:16:08 AM
new handle bars, el' cheapo bike master almost stock but with less rise and less sweep, puts me a little more over the gas can but without adding too much more weight to my arms... :thumb:

not sure, i got them from a local shop, looked at them and saw they where a little more aggresive but not flat...and purchased them...but if i had to guess i would say they are superbike bars...




Which style bars did you get from bikemaster?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob_ns on March 23, 2012, 05:46:42 PM
I finally completed a three month rebuild project.  :woohoo:  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zute72 on March 23, 2012, 05:49:42 PM
Went for a ride in the warm Seattle sun today and picked up a sweet tail bag! No more backpack for short trips! :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on March 24, 2012, 06:36:11 AM
Rejetted my 2009 to 20/65/135 (stock exhaust and drop in filter).  Seems to run better but cold and wet today so I will have to test drive tomorrow.  Even got the cheese screws off by just flipping the carb around.  Not the easiest but there was a zillion little hoses and 2 wires going to the carbs.  Didn't want to risk missing something when I put it together.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheGaginator on March 24, 2012, 10:48:16 AM
YES! i love that thingy. polished the bike jsut now on my lunch break.



Quote from: adidasguy on March 23, 2012, 03:07:24 PM
I see something familiar - could it be the chain guard?

Quote from: TheGaginator on March 22, 2012, 07:48:26 PM
I had it lowered 2 inches for a couple days but it just sucked. Raised it back up today!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 24, 2012, 03:43:25 PM
Cleaned Junior and took him posing at Alki Beach for my birthday ride.
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The brand new 1989 clip ons look so pretty in the sun.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on March 24, 2012, 04:49:06 PM
I.Want.Your.Jr. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on March 24, 2012, 05:25:15 PM
Got some new helmet speakers. Still gotta put Flick's new fuel hoses and front brakes on but I"m sick as a dog  :sad:

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on March 24, 2012, 05:33:18 PM
Added two more parts bikes to the mix. a 96 and 89

not NOS, buuuut :icon_mrgreen:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: daski-emt on March 24, 2012, 05:40:10 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on March 24, 2012, 05:33:18 PM
Added two more parts bikes to the mix. a 96 and 89

not NOS, buuuut :icon_mrgreen:


Sweet! :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on March 24, 2012, 05:43:38 PM
Niceee
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Anaconda on March 24, 2012, 05:45:27 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 24, 2012, 03:43:25 PM
Cleaned Junior and took him posing at Alki Beach for my birthday ride.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FJunior_3_34_12.jpg&hash=413bf312507cf9521d369d80674e4c436d182399)

The brand new 1989 clip ons look so pretty in the sun.
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That gs500 looks awesome and Happy Birthday sir!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on March 24, 2012, 05:49:39 PM
Put the clutch switch back together, new exhaust gasgets. starts and runs good.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 29, 2012, 01:40:19 PM
THUMPER got a rainy ride in a pickup to his new home. He's a 1973 TS-185. All original except for new tires. That's the first rain on him in 19 years. It will be the last, too. Sunny days only!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on March 29, 2012, 01:46:02 PM
Thats a bad ass ride there! :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on March 29, 2012, 01:48:18 PM
I can't even begin to describe how jealous I am of your rides Adi.   :bowdown:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 29, 2012, 04:04:41 PM
Quote from: shonole on March 29, 2012, 01:48:18 PM
I can't even begin to describe how jealous I am of your rides Adi.   :bowdown:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FVideos%2Fdrool.gif&hash=efdaa75cc909075f44f35da14eb7642fdebc8785) I can't wait to ride THUMPER.

RAIN (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FVideos%2Frant.gif&hash=64b6799ca5309a480fea8de2fca29413fbda3a25) and I will NEVER take him out in the rain again.

He got rained on today during the ride home in the back of a pickup. First rain in 19 years - he's been garaged all that time and only 200 miles in 19 years. 3400 original miles.

RAIN FOR THE NEXT 5 DAYS!
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I WANT SUN!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on March 29, 2012, 04:30:20 PM
You NEVER see a TS in that great of shape around the rust belt.  Love 2 Strokes.  Ring da ding ding...   :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ARod on March 29, 2012, 06:15:38 PM
Finally installed LED flush mounts! got the before and after pics... what do you think?


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wildcat333 on March 29, 2012, 08:09:54 PM
Looking clean, AROD.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 29, 2012, 08:50:15 PM
Big difference and look great :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Lidiya on March 30, 2012, 01:37:14 PM
What have I done for my bike today? Let's see I spent 2 hours at the MVA and got it a new license plate since the previous one kamikazed somewhere between point A and point B on Monday.

Tomorrow what I'm going to do for my bike is to attach said plate with a locking nut and bolt. Then duct tape. Then glue. Then weld it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on March 30, 2012, 08:08:23 PM
After i drove home on Tuesday night when it was 32* out i decided to wait till it gets a little bit warmer out, so i got to look in the garage and make sure it was still there. >:(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on March 30, 2012, 08:44:38 PM
Oil and filter change. Didn't break any studs or discover any leaks either.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 30, 2012, 09:11:23 PM
I installed my R6 shocker today and now putting the video together.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 30, 2012, 09:56:51 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on March 30, 2012, 09:11:23 PM
I installed my R6 shocker today and now putting the video together.
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Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wolfs02shadow on March 31, 2012, 04:38:08 PM
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New to me bar ends

04 500f
Timing mod
Pilot 20
Mid 60
Main 132.5
Yoshimura rs3
K&n drop in
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 31, 2012, 07:23:04 PM
Wolf: Glad you got them in. Check them once in a while and they'll stay in  there. Your center stand went parcel post instead of first class. Tracking says it is now in Greensboro. Expected delivery April 3.

As for me...

SUN CAME OUT! Gave Thumper a tour of Alki Beach and then took him to the grocery store. :D  Put 6 miles on him. Riding a one cylinder 2 stroke is really different. Strange that a TS-185 has much less power than a GS500  :cookoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: infamouz k on March 31, 2012, 08:10:06 PM
i took her apart and replaced fuel lines and tried to figure out where all the oil was leaking from
>:(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on March 31, 2012, 08:12:54 PM
drove it in to work, not as chilly as tuesday.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 31, 2012, 11:44:37 PM
Just did my very first EVER oil and filter change on my GS :woohoo:
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Post by: Unsane on April 01, 2012, 12:25:25 AM
Wrote it off  >:(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 01, 2012, 01:06:44 AM
Quote from: Unsane on April 01, 2012, 12:25:25 AM
Wrote it off  >:(
Bumme :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Unsane on April 01, 2012, 05:43:34 AM
Yeah but just watching your avatar for a few minutes makes me feel a whole lot better champ  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 01, 2012, 05:50:08 AM
ride home in the fog, the mine trucks are stopping because it so bad. going to have to be careful on the way home.
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Post by: dropitlow88 on April 01, 2012, 10:31:30 AM
Washed and waxed after riding up and down my half mile long sugar sand road for two weeks.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on April 01, 2012, 05:42:07 PM
Cut my muffler in half
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on April 01, 2012, 06:34:00 PM
Quote from: xunedeinx on April 01, 2012, 05:42:07 PM
Cut my muffler in half

The R6R muffler?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on April 01, 2012, 08:25:43 PM
Dropped off my 919 for a major service. Discovered an oil seep left engine cover - new gasket ordered.

Bought new bulbs for speedo and tacho - speedo bulb went and new bulb was 2w instead of 1.7, so got two and replaced them both. Standard bulbs for the moment.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on April 02, 2012, 04:01:35 AM
Quote from: shonole on April 01, 2012, 06:34:00 PM
Quote from: xunedeinx on April 01, 2012, 05:42:07 PM
Cut my muffler in half

The R6R muffler?

yup =)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 02, 2012, 06:29:23 PM
Replaced my headers and muffler  :woohoo: no more busted muffler and rusty headers and for those that are interested the pipes off the 89 model are smaller than th pipes off the newer models eg 2008 is much bigger diameter that I have on now


OLD

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NEW

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on April 02, 2012, 08:02:07 PM
Looking smick there.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 02, 2012, 09:31:01 PM
Is "smick" some Ausie term?  :cookoo:
Do you ride that one with the fuzzy seat naked?  :flipoff:

ME:
Rode Thumper this afternoon around the beach (took portrait of him) and to gym. Will need to check and lube throttle & stuff. When warm, seems to like  to hand at high idle. Probably sticky throttle. He's only been ridden 200 miles in the past 19 years. He's resting in the Bike Cave at the moment.
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Post by: knowles on April 02, 2012, 10:27:57 PM
Drove to DMV got to wait for 30-40 min to get my tabs. Then drove to class but was late so i talked to an instructor about the simulators we have going to be driving a shovel in a few days, also looked at the welding simulator. sweet
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 02, 2012, 11:27:25 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 02, 2012, 09:31:01 PM
Is "smick" some Ausie term?  :cookoo:
Do you ride that one with the fuzzy seat naked?  :flipoff:

Smick = good/nice/etc

And I see you noticed what my wife aptley named my ball warmer (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FTongue%2Ftongue-047.gif&hash=e6b1806453b020d508dd211c20dd07617db6186c)

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on April 03, 2012, 06:46:51 AM
Rode it 50 miles into work this morning! 75mph and 55 F degrees and my hands were freezing with my summer gloves on. Hopefully with the sun up this afternoon it won't be as bad. 
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Post by: knowles on April 03, 2012, 05:09:33 PM
Rode into work at 2pm central time, was nice about 57* out. Almost ran out of gas, (with the newer tank on 2008) switched it to reserve and drove to the gas station filled it up again 3.9 gal. what is the capacity of the newer tanks?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on April 03, 2012, 05:53:22 PM
Ripped off plastics, again. I seriously hate the look, can't live with it, even for the wind protection. just feels and handles so much nicer...

And changed the fork oil + readjusted it to 105mm w/ my .85 sonic springs I put in months ago.... SO MUCH NICER!

Oh, and lowered the front about an inch. With the rear raised an inch, it handles AWESOME!

Just slightly unstable, so time for a steering damper retrofit. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on April 03, 2012, 06:52:18 PM
Took her for a short pre-rain ride to test out the new color.   :icon_mrgreen:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on April 04, 2012, 01:26:09 AM
Quote from: knowles on April 03, 2012, 05:09:33 PM
Rode into work at 2pm central time, was nice about 57* out. Almost ran out of gas, (with the newer tank on 2008) switched it to reserve and drove to the gas station filled it up again 3.9 gal. what is the capacity of the newer tanks?

20 litres
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on April 04, 2012, 01:41:19 AM
20 liters - but - almost a gallon is in reserve.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ARod on April 04, 2012, 11:52:07 AM
Installed the integrated taillight, i bought off of e3stivers.

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Next??? Yoshi slip on or maybe removed the stock stickers............
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: daski-emt on April 05, 2012, 05:51:50 PM
gave barney a day off.... :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on April 06, 2012, 06:53:18 AM
Rode her towork, and she started acting up again.

Tonight, I will rip her apart and find this electrical Gremlin!!!

Getting my soldering iron and Flux ready!!!
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Post by: Zwerski on April 06, 2012, 06:25:56 PM
R6 shock install. Waiting for parts from Yamaha to finish the project - lower shock mount roller collar and new lock nut for shock mount bolt. Ordered front springs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on April 06, 2012, 06:42:17 PM
Installed my new petcock and carb boots.  Also installed black 07 wheels and Pirelli Sport Demons!  Feels like an entirely new bike!  :woohoo:
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Post by: codajastal on April 06, 2012, 11:48:16 PM
Gave the bikes some love and took a photo

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 07, 2012, 12:19:10 AM
Thumper got a new headlight today.
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Post by: slipperymongoose on April 07, 2012, 01:07:47 AM
Well today I cleaned and lubed my chain getting ready for the big ride tommorow
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Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on April 07, 2012, 04:11:39 AM
So my front brake was a bit shithouse, not absolutely terrifying, but I do leave much more stopping room in front of me on the bike than I would in my cage or in a work truck.  In fact when I drive a client's truck or van after riding to the job I think "gee this stops well", when I get back into my car if I haven't driven it for a week or so I think "gee this stops well".  The GS's brakes have still saved my ass on occasion, but they need a really hard grip for an emergency stop.

Fresh fluid didn't cure the problem, so I was thinking I was probably going to need a new MC, a caliper rebuild, new lines etc.  Then this morning I tried the front brake, while I was standing in front of the bike.  The lever moved smoothly without it's usual creeky resistance.  It dawned on me that the angle at which I was applying force to the lever was in fact causing it to scrape on it's bracket, and that there wasn't actually a hydraulic problem at all, just a mechanical issue in the lever.

Tightened up a few things and went for a ride, and the thing stops a whole lot better,  the pressure that would previously "set up" the brakes now actually results in some genuine deceleration, and I can get that fork dipping, tank hugging,  nut crushing E stop deceleration without giving my right wrist carpal tunnel.  I'm going to add a couple of washers to the purchase point and see if I can further smooth out the action.

So yeah, don't overlook the obvious when trying to fix a problem.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on April 07, 2012, 09:34:08 AM
So far Flick has gotten his new headlight fairing brace installed, a stripped screw removed, new GSXR mirror block off plates, and next up is front brakes, and a bath!

WEather is so gorgeous 78 and a light breeze!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on April 07, 2012, 04:17:48 PM
Went on a 200 mile run to the east with 6 other sportbikers, and when I got home, I finally got around to syncing my carbs...

Should have done thing a long time ago.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on April 07, 2012, 04:53:27 PM
Well,

Flick and I had a quality time together day! He got new front brakes, new block off mirror plates, a bath, and his chain lubed!  :thumb:
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Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wildcat333 on April 07, 2012, 06:26:52 PM
Mary, what does your (assumed-to-be-terrible) sticker on your windscreen say?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: oz353 on April 07, 2012, 08:15:50 PM
put it back together with new tires and a sort of polished exhaust, new hand grips, new spark plugs, everything torqued to spec, then RODE for about an hour.      :D :D :D :D :D :woohoo: :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 07, 2012, 10:26:50 PM
Zute and I took our bikes on a boat ride to Vashon Island. Those are island maps affixed to the tanks with magnets.
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They got to ride some really fun twisties in the woods. We felt like adventure biking!
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They enjoyed the waterfront and found a new friend: a Yamaha 200 dual sport.
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We saw this bike. Figured since it has been in the tree since 1914, it is a little more restoration than I feel like doing.
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And that's what we did for our bikes today.
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Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on April 08, 2012, 07:17:31 AM
yesterday i got new tires, and installed lowering links installed, then lowered front to match. My friend swapped the oil and plugs in his gsF, had a little drip after trying to reuse old filter cover gasket. with new gasket on and acorn nuts torqued we took them for a short test ride. Gotta love warm weekends!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on April 08, 2012, 11:27:20 AM
Quote from: wildcat333 on April 07, 2012, 06:26:52 PM
Mary, what does your (assumed-to-be-terrible) sticker on your windscreen say?

Women who behave rarely make history!
Not terrible.

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: craigs449 on April 08, 2012, 01:55:32 PM
Put on my new Renthal CR High handlebars and ProTaper pillow top grips.  Now I need bar end mirrors with weights,......vibes are pretty noticeable without the stock bar end weights.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on April 08, 2012, 02:58:48 PM
How about "clean chain and swingarm"  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ninjeff on April 08, 2012, 03:20:48 PM
After a brutal brake job on my buddies Silverado, we finally started in on the GS at MIDNIGHT,

Tore apart the carbs, replaced the float bowl gasket, and the worn out o rings. Cleaned em up pretty good, and finally tried to start it at 4:00am this morning.
Of course, the battery was dead from a month of sitting.

Its on the charger now.

:(

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: OkWillDo on April 09, 2012, 02:14:48 PM
It was a busy Easter weekend.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ninjeff on April 09, 2012, 09:21:18 PM
Changed the oil, found out im running stupid amounts of lean.
Waiting on Dyno jet kit
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on April 10, 2012, 01:53:00 AM
Installed my newly acquired belly pan that I picked up for $50.  :thumb:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 10, 2012, 02:05:57 AM
Quote from: Twisted on April 10, 2012, 01:53:00 AM
Installed my newly acquired belly pan that I picked up for $50.  :thumb:

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Looks fricken awesome twisted :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 10, 2012, 09:25:36 PM
Took the motor out of the donor bike.  :woohoo: I removed the bolts last night and got stumped. After reading post and thinking about it, 5 minutes to finish the extraction with no help. Build thread shows how I did it.
now the donor bike is a skeleton. Will clean and spit polish the engine. Do valve adjustment before putting in Phenix. Oil change once in Phenix.
So here's the 2006 motor and bare donor frame.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on April 11, 2012, 02:49:57 AM
Crashed it. Was funny watching it sliding down the road, following it on my back. Going to fix it over the next few weekends.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on April 11, 2012, 03:43:28 AM
Quote from: lucifer_mr2 on April 11, 2012, 02:49:57 AM
Crashed it. Was funny watching it sliding down the road, following it on my back. Going to fix it over the next few weekends.

Cause of crash?
What did you learn from it?

@Twisted - looking good  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on April 11, 2012, 04:14:32 AM
Quick around a corner. Hit gravel just after entry, was too busy looking for cars on road. Bike went sliding about 10m. Lesson learned, road conditions are just as important as traffic conditions. Also bit stressed out from other stuff in my life, so my mind wasn't completely on the ride.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 11, 2012, 04:38:21 AM
bummer
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on April 11, 2012, 04:52:14 AM
On the up side, it will only cost me about $250 in parts to get it fixed. I'll need a new helmet because of the fall, but it's 2.5 years old and is about due for replacement anyway. Might get a helmet that can get built in speakers.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 11, 2012, 10:47:30 AM
Quote from: lucifer_mr2 on April 11, 2012, 02:49:57 AM
Crashed it. Was funny watching it sliding down the road, following it on my back. Going to fix it over the next few weekends.

Pictures or it didn't happen. Them's the rules!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucifer_mr2 on April 11, 2012, 02:14:08 PM
I might post some photos of the damaged parts later. But it isn't really that bad. Stator housing damaged, bar bent, clutch lever bent, side and center stand ground down a bit.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 11, 2012, 02:48:16 PM
Looked at it when i walked by it to go to work had to drive the explorer, it going to be 19* out went i drive home.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on April 11, 2012, 08:34:29 PM
Ordered a new fork, new front rim, new front axle & new foot shift lever...now I have to wait for the parts to come in...I will pick up some epoxy and paint this weekend to start work on the plastic bits...

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 12, 2012, 12:57:33 AM
Ordered MosFet regulators for Phenix and Suzi. (Junior and Trey already had them). Ordered the new model that just came out the FH020AA - an upgrade from the FH012AA.
Also ordered the LED idiot light for battery status. I have one on Junior - nice to know charging, battery OK, low voltage or over voltage with a simple idiot LED light.

What do I do with a box full of OEM regulators?  :dunno_black:

Riveted chain onto Phenix. Decided to do it since the motor will go in within a week. And I'm loaning the chain rivet tool (those suckers are expensive!) to a board member. Nothing like the right tool to rivet a chain in under 2 minutes. Less time if it wasn't the first time I did it (yes, I read the instruction sheet.)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: daski-emt on April 12, 2012, 04:35:51 PM
12v power outlet wired into tank bag, and 150mile tour of the swva fires....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dropitlow88 on April 12, 2012, 04:41:04 PM
new carb needle and seat o-rings today, new DID o-ring chain (actually a killer ebay find $25 shipped!! :icon_mrgreen:), cleaned and painted swingarm and cleaned most of the garbage out from underneath it. Adidas sprocket came in to the post office today, picking up tomorrow, install sunday  :thumb: then all i'll need is valve seals and fork seals  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 12, 2012, 06:27:24 PM
Got my newer forks in the mail today, put them on it about 20min. nice to have shocks that works. now have the fall and winter to rebuild the old ones and sell.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on April 12, 2012, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: madjak30 on April 11, 2012, 08:34:29 PM
Ordered a new fork, new front rim, new front axle & new foot shift lever...now I have to wait for the parts to come in...I will pick up some epoxy and paint this weekend to start work on the plastic bits...

Later.

About time  :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 13, 2012, 12:45:18 AM
Not my bike, but made an LED indicator harness with the 2 diodes for wildcat333's GS500F and included all the LEDs.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 13, 2012, 01:10:11 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 13, 2012, 12:45:18 AM
Not my bike, but made an LED indicator harness for wildcat333's GS500F
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FTechnical%2FIMGP1740a.jpg&hash=3c14cc7a1879651adb053ebe67067a51141cff98)

Ok wheres mine then?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 13, 2012, 01:22:05 AM
Quote from: codajastal on April 13, 2012, 01:10:11 AM
Ok wheres mine then?

* My cat played with it and lost it

See?
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 13, 2012, 02:24:50 AM
That looks a lot like my cat? You sure you are not hiding in my garage? :tongue2:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on April 13, 2012, 06:15:47 PM
Jetted 20/65/142.5. 3 turns 3mm washer. Stock exhaust lunchbox air filter.

Before:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii569%2Fjestercinti%2FBefore.jpg&hash=e604f80d863909d44151cb216ff8adae51f58e56)

During (note:  Get better camera!)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii569%2Fjestercinti%2FDuring.jpg&hash=4185afc8d946b265069d6a06cf7d81110bc13cd8)

Hillbilly Tuning (Yes, I completed the Iron Butt 1000 on a STOCK GS.  I must be  :cookoo:):

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii569%2Fjestercinti%2FTuning-1.jpg&hash=ec8039f7ba63990f06d3034fece8e33b75ca012f)

VERY happy with the results.  Pouring here now :mad:!!!  Wanna RIDE!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: average on April 13, 2012, 07:41:23 PM
Adjusted my new clutch cable......again....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 13, 2012, 11:28:36 PM
Walked by it in the garage, raining all day, take it out tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 14, 2012, 01:50:36 AM
Gave that 2006 engine for Phenix a valve adjustment. 3 were in the range of 0.04-0.06. One exhaust was less than 0.03 so I put in what I had for a spare shim and is now 0.06 or so.

I hate those crappy giant o-rings Suzuki gives us to hold in the tool kit. So I ordered the older heavy rubber straps. How Suzi's tool kit is better secured.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSC01779a.jpg&hash=32d284887786b7023c802cac26ae6fad3f3c95a9)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 14, 2012, 01:55:43 AM
ha that's one thing on my list to get.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wildcat333 on April 14, 2012, 07:08:00 PM
lol @ adidasguy's car eating my wiring harness.

today:

finally.... fenderectomy time :D

"In Dremel We Trust"

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi710.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww110%2Funhwildcat33333%2Fbdfe65e8.jpg&hash=c860d19f0ca5efa523232efc8a382934adc9619a)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi710.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww110%2Funhwildcat33333%2Ff0622ee8.jpg&hash=fc8c5c420a3c6b64839eb0736df798fac7fa6aff)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on April 14, 2012, 07:35:00 PM
well, not exactly for my bike... but it's "for riding my bike"...
bought some proper boots today :)

Alpinestars MX-5.  oddly, they're being discontinued, the dealer says. Plus it was a "demo day". So i got them for under $200. including tax.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wildcat333 on April 14, 2012, 07:53:18 PM
Quote from: Phil B on April 14, 2012, 07:35:00 PM
well, not exactly for my bike... but it's "for riding my bike"...
bought some proper boots today :)

Alpinestars MX-5.  oddly, they're being discontinued, the dealer says. Plus it was a "demo day". So i got them for under $200. including tax.

I love my new Alpinestar "Fastlane" boots. They are finally starting to break in and get more comfortable :D

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi710.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww110%2Funhwildcat33333%2Fa04b346b.jpg&hash=33697a810351393ca165195455340871e32ad95f)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 14, 2012, 08:07:54 PM
^Nice boots, I just use my steel toe work boots,^ :dunno_white:

Just looked at it sitting again in the garage on my way to work, looks like this whole week is going to be shitty out so maybe next week.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on April 14, 2012, 08:12:43 PM
Quote from: wildcat333 on April 14, 2012, 07:53:18 PM

I love my new Alpinestar "Fastlane" boots. They are finally starting to break in and get more comfortable :D


you should have put the quotes around "boots", not the fastlane. they're not boots, they're shoes, lol

They do look nice.
But I told myself after my accident, and limping for 4 months, I would get myself proper boots, instead of my motorcycle shoes, as soon as I could spare the money.

Mission accomplished!


I originally had "shift" shoes: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/36/13094/ITEM/Shift-Racing-Fuel-Street-Shoes.aspx
kinda similar to your deal.
But I'm gonna stick with boots from now on.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on April 14, 2012, 08:15:51 PM
Quote from: wildcat333 on April 14, 2012, 07:53:18 PM
Quote from: Phil B on April 14, 2012, 07:35:00 PM
well, not exactly for my bike... but it's "for riding my bike"...
bought some proper boots today :)

Alpinestars MX-5.  oddly, they're being discontinued, the dealer says. Plus it was a "demo day". So i got them for under $200. including tax.

I love my new Alpinestar "Fastlane" boots. They are finally starting to break in and get more comfortable :D

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi710.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww110%2Funhwildcat33333%2Fa04b346b.jpg&hash=33697a810351393ca165195455340871e32ad95f)

Hell they look like boots to me? They look similar to the Shift Fuels. They look good. Just make sure you keep them laces tucked behind the velcro strap when you ride
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on April 14, 2012, 09:04:56 PM
Quote from: Phil B on April 14, 2012, 08:12:43 PM
Quote from: wildcat333 on April 14, 2012, 07:53:18 PM

I love my new Alpinestar "Fastlane" boots. They are finally starting to break in and get more comfortable :D


you should have put the quotes around "boots", not the fastlane. they're not boots, they're shoes, lol

They do look nice.
But I told myself after my accident, and limping for 4 months, I would get myself proper boots, instead of my motorcycle shoes, as soon as I could spare the money.

Mission accomplished!


I originally had "shift" shoes: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/36/13094/ITEM/Shift-Racing-Fuel-Street-Shoes.aspx
kinda similar to your deal.
But I'm gonna stick with boots from now on.

Finally got some boots, eh?  What did you get?  Willing to sacrifice the Fuel's to someone in need?  Lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 14, 2012, 09:51:14 PM
OK. So what DIDN'T we do today at the Bike Cave? WOW! 7 bikes in one place: 6 were GS500's!

jmill: SS chain guard, Givi rack, cleaned wheels, cleaned and oiled chain, checked tires and more

bluesmudge: cleaning. Rewired power for GPS

adidasguy: cleaning engine for Phenix. Helped everyone else. Blue helped install and wire a GPS onto Suzi.

jmill and I are going on a ride Sunday with the Eastside Sportbikers. We made sure our bikes were ready for a back roads twisties ride. This is rated as a "novice ride" which will be a good way to get back into group riding and refresh our riding abilities for the twisties. First group ride of the season for both of us.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC01790a.jpg&hash=ebea29bf94a8f13e949280a795ef023af1e7cefd)

Installing Givi rack
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC01784a.jpg&hash=1ce8261aba29d2c311a6d7997f53c08bd692235a)

Rack installed (note: still a plastic chain guard, dirty rear wheel)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC01786a.jpg&hash=03d5ad025a0e8fa12ffc4f9b484cc3d9da5ebbe5)

Went to my office to pick up the mono-case and a front fender mud flap for jmill (note: SS chain guard on jmill's blue GS500 and the case. rear wheel now clean)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC01792a.jpg&hash=8881888a59f12d4155b9cf57c09df1ceed50d4dc)

After a ride around Alki Beach and Lake Washington, stopped art their friends house where there was another GS500! Wow! 4 GS500's all in a row.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC01797b.jpg&hash=7a6bf81463bf8c33a8d8012f003b6d00d9de62c1)

After all that, I'm so glad I had the GPS on Suzi. I'd still be trying to find my way back home if I didn't have it.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FVideos%2FsmilieRR.gif&hash=726a33a2a7047d0d434c4a03a1fa0cbcb1116b90)  Motorcycle Mode
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FTechnical%2FGPS_on_GS500.jpg&hash=44c163524c210e87ec019a12d03287fd51a5a134)

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on April 15, 2012, 12:02:40 AM
Some nice looking bikes there  ;) :icon_mrgreen:

It was entertaining to pretend to help, while you got jmill's bike into presentable condition, for the Sunday ride.
Also nice to have a 12v outlet that turns on with the bike's ignition  :woohoo: SUV mode.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.dossy.org%2Fimages%2F2007%2F08%2Fbaby-on-board-2.jpg&hash=5ffa33240172aa2b78c9bbd9c26af3a56e6f8d04)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.dossy.org%2Fimages%2F2007%2F08%2Fbaby-on-board-in-window.jpg&hash=8c2befa26c4d72adaa8ee3b171de10426bf6b065)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.dossy.org%2Fimages%2F2007%2F08%2Fbaby-on-board.jpg&hash=f7922bd00adc8cb54fef9e3901b4b130a88f2cd2)

Fun at the bike cave.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 15, 2012, 12:17:44 AM
Need to get a picture of a baby in a pet cage on the rear carrier. Better yet - strap one on with bungee cords.

"Baby On Board" - yea - like someone's ability to fornicate, have coitus and procreate is going to change the way I drive.  more like "Run into it and kill it before it does it again!"
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 15, 2012, 12:25:11 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 14, 2012, 09:51:14 PM
OK. So what DIDN'T we do today at the Bike Cave? WOW! 7 bikes in one place: 6 were GS500's!

jmill: SS chain guard, Givi rack, cleaned wheels, cleaned and oiled chain, checked tires and more

bluesmudge: cleaning. Rewired power for GPS

adidasguy: cleaning engine for Phenix. Helped everyone else. Blue helped install and wire a GPS onto Suzi.

jmill and I are going on a ride Sunday with the Eastside Sportbikers. We made sure our bikes were ready for a back roads twisties ride. This is rated as a "novice ride" which will be a good way to get back into group riding and refresh our riding abilities for the twisties. First group ride of the season for both of us.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC01790a.jpg&hash=ebea29bf94a8f13e949280a795ef023af1e7cefd)

Installing Givi rack
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC01784a.jpg&hash=1ce8261aba29d2c311a6d7997f53c08bd692235a)

Rack installed (note: still a plastic chain guard, dirty rear wheel)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC01786a.jpg&hash=03d5ad025a0e8fa12ffc4f9b484cc3d9da5ebbe5)

Went to my office to pick up the mono-case and a front fender mud flap for jmill (note: SS chain guard on jmill's blue GS500 and the case. rear wheel now clean)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC01792a.jpg&hash=8881888a59f12d4155b9cf57c09df1ceed50d4dc)

After a ride around Alki Beach and Lake Washington, stopped art their friends house where there was another GS500! Wow! 4 GS500's all in a row.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC01797b.jpg&hash=7a6bf81463bf8c33a8d8012f003b6d00d9de62c1)

After all that, I'm so glad I had the GPS on Suzi. I'd still be trying to find my way back home if I didn't have it.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FVideos%2FsmilieRR.gif&hash=726a33a2a7047d0d434c4a03a1fa0cbcb1116b90)  Motorcycle Mode
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FTechnical%2FGPS_on_GS500.jpg&hash=44c163524c210e87ec019a12d03287fd51a5a134)

What is the tank protector on the white and black one? where did he get that? looks fricking great.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wildcat333 on April 15, 2012, 05:50:25 AM
Quote from: Twisted on April 14, 2012, 08:15:51 PM
Quote from: wildcat333 on April 14, 2012, 07:53:18 PM
Quote from: Phil B on April 14, 2012, 07:35:00 PM
well, not exactly for my bike... but it's "for riding my bike"...
bought some proper boots today :)

Alpinestars MX-5.  oddly, they're being discontinued, the dealer says. Plus it was a "demo day". So i got them for under $200. including tax.

I love my new Alpinestar "Fastlane" boots. They are finally starting to break in and get more comfortable :D

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi710.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww110%2Funhwildcat33333%2Fa04b346b.jpg&hash=33697a810351393ca165195455340871e32ad95f)

Hell they look like boots to me? They look similar to the Shift Fuels. They look good. Just make sure you keep them laces tucked behind the velcro strap when you ride

I know they are not true racing boots, but for my first full season of riding, I think these will serve most of my needs. They seem to be pretty safe - safer than my Timbs at least.

Yeah, the velcro strap is great to tuck away my laces.

http://youtu.be/gLVImoEdlvU < video review of the boots.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on April 15, 2012, 07:57:39 PM
Forgot to add Flick got new Fuel lines. It's really cool I can see if I have fuel or not LOL!

Also, aren't the newer tanks 4.5 gallons? The reason I ask is that I put 4.3 gallons in today and had just went to reserve. Something is fishy with this Hess station. Because, I'm pretty sure Flick won't run with .2 gallons in him!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 15, 2012, 08:16:44 PM
From the WIKI:

Fuel

The GS500 requires 87 octane fuel.

The fuel tank capacity (gallons) is as follows:

California, pre-2000: 4.0 total, 0.9 reserve
Non-CA, pre-2000: 4.3 total, 0.9 reserve
California, 2001+: 5.0 total, 1.0 reserve
Non-CA, 2001+: 5.3 total, 1.0 reserve
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 15, 2012, 08:30:14 PM
First, took Suzi on a ride with jmill and the Seattle Eastside Sportbikers. Quite a ride! Going 50 around 20mph corners really sharpened my riding skills. Didn't crap my pants - but came close on 2 sharp 150* turns.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC01807a.jpg&hash=955c2688a8af57b8e87c2b69d6dc90117d0b3bf1)

Second: It was still nice when I got home so I finished washing the engine for Phenix and put it in! Still have to connect up everything. Clutch connected so what more do you need? He now looks like a motorcycle!  :woohoo:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSC01827a.jpg&hash=74764bc89d58dee34a94158c845cb908da520335)

(More pix in the build thread.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: daski-emt on April 15, 2012, 11:14:19 PM
de-bugged the wind screen...l
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on April 16, 2012, 01:42:37 AM
Well, there's all the pics Adidas posted about the luggage, cleaning, and chain guard, plus the GS500 ride, PLUS the eastside sportbike ride (GS500 had no trouble keeping up with the liter bikes in the twisties. Finally understand why losing the centerstand is a good idea :D). It's just been a great bike weekend.

In other news, been watching a quarter fairing for a week on ebay, and managed to pick it up for a good price. Sorry if I outbid one of you guys. Came out to about $50 shipped.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Ft%2FGivi-universal-Ducati-BMW-Suzuki-Cagiva-yellow-A750-windscreen-%2F00%2Fs%2FMTA2NlgxNjAw%2F%24%28KGrHqVHJDME90wT%2CHRiBPghMgZSH%21%7E%7E60_12.JPG&hash=d366cac745e2aeba40284e40c4a2d2cf1b3ef789)

As soon as I finish playing around on the computer, I'll try and get posted an idea of what I have for the paint scheme. Use your imagination, but it'll be white with black as a secondary and some red accents, with the luggage painted to match.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on April 16, 2012, 04:13:36 AM
Rode it, and got caught on camera!!!

BTW, just about to turn over 15k. Got it at 8k.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv636%2Fxunedeinx%2Fparker1.jpg&hash=58f1ec810a6054bb746dabe18d82995f0d3059b0)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv636%2Fxunedeinx%2FpARKER2.jpg&hash=530933e1b9eaadd951321bbc8871e146a348b1aa)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wildcat333 on April 16, 2012, 08:41:32 AM
@ xunedeinx > did you lower your bike at all? Maybe it is just the crooked photo angles, but it looks slightly lower.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on April 16, 2012, 11:14:12 AM
Quote from: shonole on April 14, 2012, 09:04:56 PM

Finally got some boots, eh?  What did you get?  Willing to sacrifice the Fuel's to someone in need?  Lol.

:)
in principle I wouldnt mind. but the incident scraped open the stiching in large areas on the left shoe. (to the point where the panels are opening up a bit)
So I wouldnt want to be passing that off to someone else.

I went cheap, with MX-5 boots.
I sort of want more rigidity... but seems like that only comes from exo-skeleton type boots.
Which,even beyond being significantly more expensive, look kinda hokey. I wanted more "can wear in normal places" boots.

In retrospect though, this was silly. because the boots have sort of flared top areas. They're meant to have track suit pant legs stuffed into them.
If you wear normal type pants, they flop around on the top a bit. D'oh...

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Legnd on April 16, 2012, 04:03:39 PM
Filled up and went for a 70 mile ride down to Canadice Lake, NY.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fy2Xtjl.jpg&hash=897ef9ea42f636f673f18e13087ee4166b08adaa)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FyED3Ml.jpg&hash=caa086b0e6e2b7aac9e8b07eec7832a05bd5846d)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTAfWtl.jpg&hash=de453d0a889f64308a95f08498555c9de8feefef)
Not great photos but you get the idea. Got home and washed and waxed. Started to rain though  >:( so I couldn't scrub the rims, they're still dirty. Loving it so far though.

Legnd
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on April 16, 2012, 04:11:55 PM
Quote from: Phil B on April 16, 2012, 11:14:12 AM
Quote from: shonole on April 14, 2012, 09:04:56 PM

Finally got some boots, eh?  What did you get?  Willing to sacrifice the Fuel's to someone in need?  Lol.

:)
in principle I wouldnt mind. but the incident scraped open the stiching in large areas on the left shoe. (to the point where the panels are opening up a bit)
So I wouldnt want to be passing that off to someone else.

I went cheap, with MX-5 boots.
I sort of want more rigidity... but seems like that only comes from exo-skeleton type boots.
Which,even beyond being significantly more expensive, look kinda hokey. I wanted more "can wear in normal places" boots.

In retrospect though, this was silly. because the boots have sort of flared top areas. They're meant to have track suit pant legs stuffed into them.
If you wear normal type pants, they flop around on the top a bit. D'oh...

I can put my mad sewing skills to use.   :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dropitlow88 on April 16, 2012, 04:20:55 PM
didn't trade my running reliable gs for a rough looking zx600e. I feel good about it too!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: entropic on April 16, 2012, 06:40:37 PM
Finally did a fenderectomy today !
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dougdoberman on April 16, 2012, 09:24:45 PM
Removed wheels from CBR.  New tires tomorrow.

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Goodbye Pirelli, who have shod every sportbike I've owned for the last 15+ years.  Alas, they no longer produce a model which will fit the CBR's 16" front wheel. 

Hello Metzler, which are made in the VERY SAME FACTORY as the Pirellis.  Bah.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on April 17, 2012, 10:37:24 AM
Gimbel Headlight cowl finally installed!

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3 more pics in my build thread.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 18, 2012, 01:55:11 PM
Suzi got her Zero Gravity "Double Bubble" windscreen replaced with a new Sport Touring windscreen today.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dougdoberman on April 18, 2012, 02:34:46 PM
New wheel bearings for the CBR while the wheels were off for new tires.  Front brake pads.  And black reflective wheel tape.

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Rear wheel bearings all looked to be in OK shape, but I had new ones that came with the bike when I bought it, so figured I'd throw them in.  That dust seal was trashed though.


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The wheel tape is black and nearly unnoticeable normally.  It's lit up here because of the camera flash.  I'm not a fan of the colored rim tape (seems a little faddish to me) but I do like the reflective aspect for better visibility to others at night.  I'm glad that there's black tape that's brightly reflective.  The GS will be getting striped as well.  Its wheels are a dark grey so hopefully the black tape won't stand out too much.


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Oops.  Got a spot there where I got a little sloppy. 

I used this stuff.  https://www.denniskirk.com/factory-effex/black-wheel-strips-with-applicator.p5202944.prd/5202944.sku  It's a roll with an applicator that you run along the side of the rim in order to get it even.   Even with the applicator, it's a little fiddly.  I'd read that it's probably easier to do it with the wheel on the bike so you can hold the applicator steady and just rotate the wheel.  I didn't follow that suggestion.  :)  I will on the GS though, as the wheels won't be off the bike.  Depending on how anal I feel, I may order up another package when DK gets the black back in stock and redo the front wheel.


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on April 19, 2012, 03:11:39 AM
New wheel bearings front and rear for the GS500. Rear was fine, front not, decided to do them both to be sure  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: stroztech on April 19, 2012, 04:58:52 AM
Abby got a new rear tyre and some new LED indicators on the front
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and I finally got around to "losing" the originals and hooking up the indicators on the integrated LED tail light too.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 19, 2012, 11:14:42 AM
Phenix got insured!
He is now legal with insurance. I guess that means soon Phenix will take to the streets? maybe?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on April 19, 2012, 12:42:56 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 19, 2012, 11:14:42 AM
Phenix got insured!
He is now legal with insurance. I guess that means soon Phenix will take to the streets? maybe?

Respectfully request a video of his proper first start.  Not starting fluid start, but all together finished ribbon cutting start.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on April 19, 2012, 01:49:27 PM
Picked up Yamaha R6 lower shock mount collar from the dealer and finally (after 2+ weeks) completed the R6 shock install.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 19, 2012, 02:48:38 PM
Got to ride for the first time in about 5 days, been cold, we got 8inches of snow four days ago.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 19, 2012, 03:43:09 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on April 19, 2012, 12:42:56 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 19, 2012, 11:14:42 AM
Phenix got insured!
He is now legal with insurance. I guess that means soon Phenix will take to the streets? maybe?

Respectfully request a video of his proper first start.  Not starting fluid start, but all together finished ribbon cutting start.

Dang - you mean I have to buy a ribbon?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on April 19, 2012, 06:04:31 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 19, 2012, 03:43:09 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on April 19, 2012, 12:42:56 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 19, 2012, 11:14:42 AM
Phenix got insured!
He is now legal with insurance. I guess that means soon Phenix will take to the streets? maybe?

Respectfully request a video of his proper first start.  Not starting fluid start, but all together finished ribbon cutting start.

Dang - you mean I have to buy a ribbon?

And a giant pair of scissors.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on April 19, 2012, 08:44:38 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 19, 2012, 03:43:09 PM
Dang - you mean I have to buy a ribbon?

I'd give you one, but all I have is a big roll of yellow caution tape in English and Spanish.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on April 19, 2012, 08:51:47 PM
Quote from: knowles on April 15, 2012, 12:25:11 AM
What is the tank protector on the white and black one? where did he get that? looks fricking great.

Protector?

More like tank make-up.

See the big dents in my tank?

Yeah, didn't think so.

Betchya didn't know my tank was blue either.

http://www.topsellerie.com
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zute72 on April 19, 2012, 08:57:34 PM
Nice little ride before the rain! But came out to find the yard guys flung wet grass all over it!!!   :police::2guns:
I just fricken Honda polished the dang thing! :2guns:

* sigh* well, gotta get her all clean again before Phenix's Birthday Party!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 19, 2012, 10:17:37 PM
Quote from: zute72 on April 19, 2012, 08:57:34 PM
Nice little ride before the rain! But came out to find the yard guys flung wet grass all over it!!!   :police::2guns:
I just fricken Honda polished the dang thing! :2guns:

* sigh* well, gotta get her all clean again before Phenix's Birthday Party!  :woohoo:

I think the problem is you HONDA polished it. Should have SUZUKI polished it! Use the correct brand of wax and your bike won't attract grass like a magnet.

Oh, yea, and I got that double-bubbel wind screen you can put on see if you like it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zute72 on April 19, 2012, 10:25:38 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 19, 2012, 10:17:37 PM
Quote from: zute72 on April 19, 2012, 08:57:34 PM
Nice little ride before the rain! But came out to find the yard guys flung wet grass all over it!!!   :police::2guns:
I just fricken Honda polished the dang thing! :2guns:

* sigh* well, gotta get her all clean again before Phenix's Birthday Party!  :woohoo:

I think the problem is you HONDA polished it. Should have SUZUKI polished it! Use the correct brand of wax and your bike won't attract grass like a magnet.

Oh, yea, and I got that double-bubbel wind screen you can put on see if you like it.

Hahaha, I know, but I'm using the last of it  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: stroztech on April 20, 2012, 11:02:12 PM
Fitted the rear hugger today, thanks Jeff.
Also took 5 inches off the rear guard.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on April 21, 2012, 10:07:33 AM
Parts bike is no longer just a parts bike!! Just got my title for the 06, now to clean, de-rust, and rebuild!

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on April 21, 2012, 11:17:03 AM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on April 21, 2012, 10:07:33 AM
Parts bike is no longer just a parts bike!! Just got my title for the 06, now to clean, de-rust, and rebuild!

Nice!!!!

and I just got home with a new heart for mine! (engine)

01 engine with only 5,7XX miles on it for $400 +$40 in gas driving from north east Pa to a few miles west of NY city and back.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 21, 2012, 11:49:17 AM
I had my first driving day in my motorcycle class, it was raining then snowing. by the time we got done at 1:00 is was starting to stick to the gound, so they are going to cancel the afternoon class, hope it melts a little bit for tomorrow. My bike sits in the garage. Got to drive a Suzuki DR 200, nice little bike would like to get a DR 450 or 400 whatever it is. Be a great grouse hunting bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wildcat333 on April 21, 2012, 02:36:01 PM
Got my Yoshi pipe installed a few days ago.

Added red wheel tape today.

Went for a ride down the Seacoast of NH along the ocean with my buddy.

PICS:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zute72 on April 21, 2012, 06:49:07 PM
Let's see......visited the Bike Cave, performed a fenderectomy, put on a Zero Gravity Double Bubble windscreen, took a quick jaunt over to Alki Beach with the boys! Aaahhh, beautiflul day in Washington!  O0

Pssst, I was the first rider of Phenix!  :flipoff: :woohoo: Thanks Adidasguy,  :bowdown: he's an awesome ride! :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on April 21, 2012, 07:32:00 PM
Quote from: wildcat333 on April 16, 2012, 08:41:32 AM
@ xunedeinx > did you lower your bike at all? Maybe it is just the crooked photo angles, but it looks slightly lower.

Was downhill driveway. Tiz was raised about 1.5 inches, actually.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on April 21, 2012, 07:54:34 PM
Progressive spring install! I used a ratchet tie-down looped through a bike hook on the garage refters, one hook on each side of the bars, suspending the bars up and away during the install. A tip for those solo installers (I was watching my boys, age 1 and ,3 also).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 21, 2012, 10:38:58 PM
Super day at the Bike Cave in West Seattle. Wrenching, pizza, juices, beers and karma korn. It boggles the mind to see 11 GS500's all in one place. (This is the annex- the car port. More were in the Cave.) I'll try to mention some of what we did. Hard to remember everything with so many bikes from 11am to 9pm.
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Zute posted her projects. Here is the result. Nice job!
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First guest rider on Phenix.
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Scottychop came by. Centuryghost got all new LEDs in his gauges and indicators.

Bluesmudge, jmill, zute and I rode to the beach for a photo shoot of Phenix. Beach was SUPER crowded with bikes and cars.
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jmill got a surprise when I decided we should swap bars. He liked the OEMS and decided to try out the European ones.
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nonfiction continued work converting his GS into more of an off-road touring bike. Replaced headlight.
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Photo shoot of Phenix at Alki Beach. One beautiful bike. Everyone that rode him felt he was solid, rode well and like a bike right off the showroom floor.

Thank you xunedeinx for your comments. These pictures are your you.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zute72 on April 21, 2012, 11:10:08 PM
The pics came out awesome!  :thumb:
Pssst Adidasguy........your missin some  :whisper: hee hee
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 21, 2012, 11:18:38 PM
Quote from: zute72 on April 21, 2012, 11:10:08 PM
The pics came out awesome!  :thumb:
Pssst Adidasguy........your missin some  :whisper: hee hee

This one?

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on April 22, 2012, 01:50:36 AM
 :confused:

They superimposed me, what you want me to do?!?!?!?  :technical: :flipoff: >:(

:icon_razz: Hahaha. Great shot, but you can't put that one up w/o some of your more scandalous photos. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on April 22, 2012, 01:51:59 AM
P.S.


:whisper:
That photo has

Space Needle erection.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zute72 on April 22, 2012, 07:56:54 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 21, 2012, 11:18:38 PM
Quote from: zute72 on April 21, 2012, 11:10:08 PM
The pics came out awesome!  :thumb:
Pssst Adidasguy........your missin some  :whisper: hee hee

This one?

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Hahaha, that's the one!
:thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cashmoves on April 22, 2012, 09:56:29 AM
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windy as hell, but an otherwise gorgeous day!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 22, 2012, 11:02:30 AM
Quote from: Bluesmudge on April 22, 2012, 01:50:36 AM
:confused:

They superimposed me, what you want me to do?!?!?!?  :technical: :flipoff: >:(

:icon_razz: Hahaha. Great shot, but you can't put that one up w/o some of your more scandalous photos. :thumb:

Ha ha! You were there and proud of it! if i WAS going to superimpose, I would have used a dock loading crane with a "full load".

I have other scandalous photos?  :icon_eek:  I posted the underwear picture a year ago. Of what doest thou speak?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on April 22, 2012, 11:21:07 AM
Topped off the oil, filled tires, gassed up and went for a ride! Loving the new fork springs and R6 shock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 22, 2012, 12:24:03 PM
Did my driving test (passed), go tomorrow and get it put on my drivers license. now for sleep i got to work tonight.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 22, 2012, 12:29:39 PM
Quote from: knowles on April 22, 2012, 12:24:03 PM
Did my driving test (passed), go tomorrow and get it put on my drivers license. now for sleep i got to work tonight.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on April 22, 2012, 03:56:23 PM
took the cylinder head off finally

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all this for those broken exhaust bolts
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 22, 2012, 03:59:45 PM
Quote from: Bluesmudge on April 22, 2012, 01:51:59 AM
P.S.


:whisper:
That photo has

Space Needle erection.

I guess that's what they mean when someone says "he has a needle d!ck"
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Juan1 on April 22, 2012, 06:21:26 PM
Checked my valves and all four were too tight.  I'll swap shims with a shop tomorrow. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on April 23, 2012, 04:39:01 AM
Insurance adjuster is comming over today.  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Dresnewtoy on April 23, 2012, 10:06:27 AM
Took my GS on it's first overnight camping trip. It wasn't far from home, maybe 15 miles. Just wanted to test my equipment out before i take a muti-day trip to PA.

Packing my hard cases. The two 36L cases hold lots of stuff, so all i need to strap on the seat is my tent and tarp.
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Arrived at the tent site at Dennis Point Marina and RV park in Drayden, MD. No one else around, nice and quiet.
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Tent up and ready for the night. Went with the REI dome 2 plus. Lots of space inside to store my jacket, pants, a few other things.
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Pics of the Marina in the morning.
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Very good learning experience. Think i'm ready for many multiday trips.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 23, 2012, 11:09:29 AM
Go and get my motorcycle endorsement put on my license, drive to school, and maybe to work have to see how cold it going to be at 10pm and 6am.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: entropic on April 23, 2012, 12:54:15 PM
Finally got my new mirrors today. New Koso mirrors $10 shipped look good but will test when the weather clears up.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on April 23, 2012, 02:08:24 PM
Quote from: Dresnewtoy on April 23, 2012, 10:06:27 AM
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Hey, where did you get the "Suzu-Ki" in Kanji stickers?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: daski-emt on April 23, 2012, 02:33:33 PM
I rode home from work this morning.....it was snowing....and it was 42deg.....wierd :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Dresnewtoy on April 23, 2012, 03:08:55 PM
Hey Paulcet. I really don't remember what site i found them on. I just did a google search for Suzuki Kanji and looked at a couple sites. There are loads of places selling them. You can choose the size and color you want.
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Post by: Tronspeed3 on April 23, 2012, 05:55:39 PM
Took her out for a ride for the first time since she left me stranded!
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bikeneil on April 23, 2012, 06:34:42 PM
Quote from: Dresnewtoy on April 23, 2012, 10:06:27 AM
Took my GS on it's first overnight camping trip. It wasn't far from home, maybe 15 miles. Just wanted to test my equipment out before i take a muti-day trip to PA.

Packing my hard cases. The two 36L cases hold lots of stuff, so all i need to strap on the seat is my tent and tarp.

What type of hard bags do you have, Givi? and can you get mounting brackets to fit or do you have to modify some? Any help would be useful, I would like to put hard bags on my 2006 GS500F.
Thanks
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Post by: adidasguy on April 24, 2012, 12:46:27 AM
Rode Phenix today. FUN! WOW!
Hanging idle going way. I thing the carbs needed some use and some loving. There are no air leaks as per liberal spraying of starter fluid.

I'm going to explore the vacuum switch and the sensor for 1st and 2nd. Maybe the ICU controlling that vacuum switch is causing extra vacuum in the carb caps to keep them open longer? Experimenting will tell. That will happen in the weeks to come.

Put all the children to bed for a couple days.
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Never in my life could I have dreamed or imagined that I would have 5 running motorcycles. Time to sell Trey.

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Post by: Watevaman on April 24, 2012, 05:07:32 PM
 Finally got those exhaust bolts drilled out!

One step closing to getting Jessy back on the road.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on April 24, 2012, 07:24:08 PM
Cleaned, lubed, and aligned cods's chain, and did the rear sag measurements and adjustments on both our bikes R6 shocks.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on April 24, 2012, 09:26:32 PM
Replaced a bunch of rusty ugly bolts with shiny stainles allen drive button head hardware!
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Post by: madjak30 on April 24, 2012, 09:40:55 PM
Picked up the new rim, fork, shift lever & front axle from the dealer...got home and realized I need to get them to press in the wheel bearings and install a valve stem in the rim...friggg... :mad:

I'll be riding by the weekend!!

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 24, 2012, 11:02:14 PM
Got to go out and ride with my brother for about two hours, got home just as it started to rain. Lost him in the twisties, he has a Can-am Spider, but he drives kind of slow (he likes to look around only goes about 50-55mph) but it was fun to go.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 25, 2012, 12:36:52 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 24, 2012, 07:24:08 PM
Cleaned, lubed, and aligned cods's chain, and did the rear sag measurements and adjustments on both our bikes R6 shocks.

What he said
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on April 25, 2012, 07:46:33 PM
My new-used givi a750 came in today. Needs some paint, but until the rain stops it'll make a pretty good spare helmet. Can't beat 50 bones shipped.

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Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on April 25, 2012, 10:35:17 PM
This was my tuesday.

So I wanted to up the rear spring preload to take a pillion, it's currently set at 2 which is unusable with a pillion.  I tried to get a generic adjustable c wrench anywhere near the shock collar.  There was no getting close to it so I decided to remove the little mudflap on the bottom of the swingarm to give myself some clearance.  Then I managed to strip out one of the two philips screws holding it on.  Suzuki's liking for using philips heads on these chunky bolts made out of quite crappy steel is starting to shaZam! me.  Especially when they put them in places like the bottom of the swingarm, where they're just going to rust in place.

Tried to drill in an ezy out.  No dice.  Hacksawing a new screw slot was similarly fruitless, I could get a bit of a turn on it, but then the flatblade screwdriver would chew out more steel and I'd have to file the shape back into it, and then I did get a 1/4 turn on it, which put it at the wrong angle to reach with a hacksaw or file.  My heavy hammer drill died the other week, not that I'd have had the clearance to get it in there,  The little cordless drill doesn't really spin fast enough to drill out steel with the bits I had available.

Next contestant: the angle grinder.  I worked out I could reach it with the 4" grinding wheel, provided I removed the chain.  I decided to just pop the front sprocket off, and as I was removing the cover, the work floodlight burned out it's globe.  I ruled out trying to use an angle grider without a very good light source, especially as my safety glasses are tinted.

Ok, do it the old fashioned way.  I put on some music and started filing.  I managed to get through most of the screw head before bed time.  Before going to bed I looked up GStwins and found that most people just hit the collar with a punch cos you can't really get a C wrench in there properly anyway.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: daski-emt on April 25, 2012, 10:47:15 PM
Drove it to the hospital where my 4th child was born this morning at 12:01am!   :cheers:     
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on April 25, 2012, 10:54:26 PM
Quote from: daski-emt on April 25, 2012, 10:47:15 PM
Drove it to the hospital where my 4th child was born this morning at 12:01am!   :cheers:   

Congrats!
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Post by: slipperymongoose on April 26, 2012, 01:03:12 AM
Congrats on the birth, I fitted up my new 30mm risers
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 26, 2012, 03:11:00 AM
Quote from: daski-emt on April 25, 2012, 10:47:15 PM
Drove it to the hospital where my 4th child was born this morning at 12:01am!   :cheers:   

Congrats, I got one coming in Nov.

Rode to work ya 
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Post by: stroztech on April 26, 2012, 04:20:56 AM
Quote from: daski-emt on April 25, 2012, 10:47:15 PM
Drove it to the hospital where my 4th child was born this morning at 12:01am!   :cheers:   
Congrats!  :thumb:

Gave the chain a well-overdue  :oops: clean and lube, and the rest of the bike a good look over, ready for the "GS500 around Australia Relay" meetup at Bordertown this weekend, in South Australia.  :cheers:
I just need to top up the oil and she's ready to go!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 26, 2012, 11:18:37 PM
New plugs, trying to find out the cause for one header pipe getting red hot, during warm up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: deets on April 26, 2012, 11:35:40 PM
New chain front and rear sprockets old lasted 25k, new rear tire, (sport demon), ordered ss front and rear brake line's to be installed next week think I will replace rear brake pads all most worn out...hope disc is ok.  black dog ride on Sunday :woohoo:
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Post by: slipperymongoose on April 27, 2012, 12:15:00 AM
Had my new sport demon rear fitted today and now my bike actually wants to corner
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Post by: k.rollin on April 27, 2012, 08:32:01 PM
I replaced my rusted chrome bar clamp bolts and finally relocated my horn so it isn't hanging off the left side of the bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 27, 2012, 08:50:50 PM
Took the newer tank off to get ready for bead blasting, and paint, put all the pluming on the old tank, but left if off. Made a portable gas holder for running the bike with the gas tank off. waiting for valve shim tool to get here and see what shims i need to replace. then on to the carbs if problems not fixed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on April 27, 2012, 10:45:28 PM
Rode to the future in-laws for a steak dinner, then enjoyed a beautiful moonlit ride back home.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 28, 2012, 12:46:52 AM
Put new front caliper on Trey. There was a small leak from somewhere so I just put on a 2009 and will look at the 1994 one later (looked like just the bleeder thingy).

Phenix got a MosFet regulator installed. Also replaced tank petcock. There was a minor leak around the washer on the mounting bolt so I just put on a newer one since I had it.

Doing a Vashon ISland ride tomorrow (well, today since it is after midnight). Deciding who to take on the ride. While I'd like to ride Phenix, he only has 40 or so miles on the tires so probably need to wear them in a little more before doing twisties. So maybe Junior will get the ride. I've ridden Suzi on twisties but Junior just begs to do it.
Am I right in not riding Phenix until over 100 miles on the tires?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 28, 2012, 02:31:26 PM
Killed Junior.

Yep - must have over stressed the old guy and something is wrong. I don't I should here metal banging around and hitting the inside of the valve cover. Have to wait for him to cool down and will drain the tank, remove it and then the valve cover.

I started a thread on the rebuild of Junior in the projects area.

Junior: 1992-2012 RIP

We will rebuild you - we have the technology!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zute72 on April 28, 2012, 02:45:27 PM
Polished, all shiny, then went for a two hours back roads ride!  :woohoo:
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Post by: 25knots on April 28, 2012, 04:23:56 PM
Refurbished both left and right lower engine covers.  Started by removing the circular right side stater cover (easy) and applied airplane stripper to remove the old paint.  Man does that stuff work well!  10 minutes later all the old paint had bubbled off and just needed to be wiped away.The stator cover had gotten a decent scraping when a friend of mine dropped the bike a couple days ago, so that's why it was being refurbished. While that was going on, I got started on the left side generator cover, which required removing the sprocket cover as well.  I'd had a slow speed low side crash five months ago and it had done some cosmetic damage to the generator cover and taken off the Suzuki decal.  So on went more airplane stripper.  Then each cover got a good sanding with some metal specific sandpaper.  That did a great job taking out the big scratches and gouges, and after a little work both surfaces looked shiny and smooth. 

Time for paint.  Each cover got a decent helping of plastikote Engine paint, glossy black, and rated for 500 degrees F.  I'd played with this stuff before and, though it calls for a primer, it doesn't seem to require it.  I'll find out over time if it doesn't hold up well.  I also discovered that one coat is really all it needs.  In fact, the more coats you put on, the less shiny the paint gets and the more it starts to wrinkle.  This could probably be avoided by waiting longer intervals between coats, but I'm impatient.

Left the paint to dry and started with the day's other project, installing a center stand.  This was pretty easy until it was time to mount the spring that keeps it retracted.  Man did I have to fight that thing into place.  But it got done and works great.  Now that I can keep the rear wheel in the air, I decided to celebrate by degreasing and then lubing the chain; so much easier on the center stand.  BTW, got a really good nick used centerstand from Pinwall off ebay, for something under 10 bucks.  Totally worth it.

Then, and this was probably the best part of the project, I stuck on a couple of new OEM Suzuki engine decals I bought from bike bandit.  They're just the black bacground, silver logo, basic ones, but the engine looks so much better with them on, instead of the old beat up and scraped ones I had there before.  Really sweet. :icon_razz:

So now, I'm just waiting for the left side cover to dry so I can put it and the sprocket cover back on.  Doesn't look like i'll make it out for a ride tonight, but i'm exhausted anyway.  Fun, productive day!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: stroztech on April 28, 2012, 08:47:26 PM
Halfway between Bordertown and Keith last night after picking up the baton for the GS500 Around Australia Relay... all ones!

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That's 6,904.1 miles for those playing along at home  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on April 28, 2012, 08:54:45 PM
made sure it was still in the garage, went to work. what fun :icon_neutral:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on April 28, 2012, 09:20:16 PM
Put my new rego sticker on, admired it for a minute then cursed the rain god for raining. Then went back to bed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on April 29, 2012, 12:58:20 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 28, 2012, 09:20:16 PM
Put my new rego sticker on, admired it for a minute then cursed the rain god for raining. Then went back to bed.

What colour are they next year?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 29, 2012, 01:07:33 AM
Since Junior is busted, I moved his R&G sliders to Phenix. Had to remove them anyway to get the busted motor out of Junior. I guess they look good on Phenix. I do have another set on order so Junior will get sliders after being fixed.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on April 29, 2012, 01:57:25 AM
Quote from: Twisted on April 29, 2012, 12:58:20 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 28, 2012, 09:20:16 PM
Put my new rego sticker on, admired it for a minute then cursed the rain god for raining. Then went back to bed.

What colour are they next year?

Blue, but I only topped up 6 months, need to space my car n bike rego out so im not hit with alot of bills at once.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on April 29, 2012, 02:07:29 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 29, 2012, 01:57:25 AM
Quote from: Twisted on April 29, 2012, 12:58:20 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 28, 2012, 09:20:16 PM
Put my new rego sticker on, admired it for a minute then cursed the rain god for raining. Then went back to bed.

What colour are they next year?

Blue, but I only topped up 6 months, need to space my car n bike rego out so im not hit with alot of bills at once.

I got my 919 and Car rego in the same month  :o
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on April 29, 2012, 02:57:56 AM
Yeah I'm spreading my load out
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: solo on April 29, 2012, 05:23:46 AM
Took Sheba for a ride, put her solo seat on and gave her a bath..(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg171.imageshack.us%2Fimg171%2F7786%2Fphotots.jpg&hash=a5e22970fb33f629f5b3ea5905bcf2748d4403b8)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: angusgst on April 29, 2012, 06:41:01 AM
Following on from replacing the front wheel bearings and getting a new rear tyre...

Replaced front wheel
Oil and filter
Cleaned five years of dirt-oil gunk out from under the sprocket cover
Oiled the chain
Found another noise to ponder over

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Oh yeah... and drained the battery by leaving the ignition on, then tried to push start it down the hill in first, pushed it back up the hill, and only then realised I needed it in neutral to pick up sufficient speed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on April 29, 2012, 10:51:56 AM
Flushed my brake system for the first time.  Ahh...nice and clean fluid.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Fry on April 29, 2012, 12:37:36 PM
It's been far to long since I have done anything to the GS500E Street Fighter project, so this weekend I set out to complete the next project on the list.

I needed to fab up a metal box that would sit between the rails of the rear sub-frame, this box is to hold all of the electronics, wiring, and stuff of that nature.

I bought 4 large sheets of Cardboard, got out my T-Square, Rulers, and Pencils and began making a template. I wanted to make as complete of a template as I could, to minimize having to tack in filler pieces of metal into the corners. Being that there are triangle gussets in the corners of the Sub-frame, and them not being flush with the tops or bottoms of the rails, getting everything drawn out was quite the task, all I can say is that I really should have paid more attention in math and mechanical drawing classes in High School. By making the complete pattern here, and just having to cut and bend up the corners, I'll only have 8 seams to weld, it will come out pretty flush in the corners rather than trying to make the box out of numerous pieces and then try and tack them all into position, to much hassle, this way seemed and hopefully will be easier and deliver better results.

It took me all 4 sheets of Cardboard to get to a pattern that fit almost spot on.

Being that this box will be water tight once welded up, it eliminates the need for me to run a rear fender, well I will make a super small one to mount forward of the rear tire, in the shape of a clam shell to protect the rear shock and other items, but with this box I won't have to run a really noticeable and obtrusive rear fender.

Here is the template all drawn out on cardboard.

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Finished cutting the pattern out.

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Starting to bend up the sides and flanges.

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Looks like a Banana Boat, LOL.

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This is where the box will drop into.

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Here the template/box is dropped in for test fitment.

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Here is a back view, still positioned a bit out of square. Being that the nature of this box will have 2 angled sides and a flush middle section, when viewed from behind, it will give me a cool spot to mount my LED Directional's to either side, then the brake light LED's in the center.

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The fit is acceptable to me.

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Now all I need to do is take the pattern back out, lay it flat on some sheet metal, transfer the pattern to metal, cut it out, bend the Front, Back, Sides and mounting flanges, test fit it, then weld up the corners, metal finish the welds, and affix it in. Then I can go about laying out all the wiring, electronics and relays within the box. Once that's done I do believe I can actually start the bike up. After that there will be a million other little issues and projects to get it ride-able and street worthy.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zute72 on April 29, 2012, 05:34:18 PM
Quote from: solo on April 29, 2012, 05:23:46 AM
Took Sheba for a ride, put her solo seat on and gave her a bath..(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg171.imageshack.us%2Fimg171%2F7786%2Fphotots.jpg&hash=a5e22970fb33f629f5b3ea5905bcf2748d4403b8)
By solouno (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/solouno) at 2012-04-29

Ooooooooo......very nice!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zute72 on April 29, 2012, 05:38:49 PM
All clean and wiped down! Put the raincoat on, even though she is under a carport, cause its gonna be rainy allllll week.  :2guns: Dang Seattle weather!!  :2guns:  :nono:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on April 29, 2012, 06:48:46 PM
Checked my friends valves on his 04, first time for both of us and all went pretty smoothly. We did leave the rag in the oil galley and didn't realize til final check before starting :oops: haha all was well, exhaust valves were pretty tight though. loosened everything up, then had to reset idle as it had jumped from 1200 to 3k after valve adjustment.

Then got a little bit of time to work on my project bike!

Dropped the drz on friday. bike's ok, my shoulders a bit sore still, but my gear really saved me!

Good weekend, learned a lot(riding and wrenching)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 29, 2012, 10:07:42 PM
I recognize the Gimbel seat. Inspired by Phenix's? There were older pictures of it on Junior before I settled on the Gimbel full rear tail for him.These are nice seats.

Quote from: solo on April 29, 2012, 05:23:46 AM
Took Sheba for a ride, put her solo seat on and gave her a bath..(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg171.imageshack.us%2Fimg171%2F7786%2Fphotots.jpg&hash=a5e22970fb33f629f5b3ea5905bcf2748d4403b8)
By solouno (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/solouno) at 2012-04-29
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on April 29, 2012, 10:38:43 PM
started it with the aid of a booster (again) .. let it idle for couple mins .. wished my wrist wasnt wrecked at the moment... put the cover back on .. sat on the lounge making brmm brrm noises  :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: solo on April 29, 2012, 10:51:07 PM
 love the look and the feel of this seat, Gimbel makes quality products..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: average on April 30, 2012, 07:13:09 PM
Destroyed my right front caliper, now im back in the cage for a bit :icon_rolleyes: :technical:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 30, 2012, 08:22:31 PM
Quote from: solo on April 29, 2012, 10:51:07 PM
love the look and the feel of this seat, Gimbel makes quality products..

I also like that the Gimbel seats automatically say "No passengers allowed".
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on April 30, 2012, 08:31:54 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 30, 2012, 08:22:31 PM
Quote from: solo on April 29, 2012, 10:51:07 PM
love the look and the feel of this seat, Gimbel makes quality products..

I also like that the Gimbel seats automatically say "No passengers allowed".

They really improve the look of the bike.  Way better than stock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on May 01, 2012, 12:37:01 AM
Quote from: average on April 30, 2012, 07:13:09 PM
Destroyed my right front caliper, now im back in the cage for a bit :icon_rolleyes: :technical:

You have a left as well? Katana fork swap?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on May 01, 2012, 01:18:48 AM
Begun, the paint work has. First layer of bondo done, another one tomorrow hopefully in between classes...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mikeybikey82 on May 01, 2012, 07:16:44 AM
i changed the oil yesterday, and am astonished at how much better the bike feels with fresh yamalube in it.  last time i changed it with regular penzoil 12w-40.  now it feels like a new machine!  the engine revs more smooth, it sounds better, the clutch feels better and the shifts are a lot more smooth.  amazing stuff that yamalube is. 
mikey
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: average on May 01, 2012, 01:11:48 PM
Quote from: Twisted on May 01, 2012, 12:37:01 AM
Quote from: average on April 30, 2012, 07:13:09 PM
Destroyed my right front caliper, now im back in the cage for a bit :icon_rolleyes: :technical:

You have a left as well? Katana fork swap?
yep
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 01, 2012, 05:25:38 PM
installed new gixxer footpegs
Smaller and love them.
Removed rear footpegs in prep for single seat compliance.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 01, 2012, 05:38:43 PM
Quote from: average on May 01, 2012, 01:11:48 PM
Quote from: Twisted on May 01, 2012, 12:37:01 AM
Quote from: average on April 30, 2012, 07:13:09 PM
Destroyed my right front caliper, now im back in the cage for a bit :icon_rolleyes: :technical:

You have a left as well? Katana fork swap?
yep
So..... that also explains why you need a piece of fairing. Tell us the whole store, please. I like watching "Worlds dumbest drivers". Would this story qualify?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wildcat333 on May 01, 2012, 05:54:20 PM
Quote from: codajastal on Today at 05:25:38 PM (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53366.msg695936#msg695936)<blockquote>installed new gixxer footpegs
Smaller and love them.
Removed rear footpegs in prep for single seat compliance.





Link to pegs? Pics? How easily was it to install?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 01, 2012, 06:06:31 PM
Quote from: wildcat333 on May 01, 2012, 05:54:20 PM
Quote from: codajastal on Today at 05:25:38 PM (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53366.msg695936#msg695936)<blockquote>installed new gixxer footpegs
Smaller and love them.
Removed rear footpegs in prep for single seat compliance.





Link to pegs? Pics? How easily was it to install?


VERY EASY INSTALL
Item number : 260836170610
Or search for 99 06 07 08 09 SUZUKI GSXR1300 HAYABUSA rear Foot Peg
Small amount of grinding of bottom edge to fit (5 minutes work) rounding the bottom edge and taking some off to lower slightly)
Use small washers to either site of peg to fit better and use existing pin etc. see wiki I think there is a write up about it.

Different pegs but same installation http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Upgrades.Pegs

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fm.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fa5.sphotos.ak%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F533298_10150717750188596_709108595_9616783_1681463280_n.jpg&hash=8bbc4db509abad808c2c8f42727d0072edcb11c7)(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fm.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fa3.sphotos.ak%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F398205_10150717749428596_709108595_9616782_1202160249_n.jpg&hash=a3b85df3af737be515f22e1bf3f842daf92a4947)(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fm.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fa7.sphotos.ak%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F581525_10150717748633596_709108595_9616780_666503487_n.jpg&hash=8700055345f06a9725ea3deb717827f4f8ae1c0b)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on May 01, 2012, 07:33:18 PM
Quote from: codajastal on May 01, 2012, 06:06:31 PM
Quote from: wildcat333 on May 01, 2012, 05:54:20 PM
Quote from: codajastal on Today at 05:25:38 PM (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53366.msg695936#msg695936)<blockquote>installed new gixxer footpegs
Smaller and love them.
Removed rear footpegs in prep for single seat compliance.





Link to pegs? Pics? How easily was it to install?


VERY EASY INSTALL
Item number : 260836170610
Or search for 99 06 07 08 09 SUZUKI GSXR1300 HAYABUSA rear Foot Peg
Small amount of grinding of bottom edge to fit (5 minutes work) rounding the bottom edge and taking some off to lower slightly)
Use small washers to either site of peg to fit better and use existing pin etc. see wiki I think there is a write up about it.

Different pegs but same installation http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Upgrades.Pegs

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fm.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fa5.sphotos.ak%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F533298_10150717750188596_709108595_9616783_1681463280_n.jpg&hash=8bbc4db509abad808c2c8f42727d0072edcb11c7)(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fm.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fa3.sphotos.ak%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F398205_10150717749428596_709108595_9616782_1202160249_n.jpg&hash=a3b85df3af737be515f22e1bf3f842daf92a4947)(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fm.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fa7.sphotos.ak%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F581525_10150717748633596_709108595_9616780_666503487_n.jpg&hash=8700055345f06a9725ea3deb717827f4f8ae1c0b)

Those look sweet...I think I found my future pegs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 12:41:36 AM
Long day for motorcycles, occured in the following order:

-obtained license endorsement, got 100 percent on test
-rode out of state and back
-bought brake pads
-recieved HID light as gift
-wrecked the bike
-called cops, etc
-rode home
-Installed HID and new pads, highbeam quit working

work in 4 hours
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 12:49:09 AM
Quote from: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 12:41:36 AM
Long day for motorcycles, occured in the following order:

-obtained license endorsement, got 100 percent on test
-rode out of state and back
-bought brake pads
-recieved HID light as gift
-wrecked the bike
-called cops, etc
-rode home
-Installed HID and new pads, highbeam quit working

work in 4 hours

WTF? Wrecked the bike? Then rode it home?
Pictures? Please fill in the details.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 02, 2012, 01:08:23 AM
Quote from: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 12:41:36 AM
Long day for motorcycles, occured in the following order:

-obtained license endorsement, got 100 percent on test
-rode out of state and back
-bought brake pads
-recieved HID light as gift
-wrecked the bike
-called cops, etc
-rode home
-Installed HID and new pads, highbeam quit working

work in 4 hours

We want details???
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 01:56:46 AM
Experts needed!

I took off oil pan and oil filter of Junior's engine. probed more with the spy cam. made some very interesting discoveries that leads me to a different cause of the problem - which makes no sense.

How could an engine idle fine and run if a piston is damaged? is that even possible?

PLEASE see updated photos in my "Junior Died" thread in the build section.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 09:20:05 AM
I was doing 15-20 through a patch of leaves when an oncoming car turned across my lane and left me about 8-10 eet to stop. Somehow I managed to not t-bone the car, but I did go down.

I yelled "are you f%$king kidding me?" to which the passenger responds "relax bro_ it was an accident" and the driver chimes in "yeah I was just pulling into my driveway" and they walk inside, showing no guilt or concern for my health.

called the cops, had the report filed. They said I was doing 60....through a dark neighborhood in leaves. I pointed out my 10 foot slide mark.

the cop told me it was technically a one vehicle accidentbecause I didn't hit her.

needless to say, I'm pissed. There's a bit more to it but I'm on a phone and that's the main idea
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MajorMalphunction on May 02, 2012, 09:23:48 AM
I tried starting it again. Already ordered some new spark plugs. Hopefully the bike will start after that.
Poor thing has been sitting for too long :(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on May 02, 2012, 11:23:12 AM
Quote from: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 09:20:05 AM
I was doing 15-20 through a patch of leaves when an oncoming car turned across my lane and left me about 8-10 eet to stop. Somehow I managed to not t-bone the car, but I did go down.


the cop told me it was technically a one vehicle accidentbecause I didn't hit her.
(and so did nothin)


That'll learn ya! Next time, plow straight into their car! Then they're REALLY get it!...

Umm.. yeahno.

nothing to do but move on, i'm afraid :(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 11:38:25 AM
Quote from: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 09:20:05 AM
I was doing 15-20 through a patch of leaves when an oncoming car turned across my lane and left me about 8-10 eet to stop. Somehow I managed to not t-bone the car, but I did go down.
I hate it when they say "technically.....". Like you always hear about corporate crooks that steal millions and ruin the live of thousands of people "While what he did was not right, he didn't break any laws so there is nothing we can do".

Worth having your insurance company go after then for running you off the road (which is what it was - technically) or was the damage minor?

Lessons learned: Go slow in wet leaves (I HATE wet leaves) and cagers are idiots.

Hope the bike is OK.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 12:28:46 PM
the thin "suzuki" badge popped off of my engine cover, leaving a small opening...this isn't all the way too the motor or anything, is it okay to ride it this way?

the case is intact. The thin badge popped off
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on May 02, 2012, 12:33:31 PM
Quote from: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 12:28:46 PM
the thin "suzuki" badge popped off of my engine cover, leaving a small opening...this isn't all the way too the motor or anything, is it okay to ride it this way?

the case is intact. The thin badge popped off

I'm assuming you're talking about the little sticker? It's about $15 from Suzuki themselves. Get it covered up though either way, you don't want water getting in there. That's where the pickup is if I'm not mistaken, you don't want that shorting out/rusting.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 01:30:57 PM
Quote from: jmill on May 02, 2012, 12:33:31 PM
Quote from: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 12:28:46 PM
the thin "suzuki" badge popped off of my engine cover, leaving a small opening...this isn't all the way too the motor or anything, is it okay to ride it this way?

the case is intact. The thin badge popped off

I'm assuming you're talking about the little sticker? It's about $15 from Suzuki themselves. Get it covered up though either way, you don't want water getting in there. That's where the pickup is if I'm not mistaken, you don't want that shorting out/rusting.

I actually ended up using copper gasket maker to secure the original back on.  Looks like shaZam!.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Soloratov on May 02, 2012, 02:21:27 PM
Quote from: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 09:20:05 AM
I yelled "are you f%$king kidding me?" to which the passenger responds "relax bro_ it was an accident" and the driver chimes in "yeah I was just pulling into my driveway" and they walk inside, showing no guilt or concern for my health.

....and people wonder why I want to keep a "attitude adjusting device" (crowbar) strapped to the bike. People make me angry enough when I'm in the car...honestly! Is it me or are people getting worse and worse at simple driving tasks every year?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 08:12:50 PM
Looks like trey will have a new home after junior is fixed. Shook hands on a deal with mechanic friend at west Seattle bowl. He will stay in west Seattle.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 02, 2012, 09:28:10 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 08:12:50 PM
Looks like trey will have a new home after junior is fixed. Shook hands on a deal with mechanic friend at west Seattle bowl. He will stay in west Seattle.
Nice one. Hope you got what you wanted for him. On another note, I washed my bike
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 02, 2012, 10:04:53 PM
Put LED's in the gauges/indicator lights, just waiting for my valve tool. trying to get my newer tank prepped, and painted.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 10:18:31 PM
Quote from: codajastal on May 02, 2012, 09:28:10 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 08:12:50 PM
Looks like trey will have a new home after junior is fixed. Shook hands on a deal with mechanic friend at west Seattle bowl. He will stay in west Seattle.
Nice one. Hope you got what you wanted for him. On another note, I washed my bike

When selling a bike to someone you've known for over 15 years and he works down the street so I can see Trey every day, money is not an issue. I think you understand - when you sell something you love to someone who is a friend that you know will take good care of it, that's more important.

I was surprised at the number of people  interested in buying Trey. Sorry to those who didn't get him. In the end, friends take priority. I hope those who wanted him understand.


In a week or two we'll spend a day and change pegs, bars and whatever to make Trey HIS bike for his daily commute to the bowling alley just down the street from me.

Unfortunately there was some communication errors with other people interested in him and they decided no.
So when a friend at the bowling alley said "I'll take him - I want him - I'll take care of him" well, friends come first.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 03, 2012, 12:14:45 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 10:18:31 PM
Quote from: codajastal on May 02, 2012, 09:28:10 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 08:12:50 PM
Looks like trey will have a new home after junior is fixed. Shook hands on a deal with mechanic friend at west Seattle bowl. He will stay in west Seattle.
Nice one. Hope you got what you wanted for him. On another note, I washed my bike

When selling a bike to someone you've known for over 15 years and he works down the street so I can see Trey every day, money is not an issue. I think you understand - when you sell something you love to someone who is a friend that you know will take good care of it, that's more important.

I was surprised at the number of people  interested in buying Trey. Sorry to those who didn't get him. In the end, friends take priority. I hope those who wanted him understand.


In a week or two we'll spend a day and change pegs, bars and whatever to make Trey HIS bike for his daily commute to the bowling alley just down the street from me.

Unfortunately there was some communication errors with other people interested in him and they decided no.
So when a friend at the bowling alley said "I'll take him - I want him - I'll take care of him" well, friends come first.

Amen to that :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on May 03, 2012, 09:34:15 AM
Played the epoxy game with the broken plastic bits  :icon_confused: ...sanded, prepped and painted the scratched bits along with some others to make the new colours match up  :thumb: ...all the parts have now shown up, so tonight is assembly night  :icon_twisted: ...I'll take some pics and post on my rebuild thread.  Don't know if I will be able to finish assembly, but I'll be trying!!

Would be really nice to ride in to the office tomorrow!  :cheers:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on May 03, 2012, 09:53:29 AM
Not a Dammmm thing!!! haha  :thumb:
which is a Good thing!

actually sunny and clear out.
stupid weather said mostly rain all day ><

Time to give her a bath and go riding!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Huff1371 on May 03, 2012, 01:23:06 PM
Finished painting plastics....... its riding time. Check it out .
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60416.0  (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60416.0)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on May 03, 2012, 05:53:43 PM
Prepped the rest of the plastics and tank for painting. No more shiny blue. Pics in my build thread in a bit
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60389.0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on May 03, 2012, 06:09:28 PM
Washed and then put 2 coats of wax on her before covering her up from what Looked like a nice storm coming.

Ticked tho, it went N and S of my location.
Didnt rain a drop!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F546668_3833579079185_1269150161_33396837_1506130288_n.jpg&hash=297a95f9994842552ede3c0f5a70aa91b1757c94)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: craigs449 on May 03, 2012, 06:53:53 PM
Added 30mm risers to my Renthal MX bars..... :icon_mrgreen:

Now we are both high and wide... :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: comradeiggy on May 03, 2012, 07:33:19 PM
Went to the locksmith and had 2 keys made since my old one got lost.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 03, 2012, 09:39:46 PM
Started sanding and filling the dent on my 08 tank, pics when finished. maybe by weekend
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Vo0Do0 on May 03, 2012, 10:56:46 PM
Lost the spring between needle and needle holder thing and broke part of the slide float thing that holder thing sits in while trying to rejet

Don't know the real names but I'm sad

wont be riding for a couple weeks while I wait for parts to get here
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 03, 2012, 11:28:09 PM
Put iridium plugs into Phenix and Suzi. I'll see if I notice any difference. Just in warming them up, none really (raining - didn't take them out)
Plugs I took out look OK.
Suzi L, R  then Phenix L, R. Onbly looks like Suzi's left plug was not in tight due to the oil up the threads. Phenix's were in only for 40 miles so not really a good indicator. And why do wrench sets skip 18mm which is spark plug size?
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC01982a.jpg&hash=d0b76fd2f1d834fdd14fbe2b6320cb81cc0f65c7)

Dropped waterproof Pentax pocket camera into a bucket of used oil from Junior. It seems to have survived! Glad it wasn't my phone - it was in the same pocket of my adidas hoodie (no I am not a criminal for wearing a hoodie)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 04, 2012, 09:57:32 PM
Pulled Junior's motor. (Pix in project thread).
Now depressed that I'm at a major stopping point until I get another set of hands to put an engine together. So I'll clean up and hope for good riding weather. Junior will have to wait.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 04, 2012, 10:00:56 PM
Sanding, filling, sanding, filling on the tank, hope to be done on the weekend or early next week.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 06, 2012, 01:43:57 AM
Sand whole tank prep for primer. :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on May 06, 2012, 02:17:03 AM
primed everything except the tank, paying special attention to that. Happy cinquo de mayo!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 06, 2012, 02:27:55 AM
Took head of Juniors engine and identified the "missing" bearing sleeves on the balancer. (See Junior's thread).
Prepping spare bottom end. Need to remember to remove oil before tipping it on its side. (Bike Cave floor is oil-proof epoxy.) Took pictures. Posted video of the bad bearing in HD!
Now I drained oil from the spare bottom end.

Tomorrow I plan to take off the side covers. Move into the alley. Gently pour/dribble clean oil all over that bottom to flush out anything in there. Anyway, it is easier to see what is going on when looking through clean oil rather than black oil. Will help flush out any dirt that fell in.

I will post pictures in Junior's thread.

Plan is to get everything ready to re-assemble an engine next Saturday. That would be time to ordcer all the #3's (from another post) where I meant the bearing deals, clutch push rod seal, and any other seal I find in the parts listr that is not in a gasket kit and does not require the engine to be split.

OK - fixing up Junior was #1, learning to paint candy colors and make a fugley bike into a cool cafe-inspired bike.
Intensive parts replacements if Trey due to bad PO was #2
Building Phenix was #3 Quite a jump in my abilities. Since he was born April 28, I have 50 miles on him as of today.
Replacing bottom end of Junior's motor (keep same jugs, pistons and top end) is #4. Still in progress.

Next major project when there is a expert to help (i.e. someone who did it before) is #5: split the case and fix Junior's engine. Also open up the free 2006 engine and see what migfht be causing the oil light to come on after 20 minutes,. Then go off if you wait 5 minutes. It was free, I can always part it out.

Other free 1989 engine with bad win for timing cam will be parted out.

So that's what I did today and start tomorrow.

Overall  a nice bike day since I'm relieved I didn't cause Junior's engine to fail. The bearing had to be going bad for a long time or just suffered from metal fatigue. It was a 1992 engine. No problems until now.

It was nice so I rode Phenix to the gym and around Alki beach.

Soon, with some help will some stage 5 - splitting the case.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: stroztech on May 06, 2012, 04:59:12 AM
Ordered a pair of Shad panniers, also ordered an oil temp gauge kit and an oil pressure gauge kit.

I think I'm going to need a project bike before Abby turns into an evil queen of after-market add-ons.  :icon_lol:  :icon_lol:  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mark61 on May 06, 2012, 05:56:39 PM
Fitted a small screen. Its a National F15

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1110.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh451%2Fscrubber6%2FP5060012.jpg&hash=503803276d1922b4547cfd2d3859ced01ebb6117)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1110.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh451%2Fscrubber6%2FP5060014.jpg&hash=2b66405599b8f1f8b6190d657169671415eb562f)

Have to take it for a ride to see how it feels and works.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on May 06, 2012, 08:23:59 PM
I'm so pissed at the motorcycle shop  :mad: :mad: :icon_twisted:

Finally, got the money to mount Flick's new shoes took them in on Sat so I would have time to mount them on Sat evening and be back on the road Sunday. Get them home (shop put them in the back of the truck for me) I was getting ready to put the rear tire on. Guess what? The put the damned tire on backwards!  They are closed untill Tuesday!! I'm beyond pissed because my bike is down for 3 days now and I don't have back up transportation. I got lucky and my friend is not using his truck. But, in those 3 days I'll most likely spend about $40 in gas where I'd normaly spend $15.

I'm buying my own tire irons and doing it my danged self next time. Krap does this piss me off!
Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 06, 2012, 08:29:47 PM
Sanded and primed the gas tank, looks ok will do better job this fall/winter when i repaint the whole bike. any how thinking of going to a nice white on all the plastics, and tank, but just did it in black like the rest of the bike for now. oiled the tac cable, noticed im missing the o ring in there so have to get one of those tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Dusty B1rd on May 06, 2012, 08:42:04 PM
Got the LED signals working, gave her a wash n wax, lubed  chain. Going to get new tail bulbs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 07, 2012, 08:10:23 PM
Got 2 extra keys for Phenix. Rode him today and he got his picture taken for the picture contest.
Moving on to the "acceptance" stage of grief over Junior so going to store for food then will catch up on pulling parts lists for a couple people.
Then going to work towards the merging of 2 engines to make a running one for Junior. Maybe I'll video putting on a top end. Is there one already for that topic?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on May 07, 2012, 10:06:26 PM
There's no bottom end video
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: craigs449 on May 08, 2012, 08:23:15 AM
Put 30mm risers on my already higher and considerably wider Renthal CR High bend MX bars..... :thumb:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi595.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt35%2Fcraigs449%2F2012-05-06_22-46-39_423.jpg&hash=06461aa2a3161d4d87195157cfc4704d66a3c4de)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on May 08, 2012, 11:54:36 AM
Moved them out of the garage so I could deal with all the moving boxes after our move and begin sorting out the garage.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 08, 2012, 12:19:16 PM
Put on my new SS chain guard from adidasguy :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on May 08, 2012, 12:27:50 PM
Sat here at work with nothing to do, but drool over my photos of the installed Gimbel rearsets. Dreaming of another weekend of wrenching!!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2FIMG_3327.jpg&hash=3993612fb7d1d9e4823b87b01286ba913a4021cf)

I've worked all the architects out of billable work. Successfully did the next to last thing on my Don't Want To Do List(bottom of the barrel busy work..) and cleaned the archive room. Now don't feel like knocking the last one off that list and start painting our oldest flat file cabinets :technical: Maybe I'll work on finishing my autocad template files i started a while back
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rebel_rocket on May 08, 2012, 10:46:17 PM
Finally reached 600 miles and gave my bike it's first oil change.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on May 09, 2012, 07:15:29 AM
Got my genuine suzuki shim case in the mail. Gotta love ebay!!

Had been searching for a good container for my shims. Snatch this bad boy for $65 shipped. It solid, closes tight and doesn't allow any shims to move when closed

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2F2012-05-08_19-33-17_728.jpg&hash=771b4cc606543a802cd8279a870494afab93991f)

aaand it included ~85 shims with it!!!
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After a quick wipe down and replacing some shims with what i had sitting out.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on May 09, 2012, 10:23:49 AM
Midnight painting. Couldn't resist setting the tank on to see how it'd look. Still need to wet sand...

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1069.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu473%2Fjmill050%2Fpainted1.jpg&hash=a48a5ed30abb83aa8201dc6f0a7a5d67fb9cb7fa)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1069.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu473%2Fjmill050%2Fpainted3.jpg&hash=c14c70836623b9aa9534b66f6daba0ab1b74fb96)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Worm on May 09, 2012, 06:11:24 PM
Fresh oil and filter!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on May 09, 2012, 06:34:06 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on May 09, 2012, 07:15:29 AM
Got my genuine suzuki shim case in the mail. Gotta love ebay!!

Had been searching for a good container for my shims. Snatch this bad boy for $65 shipped. It solid, closes tight and doesn't allow any shims to move when closed

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2F2012-05-08_19-33-17_728.jpg&hash=771b4cc606543a802cd8279a870494afab93991f)

aaand it included ~85 shims with it!!!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2F2012-05-08_19-33-28_491.jpg&hash=88ec3ab49cbe80603ede13e105364f9d565b6741)

After a quick wipe down and replacing some shims with what i had sitting out.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2F2012-05-08_19-45-08_909.jpg&hash=c5a17df06d2b2c4778b36e5e392938d1ac2073db)

Jealous!!!!
even tho I dont need shims atm.

GREAT find!!

as I was wondering at first before I read the 2nd pic.... why the heck would you pay that much for a mere container! hahaha
then seen 85 shims with it
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 09, 2012, 07:02:53 PM
Installed new LED INDICATOR FLASHER RELAY 1-100 WATTS and new mini blinkers to go with them.
Also put new rubber edging around tank and rear cowl.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on May 10, 2012, 06:16:04 AM
Flick finally has his shoes on correctly!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on May 10, 2012, 05:13:32 PM
OMG! Epic find Steezin!
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wolfs02shadow on May 10, 2012, 05:28:29 PM
Installed the new shield. Hope it will help on these chilly mornings, let u know tomorrow. (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F426ef40d-5d22-d075.jpg&hash=3b58f4eede464aecbdf7af89213e3de3140c986f)



04 500f
Timing mod
Pilot 20
Mid 60
Main 132.5
Yoshimura rs3
K&n drop in
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: deets on May 10, 2012, 09:12:55 PM
looks great were did you get it from, how much$....Lynn
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 10, 2012, 09:44:29 PM
Looked at before i went to work, made sure it wasn't stolen. waiting for my shims to show up. repainted the tank and plastics, will post pics when i get it back together.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 10, 2012, 10:26:41 PM
Quote from: deets on May 10, 2012, 09:12:55 PM
looks great were did you get it from, how much$....Lynn

Same one I put on Suzi. Zero Gravity sport touring windshield.
I got it from Powersportsplus.com for about $70. Its really an association/clearing-house of all the dealers that sell stuff so you can find about anything you want. It actually was shipped from part unlimited. I like it better than the zero gravity double-bubble (which I'm trying to find someone that wants it)

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Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wolfs02shadow on May 11, 2012, 10:49:21 AM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F426ef40d-515d-d79e.jpg&hash=87c5ff002c597065d0078150a3c661d3ea97afa8)Ya It's the zero gravity sport touring, order mine threw the dealer Which was the same price on line of $90.



04 500f
Timing mod
Pilot 20
Mid 60
Main 132.5
Yoshimura rs3
K&n drop in
Zero gravity touring shield
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wolfs02shadow on May 11, 2012, 10:53:46 AM
Adidas. Also finally put that center stand on I got from you awhile back. Makes cleaning and working on it much better. (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F426ef40d-5227-0072.jpg&hash=68067db143dbdccd15656e684fe581a76ea505c8)



04 500f
Timing mod
Pilot 20
Mid 60
Main 132.5
Yoshimura rs3
K&n drop in
Zero gravity touring shield
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on May 11, 2012, 12:18:15 PM
Haven't ridden her in 3 weeks or more what with the move and all. Put it in prime, let it sit for a bit, choke on, starter pressed and she started right up - though the battery was a tad more sluggish. A quick ride fixed that  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on May 11, 2012, 03:57:04 PM
If you need a rectifier I got one spare for us crazy Australians.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 11, 2012, 06:51:39 PM
Junior LIVES again!

http://youtu.be/9GJvzwadV18

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FJuniors%2520Demise%2FIMGP1786a.jpg&hash=93cdcf19d12985fb0897258fb0fceb7c4c0d13cf)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 11, 2012, 08:44:05 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 11, 2012, 06:51:39 PM
Junior LIVES again!

http://youtu.be/9GJvzwadV18

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WOOHOO
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 11, 2012, 08:45:46 PM
Spent the morning wrenching with slips..........well he did most of the wrenching while I looked on and talked a lot.
THANKS SLIPS!!!!! :kiss3:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on May 12, 2012, 12:29:40 AM
Washed them - well, sexy sponge bath anyway  :woohoo:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on May 12, 2012, 03:37:48 AM
Well I got so much done today. Got cods bike going again, changed my rectifier, changed to iridium plugs, changed my handlebars to oem black ones, aligned my chain man what a day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on May 12, 2012, 02:47:25 PM
Stared at it while flushing the pitch black ATF out of the Xterra. Took 15 quarts of Nissan Matic J.

Heard every bike go by wishing, hoping, but no ride for me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on May 12, 2012, 08:42:27 PM
Just bought my first bike a 93' GS500E on Thursday pretty good condition just needed some love. Spent literally 6 hours yesterday cleaning every nook and cranny on it and it still needs some more cleaning. Wheels took the longest seems the PO never cleaned it. Tons of grease and oil on the white wheels to the point they were mostly black/gray, but now they are nice and pretty.

Removed the lower half of the fender to give it a more open look and not a huge shovel looking thing.

Replaced all of the indicator light bulbs and cleaned the colored plastic pieces for each indicator. Replaced the Speedometer/Tachometer bulbs as well as fixing the broken needle in the Tachometer today. Much brighter and visible even during the day. Still lots more to do this week though :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on May 12, 2012, 09:28:35 PM
Installed a new brake lever since my old one was a little bent.  Niche Supply on Ebay is a really good seller.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-GS500E-89-95-Brake-Lever-/150688709415?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2315bf3b27
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on May 12, 2012, 11:50:20 PM
Well, this didn't all happen today...but this is where I am now with it...

I went from this...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6zGneunhVvo/TnAJ7-qLjiI/AAAAAAAABY0/F4CC9xvFA5I/s800/IMAG002013.JPG)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lJbgDxDOCiQ/TnAKeMLwr3I/AAAAAAAABZE/RUSXm0N-gSI/s800/IMAG002112.JPG)

To this...

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(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1065.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu392%2Fmadjak30%2F2012%2520Riding%2520Season%2FIMAG0016.jpg&hash=68ac57d8ce22b64c444dfe410854aaa8d9399ed6)

So whadda ya think of the new colour scheme??

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8M7cR7Kd-Uo/TcDIhPwHudI/AAAAAAAABBo/0my4SrtVNko/s800/IMAG0009.JPG)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1065.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu392%2Fmadjak30%2F2012%2520Riding%2520Season%2FIMAG0017.jpg&hash=a2ffde5659d6abf61d0787dc343cc1d267d43772)

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on May 13, 2012, 12:05:28 PM
@madjak30 - prefer the new color scheme.

Went for a ride with Slips and Cods. First we had this....

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash2%2Fp480x480%2F150190_4007073894595_1213591241_33936516_380411626_n.jpg&hash=3e171bd4ea2024a2470aabe9b88db44b118dd170)

Then later in the day after this...

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-prn1%2Fp480x480%2F524923_4002810628016_1213591241_33933606_320520250_n.jpg&hash=a02a0e027fc07f3474a44598a4590ba567711f88)

We stopped for another photo op...

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 13, 2012, 12:15:17 PM
Had a good morning with the above :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on May 13, 2012, 01:06:39 PM
Flick got a great bath, his new shoes broken in and his chain lubed! He is one happy man now!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on May 13, 2012, 06:28:02 PM
What was that beverage in the pic?  Never seen anything like it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on May 13, 2012, 07:48:55 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on May 13, 2012, 06:28:02 PM
What was that beverage in the pic?  Never seen anything like it.

Looks like a Cappuccino with chocolate (maybe caramel?) syrup and chocolate powder?  Or I could be way off, lol.   :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on May 13, 2012, 07:52:57 PM
Quote from: madjak30 on May 12, 2012, 11:50:20 PM

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1065.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu392%2Fmadjak30%2F2012%2520Riding%2520Season%2FIMAG0017.jpg&hash=a2ffde5659d6abf61d0787dc343cc1d267d43772)

Later.

Looks good Mad, but, I think your gear shift lever is broken!
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 13, 2012, 08:18:00 PM
Got to ride into work for the third day in a row. running good :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on May 13, 2012, 09:22:50 PM
That beverage is a hot chocolate. Cappuccino style milk on the top, chocolate sprinkles with Chocolate butterfly from a cafe called flutterbies.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on May 13, 2012, 09:42:39 PM
Quote from: mister on May 13, 2012, 09:22:50 PM
That beverage is a hot chocolate. Cappuccino style milk on the top, chocolate sprinkles with Chocolate butterfly from a cafe called flutterbies.

Man that sounds good.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 13, 2012, 11:36:18 PM
Junior got all spit polished, cleaned and lubed up for his first real test ride with the frankenstein of a motor. WOW!  :cheers:
Test rode Junior. Blue skies, 70* and oh, damn, the ferry to Vashon leaves in 10 minutes. I better get there fast.
Oh, well, made it but a GROUP showed up and the ticket taker knew I was alone but the loader guy thought I was part of the group (not enough room for all the bikes) so I had to wait 20 minutes for the next boat. While waiting, I met a friend from the gym who just recovered from an encounter with a stupid cager on a cell phone and a broken wrist. New Duc! Then I saw a GS500! I forget his handle here but he's from mercer Island and lurks on the board. Looks like the West Seattle GS500 Club has a new member!

And I think Junior is sexier without the belly pan.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC02057a.jpg&hash=e6835220d565833e1148578156ba8c7cb7c69598)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC02068a.jpg&hash=8171e77d7716c1a29f92ae1014ce1271a34d5531)

The GS500 I met waiting for the ferry (left) and friends new Duc from the insurance settlement (right). Who would figure meeting people at the ferry dock? That's Seattle biking! We legally go around and bypass the cars and get to load first!
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 13, 2012, 11:40:07 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 13, 2012, 11:36:18 PM

And I think Junior is sexier without the belly pan.

I disagree :nono:
Bellypan is definitely a better look for Junior :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on May 14, 2012, 05:16:24 AM
I cleaned her a little yesterday and then rode her to work this morning in the 3 degree (Celsius :thumb:, not farenheit!) fog and drizzle. The cold isn't nice but the ride to work is more fun than in the cager! :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: comradeiggy on May 14, 2012, 08:56:37 AM
Took off the wheels, once UPS gets here I'm off to get my new Pirelli Diablo Rosso II's installed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on May 14, 2012, 02:27:06 PM
Well yesterday I pulled my petcock apart looking for the source of my starvation, ended up pulling my carbs and discovering a layer of rusty powder inside my bowls do cleaned them up, discovered my po had also cleaned the carbs and broke off the plastic tabs inside the slides and re glued them, despite my efforts I wasn't able to. So with that I went onto my valves and all of them are sitting on .03 so time to open them up plus a new gasket and orings for the bolts are in order. What a morning.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on May 14, 2012, 06:42:51 PM
Cut down a cafe fairing and stuck it on

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on May 14, 2012, 09:47:19 PM
First commute of the year this morning...finally got the repairs completed and couldn't resist riding into the office...time to get back into taking pics while touring on the bike...and the wife better get used to me being out on the bike on weekends!!   :icon_twisted:

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on May 15, 2012, 12:23:13 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 13, 2012, 11:36:18 PM

And I think Junior is sexier without the belly pan.
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The GS500 I met waiting for the ferry (left) and friends new Duc from the insurance settlement (right). Who would figure meeting people at the ferry dock? That's Seattle biking! We legally go around and bypass the cars and get to load first!
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I have definitely seen that GS around a couple times too! But I'm going to have to agree with codajastal, slap that belly pan back on. I've got a doctor's appointment Friday, otherwise I'd be there and just do it for you  :D

I scouted out the route to the ferry today, since I had no idea how to get there. Got a ride planned for later in the week involving the sunrise boat and heading to the mountains. We'll see what happens.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 15, 2012, 12:42:58 AM
Quote from: jmill on May 15, 2012, 12:23:13 AM
I have definitely seen that GS around a couple times too! But I'm going to have to agree with codajastal, slap that belly pan back on. I've got a doctor's appointment Friday, otherwise I'd be there and just do it for you  :D

I scouted out the route to the ferry today, since I had no idea how to get there. Got a ride planned for later in the week involving the sunrise boat and heading to the mountains. We'll see what happens.
What are you up to Saturday? Working to get some people together for Vashon on Saturday.

When going to the Fauntleroy ferry: go around the cars. Enter in the EXIT and go up to the ticket building way down on the left side. Then they will direct you to parking and signal for you to load first.
On return from Vashon: follow the signs for foot traffic. It bypasses the line of cars. Then go to the triangle between the two ferry docks and park. You load first. They will direct you. No ticket needed for return trip. The ferry workers have always been really nice and helpful. I can email you some good maps or leave one for you with magnets to stick on your tank (you can pick up if I'm not here during the week or still sleeping).

At any ferry terminal: find the ticket booth. On many you can bypass the cars. Park and buy your ticket at the passenger booth. Ask where they want you to go to wait for the ferry. Bikes always load first except sometimes when the ferry makes multiple stops. they will always help you.

On some routes you can buy a round trip ticket. From Vashon: there is no return ticket to West Seattle. Its free.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on May 15, 2012, 01:33:25 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 15, 2012, 12:42:58 AM

What are you up to Saturday? Working to get some people together for Vashon on Saturday.


Unfortunately, I'm pretty locked down all weekend. I have got to get out there with you sometime soon though.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 15, 2012, 01:58:50 PM
Quote from: jmill on May 15, 2012, 01:33:25 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 15, 2012, 12:42:58 AM

What are you up to Saturday? Working to get some people together for Vashon on Saturday.


Unfortunately, I'm pretty locked down all weekend. I have got to get out there with you sometime soon though.

Locked down? Are you on the giving or receiving end of the hazing?  :nono: Or is it a  :cheers:  kegger?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 25knots on May 15, 2012, 05:33:48 PM
Old fork springs and oil out.

New Sonic .85 springs and 10w oil in.

Prepped the tank for painting tomorrow.

Beer.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on May 15, 2012, 07:25:40 PM
New oil and oil filter for the bike..First time riding it around the neighborhood and it rode really well. :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on May 16, 2012, 08:39:24 AM
I rode her to work and parked next to a bunch of other lovely ladies!  :woohoo:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: boggy on May 17, 2012, 02:05:02 PM
had both fork seals and oiil replaced after the right hand side decided to leak and drip onto my front brake,

Boggy :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 17, 2012, 03:10:04 PM
moved it around in the garage to get a washing machine out that i sold, going to ride to work unless it starts to storm.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: fordhamr on May 17, 2012, 03:10:32 PM
OIL CHANGE!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NesquikNinja on May 17, 2012, 04:59:40 PM
Broke 6k on my odo.

Was 4622 when I rode it the first time, about 3 weeks ago  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: daski-emt on May 18, 2012, 08:49:55 PM
noticed the exhaust was getting loud, than i found bolts missing from both exhaust ports!  :dunno_white: 

I replaced them and all is better, nice and quiet again...it even fixed a minor hesitation problem...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on May 18, 2012, 09:38:55 PM
Quote from: daski-emt on May 18, 2012, 08:49:55 PM
noticed the exhaust was getting loud, than i found bolts missing from both exhaust ports!  :dunno_white: 

I replaced them and all is better, nice and quiet again...it even fixed a minor hesitation problem...

Don't ya love easy fixes like that?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 18, 2012, 10:01:53 PM
Quote from: daski-emt on May 18, 2012, 08:49:55 PM
noticed the exhaust was getting loud, than i found bolts missing from both exhaust ports!  :dunno_white: 

I replaced them and all is better, nice and quiet again...it even fixed a minor hesitation problem...

Wish that was the problem when i changed my exhaust to the new Jardine, mine had a bolt broken off in the head, after some careful drilling i was able to tap a bigger bolt to fit.
got to ride it to work again today been going on a week straight first week thats ever happened.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on May 19, 2012, 09:26:04 AM
Went on a ride yesterday. Caught the 5:30 Boat out of Seattle, rode with a friend to the Olympic national park visitors center at hurricane ridge. Sorry for the quality, just from my little dumbphone.

Here's the gas fill up the night before, WITH the new fender (and mudflap patrick) on:

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Here's some pics from the top:

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Here's the boat ride back


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What a day!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on May 19, 2012, 11:02:42 AM
Did you take the topbox off for the Summit snaps?

Nice front screen thingy. Nice color too. Don't see too many white ones.  :thumb:

I checked the oil and gave it a dust down.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: infamouz k on May 19, 2012, 11:58:56 AM
installed a new dunlop sportsmax front tire........new 14t sprocket in a few.....maybe an exhaust if i can get around rejetting :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: guyonabikewv on May 19, 2012, 02:27:12 PM
Took her apart!
Started my frame up rebuild on my recently acquired 2006F. Got the engine removed and started some cleaning.
Maybe I'll start a build thread after the grease is all off me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 19, 2012, 07:44:50 PM
Took Phenix for his first ferry ride to Vashon Island. We saw some folk art on  the island.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 19, 2012, 07:48:18 PM
made sure it was still in garage, severe thunderstorms out so drove to work
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 19, 2012, 08:24:11 PM
Phenix met this on his way back home from the Ferry terminal to the Bike Cave. Got to say hello to its owner. He just had it all repainted and fixed up.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 19, 2012, 08:30:31 PM
Looks almost identical to mine before the newer tank.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 20, 2012, 12:52:53 AM
Put on chuck's cover. Unfortunately none of the tank/plastics/etc. colors are the same as the engine color. I have to locate the engine paint color.

Anyone know the engine paint color? It is not a part of the charts on the WIKI.

Still, it looks good.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on May 20, 2012, 08:46:34 PM
Stripes!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on May 20, 2012, 08:53:29 PM
Quote from: mister on May 19, 2012, 11:02:42 AM
Did you take the topbox off for the Summit snaps?

Nice front screen thingy. Nice color too. Don't see too many white ones.  :thumb:

I checked the oil and gave it a dust down.

Michael

Yes I did. It's kind of sunbleached, and the white pops a lot more without it. I was wondering if anyone would notice haha.

I'm glad someone else appreciates the white. I was worried about the contrast having a silver frame AND silver engine, but it turned out pretty freaking well in my humble opinion  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on May 21, 2012, 05:10:56 PM
Got my new firstgear mesh jacket. Summer here we come!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on May 26, 2012, 03:48:00 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 19, 2012, 08:24:11 PM
Phenix met this on his way back home from the Ferry terminal to the Bike Cave. Got to say hello to its owner. He just had it all repainted and fixed up.
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I would like to ask you what windscreen is that on there? I've been searching for one that would look good on mine that looks somewhat like the one in that picture, but I don't want to have to do much modification or bracket making. Thanks

Well I feel pretty dumb, but glad at the same time. Went for a ride to the store and on the way back almost home it sputters and dies. Checked the tank and "thought" I had enough gas. Finally managed to get it home after pushing it up a nice big hill, luckily not too far away. Thinking it could be 100 different things wrong with the bike that I'll have to fix. Come to find out I was out of gas...Filled it up the next day, started it and rode with no problems. Now I know..

Though I did clean and lube the chain up today. :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 26, 2012, 07:05:10 PM
AFX:

Not my bike. I spotted it in West Seattle. I might be able to find it again and see what it is or get a better picture.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 26, 2012, 07:10:59 PM
Suzi got carbon fiber fender mud flap (in place of the OEM one she had.). The mud flap goes well with the carbon fiber rear hugger airbrush made.

She also got a black painted SS chain guard, clean up, lube and oil change. (Yes, you can change the oil without removing the  muffler - at least with the stock pipes.)

Then took her to Vashon Island (yea, I do go there a lot  :cookoo: ) to be sure all was OK for a day ride around Mt. Rainer tomorrow.

Chain may need replacing. It is making some funny sounds. It has always been maintained and lubed.  :dunno_black:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on May 26, 2012, 08:03:08 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 26, 2012, 07:10:59 PM
Suzi got carbon fiber fender mud flap (in place of the OEM one she had.). The mud flap goes well with the carbon fiber rear hugger airbrush made.
....
Chain may need replacing. It is making some funny sounds. It has always been maintained and lubed.  :dunno_black:


Woo, fancy!

...clearly, you must now replace the chain with a light blue one to match the strip on the rear hugger ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on May 27, 2012, 01:18:27 PM
BAD Day for me ><

Cleaned and polished up the old slip-on to an almost brand new shine yesterday.

Painted the exhaust pipe with black VHT high temp paint and high temp clear.

Went to swap out my 145 main jets to 150s that I finally got.
Broke the plug where the fuel line from the petcock attaches to the carbs.
Glued the 2 small broken pieces back on, then put glue on the outside and put the hose back on to be glued to it for extra hold until my replacement comes from Bomb.

Placed my tank in a bad position not realizing how full of gas it was.
Quite alot of gas leaked out straight down the back of the tank, eating everything away down to the bare metal pretty much.
halfway hidden with the seat.
Already ordered new Clear that I can only buy online.
Will repaint it even better as soon as it arrives.

Put my exhaust back on, which was a real pain in the butt!
No leaks and heated and cooled it a few times to cure the paint.
Lookin Sweet! but no pics yet.

Took my headlight cowl off as I had to tighten my speedo cable at the speedometer.
Broke the one bolt for the gauges housing.
About to ride to Lowes and replace it.

hmm anything else go wrong?
not sure!

NOT a good day!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 27, 2012, 06:35:37 PM
Took Suzi for a ride on Mt Rainer. Some spots still pretty cold. Roads were great. SUPER scenic twisties in Mt Rainer National Forest. Hit part of Mt Baker on the way home.

My longest ride ever. 10 hours from leaving home until I got back. Nearly 300 miles.

Did not get to see the top of the mountain., It was shrouded in clouds today. Overall a very sunny and thoroughly fantastic ride.

Suzi enjoyed it! And she enjoyed all the attention and complements from the other riders with an SV, huge BMW and a huge Yamaha.

(Additional photos on my photobucket page.)

The obligatory picture of  bike next to really deep snow:
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At the highest point you can ride: Paradise Point. Almost 7000 feet high. Yes - that is really deep snow in the background.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 27, 2012, 08:49:36 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 27, 2012, 06:35:37 PM
Took Suzi for a ride on Mt Rainer. Some spots still pretty cold. Roads were great. SUPER scenic twisties in Mt Rainer National Forest. Hit part of Mt Baker on the way home.

My longest ride ever. 10 hours from leaving home until I got back. Nearly 300 miles.

Did not get to see the top of the mountain., It was shrouded in clouds today. Overall a very sunny and thoroughly fantastic ride.

Suzi enjoyed it! And she enjoyed all the attention and complements from the other riders with an SV, huge BMW and a huge Yamaha.

(Additional photos on my photobucket page.)

The obligatory picture of  bike next to really deep snow:
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At the highest point you can ride: Paradise Point. Almost 7000 feet high. Yes - that is really deep snow in the background.
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Nice, looks like a nice ride. Its been raining here for the past few days. tomorrow i might get to ride the bike to work.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 27, 2012, 09:46:22 PM
Quote from: knowles on May 27, 2012, 08:49:36 PM
Nice, looks like a nice ride. Its been raining here for the past few days. tomorrow i might get to ride the bike to work.
"Nice" is an understatement. this ride is reason enough to have a bike. Freaking exhilarating!

The scary part is much of the twisties in the mountains were literally hugging the mountain. A sheer drop off of the edge of the road. One wrong turn and you don't go in a ditch: you fall off a thousand foot cliff. But all that made the ride so awesome! "Look where you're going". We know that. You go where you look - so if you look off the road, you can drop down the side of a mountain. Sorry safety fanatics - most of the road had no guard rails or barrier of any kind. Talk about living on the edge!

PS: One of the riders shot video. I'll post a link when she gets it posted.

PSPS: The cool  thing here is we ride with anyone and no one cares what you ride. Pretty cool that Suzi gets lots of complements! the GS really loves the twisties. As I improve my riding skills, it is cool how the GS flips back and forth with the winding roads. Fun! FUN! Far more nimble than the bigger bikes. I was the sweep rider. I really like that because I can see what the road ahead is by watching the riders in front of me. It also helps improve my riding because I can fixate on the riders in front of me - keeping my head up, not looking down (a bad habit from city riding). By seeing the riders ahead of me, I can know what lies ahead and better anticipate the turns.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on May 28, 2012, 04:31:28 AM
I nearly turned into a person-popsicle on my 30 min commute this morning in -2 degree weather! :cookoo:

That's 28 deg Fahrenheit for you 'merican's  :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: comradeiggy on May 28, 2012, 10:38:32 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 27, 2012, 09:46:22 PM
Quote from: knowles on May 27, 2012, 08:49:36 PM
Nice, looks like a nice ride. Its been raining here for the past few days. tomorrow i might get to ride the bike to work.
"Nice" is an understatement. this ride is reason enough to have a bike. Freaking exhilarating!

The scary part is much of the twisties in the mountains were literally hugging the mountain. A sheer drop off of the edge of the road. One wrong turn and you don't go in a ditch: you fall off a thousand foot cliff. But all that made the ride so awesome! "Look where you're going". We know that. You go where you look - so if you look off the road, you can drop down the side of a mountain. Sorry safety fanatics - most of the road had no guard rails or barrier of any kind. Talk about living on the edge!

PS: One of the riders shot video. I'll post a link when she gets it posted.

PSPS: The cool  thing here is we ride with anyone and no one cares what you ride. Pretty cool that Suzi gets lots of complements! the GS really loves the twisties. As I improve my riding skills, it is cool how the GS flips back and forth with the winding roads. Fun! FUN! Far more nimble than the bigger bikes. I was the sweep rider. I really like that because I can see what the road ahead is by watching the riders in front of me. It also helps improve my riding because I can fixate on the riders in front of me - keeping my head up, not looking down (a bad habit from city riding). By seeing the riders ahead of me, I can know what lies ahead and better anticipate the turns.

Yeah those mountain roads can be scary. I've ridden up to a ski area near Mt. Rainier and those roads caused a bit of... puckering. Those roads don't have anything on some of the roads through the Rockies in Montana/Wyoming, though.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: comradeiggy on May 28, 2012, 06:42:58 PM
Went on a 150 mile ride today down to Appalachicola. I started out around 2:30 and I was meeting some friends around 6 so I didn't get to go as far as I wanted but it was still a fun ride. I really really really wish I had a dualsport.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy144%2Fcomradeiggy%2Fwant.png&hash=2edf229931c85406ed5729c3db816a7a33f57f0e)
I went to B on this map but next weekend I'm going to try to get out to C. The only problem is that according to google maps it looks like once you get past that red line the road is about 7 miles of sand.
Anyways, here's a few pics from where I stopped.
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The entrance. I considered taking my bike down there but decided it wasn't worth the effort.
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Turned out to be a good call since the path turned to sand.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy144%2Fcomradeiggy%2Fphotobucket-15778-1338254136177.jpg&hash=fd9d1ee91308842308832baa1b7c212179d1d84d)
And here's a crappy camera panorama of the beach. There were only 2 other people there.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on May 28, 2012, 10:00:00 PM
Quote from: comradeiggy on May 28, 2012, 06:42:58 PM
Went on a 150 mile ride today down to Appalachicola. I started out around 2:30 and I was meeting some friends around 6 so I didn't get to go as far as I wanted but it was still a fun ride. I really really really wish I had a dualsport.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy144%2Fcomradeiggy%2Fwant.png&hash=2edf229931c85406ed5729c3db816a7a33f57f0e)
I went to B on this map but next weekend I'm going to try to get out to C. The only problem is that according to google maps it looks like once you get past that red line the road is about 7 miles of sand.
Anyways, here's a few pics from where I stopped.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy144%2Fcomradeiggy%2Fphotobucket-16526-1338254326322.jpg&hash=2bb7b74ce423bc1cd9fc8f2560a78cac12dec58f)
The entrance. I considered taking my bike down there but decided it wasn't worth the effort.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy144%2Fcomradeiggy%2Fphotobucket-1193-1338254224741.jpg&hash=f64a8b17f5f2e5d56a28531a5d1c06fc801be009)
Turned out to be a good call since the path turned to sand.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy144%2Fcomradeiggy%2Fphotobucket-15778-1338254136177.jpg&hash=fd9d1ee91308842308832baa1b7c212179d1d84d)
And here's a crappy camera panorama of the beach. There were only 2 other people there.

That's a ride I will be making one weekend soon!  Where are you located?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: comradeiggy on May 28, 2012, 10:24:59 PM
Freeport, about halfway between Destin and Panama City Beach.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on May 28, 2012, 10:37:10 PM
Quote from: comradeiggy on May 28, 2012, 10:24:59 PM
Freeport, about halfway between Destin and Panama City Beach.

Gotcha, I know right where you are.  Used to have family in Fort Walton Beach.  I'm in Thomasville, GA, about 30 minutes north of Tally.  Nice to know there's some more members relatively close!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on May 29, 2012, 05:44:54 AM
Not today, but last night I took the fairings apart, replaced the crappy headlight with a new Sylvania Ultra H4, much nicer and clearer  :thumb: then also put a set of T-Rexx Frame Sliders on her, they fit and look great!  :cheers:

Then I gave her a bath and put everything back together before the girlfriend got upset at me  :icon_rolleyes:

EDIT: Here's the T-Rexx Frame Sliders post I just put up for those who are curious.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60750.0 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60750.0)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 30, 2012, 12:35:12 AM
Phenix got an oil change. I didn't know when the 2006 parts bike had an oil change.
Junior got a new left side emblem to match the right side timing cover. I see I need to touch up the rest of the paint a little.
(Yes - I know the belly pan is still not on. OK - this weekend I'll put it back on.)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FJuniors%2520Demise%2FDSC02181a.jpg&hash=2e866696e04bd34e5fbf3db10637b7c418e97240)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rebel_rocket on May 30, 2012, 05:20:44 PM
Wired up an sv tail light and mocked up how it would look if I kept the bobbed tail. (ps thanks adidasguy for answering my question about it)
What do you guys think?
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on May 30, 2012, 07:36:20 PM
Flick got a new side Kick so he's not a pack mule anymore!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi490.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr264%2FToogoofy317%2FIMAG0279.jpg&hash=e4c16988350d1251662cd54105f2bdc1ea87e880)

Mary
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 30, 2012, 09:08:25 PM
Installed belly pan from powerbronze
Very happy
Also painted my pipes, muffler, engine & swing arms with VHT flat black

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What strange world am I in?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on May 31, 2012, 08:48:34 PM
Thanks Adidasguy  :kiss3:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi490.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr264%2FToogoofy317%2FIMAG0283.jpg&hash=b3383c9c0fac77e9506151ba45cb4a72d19c7a86)

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: comradeiggy on May 31, 2012, 08:55:01 PM
Oil change! Changed from whatever was in the bike when I got it to some 10W-40 synthetic. So smooth. I shed a tear when I shifted from 1st to 2nd and didn't pop into neutral.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 31, 2012, 09:03:48 PM
Mary:
Can't wait to see it on Flick. Its OK if you want to paint it white or black or blue to match Flick.
Happy Birthday! (Did I get that right or is it a secret?)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 31, 2012, 09:13:09 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 31, 2012, 09:03:48 PM
Mary:
Can't wait to see it on Flick. Its OK if you want to paint it white or black or blue to match Flick.
Happy Birthday! (Did I get that right or is it a secret?)
Haha lol
Happy Birthday Mary :cheers:
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on May 31, 2012, 11:49:42 PM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd31f2396-648b-6b3a.jpg&hash=7a0936a72081f12a63e0ed143b119447120d366b)

I gots my new bits from Adidas! Thank you so much there is a bottle of bundy here for ya mate! I got new slides for inside my carbs so the can go back on tonight. My bike is gonna be total pimp! One thing I did notice my oem needles are bigger than the ones that came with the slides.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on June 01, 2012, 07:15:39 AM
I was curious about that Adidas so they are paintable? The BF wasn't sure but  :woohoo:

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 01, 2012, 09:42:17 AM
They're clean, plain stainless steel. Should be no problem painting them. Clean, prime and paint. Use a washer onthe mounting bolts do the bolt doesn't scrape away the paint.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on June 01, 2012, 10:45:47 AM
I replaced all my idiot lights, gauge backlights, and park light with LED! :icon_mrgreen:

Oh, and I installed a little clock/temp gauge/voltage meter in under the front fairing, and it has a BLUE backlight option! O0

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbU1bY.jpg%3F1&hash=5a46d99f9c8865edf4318f83978d92bc7096c951)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGnIdP.jpg%3F1&hash=85b68bb09010367f9aeb187fd79d132cc8ddb3ec)

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On my drive to work today in partial sun I could actually see my idiot lights! I also knew what time it was, what temp is was, how hot my crankcase was (I connected the "Outdoor" temp sensor to the crankcase under the fairing) and how my battery was doing!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Precisi0n on June 01, 2012, 11:49:43 AM
Installed new brake lever.  Ordered new rear tire, Race Tech .90 kg/mm fork springs, 15W fork oil, Pro Grip 780 race grips and heating elements to go under the new grips.  I also wasn't very thorough when I researched which levers to order, so I had to get a new clutch perch.  I found a Katana 600 perch on ebay for $17 that should fit the SV650 levers that I bought.

Hopefully next weekend I can get all the new bits installed and do a valve adjustment.  I've been afraid to travel too far from home on a weather checked rear tire.  :icon_eek:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mimikeni on June 02, 2012, 08:58:12 AM
Applied the stickers I got for the rear fairing and helmet.  Today, it's clean and lube chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 02, 2012, 09:04:49 PM
Slight upgrade of Phenix.
Editing video of how to replace your muffler. Will post link when finished with it.

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Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 02, 2012, 09:56:18 PM
Well I was busy again today, after figuring out the manometer and syncing my carbs I fitted up my new longer led indicators and adidas's chain gaurd, decided to leave it plain looks pretty good.

Old ones:
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New ones:
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And my purty chain gaurd!
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 02, 2012, 10:26:41 PM
Looks good slips :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Rappuccino on June 03, 2012, 06:01:15 AM
Im new around here so ill start with hello.

Hello.

A few weeks back i dropped my gs500f and cracked the fairing around the right indicator. I used a putty to get it sealed and solid again. Only problem is i noticed some serious buzzing. I thought this was the join between the two fairing sections and used some foam tape to add some pressure to the join. Started the bike up after this and noticed the buzzing hadn't gone.

Turns out it was the wind screen! I pulled it out, added some foam tape to the inner contact points and put it back on. Lo and behold my buzz problem is gone. Tomorrow ill take it out properly and see what the ride is like. :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on June 03, 2012, 10:15:26 AM
Installed the cut-down cafe fairing I got from adidas, which was patched and painted black, then prettied up with reflective stripes to match the rest of the bike.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NesquikNinja on June 03, 2012, 11:16:57 AM
the government sent me a picture of my GS in the mail. Along with $100 fine for running a red light.

if only thy understood the danger of stopping short in the rain with a speeding car bhind you...the hundred bucks is worth it, I didn't gt run over lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on June 03, 2012, 02:57:13 PM
Washed it. Rode it. Then bought a Sharpie paint pen and fixed the aftermath of a battery leak from one of the PO's. before and after:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 03, 2012, 03:32:08 PM
Wow good touch up  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: comradeiggy on June 03, 2012, 04:21:57 PM
Ordered new springs and fork oil. Still searching for a rear shock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on June 04, 2012, 08:44:08 AM
Did this for Flick on Saturday

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi490.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr264%2FToogoofy317%2FIMAG0299.jpg&hash=87a1da1931db70a8f8a52e751fcce715beab7522)

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on June 04, 2012, 09:50:29 AM
Will be loading up the drz400 project today so i pulled the whole family out and snapped a quickie:

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From Top to bottom; Gabby(my gs500 in the shed), my newest goped, my friends 04 gs, my drz SM, my garelli ped(peeking out of shop), just sold drz project, friends aprilla, roommates shadow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 04, 2012, 11:22:14 AM
Mary: Picture of Flick, please!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on June 04, 2012, 11:31:23 AM
FINALLY rode it today after being in Pittsburgh, Penn. and Ft. Wayne, Ind. all last week for projects.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on June 06, 2012, 04:48:13 AM
Couldn't ride her this morning because it's a freaking rainstorm! >:(

First time in 3 weeks I haven't ridden to work, not liking this. Tomorrow is for more riding! :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on June 06, 2012, 06:45:56 PM
Repainted my tank after tilting the tank improperly while swapping jets out.
Was filled too much and gas leaked out the cap and down the back for like 5 to 10 mins.
Ate the paint from under the clear coat basically.
or was just WAY too much gas for the clear to handle.
as when I was stripping it, I poured has over the entire tank twice to see what it would do... didnt do a thing  :thumb:

even the Aircraft Stripper had a tougher time then I thought getting through it.

Before
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After.
JUST got done an hr ago and its still drying.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on June 06, 2012, 08:28:39 PM
When I get it on Adidas! It's been storming like everyday! Will probably be the weekend but still supposed to be raining  :icon_sad:

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Precisi0n on June 06, 2012, 09:47:37 PM
Received my parts today.  We'll see how much work I can get done this weekend.

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Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 06, 2012, 11:17:15 PM
Installed reflectors and prettied up the motor and exhaust

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What strange world am I in?
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 07, 2012, 05:35:00 PM
Bobbins arrived yay

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What strange world am I in?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on June 07, 2012, 09:25:52 PM
nice,which brand are those?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 07, 2012, 10:24:42 PM
Quote from: Phil B on June 07, 2012, 09:25:52 PM
nice,which brand are those?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261035305083#ht_1052wt_1139

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: comradeiggy on June 08, 2012, 07:40:57 PM
Received my new springs from Race Tech, didn't install them. Why? Someone hid my dremel. Sonofabitch.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on June 08, 2012, 08:11:27 PM
Been riding a lot the last couple of weeks cause of the really nice weather. Rode to the car show here in town and surprisingly got to park next to a dark turquoise colored  94' GS500E. Didn't get to meet the owner though, but was cool to park next to twin :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on June 08, 2012, 08:41:15 PM
Quote from: codajastal on June 07, 2012, 10:24:42 PM
Quote from: Phil B on June 07, 2012, 09:25:52 PM
nice,which brand are those?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261035305083#ht_1052wt_1139

huh.
"Coyotemoto.com"

wonder why they are so cheap?
http://coyotemoto.com/products.asp?prodid=60&depid=1
says
"The bobbins are made from Acetal Copolymer and the fittings are HE30 aluminum and stainless steel. All bolts are de-embrittled to bend rather than snap in the event of a crash"

wonder how that compares to R&G, etc?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on June 08, 2012, 08:48:08 PM
Finished the Paint!  Then rode her again for the first time in a few weeks.

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More pics on page 4 of build thread in my sig.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: comradeiggy on June 08, 2012, 09:44:08 PM
Quote from: Phil B on June 08, 2012, 08:41:15 PM
Quote from: codajastal on June 07, 2012, 10:24:42 PM
Quote from: Phil B on June 07, 2012, 09:25:52 PM
nice,which brand are those?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261035305083#ht_1052wt_1139

huh.
"Coyotemoto.com"

wonder why they are so cheap?
http://coyotemoto.com/products.asp?prodid=60&depid=1
says
"The bobbins are made from Acetal Copolymer and the fittings are HE30 aluminum and stainless steel. All bolts are de-embrittled to bend rather than snap in the event of a crash"

wonder how that compares to R&G, etc?

Acetal Copolymer is Delrin, basically, pretty strong and low friction. HE30 aluminum is 6082, which means not a lot since we don't know anything about how it was heat treated. Sounds like probably not terrible quality.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 08, 2012, 10:19:52 PM
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Well finally sorted my valve clearances out, gave the chain a good seeing to, dropped the oil, and bathed it up real good ready for its run tommorow
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 08, 2012, 10:44:40 PM
Got Thumper out and took him for a ride. What a difference riding a 1973 TS185 2 stroke.

It was sunny so I rode Phenix to the gym. Couple bikers there never saw him before. They were very impressed with him - like a show room new bike! One thought the Motad exhaust made him sound like a Ducati! I'm really loving the Motad. Deeper sound and still not obnoxiously loud.

Then filled up Phenix with a couple gallons of good bike food. Hope for sun Saturday to take him for a nice long ride on some twisties.

His hanging idle is gone. I might have been right in that after assembling everything, some carb parts were a little sticky or binding. After being used for a month, everything has settled in and now all fits together and runs great. Maybe it was a little organ rejection from all the transplanted parts?

PS: Wow! the board is dead. Is everyone doing a late night ride? Only 4 other people on right now.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on June 09, 2012, 06:02:03 AM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on June 08, 2012, 08:48:08 PM
Finished the Paint!  Then rode her again for the first time in a few weeks.

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Very nice!  Dont see that shade of blue much, but it looks great, especially with the white rims
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: comradeiggy on June 09, 2012, 06:48:16 PM
Just got my new racetech springs in. OMFGWTF that was not fun.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: leprakong on June 09, 2012, 07:05:22 PM
Trimmed my mud flap, and lowered my license plate an inch.

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And finished my retrofit. :D

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BTW. Love bombsquad83's blue with white wheels scheme.  That looks beautiful.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on June 09, 2012, 07:09:35 PM
Quote from: Phil B on June 09, 2012, 06:02:03 AM
Very nice!  Dont see that shade of blue much, but it looks great, especially with the white rims
Quote from: leprakong on June 09, 2012, 07:05:22 PM
BTW. Love bombsquad83's blue with white wheels scheme.  That looks beautiful.

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 09, 2012, 08:01:02 PM
Suzi and Phenix had a nice ride on Vashon Island and a ferry ride. Zute72 rode Suzi.
FUN! TWISTIES!  :woohoo:
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zute72 on June 09, 2012, 09:18:05 PM
It was PERFECT out there!! You Washington rider missed out!  :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 09, 2012, 10:58:43 PM
Quote from: zute72 on June 09, 2012, 09:18:05 PM
It was PERFECT out there!! You Washington rider missed out!  :flipoff:
I pity those who couldn't go with us today. A surprise came before the ride. We heard a bike in the alley and thought someone was going with us. No - it was my neighbor who just bought a CBR! He had to buy a jacket and stuff today but will join us on another Vashon ride on the 23rd. He bought it 2 days ago and passed his MSF test a week ago. A new associate member of the West Seattle GS500 Club!

Yep - this is reason enough to have a bike.

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Ryan and his CBR - our newest member of the West Seattle GS500 Club (And in Seattle tradition, we do not discriminate against any brand of bike. You got a bike - you're one of us!) Suzi, Junior, Phenix, Trey and Thumper have a new neighbor friend!
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 09, 2012, 11:01:56 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on June 09, 2012, 10:58:43 PM
Quote from: zute72 on June 09, 2012, 09:18:05 PM
It was PERFECT out there!! You Washington rider missed out!  :flipoff:
I pity those who couldn't go with us today. A surprise came before the ride. We heard a bike in the alley and thought someone was going with us. No - it was my neighbor who just bought a CBR! He had to buy a jacket and stuff today but will join us on another Vashon ride on the 23rd. He bought it 2 days ago and passed his MSF test a week ago. A new associate member of the West Seattle GS500 Club!

Yep - this is reason enough to have a bike.

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Ryan and his CBR - our newest member of the West Seattle GS500 Club (And in Seattle tradition, we do not discriminate against any brand of bike. You got a bike - you're one of us!) Suzi, Junior, Phenix, Trey and Thumper have a new neighbor friend!
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Nice one :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 10, 2012, 04:31:23 AM
Just installed a 12volt socket to charge my phone or run my camera or etc etc while riding so I dont have to worry about running out of battery power :woohoo:
Would post a photo but its night time here and photo would suck :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: AussieChick on June 10, 2012, 07:24:50 AM
Quote from: codajastal on June 10, 2012, 04:31:23 AM
Just installed a 12volt socket to charge my phone or run my camera or etc etc while riding so I dont have to worry about running out of battery power :woohoo:
Would post a photo but its night time here and photo would suck :dunno_black:

Was that hard? I always thought this would be one of the most useful things to do to my bike! I'm really lazy when it comes to charging my phone because I tend to bring it to bed with me  :embarassed:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 89500inPA on June 10, 2012, 09:03:57 AM
Replaced my cylender head cover gasket (no more oil spattered pant leg at work). Installed a new clutch cable  and synched the carberator. Took out a lot of vibtation in the bars!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 10, 2012, 01:37:06 PM
Quote from: AussieChick on June 10, 2012, 07:24:50 AM

Was that hard? I always thought this would be one of the most useful things to do to my bike! I'm really lazy when it comes to charging my phone because I tend to bring it to bed with me  :embarassed:
Lucky phone :icon_lol:

No it wasn't hard.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on June 10, 2012, 03:14:06 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on June 09, 2012, 08:01:02 PM
Suzi and Phenix had a nice ride on Vashon Island and a ferry ride. Zute72 rode Suzi.
FUN! TWISTIES!  :woohoo:
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on THAT road?

it looks a bit... on the gravelly side.
dangerous?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on June 10, 2012, 03:26:34 PM
Flick finally got fitted with his new chain guard! Thanks Adidas  :kiss3:

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Sorry, Flick isn't too clean I just got out of the hospital last night and no energy today. Seems my thyroid has taken a permanent vacation  :embarrassed:
Hmmm, is it just me or does it seem a bit high?
Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on June 10, 2012, 05:02:01 PM
Seems a bit high to me, too. But I thought it was just me! 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kerry on June 10, 2012, 06:32:55 PM
Quote from: AussieChick on June 10, 2012, 07:24:50 AM
Quote from: codajastal on June 10, 2012, 04:31:23 AM
Just installed a 12volt socket to charge my phone or run my camera or etc etc while riding so I dont have to worry about running out of battery power :woohoo:
Would post a photo but its night time here and photo would suck :dunno_black:

Was that hard? I always thought this would be one of the most useful things to do to my bike! I'm really lazy when it comes to charging my phone because I tend to bring it to bed with me  :embarassed:

I don't how codajastal did his (is it light enough to take pictures there yet?) but HERE (http://bbburma.net/AccessoryPowerOutlet.htm) is what I did on my '99 GS500E.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 10, 2012, 06:40:44 PM
Quote from: comradeiggy on June 08, 2012, 09:44:08 PM


Acetal Copolymer is Delrin, basically, pretty strong and low friction. HE30 aluminum is 6082, which means not a lot since we don't know anything about how it was heat treated. Sounds like probably not terrible quality.
Considering they offer a 100% lifetime guaranteed replacement if damaged they cannot be that bad now can they? :thumb:
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 10, 2012, 06:45:40 PM
Photos update on 12volt thingamy
Sorry about the quality of pics


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What strange world am I in?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 10, 2012, 09:17:30 PM
Busy day in the Bike Cave.
Suzi's ASV levers went to Ryan's Honda, because that was the only Honda clutch lever I had. Suzi's Honda clutch perch got replaced with a GS500 perch. Then Suzi got LSL levers. Petrostar's bike got a new flasher relay and connected the vacuum line from the petcock to the carbs (no, he didn't screw it up - the PO did that). The petcock is happier with the vacuum line connected. The carbs are happier without that vacuum lean from the missing hose.
Still trying to take apart the newer forks to replace the seals.
Ryan did make-shift mirror extenders out of 4 of the rubber bushings used to hold the gauge bracket to GS500 handlebar top plates. It gave an extra inch or so each side. Not perfect, but a good temporary fix for those stubby mirrors on his CBR (He is an "Associate Member" of the West Seattle GS500 Cklub because he doesn't have a GS500.)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 10, 2012, 11:09:16 PM
Quote from: Phil B on June 10, 2012, 03:14:06 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on June 09, 2012, 08:01:02 PM
Suzi and Phenix had a nice ride on Vashon Island and a ferry ride. Zute72 rode Suzi.
FUN! TWISTIES!  :woohoo:
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on THAT road?

it looks a bit... on the gravelly side.
dangerous?


Those are good roads. Old asphalt. We have to be careful after a rain due to run off and puddles and wet leaves and moss and some mud.

Mary: Are you wondering if the chain guard is high? It is exactly the same height as OEM. I made sure of that do airbrush's rear huggers would mount the same. It doesn't have the bend at the back like the plastic one - which may make it look higher.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on June 11, 2012, 08:50:53 PM
Hmmm lets see:
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Looks higher to me  :dunno_black:

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Precisi0n on June 11, 2012, 09:20:28 PM
Well not today but over the weekend...

Valve adjustment:

The left intake valve was less than .03mm.  Now the engine is running smoother and sounds much better.  The Suzuki dealer 10 minutes from my house said they would swap me shims.  I gave the guy at the service counter my 262 shim and asked for a 255.  They didn't have a 255mm but he gave me a 250, 260mm and gave me my 262 back.  He said that they just don't really use the 29.5mm shims anymore.  Luckily my left exhaust shim was a 255 which I swapped with the 250 to achieve the right specs.

New rear tire:

Old tire was cracking on the sidewall near the rim.

Installed Race Tech .90kg/mm springs:

Pretty easy installation.  I used a metal cutting blade on my miter saw for a nice smooth cut on the spacers.  Went with the standard 20mm of preload.  OMG what a difference!  I'm 195 lbs. and the stock springs were way too soft.  During the installation I discovered that my fork seals are leaking slightly.  I'll have to replace them soon but figured since they are not leaking much and since I just put in fresh oil, they can wait a month or two.

Replaced handlebars with Superbike bars:

Stock bars were tweaked from PO dropping the bike.  The new bars are flatter and give a little more forward lean.  I like!

New adjustable levers with Katana 600 clutch perch:

Love the new levers!  I can see why you might want to change the clutch cable to cable with a 90 deg bend from the perch.  It is touching the gauge cluster and makes adjusting the clutch a little difficult but I can live with it for now.

Had a few problems:

1. The fuel line for the reserve broke and had to replace.

2. Was dropping the bike off of the lift and lost my balance for a second.  I stumbled, trying not to drop the bike and stepped on the edge of the oil pan containing the old fork oil.  Flung dirty oil all over the right side of the bike, garage floor and myself.

3. Got everything back together and went for a quick test ride.  The front wheel was making a horrible noise.  Realized I did not tighten the brake caliper and it was hitting the mounting bolts of the rotor.  :embarassed:

Total time - 15+ hours.  Not too bad considering this was my first time working on this bike.

Thanks to all who have contributed to the message board for creating a great resource for GS500 owners!    :thumb:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 11, 2012, 09:49:08 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on June 11, 2012, 08:50:53 PM
Hmmm lets see:

Looks higher to me  :dunno_black:

Mary
Optical illusion. They have EXACTLY the same height.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 11, 2012, 10:02:29 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on June 11, 2012, 09:49:08 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on June 11, 2012, 08:50:53 PM
Hmmm lets see:

Looks higher to me  :dunno_black:

Mary
Optical illusion. They have EXACTLY the same height.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FTechnical%2FDSC02203b.jpg&hash=7686d0dba8f2f2331142bedd24432c0bd78458a6)

The difference is.......the old one is UGLY
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on June 12, 2012, 01:29:41 PM
after 2 to 3 months, personalized plate finally arrived.  :thumb:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on June 12, 2012, 07:10:23 PM
Ok, when I get more time ( I have none LOL) I will grab the tape measure.

Mary

Okay I was really tired when writing this last night. Just by looking at the pic of them overlapped they are different sizes! Yes the hole is in the same spot but the chain is exposed. My concern is lube gonna go everywhere?

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Dizzledan on June 12, 2012, 07:42:51 PM
Got my gauge overlays installed, process here:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTJzvBl.jpg&hash=91286f6cb88414c095229a016f7c692fb79b98a5) (http://imgur.com/TJzvB)


Anyone have some good chain recommendations?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NesquikNinja on June 13, 2012, 08:38:36 AM
Finished valve check, iridium plugs, mobil 1 oil change, and a nice two up ride.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on June 13, 2012, 11:41:31 AM
DID or Bikemaster makes a good chain Dizzledan.  Get O-Ring or X-Ring, and never replace again.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 13, 2012, 11:45:09 AM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on June 12, 2012, 07:10:23 PM
Ok, when I get more time ( I have none LOL) I will grab the tape measure.

Mary

Okay I was really tired when writing this last night. Just by looking at the pic of them overlapped they are different sizes! Yes the hole is in the same spot but the chain is exposed. My concern is lube gonna go everywhere?

Mary
You originally talked about it being higher. It is same height.
As for oil flinging off, the oil flings off up and out from the chain as it rotates. It does not fling sideways. I've had them on all my bikes. Oil goes same place as with the factory chain guard: on the chain guard and the wheel rim. I haven't noticed oil anywhere it didnot normally go.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on June 13, 2012, 11:51:06 AM
Stopped by local bike store to get some fork oil.
Interestingly, they had lots of different brands, but only one "15W" oil.
and it was suzuki fork oil.
and it was the only suzuki fork oil.

So I got that :)


AND.. I got some cheap-n-nasty replacement mirrors, for my "F to E" restoration.
Literally cheap-n-nasty.  They cost $10 for the PAIR. and they look nasty. something like:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs2.ebaystatic.com%2Fm%2FmgHAjXlWdlA1ngnGP1tKEZA%2F140.jpg&hash=6806dce1dbe3d986691337de14260b4f43b33e57)

BUt hey.. They fit really easy, soon as I took the little "plugs" off the slot covers on my handlebars.
(They're 10mm slots, btw, if anyone needs to know)

I'll post actual pics of the bike, when I have it all fixed.

hm. actualy, maybe I'll post in the "projects" area :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on June 13, 2012, 03:56:34 PM
I also got my new plate in the mail:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii569%2Fjestercinti%2Fplatecrop.jpg&hash=8956e5db2a1d1890a93c63858a5bd4e332b0795f)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 13, 2012, 10:52:24 PM
oooh Purty!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on June 14, 2012, 06:52:07 AM
Thanks Adidas!  :thumb:

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: neodude112320 on June 14, 2012, 09:14:02 PM
Finally put on my new indicators,

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/vjvt-My6U-szWRPx2M7B-ipUU1Iwu8VS6nyFcwrbPayYZ4wGJXCwXitpX9JO6RFgD0KnCImnrcE)

Got them cheap locally, Best. $20. Spent. Evar  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on June 15, 2012, 02:51:13 AM
 Kept the reassembly up yesterday. Got to the hose routing to the carb when I realized I'll need one new hose because the PO (who had the hoses routed wrong in the first place) also used a larger hose than what it should've been.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: seamax on June 15, 2012, 08:10:16 AM
This came in today. Got it off fleabay for $10. Great deal. Need to paint it anon red now.  :D

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi254.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh115%2Fseamax206%2Fmotorcycle%25204%2FimagesCA41RCAD.jpg&hash=29244664c94b96bec09cea5318e7e63844305add)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on June 15, 2012, 08:55:06 PM
New spark plugs! Runs a bit better now, and it got to meet a fancier sibling at the bike shop, a newer GS500F.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mimikeni on June 16, 2012, 06:10:22 AM
Replaced really old fuel lines in hopes of solving high speed fuel starvation issue.  Got it all back together only to realize I forgot to re-open the petcock at the base of the gas tank.  Oops!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on June 16, 2012, 05:08:28 PM
Quote from: seamax on June 15, 2012, 08:10:16 AM
This came in today. Got it off fleabay for $10. Great deal. Need to paint it anon red now.  :D

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi254.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh115%2Fseamax206%2Fmotorcycle%25204%2FimagesCA41RCAD.jpg&hash=29244664c94b96bec09cea5318e7e63844305add)

....pssst.... I don't mean to sound like a newb... but... what is it?  :dunno_white:

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 16, 2012, 05:15:36 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on June 16, 2012, 05:08:28 PM
Quote from: seamax on June 15, 2012, 08:10:16 AM
This came in today. Got it off fleabay for $10. Great deal. Need to paint it anon red now.  :D

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi254.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh115%2Fseamax206%2Fmotorcycle%25204%2FimagesCA41RCAD.jpg&hash=29244664c94b96bec09cea5318e7e63844305add)

....pssst.... I don't mean to sound like a newb... but... what is it?  :dunno_white:

- Bboy
Looks like a brake resivoir to me :icon_lol:
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 16, 2012, 06:59:43 PM
Looked at it. Said hello to it. Rode it then took a photo of it :)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F79d2c123-39b8-fa13.jpg&hash=7ee79c2c3a1a462e215e7c48668d771302270168)


Took a photo of yesterday's ride as well

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Yes that's me

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What strange world am I in?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on June 16, 2012, 08:35:36 PM
Rode it 300 miles on back roads to watch a friend of mine fix his Audi A4 brakes.  Along the way, I found a wind farm, and snapped a picture for the picture game.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Huff1371 on June 17, 2012, 05:37:56 PM
Installed a permanently mounted battery charger/tender under the seat. It's really wierd to walk outside and see my bike plugged into an extension cord. Anybody have any experience using these, it's an attwood 3Amp.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Myrtle Beach on June 17, 2012, 06:24:21 PM
I removed my Type 2 handle bars and replaced them with Emgo Daytona Touring Handlebars. I had to cut 1/2 inch off each end of the bars so all of the cables would be long enough. I prefer the more upright riding position. Type 2's are for sale. I also added a cigarette lighter outlet so I can now plug my GPS in. Overall, a good day. :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on June 17, 2012, 10:45:14 PM
Quote from: Myrtle Beach on June 17, 2012, 06:24:21 PM
I removed my Type 2 handle bars and replaced them with Emgo Daytona Touring Handlebars. I had to cut 1/2 inch off each end of the bars so all of the cables would be long enough. I prefer the more upright riding position. Type 2's are for sale. I also added a cigarette lighter outlet so I can now plug my GPS in. Overall, a good day. :woohoo:

Wish I had the cash for those Type 2s.  One day..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: quaid79 on June 18, 2012, 02:49:07 PM
A couple small things...

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Some carbon fiber wraps, a dash of paint for the bars where some paint had chipped, and a carbon fiber overlay care of eBay
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on June 18, 2012, 03:09:01 PM
Quote from: quaid79 on June 18, 2012, 02:49:07 PM
A couple small things...

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.pgu.me%2F2IbABUip_original.jpg&hash=7611c17bca0aeb47427d6b208ef71246c1170355)
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Some carbon fiber wraps, a dash of paint for the bars where some paint had chipped, and a carbon fiber overlay care of eBay

Holy huge pictures batman!

Please read this.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60218.msg693365#msg693365
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: quaid79 on June 18, 2012, 03:14:39 PM
 :dunno_black:
New host site... Lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on June 18, 2012, 03:56:14 PM
 :woohoo: Turned over 10,000 miles on a ride up the penninsula today. Also last week was our one-year anniversary together. Purchased with 6,200 miles on the clock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: comradeiggy on June 18, 2012, 05:51:51 PM
Spent the day trying to get my carbs rejetted. Huge PITA, almost as bad as replacing the rear shock. Gas tank came off fine, battery out, airbox out, carb out, all good no problems. Float bowl cover off - big problem. Almost all the screws were seized up in there, and those screws are so soft I stripped them without even applying torque it seemed. So I went into town for the 2nd time today and bought some hex head bolts to replace all my stripped screws. I managed to get all but one out without major problems, by pounding the screwdriver into the screw first for more grip. The one that I totally stripped took god damn forever to get out. First I tried this screw extractor thing I have, that I've used to pull out stripped wood screws before. The problem? The screws were too soft for the extractor to bite, so I just made the problem worse. I finally got it off by filing a notch into it and pounding a flathead screwdriver into it. After that it was fine. My carbs were even clean and the floats were still white. Then I put a lunchbox on and put iridium plugs in. Seems to run a lot better now, and it even sounds better. Tomorrow I'm going to put some new spacers in the forks, the ones I have in there were kind of jury rigged.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 18, 2012, 09:37:49 PM
This should make Phenix look really cool. Yes - I did it just for looks. Not that I really know why I would be adjusting the preload for normal city riding.

I got the adjustable preload fork caps from a member in Europe. I found I had some aluminum spacers I took out of a set of forks - those would work fine for the washer the caps need to press on.

So I laid things out. Marked a new spacer for the same length as with the preloads in the middle position. I use the PVC pipe cutter (cheap tool) because it cuts clean, straight and no plastic chips from sawing.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSCF0121a.jpg&hash=42744741d64b92c59e75bee931c87fa08cbf6f3a)

Then dropped things back in the fork and put the caps on.
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Looks cool. I really have no idea why I would be adjusting these. I really did it for the cool factor and to have some unique, OEM European parts on Phenix.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 18, 2012, 11:50:43 PM
Covered up the red on the Gimbel seat of Phenix's with Urban Gray Metalic so it matches the rest of the bike. Soooo sexy now! Hoping to show him off at Backfire Moto on Wednesday of weather is decent. I plan to leave cards on him promoting gstwins.

Oh - just got another member for the West Seattle GS500 Club. My house was appraised today for a HARP refinance to lower the interest rate. Low and behold - the appraiser said his son just fixed up a 1999 black/yellow GS500! Spooky, isn't it?

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSCF0126a.jpg&hash=42d5a220a95639340f63fbc004ac63c7f572e8b0)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 19, 2012, 12:02:33 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on June 18, 2012, 11:50:43 PM
Covered up the red on the Gimbel seat of Phenix's with Urban Gray Metalic so it matches the rest of the bike. Soooo sexy now! Hoping to show him off at Backfire Moto on Wednesday of weather is decent. I plan to leave cards on him promoting gstwins.

Oh - just got another member for the West Seattle GS500 Club. My house was appraised today for a HARP refinance to lower the interest rate. Low and behold - the appraiser said his son just fixed up a 1999 black/yellow GS500! Spooky, isn't it?

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSCF0126a.jpg&hash=42d5a220a95639340f63fbc004ac63c7f572e8b0)

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Did you take a before shot?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 19, 2012, 12:08:18 AM
Yes. You can see the red doesn't work. It was for the 1989 tails with the red and silver stripes. I opted not to use that color scheme.
PS: You gotta admit that the SS chain guard really accents the bike! Then so does the shark fin, gimbel rear set, etc. etc. etc.
PSPS: Tomorrow I better figure out how to remove the left side emblem on the stator (so someone else can have it) and put on chuck81's billet emblem. I want to really show off Phenix on Wednesday.
PSPSPS: I will take more photos at Backfire Moto.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSC01884a.jpg&hash=bbfcfafbb15f61fd7b97f72e9e06e39470dd7ff3)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 19, 2012, 12:26:53 AM
I still dont see that bellypan on Junior >:(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 19, 2012, 12:32:40 AM
That's Phenix. You can't see the belly pan in the little bit of Junior that shows in those pix. I'll show you the belly pan when I'm back out there taking pix tomorrow night. Going to bed now.

Been busy tonight. Suzi got a REAL carbon fiber (fibre for you other countries) mud flap. It goes with her carbon fiber rear hugger.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSCF0134a.jpg&hash=8af6ee41d63c1548c893e30cf265b41bef215b3f)

Another shot of Junior tonight showing the repainted seat and the Motad exhaust. Orgasmic looking bike.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on June 19, 2012, 04:39:15 AM
The weekend I rode 300kms in the Ride for Dad tour with over 600 other bikes! :cheers:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181044_10151023888330605_1147328506_n.jpg)

And then last night I got her a new tank bag! :icon_mrgreen:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F51BVXrXce-L._SS500_.jpg&hash=62774737927a7931ca7a41098f1d9a44f5037e07)

Only problem was that I wanted the tank bag for the tour on Saturday and the post office held it till Monday! :mad:

The next project is to replace the front and rear turn signals, but I'm having a hard time deciding what I like on the front...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: snowbrdr76 on June 19, 2012, 09:17:35 AM
I did the a valve adjustment on the bike after it hadn't been done in years.  It's amazing what a difference it makes!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 19, 2012, 11:53:12 AM
Quote from: snowbrdr76 on June 19, 2012, 09:17:35 AM
I did the a valve adjustment on the bike after it hadn't been done in years.  It's amazing what a difference it makes!
Welcome! What a surprise to find you're in Seattle and are joining the West Seattle GS500 Club!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 20, 2012, 12:20:50 PM
Put on chuck81's left side cover. I got the OEM sticker off with only  a  very slight ding so it is good to re-use.
Wiped down Phenix to show him off at Backfire Moto tonight. He's sporting the new Motad muffler, a Progrip tank protector, as well as the change in paint where the red on the tail got covered with the matching gray. (Pix of Backfire will get posted)
Oh, yea, andthe new (old European) OEM GS500 adjustable fork caps. Cool!

I have to send a secret thanks to all the members I got parts from for Phenix - like the SV650 mirrors, fork caps and other parts - and all the support, help, tips and things I learned here on the board.

Phenix came out as one sexy bike! Thanks everyone.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSC02223a.jpg&hash=add40a1b62b70cb8259a2abd077b1c46e9476512)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSC02227a.jpg&hash=acb20cd272e265407c31495d51dc772404cd3ad2)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 20, 2012, 01:16:23 PM
Awesome adidas :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on June 20, 2012, 03:08:04 PM
Someday when I am retired and the kid is out of the house, I'll work on an epic project like this for sure!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: turbokenta on June 21, 2012, 05:06:23 PM
Changed air filter and spark plugs! And took a 50 (yes, fifty...  :cookoo:) mile trip for no reason whatsoever up in the hills on twisty and steep roads! :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on June 21, 2012, 05:20:21 PM
Got my T-10 bulbs in the mail.  Not superbright, but E-Bay Honda Civic marketed ones.  4 pack for $7 shipped from CA to OH.  Not bad.  Replaced the little park light in front and the 2 instrument lights, and had one left over.

Speedo and Tach
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Parking Light
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Nice and bright now!  Need to get some Superbrightleds for the rear tail/stop/license light.  Makes me want to get a HID for the headlight.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on June 21, 2012, 07:58:47 PM
Quote from: Formori on June 19, 2012, 04:39:15 AM
The weekend I rode 300kms in the Ride for Dad tour with over 600 other bikes! :cheers:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181044_10151023888330605_1147328506_n.jpg)

And then last night I got her a new tank bag! :icon_mrgreen:

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Only problem was that I wanted the tank bag for the tour on Saturday and the post office held it till Monday! :mad:

The next project is to replace the front and rear turn signals, but I'm having a hard time deciding what I like on the front...

what kind of tank bag is that?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on June 21, 2012, 08:01:46 PM
And for me i swapped the old air filter for a K&N air filter (i put the block until i have jets), Applied chain wax to my chain (and couldn't find the master link! you'd think after 13 years of dirt bikes i could do that one simple thing  :D) and ordered a brand new Yosh pipe for my bike! (jets are soon to come)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on June 21, 2012, 09:15:13 PM
One of the PO's head a bettery leak. Last week I touched up the acid etches on the frame. Yesterday I freshened up the etches and rusty battery box with black paint and frame crossmember with silver engine enamel.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on June 22, 2012, 07:18:29 AM
Quoteiclrag: what kind of tank bag is that?

It's an I-wire 13 litre magnetic tank bag that I bought off gearscanada.com cause it was cheap and fast shipping, link is here:

http://www.amazon.com/Gears-Canada-I-Wire-Tank-100174-1/dp/B000WPPF30/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340374464&sr=8-1&keywords=i-wire+tank+bag (http://www.amazon.com/Gears-Canada-I-Wire-Tank-100174-1/dp/B000WPPF30/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340374464&sr=8-1&keywords=i-wire+tank+bag)

It's a little cheaply made, and doesn't hold a lot, but for me on daily work commute it works great!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on June 22, 2012, 11:00:19 AM
Quote from: Formori on June 22, 2012, 07:18:29 AM
Quoteiclrag: what kind of tank bag is that?

It's an I-wire 13 litre magnetic tank bag that I bought off gearscanada.com cause it was cheap and fast shipping, link is here:

http://www.amazon.com/Gears-Canada-I-Wire-Tank-100174-1/dp/B000WPPF30/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340374464&sr=8-1&keywords=i-wire+tank+bag (http://www.amazon.com/Gears-Canada-I-Wire-Tank-100174-1/dp/B000WPPF30/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340374464&sr=8-1&keywords=i-wire+tank+bag)

It's a little cheaply made, and doesn't hold a lot, but for me on daily work commute it works great!
that sounds exactly like what i need, i'm deciding between 2-3 bags right now, or just fabricating my own system (i'll get there eventually))

Thank you!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on June 22, 2012, 03:21:55 PM
Put in a Sylvania Silverstar 9003 bulb to help with night driving.

Well see how it does later on tonight.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: quaid79 on June 22, 2012, 06:11:42 PM
Two days in one post, aren't I efficient...
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Got my new chain guard on, and installed new guage overlays and painted needles.
Not too sure about the carbon look, I may switch it up later....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 22, 2012, 07:11:26 PM
Just bought another GS
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=61037.0#new
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: DavisGs on June 22, 2012, 09:18:47 PM
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installed the solo tail I got from a gstwin member, still needs some work but I think it looks great!  :icon_razz:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 22, 2012, 09:21:45 PM
Fixed your post....
Quote from: DavisGs on June 22, 2012, 09:18:47 PM
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installed the solo tail I got from a gstwin member, still needs some work but I think it looks great!  :icon_razz:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: DavisGs on June 22, 2012, 09:22:46 PM
thanks adidas
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pertt-UP- on June 23, 2012, 11:50:12 AM
I replaced the fork seals, chain and sprockets and the valve cover gasket. Then I removed sticker from the front fender and washed the bike. Feels like a new one.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 23, 2012, 06:24:00 PM
Our ride got rained out. So we will try for Sunday to ride Vashon Island.

Instead of riding we wrenched. Junior got a tank protector. The CBR600 got a USB port to charge his phone (yes - we have an "associate" member of the GS500 Club.)

Went to Harbor Freight and picked up a rear stand for the CBR. Then the CBR got the chain cleaned & lubed and an R&G carbon fiber toe guard installed. We also repaired some of the plastics of the CBR with Plastex plastic repair.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC02306a.jpg&hash=6ec7d114c6238d0beca7dff5f4b26820cd6e0aaf)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on June 23, 2012, 07:17:07 PM
Hey adidas, do you know where I can get one of those usb outlets?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 23, 2012, 10:19:53 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on June 23, 2012, 07:17:07 PM
Hey adidas, do you know where I can get one of those usb outlets?
I got it from here. It was a year ago and being a blond, I forget. Might have been pronator. Might have been someone else.

Now Ryan can charge his phone when riding. He needs to do that. Coming home from Backfire last Wednesday, he lost his bike lock cable on the freeway. I thought he went of with someone else when I lost him. His phone was dead so he couldn't call me to let me know what happened. Necessity is one reason we do things for our bikes. (The other reason is its just so much fun!)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on June 24, 2012, 06:11:35 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on June 23, 2012, 10:19:53 PM
Necessity is one reason we do things for our bikes. (The other reason is its just so much fun!)
Yeah I hear you, I've had a standard 12v mounted forever for my gps. But something messed up on it. I'm thinking about replacing it with a double usb outlet. I've had to unplug the gps in the past on long trips to charge my mp3 player.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Myrtle Beach on June 24, 2012, 01:29:02 PM
I added white LED's under the fairings, front and rear. Added a toggle switch to turn them on at night. Gives it a nice glow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on June 24, 2012, 01:47:52 PM
Quote from: Myrtle Beach on June 24, 2012, 01:29:02 PM
I added white LED's under the fairings, front and rear. Added a toggle switch to turn them on at night. Gives it a nice glow.

Just make sure you're stationary when you flip it on. Don't want any issues from the PoPo.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: DavisGs on June 24, 2012, 02:46:11 PM
finally installed the rear hugger I got from adidas, still needs a paint job.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on June 24, 2012, 03:37:58 PM
Let the wife ride it. She's been learning to ride. She's doing great.
I think it's pretty much hers now. I'm hoping to pick up an SV sometime.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ASUDave on June 24, 2012, 09:55:47 PM
So, yesterday, a friend of mine and I changed the rear shock to one from an R6. We also changed the front springs to Sonic Springs .95, added 15W fork oil, and changed oil and dust seals.  It doesn't seem like much, but I was wiped yesterday and today I was sore.  I still have some adjusting to make on the rear shock, but in the short ride I took after we were done, the ride was much better.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on June 25, 2012, 04:22:18 AM
Quote from: MVent03 on June 24, 2012, 01:47:52 PM
Quote from: Myrtle Beach on June 24, 2012, 01:29:02 PM
I added white LED's under the fairings, front and rear. Added a toggle switch to turn them on at night. Gives it a nice glow.

Just make sure you're stationary when you flip it on. Don't want any issues from the PoPo.

Actually I've thought about doing this myself, and as long as it's not a flashing (looks like an emergency type light) and it's not obnoxiously bright, there's nothing wrong with them since they're just decorative lighting which isn't illegal here (in Canada, btw).

What kind of lights did you use Myrtle? Pics would be appreciated!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ChiefScooter on June 27, 2012, 11:23:08 AM
Lets see...

Bike was wrecked and dropped a couple of times, so.

1.) Plastic fixed the cracked fairings
2.) Unbent the driver's pegs
3.) Fixed the seeping valve cover
4.) Did some minor chain maintenance (tightening and lube)
5.) Fixed the turn signal stalks in the front
6.) Replaced the left mirror
7.) Oil change
8.) Cleaned all the caked on crud from the bottom of the fairings that sit close to the road
9.) Changed the spark plugs
10.) Cleaned the carbs
11.) Fixed the bar ends
12.) Cleaned the bike, so it's shiney!  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on June 27, 2012, 03:04:03 PM
Replaced my cylinder head, started Right up!
tnx adidas !  :thumb:

cleaned up the wiring around the headlight.

and finally got around to installed the white gauge overlays from Ford.
Also painted the gauge frames Red.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on June 27, 2012, 03:41:24 PM
I ordered some lights for the oil/brights/neutral lights.  Also got some Superbrightleds integrated tail/stop/license plate.  I left the turn signals stock.  Finally took some pictures:

Dash:

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Tail:

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Didn't mess with turn signals though. Those will be bone stock till they make a polarized T5 green LED.

BTW: Tombs, looks good pal!  Glad you are up and running again.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on June 27, 2012, 07:31:19 PM
Spent about 7 hours wrenching on her today.. First time I've ever done anything mechanical in my life, but was lots of fun even when things went wrong :P

Started out as me just wanting to clean out the air filter, but then because me replacing the fuel lines with clear reddish ones since a couple developed splits in them. So I learned how to take the gas tank and fuel lines off. Also managed to figure out what was causing my idle to hang at 4k RPMs all the time.. The choke on the carbs itself would engage but get stuck and not disengage so I managed to get that unstuck and fixed.

At same time I found out that my idle adjustment screw was missing and found a temporary replacement one for it.

Did the shortening turn signal stalks on the back end. Much better looking now.

Shortly after that I figure out what my engine was so horribly loud.. the nuts that hold the exhaust onto the engine were barely in. Also discovered that my crank case cover(?) bolts were loose and was the cause of my slow leaking oil problem..

Lets just say shes running great now and today was a very large learning process for me. Was lots of fun :P
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on June 28, 2012, 07:45:12 AM
To afx500:

Great for you, Really!

The things you found are exactly the reasons you should wrench on your own bike! .. You find simple fixes before things go awry, and you learn while you do it!  You find the small nuances of your own machine, and you are better for it.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on June 28, 2012, 01:59:03 PM
Quote from: afx500 on June 27, 2012, 07:31:19 PM
Shortly after that I figure out what my engine was so horribly loud.. the nuts that hold the exhaust onto the engine were barely in. Also discovered that my crank case cover(?) bolts were loose and was the cause of my slow leaking oil problem..

wow..

Yes, they really are serious when they state in the manual to check engine bolts every xxxx miles :-}
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on June 29, 2012, 06:54:50 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on June 28, 2012, 07:45:12 AM


The things you found are exactly the reasons you should wrench on your own bike! .. You find simple fixes before things go awry, and you learn while you do it!  You find the small nuances of your own machine, and you are better for it.

- Bboy

Well sometimes you spot the issues before they become bigger issues, and sometimes you do just dig yourself in deeper, but yes you do eventually learn your way around your bike.  Eventually you get to a stage where you're pretty much on top of it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on June 29, 2012, 07:05:09 AM
Yes, it's definitely preferable to be on top of the bike.   ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Worm on June 29, 2012, 09:02:00 AM
Quote from: Phil B on June 29, 2012, 07:05:09 AM
Yes, it's definitely preferable to be on top of the bike.   ;)

Definitely! I don't ever want to experience being under one!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on June 29, 2012, 10:11:34 AM
Quote from: Phil B on June 28, 2012, 01:59:03 PM
Quote from: afx500 on June 27, 2012, 07:31:19 PM
Shortly after that I figure out what my engine was so horribly loud.. the nuts that hold the exhaust onto the engine were barely in. Also discovered that my crank case cover(?) bolts were loose and was the cause of my slow leaking oil problem..

wow..

Yes, they really are serious when they state in the manual to check engine bolts every xxxx miles :-}

My handlebar clamp bolts were hand tight when I put on my risers.   :o
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on June 29, 2012, 10:20:31 AM
Well, what I did Yesterday.

Repainted the entire top end of the engine, the exhaust pipe, and visual areas of the frame.

Changed the oil, filter, & plugs.

Then added 2 24 inch blue LED strips to the inside of the frame from near the rear shock area to about next to the carbs.

pics can be seen at the bottom of the page here.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58225.420
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mimikeni on June 29, 2012, 01:46:32 PM
On the ride home, discovered my tachometer wasn't working.  The cable had simply vibrated loose and fallen out of the housing.  So, in the 100 degree comfort of my garage, I removed my windshield, which required removing the headlight, returned the tach cable to its rightful place, replaced the worn rubber washers holding the windshield brackets, put the headlight back in and toweled off.  It felt good to do such a simple repair and have it work. Yea!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on June 29, 2012, 06:10:31 PM
Washed her down and put on blue reflective strips on the wheels.

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Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on June 29, 2012, 06:15:41 PM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on June 29, 2012, 06:10:31 PM
Washed her down and put on blue reflective strips on the wheels.

Where did you get the reflective strips? Linky?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on June 29, 2012, 06:19:11 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251094639401
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on June 29, 2012, 08:04:08 PM
Excellent! I've seen them on eBay, but hadn't seen anything good/bad about them. How would you rate them and the install? They look great in the pics!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on June 29, 2012, 08:05:35 PM
They weren't too bad to work with.  I could have been a little more careful and they would have probably looked better.  A few little imperfections, but nothing bad unless you look closely.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mitch79 on June 30, 2012, 08:18:43 PM
'05 GSXR rear sets on adapter plates. FINALLY I got them right after 3 tries. 2" back and 1" up from stock. And it clears the centre stand! :D Plates are made from 10mm aluminium.

It's cold and raining here in Adelaide Australia so the test ride has to wait.
I did have Gimbal rear sets fitted fitted before but found the position of 4" back and 2" up too aggressive for the street.
Sitting on the bike it feels great, much more comfortable for my 6'2" hight with the Suburban Machinery sv650 bars.

Left '05 gsxr rearset
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Right '05 gsxr rearset
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Centre stand clearance
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on June 30, 2012, 08:45:32 PM
Those rear sets look nice kind of what I'm looking for.

As far as what I did to my bike meh nothing but some annoyance and anger. After I get home I went to adjust my idle a bit since the idle has been hanging a bit. Go to put it on the side stand and wouldn't you know I forgot it was up. Eased the bike onto it's side the best I could and picked it right back up.

Long story short the clutch lever was broken and so while trying to get the broken pieces off so I can get a new one tomorrow and repair it. Trying to get the lever itself off I somehow managed to break the threaded hole on the perch in half. So now I need another clutch perch and lever :/ Not a great ending to this night lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mitch79 on June 30, 2012, 08:58:24 PM
Ideal opportunity to fit a SV650 clutch perch and a adjustable lever set
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on June 30, 2012, 10:15:58 PM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on June 29, 2012, 06:10:31 PM
Washed her down and put on blue reflective strips on the wheels.

CLICK TO ENLARGE
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You ever see tron?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on June 30, 2012, 10:54:38 PM
Quote from: mitch79 on June 30, 2012, 08:18:43 PM
'05 GSXR rear sets on adapter plates. FINALLY I got them right after 3 tries. 2" back and 1" up from stock. And it clears the centre stand! :D Plates are made from 10mm aluminium.


Wow, nice!

you should do a more detailed writeup, such as:

1. ANY other mods/machining/whathaveyou, other than putting the plates between the gsxr stuff and the gs500?

2. any other required parts?

3. How people can get some from you ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mitch79 on June 30, 2012, 11:49:13 PM
Quote from: Phil B on June 30, 2012, 10:54:38 PMWow, nice!

you should do a more detailed writeup, such as:

1. ANY other mods/machining/whathaveyou, other than putting the plates between the gsxr stuff and the gs500?

2. any other required parts?

3. How people can get some from you ;)

The only other part required is an extended gear shift linkage. The GSXR one is too short.
My local bike wrecker/breaker was kind enough to let me rummage through their parts till I found one. I also needed some LH and RH M6 stainless threaded rod to suit the linkage. Other than that it all bolts up with no mods :)

I have a rough drawing on paper, I'll re-do it and post it up for others to copy if they wish :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on July 01, 2012, 12:57:37 PM
Quote from: iclrag on June 30, 2012, 10:15:58 PM
You ever see tron?

I haven't, but I have seen the previews and stuff.  I realized the yesterday that it looks tronish when light reflects off of it.  I'll go with it.  Doesn't seem like a bad look.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cobalta70 on July 04, 2012, 08:03:26 AM
Finally got around to repainting and installing my 89 clip-ons. Click images below to enlarge.

Part way through the install. Old bits have been removed, new top plate and bar holders installed and torqued:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7117%2F7495989488_7dde310383_b.jpg&hash=07f6662cc7ae844fbfbc801464145126b46cb025)

Almost done:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8003%2F7495991008_de1ed82bf4_b.jpg&hash=8808b52ac392514c7cfcd7221d69e6569b3643e4)

All ready for a test ride:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7274%2F7495992846_b0f3d3de56_b.jpg&hash=f2ab87b78c1bc4508497a12c3e33ff5fee042600)

Just back from the test ride:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8163%2F7495993900_0a8edb5620_b.jpg&hash=814ee318330b58e0d05eeecac13e7cda1adbda0a)

I gotta say, I can't believe how much better it seems to handle with the clip-ons. I wish I had got around to installing them sooner.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on July 04, 2012, 10:50:18 AM
Zero Gravity Double Bubble!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi721.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww219%2FMVent03%2Fe26cea26.jpg&hash=08321968923484ab1dd926ee454818d21cdd8e15)

Install was somewhat easy but I couldn't seem to get the front bolt that tight. The bottom of the screen is slightly out some.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wwm1 on July 04, 2012, 07:44:27 PM
I just installed a 2006 R6 shock. I don't recall if this was in any posts, but if you have the California model , it won't fit with the charcoal canister. I had to remove the mounting bracket and turn the canister 90 degrees. I used some zip ties to hold it in place. I also tried again to install new rear brake line, but I only managed to round the banjo bolt on the master cylinder. At least, the front has braided brake line. Anyway, I have lurked on this site quite awhile and just wanted to thank everyone for their expertise and entertainment. I am a new rider and mechanic. I have been enjoying both. I have those tron rim stripes as well.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on July 04, 2012, 07:57:47 PM
Changed my chain guard...

Before...

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2vveSGihQvQ/T_UBOC-GbpI/AAAAAAAABEs/uJQqv7FKOvM/s640/ChainGuardBefore.jpg)

After...

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8K5iEAT41xc/T_UBMhWAo1I/AAAAAAAABEk/ZohwTOd-7n8/s640/ChainGuardAfter.jpg)

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 05, 2012, 12:00:34 AM
Quote from: mister on July 04, 2012, 07:57:47 PM
Changed my chain guard...
Yes - it looks so much better now  :icon_lol: :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 05, 2012, 02:51:57 PM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on July 01, 2012, 12:57:37 PM
Quote from: iclrag on June 30, 2012, 10:15:58 PM
You ever see tron?

I haven't, but I have seen the previews and stuff.  I realized the yesterday that it looks tronish when light reflects off of it.  I'll go with it.  Doesn't seem like a bad look.
It's not a bad thing at all, it just reminded me of the movie, good movie btw
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on July 05, 2012, 10:32:17 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on July 05, 2012, 12:00:34 AM
Quote from: mister on July 04, 2012, 07:57:47 PM
Changed my chain guard...
Yes - it looks so much better now  :icon_lol: :cheers:

Yep, it does  :icon_mrgreen:

Good work on those I must say.  :thumb:

When I changed it out I noticed the black OEM washer doesn't fit cause it has a lip. But it would have looked funny anyway. And the screws keep it snug enough. So all good.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 05, 2012, 10:42:06 PM
#5026

That lip on the washer is on many parts of the GS. The purpose of it is so you don't tighten the screw so hard you smash the beejeebers out of plastic parts. Thread lock is all you need. A star lock washer or similar if you wish.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on July 05, 2012, 10:48:05 PM
Yeah, I have some red but not blue. Don't want to use the red cause I might want to take it off one day when my GS has reached a rip old age and is in for retirement. - or for needing to take the chain guard off - so I'll need to get myself some blue.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on July 05, 2012, 11:32:28 PM
Put new tank rubbers on as well as rubber strip around bottom of tank.
Redirected the clutch and choke cables to where they are supposed to go.
Ran bike for half hour just because!
Putting a new chain on it Sunday :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on July 05, 2012, 11:40:55 PM
Quote from: codajastal on July 05, 2012, 11:32:28 PM
Put new tank rubbers on as well as rubber strip around bottom of tank.
Redirected the clutch and choke cables to where they are supposed to go.
Ran bike for half hour just because!
Putting a new chain on it Sunday :woohoo:

How about sprockets?

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on July 05, 2012, 11:43:09 PM
Sprockets look fairly new so the PO must have already done it
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on July 06, 2012, 04:11:34 PM
Rode to work.  It was 100* F.  It was like an oven.  I installed the neodymium magnets on the center stand to trip red lights.  Thank GOD cause when I was stopped, I thought I was going to pass out from the heat if I had to wait at the red lights any longer.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 06, 2012, 08:22:59 PM
#5036

Not my bike, but I helped member iclrag. He stopped by the West Seattle Bike Cave for a chain guard. His horn was not working so he took a couple to try and we found a nearly perfect side emblem for his bike. I guess we have a long distance member in the group now. He drive a car. Here he is sitting on Phenix - discovering the Gimbel rear sets fit him better than stock pegs. He also is eying an extra set of ASV levers with the SV clutch perch and custom cable.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FIMAG0028a.jpg&hash=96853c6d76ed008898a59a78fa614a9e7569d36b)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on July 06, 2012, 08:44:55 PM
I want those mirrors!

SV OEM mirrors are like hen's teeth around these parts, 2nd hand.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: momoboy on July 07, 2012, 06:14:10 AM
I added a 12 volt power outlet, some side markers, removed the SUZUKI lettering (never really liked it) and added some Team SUZUKI colors on the lower part of the fairing.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi139.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq315%2Fmmankoff%2FUpdates.jpg&hash=5848c546ef1df353c4f7d3d63506db948d8a56a1)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi139.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq315%2Fmmankoff%2Foutlet.jpg&hash=e1584f0495bd3c36321a501ef3afe91f98996304)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on July 07, 2012, 06:53:09 AM
Quote from: jestercinti on July 06, 2012, 04:11:34 PM
Rode to work.  It was 100* F.  It was like an oven.  I installed the neodymium magnets on the center stand to trip red lights.  Thank GOD cause when I was stopped, I thought I was going to pass out from the heat if I had to wait at the red lights any longer.

Yes! Incredibly hot around here.  Overnight low was 83F! Supposed to be upto 105F today with a heat index at 112F....

A note about red lights though... Illinois passed a law for riders that they can actually run the red light after a 'reasonable' amount of time... Our local municipality has supported this law well, as many of our traffic sensor do not pick up riders.  I could only imagine how frustrating it would be to just sit there, especially in this weather. 

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on July 07, 2012, 11:44:11 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on July 07, 2012, 06:53:09 AMA note about red lights though... Illinois passed a law for riders that they can actually run the red light after a 'reasonable' amount of time... Our local municipality has supported this law well, as many of our traffic sensor do not pick up riders.  I could only imagine how frustrating it would be to just sit there, especially in this weather. 

- Bboy

Oklahoma does this as well and I use it all the time. Newer traffic lights pick me up quickly but some of the old lights in downtown OKC will leave you sitting there all day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on July 08, 2012, 02:36:43 AM
I like that power outlet placement  :thumb: .. Been wondering where to put mine ... Now I know!

But what I did ... Topped up batt water and charged .. Went for a 2 hour local cruise around for the heck of it .... Realized the replaced left fork seal is still leaking/ leaking again ...  :confused: ... Wiped off the oil and put it back on the to do list

Still it was a good ride with a mate along on his bike too so I count the day as a win  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on July 08, 2012, 08:06:50 AM
Yesterday I changed her oil with a SAE 10W-40 semi-synthetic (engine really purrs now) and also replaced the plugs (they were the originals), cleaned the air filter and cleaned and lubed the chain, man what a mess!

Tried to start her up before buttoning her all back up, and she sounded really funny and wouldn't stay running, was thinking I had really messed something up when I discovered that one of the spark plugs wasn't connected! Well, at least I know she could run on one cylinder if she had to, lol :cookoo:

Today is bath time and waxing! She should look all purty after driving in the rain last week! :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 10, 2012, 09:22:38 AM
Last night i dis-assembled and removed a few pieces from my horn attatchment then  put a new horn on and hid it a bit more as well as new chrome caps on the  handle bars and my new chain gaurd!

Thank you adidasguy! :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on July 10, 2012, 09:48:43 AM
Quote from: iclrag on July 10, 2012, 09:22:38 AM
Last night i dis-assembled and removed a few pieces from my horn attatchment then  put a new horn on and hid it a bit more as well as new chrome caps on the  handle bars and my new chain gaurd!

Thank you adidasguy! :D

What type of horn did you get?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on July 10, 2012, 11:50:21 AM
Finished painting and installing new (to me) mud guard and new mud flap. I also added another stock fork brace and repainted them both.

Here are some pics of the installed fender, complete with new mud flap:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv194%2Fburgertron%2F73fe4abb.jpg&hash=aade7afe54127527ff52425b918a1d6fff2045f8)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv194%2Fburgertron%2Ff3f08730.jpg&hash=1a6da383f32c4c32abcc88c8808c4040cdc1ae7a)

Here is what it is replacing. Melted rear of the old mud guard and no mud flap.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv194%2Fburgertron%2Fee97546f.jpg&hash=ebe3c07629a96842d4d666dbe7e9dc6125d4039f)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on July 10, 2012, 12:06:46 PM
-Replaced the speedo&tacho lights to blue LED's - took longer to find suitable washers to stop the gauges from vibrating and wobbling than it did to open it all up and swap the bulbs!

-Adjusted the angle of the gear lever. Discovered i had it in the best fitting angle to begin with so tightened it up.

-Bent the left foot peg back into line. Its been slightly bent inwards from the PO probably dropping it.

-Replaced a broken rubber O'ring on the passenger foopeg and bodged a C-clip because i broke the original. Oops.

And then it rained! So my jobs for tomorrow: swap air filter, check plugs & adjust carbs, adjust rear brake lever, check brake pads, and why inst my high beam working?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 10, 2012, 12:13:15 PM
#5045
Quote from: jestercinti on July 10, 2012, 09:48:43 AM
Quote from: iclrag on July 10, 2012, 09:22:38 AM
Last night i dis-assembled and removed a few pieces from my horn attatchment then  put a new horn on and hid it a bit more as well as new chrome caps on the  handle bars and my new chain gaurd!

Thank you adidasguy! :D

What type of horn did you get?

I gave him a couple spares from the bike cave - stock horns. His original horn didn't horn at all.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on July 10, 2012, 05:51:24 PM
Cool.  I do a lot of commuting, and ended up with the Stebel Nautilis horn.  135+ decibles.  Fvcking loud.  Hurts the ears.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on July 10, 2012, 07:14:53 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on July 10, 2012, 05:51:24 PM
Cool.  I do a lot of commuting, and ended up with the Stebel Nautilis horn.  135+ decibles.  Fvcking loud.  Hurts the ears.
can you post a pic of where you mounted it. I have one of those horns but don't know where to put it?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 10, 2012, 08:21:56 PM
Attempted to start it for the first time in 2 years, after putting a few days of work into it. The car apparently ran 2 years ago just fine, with no problems. Sometime between then and now, one of the carbs broke and it developed a fuel leak that seems to originate at the shifter when its on the side stand. That just makes all sorts of sense, right?

Bought this bike for $500, under the (very much advertised) impression that it just needed some chain work, new fluids, and rebuilt carbs and it'd be on the road in no time. I'm very much regretting that decision after what I've seen tonight.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 10, 2012, 09:41:48 PM


Quote from: adidasguy on Today at 12:13:15 PM (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53366.msg708768#msg708768)<blockquote>#5045

Quote from: jestercinti on Today at 09:48:43 AM (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53366.msg708744#msg708744)<blockquote>

Quote from: iclrag on Today at 09:22:38 AM (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53366.msg708742#msg708742)<blockquote>Last night i dis-assembled and removed a few pieces from my horn attatchment then  put a new horn on and hid it a bit more as well as new chrome caps on the  handle bars and my new chain gaurd!

Thank you adidasguy! :D
</blockquote>


What type of horn did you get?
</blockquote>


I gave him a couple spares from the bike cave - stock horns. His original horn didn't horn at all.
</blockquote><blockquote>it was the small horn you gave me, not new, just new to me!</blockquote>


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 10, 2012, 09:43:15 PM


Quote from: jestercinti on Today at 05:51:24 PM (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53366.msg708818#msg708818)<blockquote>Cool.  I do a lot of commuting, and ended up with the Stebel Nautilis horn.  135+ decibles.  Fvcking loud.  Hurts the ears.
</blockquote><blockquote>
</blockquote><blockquote>I thought about getting a nice loud airhorn :P but for now i'm making sure everything is proper before i invest too much (is there such a thing?)</blockquote>


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 10, 2012, 09:44:39 PM


Quote from: momoboy on July 07, 2012, 06:14:10 AM (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53366.msg708332#msg708332)<blockquote>I added a 12 volt power outlet, some side markers, removed the SUZUKI lettering (never really liked it) and added some Team SUZUKI colors on the lower part of the fairing.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi139.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq315%2Fmmankoff%2FUpdates.jpg&hash=5848c546ef1df353c4f7d3d63506db948d8a56a1)

</blockquote><blockquote>
</blockquote><blockquote>Mind if  i ask what kind of tail bag that is? ive been looking for a good discreet one for a while</blockquote>


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on July 10, 2012, 11:36:28 PM
Gee iclrag, you need to use different software or something to access the forum. <blockquote> is html not forum html. Something awry on your end.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on July 11, 2012, 04:02:38 AM
Umm .. What you using to view mister?

I looked at this thread this arvo on windows7 laptop at work and it looked fine .. But now at home on my iPod I can see exactly what you refer to

So if you using ios system then it's a apple thing I think
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on July 11, 2012, 04:27:08 AM
I am looking at it on a laptop with windows7 and it is all jumbled.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on July 11, 2012, 04:29:18 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on July 11, 2012, 04:02:38 AM
Umm .. What you using to view mister?

I looked at this thread this arvo on windows7 laptop at work and it looked fine .. But now at home on my iPod I can see exactly what you refer to

So if you using ios system then it's a apple thing I think

Nah, I use Windows XP and Chrome and Firefox. It's not the browser putting the blockquote tag in, that has part of the posted text. My browser cannot put text into someone else's post.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on July 11, 2012, 05:22:39 AM
Seems to be a handful of posts that have incorrect forum quote tags. I read a couple of those posts last night and they were normal.  :dunno_black:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 11, 2012, 09:49:29 AM
i made a thread about it... those were from a windows 7 computer, both IE and Safari caused that problem
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tmbr_wulf on July 11, 2012, 09:53:41 AM
Reassembled the front end after a Fork Seal job and took it for a quick ride! 

The tank was pretty low, and it didn't want to start after sitting for 2 weeks but I was able to coax it to run.  After getting 4 blocks from home it ran out of fuel [?!?!?] so I pushed it to the gas station and put a few bucks in there and it ran stronger, but I had to keep it at 1/8 - 1/4 choke.  Without the choke it wouldn't keep the 1200 RPM idle that it had liked before.

Anyone know what's up with that?  Did the fork job reposition the bike so much that it would have an effect on fuel flow or the carb floats?  Does the hesitating/weakness without the choke indicate a lean condition?  My next job is to sync the carbs and I think when I do that I'm going to remove the inline automotive fuel filter that I had previously installed.  We'll see what that does.  Now that I've got a better front end I'd like to be able to ride the darned thing.   :icon_neutral:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: momoboy on July 11, 2012, 10:50:53 AM
The tail bag I have on the bike is by Axio:

http://www.axioluggage.com/tailbag_silver.html

It comes in many colors
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 11, 2012, 01:32:29 PM
Sweet a link and everything!  :bowdown:
ive been looking for a more discreet tailbag like that for my bike, i like the solid look and it looks protective
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on July 11, 2012, 01:41:03 PM
Quote from: momoboy on July 07, 2012, 06:14:10 AM
I added a 12 volt power outlet, some side markers, removed the SUZUKI lettering (never really liked it) and added some Team SUZUKI colors on the lower part of the fairing.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi139.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq315%2Fmmankoff%2FUpdates.jpg&hash=5848c546ef1df353c4f7d3d63506db948d8a56a1)


Looks great!

Are those side markers smoked? Linky?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 11, 2012, 04:27:58 PM
Bought another set of carbs and found the sources of the fuel leaks. It'd help if I routed the fuel lines, vacuum lines, and breathers right. I wasn't even close the first time.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on July 12, 2012, 04:23:35 PM
New rear tire to replace the my recently punctured new rear tire. :(

Checked alignment, realized that my "guide" on the axle, left side, is turning and not worth a flip anymore. Turned so far that it gouged my swing arm.  I'm forced to measure it now.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 12, 2012, 05:29:52 PM
I took her for a ride through the hood, can't believe i'm about to say this, but i wish it was monday!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HeyBRAH202 on July 12, 2012, 09:34:02 PM
Gave my baby a nice shower and wax then took her out for a nice long scenic ride on the back roads of Montgomery County, Maryland

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151932661400187.881010.531955186&type=3&l=ca0ab075db
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on July 13, 2012, 08:48:01 PM
Finally got to order the new clutch lever/perch today after about 2 weeks of no riding :( hopefully it gets here soon so I can get back out there.

Oh and put the a new idle adjustment screw since mine was missing O.o
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on July 14, 2012, 09:17:21 PM
Finally received the complete 96 Head in the mail today!
Took awhile because the bank issued new debit cards and deactivated the old ones and I lost the letter with my new pin # ><

Now to clean everything up and install it into the 89 motor I have.

Which will leave me with a spare running engine to fall back on  :thumb:
Hells Yeah!!!  :thumb:  :thumb:  :thumb:  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 14, 2012, 09:19:23 PM
Me and bluesmudge and my neighbor Ryan. Good day in the bike cave.

Blue replaced right side cover (it had a stripped round cover screw place thingy where it goes), replaced valve cover gasket. Remove PAIR system. And assorted other little things.

I did a few things to get Suzi ready for working Sunday as the "Official Go-fer" of the West Seattle Garden Tour. I do the job no one wants to do: schlep paperwork and odds & ends from one place to another as needed or rush to a garden if they need help. It is an annual benefit that raises like $30k for West Seattle charities, schools and community projects. I LOVE doing it - ride all day helping for a good cause. If things are going smooth, I still ride from garden to garden just to ride and check up on everything. Its all volunteer. http://www.westseattlegardentour.com/

Oh, and we all had beers and pizza  :woohoo:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSCF0179b.jpg&hash=414d0735a414419c07b62f75f3a6405d9512a8f1)

Neighbor Ryan is loving his bike. Removed all the fairings. Did some cleaning.
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Then sat down in the middle of 4 GS500's and his CBR600 (1995) then set about patching cracks in the plastics with PLASTEX. That stuff WORKS!
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Is this like being in heaven or what?
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on July 16, 2012, 07:12:13 AM
adidasguy: That would be heaven, if I were there!  :icon_rolleyes:

So today I'm driving to work and something on the road (black, rubbery plastic) flies up into my chain and takes my chain off!!! :mad:

On the side of the road I manage to pull the covers and put the chain back on properly (the black crap was wrapped around the front sproket), and the engine and trans seem to work fine, but my clutch won't disengage! Anyone got any ideas on what could have happened with my clutch?

I'm bringing it to a local shop tonight to get looked at and make sure there's no other possible problems with what happened to her.

Sad day in bike world...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on July 16, 2012, 07:27:58 AM
The push rod broke.  If you can get all the broken pieces out, you can fix it yourself.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: momoboy on July 16, 2012, 07:34:17 AM
For Jdoorn14, here is a link to the side markers I bought:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170478321285?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I also added the Suzuki logo to the new vinyl at the bottom of the fairing

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on July 16, 2012, 07:47:44 AM
Quote from: Paulcet on July 16, 2012, 07:27:58 AM
The push rod broke.  If you can get all the broken pieces out, you can fix it yourself.

How long is the pushrod supposed to be? I'm at work now, but when I put it back together earlier, the rod was about 5 inches long and didn't seem broken, but I was in a bit of a hurry (being very late to work and all).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on July 16, 2012, 08:11:50 AM
Not sure of the length. 

Lots of info here:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=26906.msg284114#msg284114
and here:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58302.40
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on July 16, 2012, 08:19:43 AM
Thanks! I think from what I've read is that the smaller rod cracked off, and a small portion is still inside the hole where it's supposed to line up with the larger rod, so it can't actuate the clutch properly.

Anyway, it's going to the shop in a few hours and we'll both look at it to make sure that's it and there's no other damage internally.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on July 16, 2012, 08:36:43 AM
Finally got the shredped road worthy this weekend. After a trial ride to work with the GF following me sunday, I got the nerve to bring it in this morning(don't think I've even grinned so big driving to work :icon_lol:);

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A bit stubborn to start this AM.. It's a lot easier to push the start button than to kick this beast over 5 or 6 times haha. 2 of the 3 ped projects done, I think next wrenching time I get will go to Gabby the GS project.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on July 16, 2012, 04:22:18 PM
Got a chain guard in the mail today.  Excellent product and customer service from Mr. Adidasguy as always:

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After I took the picture, I removed the black washers.  Looks better without them.

One of these days I'll make it to Washington to see the 'Cave'.  Washington is one of the 10 states I have not been to in the USA.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 16, 2012, 11:18:22 PM
I finally had the money to register and insure my bike, i am now 100% legal on the road, road for about 2 hours then bike died for no reason and wouldn't start, so i got a friend to drive over and it jump started and i rode it home (tach stopped working oddly) and double checked all the connections, seems fine now. Tach is now working as well as lights, still gonna need a jump start in the morning to go to work (bike clicks and "almost" starts as of tonight, hopefully the 20 minute ride to work will push it over the edge to starting on its own again! (good speeds, about 45-65 the whole way) tach seems fine again now to, i think it was a loose cable
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

on a side note farmers insurance wanted $199 a month for insurance! so i went to geico and paid $350 for the whole year  :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on July 17, 2012, 06:53:42 AM
Quote from: momoboy on July 16, 2012, 07:34:17 AM
For Jdoorn14, here is a link to the side markers I bought:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170478321285?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I also added the Suzuki logo to the new vinyl at the bottom of the fairing

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi139.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq315%2Fmmankoff%2FIMG-20120715-00153.jpg&hash=99bdb102165bd6b945da484f020941540233756c)


Thanks for the link.

The Suzuki logo down low looks great. Almost looks like factory location. Now maybe one of adidasguy's stainless steel chain guards?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on July 17, 2012, 06:56:07 AM
Quote from: iclrag on July 16, 2012, 11:18:22 PM

so i went to geico and paid $350 for the whole year  :icon_twisted:

That's about what I'm paying through State Farm per year.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on July 17, 2012, 09:31:48 AM
I think I pay like $17 per month with Liberty Mutual.  I was at $11 per month, but got a ticket.

Of course, I am 36 and have a pretty clean record.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BassWoW on July 17, 2012, 10:27:14 AM
Sunday I took my fairings off my K4 and all the pieces left. I used clear epoxy that came in a syringe and fixed my fairings. I fixed all the cracks on the right side and put the bottem section back together on the left! No more vibration noise from the fairings and hell it even looks nice from afar. Next step in a few weeks is to touch up those cracks! :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 17, 2012, 11:16:54 AM
Quote from: jestercinti on July 17, 2012, 09:31:48 AM
I think I pay like $17 per month with Liberty Mutual.  I was at $11 per month, but got a ticket.

Of course, I am 36 and have a pretty clean record.
Yeah, i'm an 18  year old guy with a clean record, but then again i'm 18... and a guy...
Hopefully some day soon! until then this is much cheaper than my car! (over $100 per month)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 17, 2012, 11:18:38 AM
The EP carbs I ordered on Thursday came in the mail today. Aaaaand they're K1 carbs. That doesn't help me at all.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on July 18, 2012, 06:31:28 AM
I got a new push rod and seal for my clutch, and now she's fixed! Gotta go pick her up shortly and drive back to work! :thumb:

Now I've just gotta wait for my replacement mirror (mirror cracked off when the bike tipped over), I've got eBay mirrors with integrated turn signals coming, since they were cheaper than replacing the stock ones, and now I get nicer indicators! :woohoo:

Here's the mirrors for those curious:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi952.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae2%2Fteaswfaringmirrors%2FP1070511a-1.jpg&hash=565927df62a714090b989fafb0ef99351ea188a3)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mattman71 on July 18, 2012, 07:21:06 AM
Just ordered a new battery for the GS.  I got the MotoBatt (MB10U) from Impactbattery.com.  Using the discount code "spring2012" at checkout brought the price down to $69.25 shipped!  I was torn between the MotoBatt and the Scorpion, but after reading the review at http://www.boulevardowners.com/cafe/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=157926 , and the update at http://boulevardowners.com/cafe/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=176271 , I was sold!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 18, 2012, 09:26:58 AM
Quote from: mattman71 on July 18, 2012, 07:21:06 AM
Just ordered a new battery for the GS.  I got the MotoBatt (MB10U) from Impactbattery.com.  Using the discount code "spring2012" at checkout brought the price down to $69.25 shipped!  I was torn between the MotoBatt and the Scorpion, but after reading the review at http://www.boulevardowners.com/cafe/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=157926 , and the update at http://boulevardowners.com/cafe/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=176271 , I was sold!
Thanks! i needed a battery! i might be ordering that tonight
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JPRA64 on July 18, 2012, 01:51:33 PM
not today but recently got some uni open air foam filters to compliment my carb tuning kit. love how the bike sounds with these  8) (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi204.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb178%2Fjaypee2384%2FIMG_1771.jpg&hash=63ec56f0dadce8d613bdda1020009a5285503284)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on July 18, 2012, 03:13:46 PM
Finally got my new clutch lever/perch in the mail today and put it on. Rode it for a bit, and after almost 3 weeks of no riding it I missed it a lot  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on July 18, 2012, 07:04:52 PM
All street legal  :woohoo:


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 18, 2012, 10:51:37 PM
I got a new battery, wired in a direct connect for my tender and un-grounded two wires! very eventful day :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on July 19, 2012, 03:26:48 AM
Quote from: codajastal on July 18, 2012, 07:04:52 PM
All street legal  :woohoo:

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What's the black crud on the rear wheel and tire?

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on July 19, 2012, 03:31:54 AM
 :icon_question: :icon_question: :icon_question: :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tmbr_wulf on July 19, 2012, 07:07:35 AM
Popped the carbs out last night and started to disassemble.  Found a couple of bad O-Rings right off the bat, one on the left vacuum port, one on the right float needle seat.  When I get home today it'll be cleaned, the passages will be blown out and hopefully I'll be able to reassemble.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on July 19, 2012, 03:52:47 PM
Gel seat arrived from the States

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on July 19, 2012, 04:13:21 PM
Looks comfy  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on July 19, 2012, 04:23:51 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on July 19, 2012, 04:13:21 PM
Looks comfy  :thumb:
Oh it is :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on July 19, 2012, 05:23:56 PM
Quote from: Formori on July 18, 2012, 06:31:28 AM
I got a new push rod and seal for my clutch, and now she's fixed! Gotta go pick her up shortly and drive back to work! :thumb:

Now I've just gotta wait for my replacement mirror (mirror cracked off when the bike tipped over), I've got eBay mirrors with integrated turn signals coming, since they were cheaper than replacing the stock ones, and now I get nicer indicators! :woohoo:

Here's the mirrors for those curious:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi952.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae2%2Fteaswfaringmirrors%2FP1070511a-1.jpg&hash=565927df62a714090b989fafb0ef99351ea188a3)

I had the stem mount version of those mirrors after I went naked. I found that the indicators weren't very bright, and that the housings are very fragile. I stalled out after a stop and fell over and the whole mirror came off at the stem. Hopefully your luck is better than mine.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on July 19, 2012, 09:25:17 PM
My brother in lay re-installed the engine in my 95 GS and DAMN what a BIOTCH that was! And yes I had a floor jack under it with a 1x6 to lift it up and hold it in place. It must have taken us 2 hours!

Now or very soon, Ive got to take the engine out of the 07 and man Im already dreading it
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 19, 2012, 11:50:52 PM
#5109
Quote from: weedahoe on July 19, 2012, 09:25:17 PM
My brother in lay re-installed the engine in my 95 GS and DAMN what a BIOTCH that was! And yes I had a floor jack under it with a 1x6 to lift it up and hold it in place. It must have taken us 2 hours!

Now or very soon, Ive got to take the engine out of the 07 and man Im already dreading it
Once I thought removing a motor was hard.... until I did it. about 5 minutes all by myself. Same for putting one back in. Maybe 10 minutes tops.

Go through my thread on building Phenix and you'll find pictures and description of how I got one out of one bike and into Phenix all by myself.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=57258.80

A couple months later I did the same again when building a new motor for Junior. That went really fast as it was the 2nd time I pulled and installed a motor.

I was surprised how easy it can be. And I did it all by myself. Me and the floor jack. That's all it took.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on July 20, 2012, 06:37:22 AM
Thanks. We actually had taken a break and came inside so I could come here and do some searching and when we went back out we got it back in a short amount of time but in the beginning was hell!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 20, 2012, 06:26:15 PM
Rebuilt the carbs (got the right set this time!), installed the carbs and air box, adjusted the clutch and front brake levers, and adjusted the rear brake. Tomorrow I'll bleed the brakes, hook the gas tank back up, and hopefully start the bike for real this time! :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on July 20, 2012, 11:47:49 PM
Lubed the chain on both bikes, after riding them both.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shepa on July 21, 2012, 12:17:50 AM
Finally took the airbox out, and installed K&N lunchbox.
No more air starvation!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 21, 2012, 10:44:24 AM
Put the gas tank back on, turned it over, and.....nothing. The engine turns over just fine, but doesn't want to fire up. I'm going to pick up a spark tester and some starting fluid. Hopefully the problem is its just a 20 year old engine thats been sitting for 2 years and needs some ether to wake it up. At least it isn't leaking this time.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wwm1 on July 21, 2012, 02:48:37 PM
Finally got the rounded banjo bolt off the rear master cylinder. :woohoo: I was ready to give up but hammered on a size smaller extractor socket and  the bolt finally moved with the breaker bar. I have my fancy new brake line on now. I can't wait to lock up the rear and curse at myself for doing it. Up next, finally install the bigger jets in the carbs so it runs better at start up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rapfohl09 on July 21, 2012, 03:07:04 PM
Finally got started on getting the surface rust and grime off of the front of my bike. There were random bolts that had some and the headlight brackets were really gross. While I was at it I took the upper and lower bar clamps off so that I could repaint those with the headlight brackets. I am thinking about repainting the bars as well, but when I sanded them it gave it a nice brushed look, so I have to decide on that.

I had quite the time figuring out how to disconnect the turn signals...I'm trying not to let my noob show  :icon_razz:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Leadberry on July 21, 2012, 06:56:00 PM
Washed, polished, and waxed the bike.  The polish really brought out the shine in the tank and front fender.  Used some all-surface spray wax that shined up the chrome and glass pieces pretty nicely.

Tools of the trade:

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The finished product:

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Edit:  Also ordered some SV650 mirrors!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 22, 2012, 09:54:25 PM
#5121

Bought some oil (Suzuki and Amsoil) then saw a really cool tank bag with a bazillion different pockets and compartments and a handle & straps so I can carry it around. Really cool!
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 22, 2012, 10:18:19 PM
Teased myself by starting it with starter fluid. Did a more thorough cleaning of the carbs, got some gunk out of the clogged choke jets. Tomorrow the carbs go back on and I'll make another attempt to start it up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on July 22, 2012, 10:30:31 PM
Looked at them all and smiled :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on July 22, 2012, 10:48:43 PM
nice bag adidas... big though .. should come in handy for a helmet/chin rest on those boring freeway bits!  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 22, 2012, 11:11:57 PM
#5122
Quote from: Janx101 on July 22, 2012, 10:48:43 PM
nice bag adidas... big though .. should come in handy for a helmet/chin rest on those boring freeway bits!  ;)
It looks bigger than it is because it is so narrow. It is smaller than a helmet. Most tank bags are wider, which would make them look not as high.
Cool because it has a bazillion compartments to organize tools, camera batteries and holes for USB power cables.
It seems high, but only because it is narrow and shorter than most bags.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 23, 2012, 12:00:22 PM
Got it running, and on its own power this time! Today is a great day!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on July 23, 2012, 02:24:18 PM
Adjusted the headlight so I'm not blinding people from behind on low beam. Took it for a night ride. Low beam is kinda low but highbeam is friggin awesome now  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: momoboy on July 23, 2012, 04:33:41 PM
Finished my graphics.  I always like the GSX logo so I made a GSF logo

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on July 24, 2012, 05:11:52 PM
Picked it up from the shop.  Had to take the bus there.  They changed the route, so the closest stop was 2 miles away.

Too cheap to take a cab so shoelace express it was.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 24, 2012, 05:22:50 PM
Rode it for the first time! The idle was giving me some serious trouble; had to stop every 10 minutes or so to play with the idle adjuster, but I think I've finally got it dialed in. Aside from that, the brakes need to be flushed, the chain needs to be tightened again (must have had a tight spot or two), the rear brake might need adjustment, and I want to change the oil again. Chances are its a bit fouled from all that cranking.

Also, I had my first run-in with an idiot today. Pulled out in front of me, successfully cutting off another car in the process. I had slowed down in anticipation, so I was able to avoid any trouble, but it was an eye opener. Not 10 minutes into my first ride I had to lay on the brakes to avoid an idiot. Regardless, I had an absolute blast! There is nothing quite like being on a motorcycle. I'm hooked.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on July 24, 2012, 05:32:57 PM
 :oops: remembered to check oil ... only just on the tip of the stick .. took about 300ml of Caltex Delo 400 15/40

went for a sedate ride with a few mates for a coffee run.. it seems smoother/quieter ..

would being low oil (but still on stick) really make that much difference?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 24, 2012, 11:19:46 PM
Came up with a bunch of great ideas then as i walked into my garage forgot every single one so after about 15 minutes of staring at my tools / bike i decided to go for a ride, remembered what i wanted to do then rushed home and again forgot as i pulled into the driveway, i need to start writing stuff down! (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chimpout.com%2Fforum%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ffacepalm.gif&hash=12dab711a3cf51ec65f9d5740ebddb0f7ee92c39)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on July 25, 2012, 05:51:28 AM
Quote from: iclrag on July 24, 2012, 11:19:46 PM
Came up with a bunch of great ideas then as i walked into my garage forgot every single one so after about 15 minutes of staring at my tools / bike i decided to go for a ride, remembered what i wanted to do then rushed home and again forgot as i pulled into the driveway, i need to start writing stuff down! (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chimpout.com%2Fforum%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ffacepalm.gif&hash=12dab711a3cf51ec65f9d5740ebddb0f7ee92c39)

Reminds me of the movie "Night Shift"  You need a tape recorder since you are an idea man.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on July 25, 2012, 06:13:09 AM
I've got a Scala Rider G4 headset in my helmet and whenever I get an idea or need to copy something down when I'm thinking about it, I use a Voice Note on my android phone! Just activate Voice Search and Note, then say whatever you want to record, either a verbal recording or a written note (doesn't always work well in high winds, lol).

And I adjusted my idle yesterday since it was running too high when she got hot, this morning she was running smooth! :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on July 25, 2012, 06:17:57 AM
Quote from: iclrag on July 24, 2012, 11:19:46 PM
Came up with a bunch of great ideas then as i walked into my garage forgot every single one so after about 15 minutes of staring at my tools / bike i decided to go for a ride, remembered what i wanted to do then rushed home and again forgot as i pulled into the driveway, i need to start writing stuff down! (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chimpout.com%2Fforum%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ffacepalm.gif&hash=12dab711a3cf51ec65f9d5740ebddb0f7ee92c39)

There's an app for that  :icon_mrgreen:

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 25, 2012, 08:16:13 AM
Quote from: jestercinti on July 25, 2012, 05:51:28 AM
Quote from: iclrag on July 24, 2012, 11:19:46 PM
Came up with a bunch of great ideas then as i walked into my garage forgot every single one so after about 15 minutes of staring at my tools / bike i decided to go for a ride, remembered what i wanted to do then rushed home and again forgot as i pulled into the driveway, i need to start writing stuff down! (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chimpout.com%2Fforum%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ffacepalm.gif&hash=12dab711a3cf51ec65f9d5740ebddb0f7ee92c39)

Reminds me of the movie "Night Shift"  You need a tape recorder since you are an idea man.
Quote from: BockinBboy on July 25, 2012, 06:17:57 AM
Quote from: iclrag on July 24, 2012, 11:19:46 PM
That's a good idea  :icon_mrgreen: now if i can remember to record everything  :cookoo:
Came up with a bunch of great ideas then as i walked into my garage forgot every single one so after about 15 minutes of staring at my tools / bike i decided to go for a ride, remembered what i wanted to do then rushed home and again forgot as i pulled into the driveway, i need to start writing stuff down! (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chimpout.com%2Fforum%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ffacepalm.gif&hash=12dab711a3cf51ec65f9d5740ebddb0f7ee92c39)

There's an app for that  :icon_mrgreen:

- Bboy
Quote from: Formori on July 25, 2012, 06:13:09 AM
yyyeeeaaaaahhhhhh i have that app XD
I've got a Scala Rider G4 headset in my helmet and whenever I get an idea or need to copy something down when I'm thinking about it, I use a Voice Note on my android phone! Just activate Voice Search and Note, then say whatever you want to record, either a verbal recording or a written note (doesn't always work well in high winds, lol).

And I adjusted my idle yesterday since it was running too high when she got hot, this morning she was running smooth! :thumb:
good idea, i need a headset for my helmet!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Leadberry on July 25, 2012, 05:34:33 PM
Added some SV650 mirrors.  :D

Before:

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After:

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Side-by-side:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tmbr_wulf on July 25, 2012, 05:49:05 PM
Went for a ride!!   :woohoo:  Picked up a few misc. parts that I ordered from the dealer.  Might need to fiddle with the front end, double check measurements and fluid level.  The first slow speed right that I made felt really friggin' weird.  Not sure if something isn't aligned properly from my fork seal replacement or if it's just because I haven't ridden in a few weeks.  When I did a test ride after the forks were together it felt pretty good, but most of my turns were lefts.   :dunno_black:  Other than that, on the straights it felt fine.  Carb feels better after the rebuild, still feels a little flat at mid throttle but it is much better than before, when it would bog at mid throttle.  Tonight [hopefully] she'll get new gauge dampers installed, bona fide vacuum port caps, and that's it.  The fresh fork seal will wait a bit on.

Oh!  And I have to find my front fuel tank cushion, it got forgotten about [again] during tank removal/reassembly.  I'm hoping it's in the garage.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 26, 2012, 12:23:46 PM
#5149

Changed spark plugs in Phenix. I decided to splurge and try Brisk BR12ZC plugs. WOW! What an improvement. Most noticeable is the even, consistent firing. Warm up took almost no time before killing the choke. Maybe better power, but what impressed me the most was a smoother running engine due to more consistent firing of the cylinders.  :woohoo:

They're like $14 each as opposed to $3 for our ordinary NKG's or $7 or so for iridiums.

Brisk has some really good info on spark plugs, heat ranges and so forth. http://www.briskracing.com/

Interesting that the BR12ZC's with copper have 3 times the electrical conductivity of iridium, and 6 times the conductivity of nickel plugs. better electrical conductivity would mean a more powerful spark.

OK- go ahead and rag on me for AGAIN spending excess money on premium parts for an old outdated model bike (like has been done for $125 each for LSL levers and other parts). There. Preempted the ragging!  :flipoff:

I'm curious how one would work in Thumper - my 1973 TS-185 2-stroke.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 26, 2012, 12:37:31 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on July 26, 2012, 12:23:46 PM
#5149

Changed spark plugs in Phenix. I decided to splurge and try Brisk BR12ZC plugs. WOW! What an improvement. Most noticeable is the even, consistent firing. Warm up took almost no time before killing the choke. Maybe better power, but what impressed me the most was a smoother running engine due to more consistent firing of the cylinders.  :woohoo:

They're like $14 each as opposed to $3 for our ordinary NKG's or $7 or so for iridiums.

Brisk has some really good info on spark plugs, heat ranges and so forth. http://www.briskracing.com/

Interesting that the BR12ZC's with copper have 3 times the electrical conductivity of iridium, and 6 times the conductivity of nickel plugs. better electrical conductivity would mean a more powerful spark.

OK- go ahead and rag on me for AGAIN spending excess money on premium parts for an old outdated model bike (like has been done for $125 each for LSL levers and other parts). There. Preempted the ragging!  :flipoff:

I'm curious how one would work in Thumper - my 1973 TS-185 2-stroke.

oooooooooooo i think i want some!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 26, 2012, 12:57:04 PM
#5150

I discovered them by looking up SUZUKI GS500 on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00861N4OE/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M2C_SC_3p_dp_i1

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 26, 2012, 12:59:02 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on July 26, 2012, 12:57:04 PM
#5150

I discovered them by looking up SUZUKI GS500 on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00861N4OE/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M2C_SC_3p_dp_i1
Sweet! althought i think its cheaper off the website you listed the first time, i thought they were 10.99 there.

I'll definately have to look into these after i get everything else lined up!

*edit*
maybe those were for cars not bikes
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 26, 2012, 01:05:26 PM
#5151

$17.99 each. You may have been looking at a different plug. They have half a dozen different ones.

http://www.briskracing.com/brisk-premium-multi-spark-plugs/premium-multi-spark-racing-br12zc-spark-plug-detail
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 26, 2012, 01:07:59 PM
Yeah, looked at teh silver and the iridium, i didn't see copper though. thanks!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SpeedAddict on July 26, 2012, 06:40:11 PM
Just installed pirelli demon sport tires. So much better than my aging dry rotted patched tires I had! Hardest part was figuring out I needed to inflate them to 50 - 60 psi to seat them.  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BassWoW on July 26, 2012, 06:49:46 PM
Quote from: SpeedAddict on July 26, 2012, 06:40:11 PM
Just installed pirelli demon sport tires. So much better than my aging dry rotted patched tires I had! Hardest part was figuring out I needed to inflate them to 50 - 60 psi to seat them.  :dunno_black:

Awesome Tires!~ :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Leadberry on July 26, 2012, 07:03:40 PM
Got some plastic thingies for my naked dash lights.  :D

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on July 26, 2012, 10:44:58 PM
I bout jets for my carbs (and of course the store gave me the wrong ones)
and i "installed" my new pipe!
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anyone else notice that the yosh pipes are retardedly close to the bolt on the swing-arm? i put some gorillas tape on it incase the pipe rubbed against it, it wouldn't cause any damage
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 26, 2012, 11:05:18 PM
#5162

You might re-examine how you mounted it. Any exhaust would (should/must) be out enough so it will never hit the axle bolt or the swing arm.

Kind of looks like it needs to be rotated out - by bending the bracket to the frame and loosen where it clamps onto your pipe and let it swing/rotate out a little.

On another note - Phenix sat for a few hours again. Started right up with no choke or throttle and went right to proper idle speed. These Brisk racing plugs are awesome! Phenix never would start up like that. I am so anxious to get more of these plugs (ordered them today). I'm not down shifting as much now since he runs fine even a little below 2500 rpm. Amazing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on July 26, 2012, 11:51:25 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on July 26, 2012, 11:05:18 PM
On another note - Phenix sat for a few hours again. Started right up with no choke or throttle and went right to proper idle speed. These Brisk racing plugs are awesome! Phenix never would start up like that. I am so anxious to get more of these plugs (ordered them today). I'm not down shifting as much now since he runs fine even a little below 2500 rpm. Amazing.

Racing plug, or Phenix's first 80 degree day in Seattle? Was your bike sitting in the sun? Ambient temperature is going to make more difference than a little more spark.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 27, 2012, 12:10:56 AM
#5163

Well, at the office he is shaded. Has been in the sun before. I've ridden him on hot days and long enough for him to get to max temperature.
In the bike cave last night when I first put them in I noticed a difference after changing plugs.
It was cool this morning. He was in the cave all night and still cold. Started better than he ever did.

I have a ride Saturday. I will be curious to see what my mileage is.

Try them yourself when more come in next week.

I understand  you can be skeptical, but having ridden him a lot and riding 4 bikes, I do find there is much better performance than I have ever seen in any of the bikes.

Just for giggles, I started (tried) to start all 4 bikes. Only Phenix started right up and went right to a very smooth and stable idle. That is something he never would do. Even when hot, the idle was never as stable as it is now when cold. Yep - I'm impressed.

I'll let you try a pair next week. I understand you can be skeptical.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 27, 2012, 11:22:53 AM
#5165

Skeptics: I had to see what would happen when it was cold. Bike sat in the cave 12 hours since yesterday. 55* this morning in the Bike Cave. Started Phenix without choke. Never used choke this morning. Will post a video of the cold starting in the thread on the Brisk plugs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on July 27, 2012, 09:56:01 PM
My bike has been out of service since June 3rd...had to wait for a fork that was on back order...damn rare bike!!

So today was beer and repairs...

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Now I have to make up for lost time...I only have three months left to ride and a pile of miles to put on!!

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bucket_chemist on July 27, 2012, 09:58:01 PM
I replaced a cracked part of the tail fairing. Looks just like new again.  :woohoo: Then I went for a nice 50 mile ride.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mark61 on July 28, 2012, 10:11:13 PM
Gave it a good clean, removed the fuel tank and treated all the hard to get to areas with a lanolin based spray to inhibit corrosion. Then fitted a Ventura sports rack and went for a ride in the sunshine :)) done over two days:) Feels good!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 29, 2012, 12:12:36 AM
#5173

Gave Phenix a new tank bag then took him on a 160 mile rode on the Olympic Peninsula with about 15 other riders. Also really enjoyed the performance with the new Brisk spark plugs. Loved the twisties!

Phenix also got 2 ferry rides today. FUN!
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(Gloves were off because had to get money out for the ferry. We were in line to pay.)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on July 29, 2012, 05:20:45 AM
Crosswind engine stumble back. Carb vent pipe moved, re-attached better this time.

Also, one of my stop lamps quit working. Tail light worked fine, but the stop did not work.  Re seated, and all is well.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: scrichton on July 29, 2012, 03:28:04 PM
Bought her a shiny new sprocket and chain set, along with rear caliper and rear brake disk. All prescribed by my local mechanic.

Hopefully once on I'll have a quiet pleasant, quick to stop well maintained machine again. In which case I'd better raise the mileage on the insurance as I'm doing nearly 1000 mile a month just now!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: utzguy on July 29, 2012, 04:33:24 PM
 Installed the 7075 aluminum dogbones I made to bring the rear height back down a little with the sv shock. Checked the fuel delivery system out try to find the cause of a couple of fuel starvation stoppages I have had (didn't find anything).

And I did a little sketching to try to decide what I want to do with the headlight/fairing/dash.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on July 29, 2012, 04:39:33 PM
Quote from: utzguy on July 29, 2012, 04:33:24 PM
Installed the 7075 aluminum dogbones I made to bring the rear height back down a little with the sv shock. Checked the fuel delivery system out try to find the cause of a couple of fuel starvation stoppages I have had (didn't find anything).

Pics or it didnt happen!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on July 29, 2012, 05:25:05 PM
Got to watch my wife ride off to work on her.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 29, 2012, 05:59:40 PM
Ordered a new seal for the oil filter cover. The O-ring was badly deformed (flattened) and covered in some sort of sealant...when I tried to reuse it, oil sprayed out from the mounting surface. Gotta wait a week for that to come in. :sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Soloratov on July 29, 2012, 08:53:32 PM
I rode it for the firs time in 3 weeks since I blew out my back! And decided not to trade it for a different bike! I started measuring out a plan for moving all the electronics for my winter project of tail removal. Oh, scraped a few messy insect problems off the front as well.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: quaid79 on July 30, 2012, 05:34:40 PM
So I was on my way home from work today... about 2.5 km from home... my chain snapped! Thankfully in town and not going too fast yet. I walked my bike home on the sidewalk like a loser.
Googled how to install a new chain... opened up the case....
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg841.imageshack.us%2Fimg841%2F3664%2Fimg02771c.th.jpg&hash=3fd8a49c1c80b8e4c762ad39d907e845fbf65cc4) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/img02771c.jpg/)
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OMG! So I cleaned and cleaned....

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And as an aside, can anyone tell me if my sprockets need replacing?!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cjp on July 30, 2012, 06:02:55 PM
Wow, thats quite an improvement you made! :)

I did a small hack (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=61446.0) to get napoleon bar end mirrors on my wife's 97, inplace of the handlebar weights.

Also ordered a horn, since hers didn't come with one.

I guess that means tomorrow I'm hopefully going to make a bracket for it, and try and figure out where its supposed to mount.  Its amazing how many pictures of GS500e's out there aren't from an angle where I can see where the horn mounts up. :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on July 30, 2012, 07:57:41 PM
Quote from: quaid79 on July 30, 2012, 05:34:40 PM

And as an aside, can anyone tell me if my sprockets need replacing?!

No

But I am sure someone will come along and say you should change your sprockets when you do your chain BUT as it looks now, NO
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tombstones81 on July 30, 2012, 11:13:26 PM
Quote from: quaid79 on July 30, 2012, 05:34:40 PM
So I was on my way home from work today... about 2.5 km from home... my chain snapped! Thankfully in town and not going too fast yet. I walked my bike home on the sidewalk like a loser.
Googled how to install a new chain... opened up the case....
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg841.imageshack.us%2Fimg841%2F3664%2Fimg02771c.th.jpg&hash=3fd8a49c1c80b8e4c762ad39d907e845fbf65cc4) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/img02771c.jpg/)
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OMG! So I cleaned and cleaned....

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And as an aside, can anyone tell me if my sprockets need replacing?!

If the first two pics are after u walked it home.... WOW!

did you or the PO ever lube the chain?
Just TOO much rust color there.

inside should be all Black pretty much, not rust.

Def keep up on the chain with the next one tho.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on July 31, 2012, 04:58:49 AM
Actually tombstone, the chain (the stock one) should be silver, as well as the sprockets.

I didn't find this out until I cleaned my chain and sprockets thoroughly with kerosene and elbow grease, but now the look WAY better!

And quaid79, you definitely need to oil your chain! And with the amount of rust (and the condition of that chain) you might want to replace the sprocket, but you don't have to.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on July 31, 2012, 06:07:00 AM
Quote from: quaid79 on July 30, 2012, 05:34:40 PM
So I was on my way home from work today... about 2.5 km from home... my chain snapped! Thankfully in town and not going too fast yet. I walked my bike home on the sidewalk like a loser.
Googled how to install a new chain... opened up the case....
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OMG! So I cleaned and cleaned....

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg843.imageshack.us%2Fimg843%2F5615%2Fimg02811l.th.jpg&hash=02a3686e5548f26b739838d38dd090f81f37ab81) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/img02811l.jpg/)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg38.imageshack.us%2Fimg38%2F1994%2Fimg02791.th.jpg&hash=4aec3361e01a0eafc71639f170cad7bc2bb33817) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/img02791.jpg/)

And as an aside, can anyone tell me if my sprockets need replacing?!

Front sprockets are cheap and easy to install.  It looks like you have some "hooking" wear on the front sprocket, and I would certainly replace it along with the new chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on July 31, 2012, 01:09:25 PM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on July 31, 2012, 06:07:00 AM
Front sprockets are cheap and easy to install.  It looks like you have some "hooking" wear on the front sprocket, and I would certainly replace it along with the new chain.

+1

Replace sprockets with chain so they wear together - Even though your sprocket may not look too bad, think long term money and time spent. Your sprockets and chain may wear faster if not done at the same time too... you'll be opening that up sooner just to replace a sprocket.. then a chain again... its just a continuum you want to avoid to save in the long run.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 31, 2012, 06:16:31 PM
Adjusted the chain, got the new oil filter cap sealed up, filled up the oil, and put some miles on it. The idle is hanging and I've got a nice dead spot in the throttle. Tomorrow I'll test for vacuum leaks, but if that doesn't reveal anything, it may be time for a rejet (Vance & Hines exhaust system).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on July 31, 2012, 07:48:03 PM
Quote from: RossLH on July 31, 2012, 06:16:31 PM
Adjusted the chain, got the new oil filter cap sealed up, filled up the oil, and put some miles on it. The idle is hanging and I've got a nice dead spot in the throttle. Tomorrow I'll test for vacuum leaks, but if that doesn't reveal anything, it may be time for a rejet (Vance & Hines exhaust system).
Are you running the stock jets?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mctwisty on July 31, 2012, 07:51:31 PM
Buying a new battery @ lunch today put it in tonight  - go for a cruise - I will prob hug her, kiss her  :kiss3: and tell how sorry I am for dropping her on the weekend  :o
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CrownSeven on July 31, 2012, 08:42:01 PM
Quote from: RossLH on July 31, 2012, 06:16:31 PM
Adjusted the chain, got the new oil filter cap sealed up, filled up the oil, and put some miles on it. The idle is hanging and I've got a nice dead spot in the throttle. Tomorrow I'll test for vacuum leaks, but if that doesn't reveal anything, it may be time for a rejet (Vance & Hines exhaust system).

If you don't find a leak, try synching the carbs.  I had a hanging idle, and could not find a single leak.  Decided to try syncing the carbs and VOILA no more hanging idle.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 31, 2012, 09:12:37 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on July 31, 2012, 07:48:03 PMAre you running the stock jets?

Yessir. I fear that with the Vance & Hines exhaust it may be running a little too lean.

Quote from: CrownSeven on July 31, 2012, 08:42:01 PMIf you don't find a leak, try synching the carbs.  I had a hanging idle, and could not find a single leak.  Decided to try syncing the carbs and VOILA no more hanging idle.

Duly noted! I'll give that a shot as well.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: quaid79 on August 01, 2012, 04:07:26 PM
Was trying to change my plugs last night. Unscrewed the fairing. I found this all over the engine.
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So I did this
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And cleaned it up nicely!
Then I did this...
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And this...
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My bike is keeping me busy cleaning!
Thanks to Adidasguy for the bolt, and Fordhamr for the overlays!!! And to Ebay for my iphone mount too!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 02, 2012, 02:40:47 AM
quaid79, while you're busy buying farkles for your bike, remember to buy a can of chain lube too, eh?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: quaid79 on August 02, 2012, 04:13:52 AM
LMAO I have lube though pictures would tend to suggest otherwise!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on August 02, 2012, 07:00:20 AM
I drove my bike to work today like it was stolen.  Fun!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on August 02, 2012, 08:49:37 AM
Nothing to my bike specifically, but i got a tool kart!! :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 02, 2012, 11:03:37 AM
Checked for vacuum leaks (didn't find any) and got it inspected. Next step is balancing the carbs, and if that doesn't get rid of the dead spot, I'll shim the needles. Hopefully that'll solve the problem, but if not, a rejet may be in order.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on August 02, 2012, 11:30:00 AM
I'd recommend 125 mains, 40 pilots, and 1 washer and about 3 turns or so out.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on August 03, 2012, 05:03:55 PM
Replaced bashed-up right footpeg bracket, with ebay'd one.

that was much more interesting than the left side, since I got to deal with the master whatsit for the rear brake.
I had to depress the brake pedal thingie a teenie bit, to get the thing to line up with the screw holes. Is that normal? Or should I fiddle with the adjuster thingie so that the brake pedal is all the way up touching the other metal bit?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 03, 2012, 05:36:56 PM
Ordered new jets as per bombsquad's recommendation (thanks man!), rode the bike for 20 miles, and sat on the side of the road for half an hour when it broke down. :sad: It seems to have lost a quart and a half of oil, and the trans case was HOT. Put some more oil in it and limped it home, but it is not happy right now. There seems to be a slow drip coming from behind the chain cover, and there is oil on top of the chain. I'll pull the chain cover this weekend and investigate....hopefully its something simple. :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 03, 2012, 10:42:41 PM
converted 3 of the three warning lights to T5 LEDs, going to post in one of the LED threads about the turn LED, seems the reversing polarity buggers it up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 03, 2012, 10:59:04 PM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on August 03, 2012, 10:42:41 PM
converted 3 of the three warning lights to T5 LEDs, going to post in one of the LED threads about the turn LED, seems the reversing polarity buggers it up.
#5221

We already covered that: you use 2 diodes to make a mod to the wiring to the turn indicator. Wiring diagram and pictures were posted of how to do that.

On older bikes you can get a bi-polar (i.e.non polarized) LED in the T-10 size either green or amber depending on the vintage of your bike. Or use a standard LED and do the 2 diode modification.

Sorry - just noticed you're new here.

Welcome to the nut house!

Here's a link for the diode modification
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=59153.msg675520#msg675520
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 03, 2012, 11:22:00 PM
#5222

Added USB power outlet to Phenix. Also added tank pad. The old OEM gel seat is really comfy on the tuckus for day trips to the twisties.

(The LED next to the USB outlet is a battery monitor idiot LED. Green=OK, red=low, orange=over 15v)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 04, 2012, 04:04:01 AM
yes thank you for the info in the LED thread, I did end up wiring in two diodes and then rewiring them when they were wrong way around. :technical:  couldn't get non polarised LEDs in T5 unfortunately.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: maxwatt on August 04, 2012, 05:30:42 AM
Mounted a bellypan and rode to work.(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh394%2Fmaxwatt%2FDSC_2439.jpg&hash=29f68d2b6c5dc1f21ed97df5a65399fef39c144a)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on August 04, 2012, 05:37:29 AM
Looks good Max .. Where'd you source that mini top fairing? ... Mate of mine has a cbr900 frankenbike he just bought and is looking for ideas to tidy it up .. His headlight pattern is pretty much the same
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: maxwatt on August 04, 2012, 06:03:46 AM
Thanks. Its a ktm duke headlight. I'll post something on my rebuild soon. This bike was almost totaled....twice :o
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 04, 2012, 02:49:07 PM
Rode it, lubed the chain, a good day  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: robtech on August 04, 2012, 04:09:40 PM
installing new grips and bar end mirrors (waiting to do throttle side because im waiting for my sv tube and new cables...cleaning carbs, and a lil painting

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bike looked like this when i got it
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xboxer on August 04, 2012, 07:10:58 PM
Carbon fiber Flushmount front turns, carbon fiber led turns in rear, fenderectomy, tank pad also carbon fiber, relocate liscense plaste...   hid kit tomorrow as well as led taillight
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 04, 2012, 09:10:24 PM
Went for a ride around the block today on the Boulevard and took a photo halfway round

For the Yanks, Poms and others, That is Mt Warning in the background. It is the first place in the East Coast of Australia that sees the sun in the morning as well as the first thing Captain Cook saw upon approaching this great nation.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on August 04, 2012, 09:26:22 PM
Pull the engine from my recently purchased 07 with a bad engine to find a hole in the block, a broken rod and all kinds of small pieces everywhere
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 04, 2012, 11:24:38 PM
Took Phenix for a ride through the twisties of Skagit County. Fun riding with liter (litre for you Brits and Ausies) bikes. Phenix can easily go over 90 mph - and rides so smooth and stable.

I love how the guys with the new liter bikes admire Phenix - both for how clean he looks and how they really do like the styling of the GS500.

Only issue seems to be a little slow accelerating from 75 to 90 in order to pass a car before the next curve (well, compared to the liter bikes and there were 5 of us that had to pass together). A good WOT works. Maybe it would have a little more pep if I down shifted to 5th gear?  :dunno_black:  One thing I do know is the Brisk plugs really give Phenix more get up and go. Not really complaining - I don't think we can expect the GS500 to pop wheelies when going 75 to 90 mph. Other than the high speed passing sluggishness (compared to them) my GS500 never fell behind.

I did get 63 mpg this weekend.

Had a lot of fun and Phenix performed like a champ. Temp was in the 80's - a really really hot day for us Seattle-ites used to the 50's and 60's. Long day: 8 hours and 200 miles (with lunch break, gas and picture stops).

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC00101b.jpg&hash=0d5df5bdf9d90999ca2d0cf0b47c52f73953b481)
I did a quickie 30 second color adjustment. Background was full, bright sun with NO CLOUDS! (yea, rare for us up here in the PNW). We were in the shade and original had us really bluish. I'll do a better adjustment later.

It was beautiful today.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC00094a.jpg&hash=5c754cacc302762bb3d156afc95fe34fe7c81dd2)

By the way - it is NOT a good idea to fall in the river in your leathers.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 04, 2012, 11:54:36 PM
stoked with the success of my LED conversion, I did a front fork pre-load spacer upgrade.  first tried going from 205mm to 245mm.  felt OK, but came back to 225mm and feel its the best of both worlds.  fork is firmer and better under braking and cornering without being overly stiff as it was at 245mm.  can't believe how much of a difference it makes, its like a new bike.

all in all a great weekend for my GS. :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: prmas on August 05, 2012, 12:39:40 AM
I have a much simpler answer to the indicator tell-tale modification. I just used a standard (but good quality) 6 volt T5 globe. It was an experiment and has been perfectly successful. As the light flashes, and it is mostly at idle when the voltage drops a little there is not enough "on" time for filament to get hot enough to "blow". Mine has been in there over 12 months with no problem. Being a standard tungsten filament it still produces a "yellow" light so the colour of the flashing light is still the same as standard, just brighter. It is not quite as bright as the LEDs but not far off. With the LED bulb my neutral light is now a different colour to the indicator tell-tale so effectively I now have four different colours.
I hope this might be some help as it is so simple but works.

Cheers
Macka
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 05, 2012, 12:56:36 AM
applying Einstein to the problem, everything should be as simple as it is, if not simpler. :icon_mrgreen:

good solution, wish I'd thought of it. :icon_sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 05, 2012, 07:56:23 AM
Started to consider the possibility of getting rid of it. The hunt for the mystery oil leak starts today or tomorrow, and if it is a cracked case like I suspect, I can't afford to fix it. Unfortunately, it has come to the point in which it may be best to cut my losses, sell the bike for dirt, and buy another bike when I can afford it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on August 05, 2012, 10:37:34 AM
Waiting to get home and see if i can come up with a way to put the main fairing stay on without welding a piece on the frame.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 06, 2012, 12:31:36 PM
Pulled the front chain cover to start hunting down an oil leak. Found fluids in the bolt holes and oil gathered on the bottom of the front-most surface of the cover. Smelled gasoline again, so I popped the oil filler off and got a STRONG whiff of gas. The crankcase is very overfilled and very fouled. Float heights are good--clear tube shows the level very slightly under the float bowl surface. There is an unsettling noise coming from the transmission when I turn the rear wheel in neutral.

Basically I don't know where to start with this. I'm half tempted to replace the engine and transmission, rejet the carbs (already ordered the parts before this whole fiasco came to light), and call it a day. On one hand, I dont trust this engine and/or transmission as it is, and dont care to try to fix it. I could sell the bike as is, take a huge loss on it, and end up with nothing. Or....I can buy said engine and transmission, do a transplant, take a loss on that, and end up with a working bike. Both scenarios have me losing, but one ends up with me having a working bike. Kind of a shitty situation.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on August 06, 2012, 01:02:10 PM
Are you checking the float heights with the petcock on prime?  Otherwise you won't have gas flowing to the carbs...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 06, 2012, 01:27:16 PM
Yep, on prime.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on August 06, 2012, 01:28:52 PM
The only way your crankcase is flooding, is through the needle valves.  Replace them with OEM replacements, adjust again, and be done with it!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 06, 2012, 01:38:02 PM
The needle valves have less than 100 miles on them....I have a hard time believing those are the problem.

There is something very wrong with the engine. After it cut out on me on the highway (there's an oil leak somewhere that I've yet to be able to trace), I let it sit for a weekend with the petcock in the 'ON' position, and now the crankcase is flooded with fuel. The transmission makes an ugly noise when I turn the wheel, which is just adding to the mess.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on August 06, 2012, 01:52:16 PM
Float height adjustment is a bit tricky.  Sometimes it will seem fine, but in reality it was a false reading and it's allowing too much or too little gas under normal conditions. 

First.  Did you replace the needle valves with OEM or aftermarket?

Second.  Once you have a new OEM needle valve set.  Set the float height by holding the carb body upside down and seating the needle valve and float.  Push down on the non-floating part of the float to make sure it's seated all the way, and while holding on to it, check that the straight seam part on the floats is parallel with the gasket surface on the carb body.  I've found that this is exactly where the float height measures to specifications.  Once I did this, the clear U-tube method measured properly, and I haven't had a drop of gas overflow into the airbox or crankcase.

Third.  Don't worry about anything going on in your engine until you fix this flooding issue and get fresh oil in it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 06, 2012, 02:45:42 PM
OEM needle valves. The carbs are coming off again anyway, so I'll double and triple check the float height.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on August 06, 2012, 05:28:47 PM
Ross...I was thinking about it more.  I still think you have some needle valve sealing issues, because they should stop the gas flow.  However, if you waited a week with the petcock on "ON" and it flooded the case, then the petcock should be replaced as well.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 06, 2012, 05:56:50 PM
I'll definitely check it out. I know I've had trouble with it once before, but it seemed to work after that. I'll do some testing with the carbs and the petcock off the bike:

1) Carbs off, funnel fuel in and see if it flows freely.
2) Petcock off, funnel fuel in while testing modes with and without vacuum
3) Petcock attached to carbs, off the bike, funnel fuel in using various scenarios

Step 1 is a float and needle valve function check. If that checks out, I'll move onto step 2, which is a petcock function check. And again, if that checks out, I'll put the two together and move onto step 3. This will include testing various scenarios in an attempt to replicate a situation in which fuel flows freely when it shouldn't be. Covering all the bases in their most basic forms, then in combination. I'll get to the bottom of this if its the last thing I do.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 06, 2012, 06:48:33 PM
seized the motor and Killed it :whisper:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 06, 2012, 06:49:41 PM
Did the motor owe you money?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 06, 2012, 06:59:51 PM
Lots :thumb: but is was only my ct110 postie bike and I have a spare so its not really that bad.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on August 06, 2012, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: codajastal on August 06, 2012, 06:48:33 PM
seized the motor and Killed it :whisper:

God I nearly thought it was one of the gs's
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 06, 2012, 08:55:24 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on August 06, 2012, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: codajastal on August 06, 2012, 06:48:33 PM
seized the motor and Killed it :whisper:

God I nearly thought it was one of the gs's
Nah if it was one of them you would hear me crying from there lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 06, 2012, 09:27:09 PM
#5237
Quote from: slipperymongoose on August 06, 2012, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: codajastal on August 06, 2012, 06:48:33 PM
seized the motor and Killed it :whisper:

God I nearly thought it was one of the gs's

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: utzguy on August 06, 2012, 09:59:28 PM
Finally added dash indicator LEDs. This is still my temporary dash until I build a nicer one. The Neutral light is thanks to the joy that is MS Powerpoint. Grrr...don't want to waste another sheet of labels now. It will get fixed when I do the final version.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 07, 2012, 04:36:06 PM
Pulled it back apart again (something I'm getting real good at). Noticed I had a leaking fuel line at the tank petcock, thats easily fixable. Pulled the fuel feed lines off the main petcock, pulled the fuel out line off the petcock, pulled the vacuum line off the petcock.....and fuel came out. :icon_eek:

So for starters, I'm led to believe the petcock is working....less than perfectly. Tomorrow I'll be doing some testing on the carbs and petcock, then disassembling the petcock to inspect it, and probably disassembling the carbs anyway because they're being rejetted soon.

Also, I bit the bullet and bought an engine and transmission. 3400 miles and runs like butter, for $480 shipped. Should be here within a week. I'll have everything ready when it gets here, so I can just put the engine in, connect everything, reinstall the chain, carbs, and body parts, and ride it into the sunset. (And then back, but that doesn't sound as cool.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on August 07, 2012, 05:12:37 PM
errr... Ross... just checkin .. did you turn the little screw at the back side of the petcock to off .. 180 deg clockwise ... before you pulled the lines?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 07, 2012, 05:50:26 PM
If you're talking about the tank petcock, yes that was off (and its a 90° turn, not 180°). If you're talking about the main petcock....there is no screw on the back, and no 'OFF' position.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on August 07, 2012, 06:17:25 PM
err yep... yep..  and mine does turn 180 for some reason?.. i think?... my tech exp is limited.. just from my own stuffups in the past with the simple "numbskull" forgot it stuff... i like to mention it just in case..  :thumb:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 07, 2012, 06:23:07 PM
Right on, man! :laugh: I appreciate the tip, regardless; every little bit does help. Concerning the petcock, the thing I'm most worried about is the fact that the vacuum line was full of gas. That's no indication of anything good.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on August 07, 2012, 06:47:31 PM
Quote from: RossLH on August 07, 2012, 06:23:07 PM
Right on, man! :laugh: I appreciate the tip, regardless; every little bit does help. Concerning the petcock, the thing I'm most worried about is the fact that the vacuum line was full of gas. That's no indication of anything good.
If you're vacuum line is full of gas, that could be a simple explanation for the entire problem you've been having...
Obviously the petcock is jacked.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on August 07, 2012, 06:49:19 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on August 07, 2012, 06:47:31 PM
Quote from: RossLH on August 07, 2012, 06:23:07 PM
Right on, man! :laugh: I appreciate the tip, regardless; every little bit does help. Concerning the petcock, the thing I'm most worried about is the fact that the vacuum line was full of gas. That's no indication of anything good.
If you're vacuum line is full of gas, that could be a simple explanation for the entire problem you've been having...

There you go!  I think you've already dealt with the 2 weakest points on this bike; the petcock and the needle valves.  Once you have those done, you will be golden, and most likely with an extra working engine :).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 07, 2012, 07:09:41 PM
The petcock is a problem. Still left not addressed is the oil problem and subsequent transmission and/or bearing damage due to oil starvation. Right now, there is a bad noise in the transmission when turned in neutral.* Keep in mind, over a course of 20 miles, I lost 2 quarts of oil, the engine threatened to cut out on the highway (refused to rev over 5k RPM, and slowly got worse), and the lower case was hot to the point in which I damn near burned myself pulling the dipstick, and smoke steadily came out of the filler.


*Transmission failure is something I'm unfortunately very familiar with. To put it gingerly, my previous car made just a little bit of power--I had no problem outrunning GXS-R600's in it. Over the course of about a year and a half, I blew out three built transmissions. The noise my GS's transmission is making is all too familiar. The engine/transmission I ordered was far from a blind decision, though it was admittedly more for security and peace of mind than bare necessity.

And if I end up with a spare engine/transmission, well I guess worse things have happened. :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on August 07, 2012, 07:38:48 PM
 :icon_mrgreen:  :icon_rolleyes: mmmm smoke eh!... well obviously its an electrical problem in your engine then!... mebbe the RR, mebbe the plugs ... every time i work on electrical stuff and the smoke leaks out .. then the thing doesnt work anymore!.. and a bike motor being a semi sealed type of system is obviously collecting the smoke and storing it in the case! ... also its well documented that a build up of smoke in a contained area is often synonymous with extreme heat in the same area! ...  :cookoo:  :thumb:

as a side note .. http://www.peizhang.com/forfun/forfun_writings_smoke.htm     O0

which also leads me to this thought... if you have upgraded to stronger bulbs in the headlights then their extra dark collecting properties may in fact be overloading your entire bike .. strange things can happen to smoke under pressure and its subsequent stressing of surrounding components may even affect your vacuum line/fuel issue .. at least one might extrapolate this from musings on the nature of vacuum and its attractive properties vis a vis smoke collection!

phew.. thats enough heavy thinking for me today..  :wink:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 07, 2012, 07:41:22 PM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FuqBVP.jpg&hash=24eaaf4b840a5d66598443f948f505f63b6213f9)

Problem solved!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on August 07, 2012, 07:43:05 PM
 :thumb: was just thinking of ordering a bottle myself... for the future kinda thing... obviously they may be cheap now but with extra demand the price shall invariably go up!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MNgs500 on August 07, 2012, 09:38:33 PM
i have some bar end mirrors, new gaskets for the carbs, oil change, oil filter and spark plugs and im hoping to do is a new chainguard and just bought a carbon fiber front fender mud flap
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 07, 2012, 09:47:03 PM
#5247

You need this to go with the Harness Smoke

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on August 07, 2012, 10:25:29 PM
 :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 07, 2012, 10:52:57 PM
Ticked over 55,555.5kms. Pics to come when I get the image off my camera...

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 08, 2012, 02:07:22 AM
Bought a personalised plate for the GS500, waiting for it in the mail.

Then I bought another bike, a Bandit 1200S, so had to buy another personalised plate for it (cannot have one bike with and one without can I!).  Lucky both plates are just the reverse of each other. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 08, 2012, 02:20:03 AM
Ah, you went the bandit. Nice. I found it Very easy to speed on the S model and so much grunt a gear our two too high in corners and it still pulls out with ease.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 08, 2012, 03:43:22 AM
LOL, I'm hoping that I never see these guys in anger :police: when riding the Bandit.  Taking delivery next week (Wednesday), current owner (work colleague) is flying interstate and riding his newer Bandit home (roughly 2050kms or 1,280 miles for the imperialists :icon_mrgreen:) across 4 states over 2 days.

Keeping the GS500 for weekday riding, the Bandit is the weekender.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 08, 2012, 05:33:19 AM
That's how I divide the time between my gs and honda 919.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Merc110 on August 08, 2012, 08:06:40 AM
Oil change and chain clean/lube  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 08, 2012, 05:47:29 PM
Got a present from the UK

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WHAT IS IT?

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LOOKS GOOD

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FIBREGLASS BELLY PAN WOOHOO
GOING ON THIS BIKE

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 08, 2012, 08:45:02 PM
Quote from: Merc110 on August 08, 2012, 08:06:40 AM
Oil change and chain clean/lube  :)
I know the owner and have known the bike from near new, no need to do anything.  Seriously aside from usual knocks and scrapes, the bike is in excellent condition, serviced on time and virtually detailed after any ride that got it dirty (you should see the drivetrain).  Like me, he often uses a toothbrush to clean the bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 08, 2012, 08:46:02 PM
codajastal, very nice.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 08, 2012, 11:57:56 PM
Belly pan fitted. Had to remove the factory engine guards and fit some sliders (thanks slips) as the pan would not fit otherwise.
8):D

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Oh yeah I fitted these while I was wrenching


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Sent from my HTC while riding my Honda CT110 down the highway at 225km/h
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 09, 2012, 12:27:50 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on August 08, 2012, 08:46:02 PM
codajastal, very nice.

Thanks :thumb: I'm happy!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on August 09, 2012, 05:31:42 AM
Looks great Coda!

I've seen the taillight online, but I had trouble envisioning what it would actually look like on the GS. Can't recall, though, is that LED or incandescent? Does it still retain the running light function?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mimikeni on August 09, 2012, 06:08:52 AM
Heard a grinding noise when I applied the rear brake, so I ordered some new pads and last night when I swapped out the pads I discovered the old pads had ZERO material left on them.  The rotor isn't scored more than usual so it doesn't need to be replaced.  Guess I'd better check what's left of the front pads.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on August 09, 2012, 07:14:11 AM
Quote from: codajastal on August 08, 2012, 11:57:56 PM
Belly pan fitted. Had to remove the factory engine guards and fit some sliders (thanks slips) as the pan would not fit otherwise.
8):D

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Oh yeah I fitted these while I was wrenching


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Sent from my HTC while riding my Honda CT110 down the highway at 225km/h

You're taillight is upside down, no?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 09, 2012, 04:15:40 PM
Quote from: jdoorn14 on August 09, 2012, 05:31:42 AM
Looks great Coda!

I've seen the taillight online, but I had trouble envisioning what it would actually look like on the GS. Can't recall, though, is that LED or incandescent? Does it still retain the running light function?
Its LED and works as a normal tail light should. It also has integrated blinkers. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 09, 2012, 04:16:31 PM
Quote from: shonole on August 09, 2012, 07:14:11 AM
You're taillight is upside down, no?

Haha. No.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on August 09, 2012, 04:52:18 PM
Oil and Filter change in preperation for my 350 mile (570 km) ride to the Illinios-Wisconsin boder tomorrow.  Surprisingly after 2500 miles, the oil was very clean.  I guess that means the engine is in good shape.  Used Chvron Delo 400 15W40 oil.  Cheap and works well.  They couldn't give it away at Wal-Mart.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on August 09, 2012, 10:01:31 PM
Quote from: codajastal on August 09, 2012, 04:16:31 PM
Quote from: shonole on August 09, 2012, 07:14:11 AM
You're taillight is upside down, no?

Haha. No.

Is it not an R1 taillight?  Because it sure looks like one..

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Either way, looks nice.   :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 10, 2012, 12:30:07 AM
Quote from: shonole on August 09, 2012, 10:01:31 PM
Quote from: codajastal on August 09, 2012, 04:16:31 PM
Quote from: shonole on August 09, 2012, 07:14:11 AM
You're taillight is upside down, no?

Haha. No.

Is it not an R1 taillight?  Because it sure looks like one..

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJP2Ez.jpg&hash=1551907da16961c0cc6f7bd3b355bf1e0b6174ef)

Either way, looks nice.   :thumb:

Yes it is an R1 tail light and no it is not upside down (it only fits one way) and it is different years to the one in the pic you have there.
They must have rotated them around the 2000 model?

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on August 10, 2012, 05:55:14 AM
I rode her to work this morning (like every day) and when I get off work I'll be bathing her and shining her up, maybe cleaning the chain and trying out a new chain wax!

Maybe I'll pull apart my new mirrors and change out the LED's with high powered ones and make them more noticable, hmmm...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on August 10, 2012, 09:05:05 AM
Quote from: codajastal on August 10, 2012, 12:30:07 AM
Quote from: shonole on August 09, 2012, 10:01:31 PM
Quote from: codajastal on August 09, 2012, 04:16:31 PM
Quote from: shonole on August 09, 2012, 07:14:11 AM
You're taillight is upside down, no?

Haha. No.

Is it not an R1 taillight?  Because it sure looks like one..

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJP2Ez.jpg&hash=1551907da16961c0cc6f7bd3b355bf1e0b6174ef)

Either way, looks nice.   :thumb:

Yes it is an R1 tail light and no it is not upside down (it only fits one way) and it is different years to the one in the pic you have there.
They must have rotated them around the 2000 model?

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.canyonstrafers.com%2Fmembers%2Fimages%2Fmarvr1-7.jpg&hash=a7137053134bc9c90d177978b6b09002c0306c8c)

Interesting.  Never seen one mounted that way.  Even the write-up shows the same style I have (Mine is off of a 2001).  You have to shim the bottom a bit for it to fit flush, but it's mounted with the clear side down (as tag lights), and shows the same as my picture.

Oh well, looks nice.   :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 10, 2012, 02:57:49 PM
Finished the preparations for dropping the engine. Unplugged a bunch of stuff, took the exhaust off, drained the oil, supported the engine, and loosened all the bolts. The process is going smoothly, but I will say I'm glad I made the purchase on the spare engine. The oil that I drained out is very sparkly. :icon_eek:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: justafifteen on August 10, 2012, 05:29:23 PM
Not all today, but ordered:

A new chain (EK X-Ring)
New JT sprockets (stock, 16t/43t)
OEM Oil Filter & Gasket
5qts OEM Oil
Shinko SR741 Rear tire

Sadly the bike is parked until I get the new tire on.

Should have everything on by Wednesday!

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 10, 2012, 07:58:47 PM
Pics of the new beast that graces my garage.  Its a 2004 Suzuki Bandit GSF1200S, 58,000kms on the dial, all pretty much from the previous owner, a work colleague.  That's after I just came back form a ride through to Dayboro and back.  Rides very nicely, very different to my GS500, but then I would expect that.  Only change I'll make from here is add my personalised plate when it turns up (next week hopefully) and Oxford soft panniers to replace the Givi boxes (racks that I just removed) for when wife and I go away for O/N rides.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-S5VdVuWtukI/UCXH5O00rAI/AAAAAAAAAHY/jRZGbMU8ViU/s622/DSCN0047.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4WmBrfBKMxI/UCXH9FiBR_I/AAAAAAAAAHo/uOM08zLqPnY/s634/DSCN0048.jpg)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 10, 2012, 08:12:48 PM
Nice Bandit :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 10, 2012, 08:29:09 PM
Aftermarket screen and seat. And a good colour too. Nice one  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 10, 2012, 08:43:21 PM
#5276

I sold Trey....   to NorthwestRider here on the board who also lives near me.

Tomorrow we will put stock pegs back on for his wife (it is her bike) and stock handle bars.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 10, 2012, 08:53:55 PM
Bought myself a bike stand/transporter for the Ute/bikes
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Sent from my HTC while riding my Honda CT110 down the highway at 225km/h
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 10, 2012, 08:58:31 PM
That the one from Aldi?

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 10, 2012, 09:08:46 PM
No. From Supercheap! Same price as Aldi but stronger and heavier $69.00
Read what Tony says on the OB.
Cant keep his trap shut? Everytime I post something he has to comment and put shaZam! on it? I dont even know the fucken guy so I dunno what his problem is?

Nevermind the rest.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on August 10, 2012, 09:22:31 PM
My name is Alan and I'm ( my wife's ) the proud new owner of Trey,thanks Pat .....


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 10, 2012, 09:25:29 PM
Quote from: NortwestRider on August 10, 2012, 09:22:31 PM
My name is Alan and I'm ( my wife's ) the proud new owner of Trey,thanks Pat .....


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats to the wife, Who's Pat,,,,lol
WTF Adidas, now what are you gonna do now that Trey is gone? Are you Nucking Futs?,,,,oh hang on yes you are :cookoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 10, 2012, 09:54:50 PM
Quote from: codajastal on August 10, 2012, 09:25:29 PM
Quote from: NortwestRider on August 10, 2012, 09:22:31 PM
My name is Alan and I'm ( my wife's ) the proud new owner of Trey,thanks Pat .....


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats to the wife, Who's Pat,,,,lol
WTF Adidas, now what are you gonna do now that Trey is gone? Are you Nucking Futs?,,,,oh hang on yes you are :cookoo:

What will I do now? Build another bike - what else?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 10, 2012, 10:23:44 PM
Quote from: mister on August 10, 2012, 08:29:09 PM
Aftermarket screen and seat. And a good colour too. Nice one  :thumb:

Michael
Yes MRA screen, plus I have the original, custom made seat to suit long distance riding for rider and pillion (also have a spare headlight assembly worth $1k).  Colour is perfect, wife loves it, so it wasn't hard to fund. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on August 10, 2012, 10:56:11 PM
I -FINALLY- got my jets in! new weekend project!!! i might take my bike to the equestrian (totally spelled that wrong didn't i) show ( a few girls i know are competing and invited me) and hopefully the crawfish fest tomorrow!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 11, 2012, 09:20:04 AM
Made it approximately one engine lighter.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 11, 2012, 01:56:33 PM
Finally got the pic of my camera...

ALL THE FIVES - and I've put every one of them on there. Who says this is a learners only bike? Only those who have something to compensate for...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oqPZjXnoKk8/UCbGf219t_I/AAAAAAAABFM/YQfMa21pZsQ/s640/AllTheFives.jpg)


Now we go for all the sixes  :woohoo:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on August 11, 2012, 02:59:08 PM
Lol.. I love how you finagled the trip counter to match up as well  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 11, 2012, 06:07:55 PM
#5283

After....
* Removing Raask rear set and going back to OEM
* Removing 89 clip-ons and going back to OEM
* Valve adjustment
* New throttle cable
* Changing from blue to purple

I said goodbye to Trey. Northwestrider drove him home after we spent the day doing all the wrenching. He now knows A LOT about the GS500. Next year he and his wife will take a ride to Alaska. She will ride Trey. She likes purple so I gave her the purple trimmings.

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Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on August 11, 2012, 08:06:24 PM
Trey's new home,hope big brother takes good care of him !!
My wife rode it tonight and really loves it..

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 12, 2012, 07:07:09 AM
Northwest, good to see you sticking with Suzukis  :thumb:
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on August 12, 2012, 10:29:44 AM
Here's my other Zuk.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on August 12, 2012, 02:54:32 PM
Sidecar with shiny chequer plate! .. Jealous now  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on August 12, 2012, 03:19:35 PM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on August 10, 2012, 07:58:47 PM
Pics of the new beast that graces my garage.  Its a 2004 Suzuki Bandit GSF1200S, 58,000kms on the dial, all pretty much from the previous owner, a work colleague.  That's after I just came back form a ride through to Dayboro and back.  Rides very nicely, very different to my GS500, but then I would expect that.  Only change I'll make from here is add my personalised plate when it turns up (next week hopefully) and Oxford soft panniers to replace the Givi boxes (racks that I just removed) for when wife and I go away for O/N rides.

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HOLY HUGE FRAME SLIDER BATMAN!!
Thought that was an oil filter for a second. lol
Nice horn too.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 12, 2012, 05:33:59 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on August 12, 2012, 03:19:35 PM
...
HOLY HUGE FRAME SLIDER BATMAN!!
Thought that was an oil filter for a second. lol
Nice horn too.
LOL, yes I can see how you'd mistake that.

The horn is placed nicely so as you pass a driver's open window, you can give them earful.  Works a dream, used it within 5 minutes of getting on it the first time on a taxi driver who was all over the place, reckon he had to change his pants after I left.

Had a good chance to ride it over the weekend and have to say it goes like the clappers.  I like the GS500 because I think my license is safer with it LOL, but the Bandit will be a nice long distance hauler.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on August 12, 2012, 05:46:07 PM
Rode 350 miles from Chicago to Cincinnati.  A good run, but a wee bit sore.

I helped get my friend's boat running too.  Carb problems, but it's fixed now.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on August 12, 2012, 06:07:22 PM
ohhhh .. thats a frame slider! .. thought it was some new 'superphat' highway pegs for those with industrial size boots!  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on August 12, 2012, 06:09:01 PM
Well I ordered those new Brisk plugs, K&N oil filter and lunchbox. Also ordered a set of T-Rex frame sliders off ebay. That's enough spending for one day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 12, 2012, 06:39:04 PM
Had the rear tire on my 919 repaired due to puncture. Somehow I got a nice one inch long nail in it...

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And fitted a sideways facing air valve to make it easier to check tire pressures and add air when needed.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 12, 2012, 06:44:47 PM
Quote from: mister on August 12, 2012, 06:39:04 PM
Had the rear tire on my 919 repaired due to puncture. Somehow I got a nice one inch long nail in it...

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And fitted a sideways facing air valve to make it easier to check tire pressures and add air when needed.

Michael
I take it you found the place ok?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 12, 2012, 06:54:17 PM
Quote from: codajastal on August 12, 2012, 06:44:47 PM
Quote from: mister on August 12, 2012, 06:39:04 PM
Had the rear tire on my 919 repaired due to puncture. Somehow I got a nice one inch long nail in it...

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MD3mu-k056M/UChXyaiaZhI/AAAAAAAABF0/P9j8WlQhvPU/s640/NailInTyre.jpg)

And fitted a sideways facing air valve to make it easier to check tire pressures and add air when needed.

Michael
I take it you found the place ok?

I went to the one around the corner from my place instead. Bloke in Nerang wanted me to make an Appointment - no walk ins. Besides, he sounded reluctant/hesitant to repair it when I asked if he did that kind of thing, blabbered something about cheaper to buy a new tyre in some instances.

Bloke around the corner did it right there and then while I waited, made me a cuppa, put on a sideways mounted valve and gave me another for my front when it needs replacing. And I met a contract postie who brought in a front tyre and tube to be inserted and who ordered a new front tyre. Had a nice chat with him too. I think it was Him who I saw with the postie bike on the back whizzing up the highway at 4am a few months back - he does Carbrook/Cornubia out of Logan.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 12, 2012, 11:10:47 PM
#5292

Suffering from that feeling you get when your child leave home for the big city (Trey has a new home), I went riding on Vashon today. Phenix found a new road. One lane - like a roller coaster.

Imagine what is around that bend. Every turn is blind. On the other side: could be another bend to the right, the left, up hill, down hill or any combination. You really have to be on your toes to ride this road. Twisties where every turn is blind is ....  well......cool - you have zero sight lines. The next turn or something will be on you in less than 100 feet around that bend.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 13, 2012, 12:48:52 AM
I'm not a big fan of those kinds of roads. It isn't so much the hairpins it's the blindness. I don't trust other people to be behaving nicely. Narrow road, big car, blind corners, he ain't going anywhere, you are!

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on August 13, 2012, 12:57:41 AM
Bought a paddock stand for it and cleaned the chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 13, 2012, 01:03:32 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on August 13, 2012, 12:57:41 AM
Bought a paddock stand for it and cleaned the chain.

Now get it right!!! :flipoff: Came to my place, used my paddock stand and cleaned your chain. Was so impressed with it you went and bought yourself one. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on August 13, 2012, 01:09:04 AM
Close enough
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on August 13, 2012, 03:37:06 AM
Quote from: mister on August 13, 2012, 12:48:52 AM
I'm not a big fan of those kinds of roads. It isn't so much the hairpins it's the blindness. I don't trust other people to be behaving nicely. Narrow road, big car, blind corners, he ain't going anywhere, you are!

Michael

Easy solution for that ... Ride it at night! .. The view lines thru the corners don't change .. But you get advanced warning of cars by their headlight beam  :thumb: .. That's my favorite thing in summer .. Go for a rip up the local mountain rd in the dark .. Not terminal speeds but moving along nicely .. And just concentrating on what's in my headlight beam without scenery distractions

It's a bit of a throwback to many years interstate truck driving too ... Most of the distance at night when it's quieter  O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on August 13, 2012, 05:43:20 AM
If I was to go riding twisties like that late at night, I'm likely to hit a moose! :o

Well actually, living in Newfoundland, I'm pretty much always risking hitting a moose, like this past weekend!

No animals or bikes were injured in the making of this comment, just a pair of pants. :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on August 13, 2012, 07:13:22 PM
yeah .. faceplant into the ribs of a moose!!.. that'd ruin the whole evening!  :icon_lol:

but where i am .. few feral Rusa deer up in the area , few little wallabies (small cousins of kangaroos) , few other small critters .. but they tend to scatter into the scrub pretty quick ..

and its nowhere near as tight as Adidas brand new fav road! .. one of these days i'm gonna get myself a ride cam and just do a nice sedate series of runs over some of the local roads... for the info of our international brethren..

there are vids out there already but most of them are 'max attack' hoon runs and its hard to see the overall 'serenity'

plus having them filmed from a GS500 will of course make it that much more better-er-er!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on August 13, 2012, 07:53:21 PM
I miss my gs..
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on August 13, 2012, 07:59:14 PM
My wife rode Trey to home depot and let him haul a 4ft roll of landscape cloth on his rack !!.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 13, 2012, 10:14:11 PM
#5305

I've never seen Trey look so happy! She is giving him so much love  :kiss3: it makes me glad to have let you adopt him.
(And also that you didn't change his name  :icon_lol: )
I can't wait for Trey to make a visit back to the Bike Cave for old times sake.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mad Dog on August 13, 2012, 10:59:18 PM
Said goodbye to my GS500F and picked up my new ride
*edit* Pic attached as promised.


2008 CB600F (Hornet)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 14, 2012, 03:36:06 AM
Nice one Mad Dog... be prepared for increased fuel costs while you smile  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mike10 on August 14, 2012, 04:05:26 AM
I tried to make fork spacers for my 2005 GS500F. I followed the Guy from Spain on the modification page. I got the spacers in but had no give at all, solid as a rock. So I took them out, what happened? Anyone know, Thanks Mike
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on August 14, 2012, 06:31:48 AM
Quote from: mike10 on August 14, 2012, 04:05:26 AM
I tried to make fork spacers for my 2005 GS500F. I followed the Guy from Spain on the modification page. I got the spacers in but had no give at all, solid as a rock. So I took them out, what happened? Anyone know, Thanks Mike
Are you sure you're on stock springs?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: nmh5028 on August 14, 2012, 06:35:54 AM
Finally picked up a full V&H system and installed it last night  :)   Sounds way better than the stock and now I don't have to listen to the "K&N lunchbox + stock exhaust is a bad idea" posts anymore  :flipoff:
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on August 14, 2012, 07:17:23 AM
My wife will rename him/her at some point but on here I will call him Trey so everybody knows which bike I'm talking about..


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on August 14, 2012, 11:18:51 AM
Quote from: NortwestRider on August 14, 2012, 07:17:23 AM
My wife will rename him/her at some point...
Boo
lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mad Dog on August 14, 2012, 05:30:17 PM
Quote from: mister on August 14, 2012, 03:36:06 AM
Nice one Mad Dog... be prepared for increased fuel costs while you smile  ;)

Thanks Mister, was trying to find a CB900 as a result of your review but it was quite hard to find a nice clean example down here in Tas then I saw saw the hornet in a local showroom and just had to have it  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 14, 2012, 06:57:59 PM
Quote from: Mad Dog on August 14, 2012, 05:30:17 PM
Quote from: mister on August 14, 2012, 03:36:06 AM
Nice one Mad Dog... be prepared for increased fuel costs while you smile  ;)

Thanks Mister, was trying to find a CB900 as a result of your review but it was quite hard to find a nice clean example down here in Tas then I saw saw the hornet in a local showroom and just had to have it  :D

Ah, I do believe that was the last year for the CB600F. And you'll be pleased to know it's a retuned CBR600RR engine. So you'll have a tad over 100hp to play with.  :thumb:

Be sure to get yourself a RadGuard. I know it has that plastic thing already but I felt it wasn't quite enough. So far so good on my RadGuard.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 15, 2012, 03:11:46 AM
Fitted a nice new personalised plate to the Bandit, just waiting for the other plate to arrive for the GS500, when it does I'll take pics side by side. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bud_44 on August 15, 2012, 10:22:14 AM
I put some risers on my 2008 GS500F yesterday.  I like the more upright riding position. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on August 15, 2012, 11:49:24 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on August 15, 2012, 03:11:46 AM
Fitted a nice new personalised plate to the Bandit, just waiting for the other plate to arrive for the GS500, when it does I'll take pics side by side. :thumb:
You keep talking about these plates.
You plan on ever telling us what they say?
lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 15, 2012, 12:41:07 PM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on August 15, 2012, 03:11:46 AM
Fitted a nice new personalised plate to the Bandit, just waiting for the other plate to arrive for the GS500, when it does I'll take pics side by side. :thumb:

Who'd you get them from? Cost?

Michael
Title: Re: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on August 15, 2012, 02:02:56 PM
Quote from: mister on August 15, 2012, 12:41:07 PM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on August 15, 2012, 03:11:46 AM
Fitted a nice new personalised plate to the Bandit, just waiting for the other plate to arrive for the GS500, when it does I'll take pics side by side. :thumb:

Who'd you get them from? Cost?

Michael
I'm thinking DMV maybe...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 15, 2012, 04:21:23 PM
Quote from: mister on August 15, 2012, 12:41:07 PM
Who'd you get them from? Cost?

Michael

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 15, 2012, 05:39:32 PM
Twenty three hundred bucks!?

Think it is cheaper to get a Novelty one made. AussiePlates sells them for $30 http://www.aussieplates.net Same price at these guys http://www.sh-boomm.com.au/novelty.htm

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 15, 2012, 06:29:50 PM
Got the new engine in the bike and hooked all the electronics back up. Now all I have to do is rejet the carbs, double check the float heights, synchronize them, and get it all back together.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on August 15, 2012, 06:41:25 PM
Took the 1 washer out from under each needle.  Trying to get it jetted correctly for the K&N drop-in with no restrictor.  132.5 seems to give the best top end power, but I get surging at full throttle from 5-7k rpm.  Hopefully leaning out the needle will help.  If that doesn't do it, it's back down to a 130 main.  If that doesn't make it nice and smooth all the way through the revs, then it's back to stock air filter 125/40/1 washer for me!

I've really got a system down for getting to my carbs.  Even with a full gas tank that had to be removed I got the whole job done in about 30 min.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 15, 2012, 07:13:56 PM
You'll have to wait for photos to see what the plates say, nothing witty or intelligent, just my initials and year of birth.  was crook today, went out to get some meds and bugger the next set of plates arrived while I was out (registered mail).  now have to wait till the post office deadline expires before picking them up (will probably go early anyway).  pics to come.

oh and codajastal nailed it for where to buy and how much.  I just got plain simple plates at $445 each, they are my father's day present to me from me and the family.  bit of a rip when you think about it, for $445 you only get one small plate for a moto, yet if for a car you get two full size plates.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on August 15, 2012, 07:33:23 PM
Nothing yet to put on ordered a newer rear brake master cylinder from pinwall, got a tank bra coming,  F mirrors, and bar end weights on there way also.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on August 15, 2012, 09:32:53 PM
Erm... apologies, but this isnt something I did on my bike (but more on that at the end)

Today... I changed a lightbulb on my mazda cx-7

To do this, I ended up having to use 3 different screwdrivers, remove 8 different screws, turn the car wheel 5 different times, and invoke use of "grease monkey gorilla grip gloves".
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=202709681

Plus get engine grease on my forehead.

The good news is:
1. the gloves were a new purchase, and work GREAT. For $5, even.  So now I can stop tearing through disposable ones.
2. after going through all that for a LIGHTBULB.. I think I'll be a little more willing to tear into my bike for carb work, when and if that becomes due :D


(for the curious... it was a front indicator light. For which purposes, I had to all but remove the front mudguard in the wheelwell. UGH!)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 16, 2012, 02:08:05 AM
all that for a light bulb, what a PITA.

okay what did I do for my bike today?

attached personalised plates to the second bike that arrived by registered mail and installed the Oxford panniers that I had ordered.  both can be seen in the photo.  just got to wait for new rego labels to complete the plate install.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on August 17, 2012, 07:15:53 PM
Checked valve clearance.  Took me 10 minutes to figure out how to use the tool to lift up the cam.   :oops:  I have done this on older GS'es, but this was a bit tricky.

Intake within spec, Exhaust was so tight not even .03mm feeler would fit.  Took out shim.  The size was 2.78mm.  Never seen that before.  Must have been from the factory.  Dropped in a 2.70, .04mm feeler gage fit, but still very tight.  Looks like it's 2.65mm for the win.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 17, 2012, 07:32:42 PM
Put in a new oil filter and some new oil, reinstalled the exhaust. Just waiting on the new jets to get here, everything else is done.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on August 18, 2012, 05:30:58 PM
After going to dealer and swapping shims with new ones ($0 swap woo hoo). Put bike back together. Runs like a top.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on August 19, 2012, 12:13:58 AM
Got new tabs and registration certificate. Took measurements to determine where I could possibly attach a rifle scabbard.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 19, 2012, 12:44:44 AM
Quote from: k.rollin on August 19, 2012, 12:13:58 AM
Got new tabs and registration certificate. Took measurements to determine where I could possibly attach a rifle scabbard.

You know you're a redneck when your motorcycle has a gun rack.  :bs:  :cookoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 19, 2012, 12:18:26 PM
gave the bikes a nice polish and waxed them.  heaps easier to clean bugs off when the bikes are waxed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 19, 2012, 12:40:22 PM
Got it running on the stock jets (1 washer, 3 turns on the mixture screw). The right side is running lean, and the left side is running even more lean. I was too lazy to sync the carbs because they're coming out again as soon as the new jets get here. Unfortunately I couldn't take it for a ride, because it just dies when given any throttle. Hopefully a little more fuel and a good sync will do the trick.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pliskin on August 19, 2012, 05:36:44 PM
Installed new .85 Sonic Springs springs today. Overall pleased with the feel. Less sag and rides a little smoother than stock. Also I would say about a 25-30% less front end dive from stock 06 springs. I was lucky enough to score a R6 shock with less 1k on it for $25 plus shipping (from another forum) and a rear BT45 Battlax tire for $95 from Dennis Kirk. Just waiting on the bottom bolt sleeve from the dealer so I can install the shock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on August 20, 2012, 05:54:18 PM
Replaced float needles, adjusted float height, replaced sprockets and chain. The test ride was the first ride in weeks!

It wasn't all as simple as that.

And here's a pro-tip for you: use a 6-point socket instead of a 12-point on those nuts holding the rear sprocket on the hub.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 20, 2012, 06:18:55 PM
Quote from: Paulcet on August 20, 2012, 05:54:18 PMAnd here's a pro-tip for you: use a 6-point socket instead of a 12-point on those nuts holding the rear sprocket on the hub.

12-point sockets are really only good for 12-point heads and hammering a size down onto a stripped hex bolt.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on August 20, 2012, 09:07:38 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on August 19, 2012, 12:44:44 AM
Quote from: k.rollin on August 19, 2012, 12:13:58 AM
Got new tabs and registration certificate. Took measurements to determine where I could possibly attach a rifle scabbard.

You know you're a redneck when your motorcycle has a gun rack.  :bs:  :cookoo:

Not everyone has a cage, and I'd prefer to not have anything strapped to my back when possible. I need to get my girlfriend's rifle fixed up before rabbit season.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 20, 2012, 11:40:52 PM
Out with the old 90's blinkers and in with the new 00's blinkers

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Leadberry on August 21, 2012, 12:14:24 AM
Replaced the generator cover gasket which had been leaking all over the place.  The gasket was dried out and caked on the cover after ten years and 16k miles...after five hours and a lot of scraping and spraying I finally got all of the gasket material off.  No more leaks!  :D  Also gave my bike its first oil change...the old stuff was black, thick, and sludgy!  Disgusting!  Don't know if the PO ever changed the oil.

Haven't posted about it, but also recently rejetted the carbs, added a lunchbox filter and a K&N vent filter for the breather, performed a valve adjustment (they were all tight), replaced a missing bolt and washer on the chain guard, replaced some missing chrome caps on the handlebar bolts.  Also replaced the rear brake pads.  Whoever came up with the idea of using the old pads as levers to push the old pistons back into the calipers was a genius!  Had to tear everything back down at one point to replace the leaky carb bowl gaskets after being sent the wrong part by the dealer...turns out Suzuki's parts catalog has the wrong part number for the '01-'02 bikes...I received an '89-'00 float bowl gasket...not the '04+ one my bike requires.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shchuka on August 21, 2012, 08:41:35 AM
Yesterday: replace a crapped out cheapo imitation tacho cable with a genuine Suzuki part and took it for a 10-mile ride.  Nice.  Today went for a 50-mile ride.  Even better!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on August 21, 2012, 01:39:24 PM
Adjusted the chain and greased it.  Saw surface rust  :nono:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 21, 2012, 02:26:56 PM
yep also did a clean and lube on the GS500 chain, then an adjustment.  looks good and running well again.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: turbokenta on August 23, 2012, 04:34:12 PM
Ran seafoam through the carbs today, and replaced the rear shock with one from a Katana 600...

Then after reassembly, it seems it's only running on one cylinder  :icon_sad: So tomorrow, another disassembly! Must have accidentally disconnected something, as it seemed to run fine after the seafoaming. So tomorrow, checking spark-plugs, leads, coils, then the carbs...  :icon_confused:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 24, 2012, 10:12:33 PM
Put Junior back together. Took him for a ride. He was very happy.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 25, 2012, 12:38:29 AM
Ordered new mirrors, new indicator assemblies (front) and two new clutch handles for the Bandit.  Why I hear you ask?  Epic Fail thread contains the details.  Thankfully I have the good ole faithful GS500 to continue riding.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 25, 2012, 08:00:07 PM
Re-torqued head bolts (they really settle in after one night and need re-torquing). Valve adjustment now that valves settled in. Gave Junior a bath then dressed him up for a ride.

Junior is very happy now.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 25, 2012, 08:16:15 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on August 25, 2012, 08:00:07 PM


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WOW!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on August 25, 2012, 08:20:19 PM
Love the fairings addy! I looked at it and wiped some bugs off it
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 25, 2012, 11:17:21 PM
May be an optical illusion, Addy, but your front tire looks like there is bugger all tread left in the middle.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 26, 2012, 12:19:34 AM
Quote from: mister on August 25, 2012, 11:17:21 PM
May be an optical illusion, Addy, but your front tire looks like there is bugger all tread left in the middle.

Michael
Tire is fine. Optical illusion due to the dust on the tire from loose gravel a neighbor put in the alley. They now have to figure out how to get rid of it or make it solid. 5" if loose stuff is not safe for riding. They know it and they did it to the alley without city permission. If they don't fix it, the city will be notified or sooner if a biker low sides turning in or out of the alley and hits the gravel.

PS: Cleaning up the bike cave, I found  the original invoice in the box.
EXACTLY 2 years ago I bought it. Go figure? 540 pounds (including shipping) Not cheap. But worth it!
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Post by: Janx101 on August 26, 2012, 01:20:42 AM
Old fashioned kero and toothbrush chain clean to get right into the crannies, wipe down with my best recycled towel cleaning cloth ... Untangled cleaning cloth from sprocket and chain! , white sticky panolin chain lube ... Ride for 70km in the warm spring afternoon  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 26, 2012, 10:15:15 PM
Junior is very happy. Took him for a ride on the ferry to Vashon. Many complements - no one really believes he is a 1992 bike.

A wonderful day. So glad Junior is back on the road - and so is he!  :woohoo:

A couple pix:
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On the ferry back to West Seattle. What a nice way to end a ride! I thought the ferry was 2:45 and got there just before 2:30 as they were finishing loading the 2:30 run. Another blond moment - reading the M-F schedule instead of the weekend schedule. Doh! Still I got on.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on August 26, 2012, 10:35:51 PM
My R&G stuff rocked up today so fitted it up straight away.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 26, 2012, 10:49:12 PM
R&G - really quality products! Looks sharp!
(Personally, deciding if I should drill through Junior's new/old-stock fairing for the sliders. Probably will as the fairing fit on without removing the bobbin mounts - so they are still there ready for the sliders to be bolted back on and they are close to the fairing so I can easily mark where to drill. Should I?)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 26, 2012, 11:42:48 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on August 26, 2012, 10:49:12 PM
R&G - really quality products! Looks sharp!
(Personally, deciding if I should drill through Junior's new/old-stock fairing for the sliders. Probably will as the fairing fit on without removing the bobbin mounts - so they are still there ready for the sliders to be bolted back on and they are close to the fairing so I can easily mark where to drill. Should I?)
Definitely should :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 27, 2012, 12:08:13 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on August 26, 2012, 10:35:51 PM
My R&G stuff rocked up today so fitted it up straight away.

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Looks good slips :thumb:
Is that slider on the front axle?
Solves the paddock stand issue also
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on August 27, 2012, 12:15:38 AM
Indeed it is.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 27, 2012, 01:41:32 AM
Got R&G crash knobs on the Bandit, sorry but I think they are crap.  Had a bike drop on Saturday, stationary simple tip over and the crash knob snapped clean off allowing the engine case to hit the asphalt and get scored and scuffed, luckily no serious damage.  I reckon a piece of turned timber would have worked better.  I'm replacing them with crash bars.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 27, 2012, 01:56:03 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on August 27, 2012, 01:41:32 AM
Got R&G crash knobs on the Bandit, sorry but I think they are crap.  Had a bike drop on Saturday, stationary simple tip over and the crash knob snapped clean off allowing the engine case to hit the asphalt and get scored and scuffed, luckily no serious damage.  I reckon a piece of turned timber would have worked better.  I'm replacing them with crash bars.
Any crash bar is there to help. I am sure any would have suffered, not knowing the exact circumstances. Damage may have been worse without them.

I had Suzi fall over. They were great. Do damage at all.

Any crash protectors will not protect against every fall/crash/slide/highside/lowside. They will help prevent damage if nothing more.
Just like air bags in cars help 99% of the people and cause more injury to 1%. The good out weights the occasional bad situation.

The bad is  that people do not see it that way. People want 100% protection or none at all - which is worse.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Formori on August 27, 2012, 05:04:47 AM
Adidasguy Junior looks sweet! :thumb: I like the black and red, and the new tail and those fairings just look stock (which is good!).

And as for sliders, I didn't want to drill into my fairing, so I opted for the T-maxx frame sliders, they get in your way a little when doing maintenance but they're solid and have protected my bike when someone leaned on it in the driveway!

Post on that in fails coming shortly!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 95GSTWIN on August 27, 2012, 12:47:20 PM
What have I done with my bike today? Started out dropping the oil, pulled the clutch cover off(this thing was puss pouring oil) rtv'd the cover & block. Replaced the gasket w/ the oem replacement. Changed the oilfilter (broke a stud in the process.) replaced the stud now I have a new leak coming from the filter cover (gotta replace that gasket now too) put some castrol 10w40 4t full syn motorcycle oil back in. Replaced the spark plugs and cleaned up my mess of oil in the Mom's garage. Then scratched my head in frustration of all the damn dry rotted gaskets throughout the whole bike. I guess I can live with a slow leak now that the major one was repaired. But hey I only paid 600 bucks for it.

1995 turquoise turtle :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 27, 2012, 01:19:20 PM
Quote from: Formori on August 27, 2012, 05:04:47 AM
Adidasguy Junior looks sweet! :thumb: I like the black and red, and the new tail and those fairings just look stock (which is good!).

And as for sliders, I didn't want to drill into my fairing, so I opted for the T-maxx frame sliders, they get in your way a little when doing maintenance but they're solid and have protected my bike when someone leaned on it in the driveway!

Post on that in fails coming shortly!

The fairing is stock - just not sold in the USA. TCP and 5 Stars both made them for Suzuki. They were identical except for the hot stamp onthe wind screen. So I suspect they were contracted to make them otherwise they would not be identical (I have a used 5 stars. Juniors is a new old stock TCP).

The fairing covers much of the motor as you can see. T-rex would still require drilling with this fairing. I have the R&G slider ends still on. So all I have to do is drill the holes and screw the plastic bobbins back  on. I'll probably do that when I check the valves, check the head blts and change oil in a month (once everything settles in). I have to remove the bottom of the fairing to do anything. It really hugs the motor and frame.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on August 27, 2012, 07:26:13 PM
Today I double checked where the valves bounce.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BassWoW on August 27, 2012, 07:52:21 PM
Started to replace my chain and sprockets- come to find out I had hours of trouble with it! and cleanup was a Bit**.

But on the other hand- I now have a bike thats quiet like the wind and purrs like a Twin. :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Alphad0g on August 27, 2012, 09:47:45 PM
Yanked off the rear wheel, putting a new tire on tomorrow before the storm hits!  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 28, 2012, 01:50:04 AM
My first set of SV650 mirrors Finally arrived. Only took a month from the USA. Longest ever shipping for anything I've ever bought overseas. But they arrived Safe.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 28, 2012, 11:33:19 PM
Changed Juniors bars from 89's to Euro type-1 because the 89's were too close to the TCP fairing on a hard turn. I couldn't lock the bike. Now I can.
I LOVE the fairing. So small - almost like a bikini fairing except the midriff is covered (LOL to Costa). Really - it is like riding with the headlight cowling because it is so close to the bike. Not huge like the "F" fairing. I think I will leave it on Junior. Not going back to the bikini.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on August 29, 2012, 05:29:24 AM
Lol @ the mirror. . .
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on August 29, 2012, 05:50:14 AM
Quote from: MVent03 on August 29, 2012, 05:29:24 AM
Lol @ the mirror. . .

Yeah, its coolz... he has like 3-4 different bike keys on one key ring... and they are all to running bikes...  :icon_lol:

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 29, 2012, 10:53:08 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on August 29, 2012, 05:50:14 AM
Quote from: MVent03 on August 29, 2012, 05:29:24 AM
Lol @ the mirror. . .

Yeah, its coolz... he has like 3-4 different bike keys on one key ring... and they are all to running bikes...  :icon_lol:

- Bboy

All GS500's, too. The TS-185 key is too tiny for a standard key ring is it is not on there.
Buying another one today for $1200. Another 1992.

Forgot to mention: replaced sun bleached left hand controls for a better one that has the "Passing Switch". It only flashes the high light. This weekend I will move its wire so it always turns on both headlights. It would be cool to wire the lights to the horn button. Then when you hit the horn, the lights also flash for added emphasis. Heck, with the fairing I now have a place to hide an air horn.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on August 29, 2012, 10:55:43 AM
Just buttoned up the bike after installing a new front sprocket and chain. (thanks Adidas for getting the lugs to me quickly) Id post pics but it's not too pretty right now.

Is there a good way to clean the Vaseline stuff of the chain or should I just leave it on there for now?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 29, 2012, 10:59:16 AM
That's grease: leave it.
At most, wipe the chain with a rag. DO NOT CLEAN IT as that is good chain grease.

Even ugly pictures are appreciated. Consider it "bike porn".
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on August 29, 2012, 12:14:52 PM
Ooookay. . .  It's a gold chain but right it looks so dull because of the grease it was dipped in.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on August 29, 2012, 12:35:45 PM
Also, I don't see what everybody's aversion to clip links are. I purchased an additional rivet link to put on my bike because of all the horror stories from using clip links but I put the clip link on and trust me that thing is on there. It took quite a bit of force to get the side plate pressed on and then the locking clip was a beast as well. I don't think I could take that thing apart if I wanted to at this point never mind it randomly failing and falling off.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 29, 2012, 12:43:37 PM
Quote from: MVent03 on August 29, 2012, 12:35:45 PM
Also, I don't see what everybody's aversion to clip links are. I purchased an additional rivet link to put on my bike because of all the horror stories from using clip links but I put the clip link on and trust me that thing is on there. It took quite a bit of force to get the side plate pressed on and then the locking clip was a beast as well. I don't think I could take that thing apart if I wanted to at this point never mind it randomly failing and falling off.
Clip links: happens once and it is a horror story everywhere. Same thing happens with petcocks: once in a while they do go bad like any part so when it happens some people make it into a world wide catastrophic failure. Fork seals go bad far more often and no one complains.

That's the theory of ONE. You can understand one incident: one person dieing of H1N1 or West Nile. makes all the headlines. We ignore 30,000 that die of regular flu each year because your brain can not comprehend 30,000 people. You block it out - can't compute. ONE you can understand and have empathy with. More people die each year with they TV falling on them than from shark attack. Which do you hear about?

As for the chain, sure you can wipe it down to look purdy like and sparkly. I would not use any cleaners yet because that stuff is good, fresh chain grease from the factory.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on August 29, 2012, 04:21:46 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on August 29, 2012, 10:53:08 AM
This weekend I will move its wire so it always turns on both headlights. It would be cool to wire the lights to the horn button. Then when you hit the horn, the lights also flash for added emphasis. Heck, with the fairing I now have a place to hide an air horn.
Would the low beam not already be on on your bike?
That would be pretty cool to hook the lights to the horn.
I plan to pick up an air horn at some point as well.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 29, 2012, 04:24:26 PM
Low on: PASS turns on HIGH
HIGH on: PASS does nothing as high is already on.
If riding with high, it would be nice for the PASS to turn on the low. Basically, take the 2 contacts of the PASS button and connect them to both sides of the high/low switch. Then PASS will short together the high and low beam lights.
Connecting to the horn would require 2 diodes so the lights do not turn on the horn.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on August 29, 2012, 05:27:00 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on August 29, 2012, 04:24:26 PM
Low on: PASS turns on HIGH
HIGH on: PASS does nothing as high is already on.
If riding with high, it would be nice for the PASS to turn on the low. Basically, take the 2 contacts of the PASS button and connect them to both sides of the high/low switch. Then PASS will short together the high and low beam lights.
Connecting to the horn would require 2 diodes so the lights do not turn on the horn.
OIC
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: speeder on August 30, 2012, 05:20:51 AM
Cleaned the Clutch cover. It was nasty...
Cleaned the rims.
Valve synced, Carbs synced and floaters adjusted.
Using an angle grinder I removed the old bar-ends. (The screw sockets were demolished)
And today I ordered new bar-ends and a small analog clock as it kills me, not to know what time it is when driving to and from work.


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on August 30, 2012, 10:34:17 PM
Well, I jetted the carb on Tues but havent dialed it in yet. Im 2 turns out and it started and revs fine. Plugs look good.

I detailed the entire bike today, cleaned and oiled the chain, took those after market bar ends off, blasted my OEM bar ends with Black Diamond and then glass beads, then powder coated them gloss black and installed them.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 30, 2012, 11:19:22 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on August 29, 2012, 04:24:26 PM
Low on: PASS turns on HIGH
HIGH on: PASS does nothing as high is already on.
If riding with high, it would be nice for the PASS to turn on the low. Basically, take the 2 contacts of the PASS button and connect them to both sides of the high/low switch. Then PASS will short together the high and low beam lights.
Connecting to the horn would require 2 diodes so the lights do not turn on the horn.

Why would you want the Pass to turn on the Low if already riding on highbeam? If you are close enough to a car to signal the pass you are too close for highbeam. Maybe I am missing something. :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 30, 2012, 11:25:31 PM
I consider the PASS button an attention getting button. If I see someone ahead of me that is maybe looking like they are going to pull out, a flash may get their attention.

I suppose there was only room to print "PASS" where it should have printed "Press here to signal dufus cager to watch out for me because I see you and you don't see me yet".

Then on the other hand..... why not?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 31, 2012, 01:11:10 AM
You're already on highbeam, that's why not. The point being, if they are too close that you need to Flash them, then you are too close to still be on highbeam.

If you want to Signal someone, start swerving left/right in your lane. THAT will grab their attention more than a headlight flash which could be similar to hitting a bumb in the road and not noticed. But swerving in your own lane gets attention real quick.  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 31, 2012, 01:26:15 AM
Sorry - I sense a pissing match in the making.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Opinions duly noted.
Have a good day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 31, 2012, 02:38:57 AM
Oh dear. I've scared him off.

Addy, it was a legitimate question. See, in Australia we are to have our headlights dipped if less than 200 meters behind a car or for oncoming cars. If you can see a car in a side street within that distance you are to have your lights dipped. You would not stay on highbeam to then create even more light. With this frame of reference I asked for the purpose behind your desire as it did not make sense to me with our road rules. There is no "pissing match" about it. Oh well.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 31, 2012, 03:05:02 AM
replaced the clutch lever.  spliced in the new front indicators that the local supplier still couldn't get right even though I gave them a spare plug to work from.  charged the battery.  just waiting to take it for a spin to refuel before tomorrows ride.  Sunshine Coast Hinterland ride, around 240kms of non highway black top goodness.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 31, 2012, 10:03:14 AM
Quote from: mister on August 31, 2012, 02:38:57 AM
Oh dear. I've scared him off.

Addy, it was a legitimate question. See, in Australia we are to have our headlights dipped if less than 200 meters behind a car or for oncoming cars. If you can see a car in a side street within that distance you are to have your lights dipped. You would not stay on highbeam to then create even more light. With this frame of reference I asked for the purpose behind your desire as it did not make sense to me with our road rules. There is no "pissing match" about it. Oh well.

We usually drive with the high beam on so idiots on cell phones and texting can see us. A flash of light might get their eyes away from their phone, kid, dog, food, makeup or nap.
We have some law on high lights but only cars follow it. Most bike headlights are so mis-aimed that.... well...... you get the idea.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on August 31, 2012, 12:08:04 PM
see my other posts about replacing the high beam warning light with T5 LEDs.  a result of realising I had been driving around with high beam on for probably a month before knowing because the warning light was not functioning. :technical:

amazed I was not pinged for it, but then it would have been steady and constant not flashing/dipping.  in Aus, if you get caught flashing/dipping they will ping you, mostly because they caught you, which means they were there and they assume you were warning other drivers about their presence.

I like the idea, but it could cause more headaches for the legality.  often when I am beeping someone, its for a side intrusion not from the front.  for me, side = horn, front = flash light as horn is often useless.  YMMV.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CrownSeven on August 31, 2012, 12:19:22 PM
I'll be working on the below this weekend:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgBfeZ.jpg&hash=03099d8f154c1a4d8243baedc4519f06a22c8a71)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on August 31, 2012, 12:41:22 PM
^^^^ Funny because i posted an inquiry for members who might be interested in doing a group buy on a HID projector retrofit setup and NO ONE was interested
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CrownSeven on August 31, 2012, 12:48:46 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on August 31, 2012, 12:41:22 PM
^^^^ Funny because i posted an inquiry for members who might be interested in doing a group buy on a HID projector retrofit setup and NO ONE was interested

Pretty sure I responded to your thread that I was interested.  Figured you had dropped the idea and picked up the goods on my own.  Sorry dude.    :dunno_black:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on August 31, 2012, 12:52:05 PM
Its cool. Im not mad about it because Im going to do my own. Youre ahead of me in the process anyway. I so focused on other things right now anyway. One of those things is wrapping all my fairings in Dennis Avery chrome vinyl. Ive got too many projects. But your retrofit is looking great so far.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 31, 2012, 12:56:04 PM
Chrome vinyl wrap? That'd look awesome. :thumb: :thumb: What Tint of chrome would it be?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on August 31, 2012, 12:58:54 PM
Silver chrome. I have another set of fairings I will likely do later and swap them out as desired. But that chrome Dennis Avery is NOT cheap. Its going to run me 300-400 in materials. I do a lot of vinyl wraps although mainly in various carbon fibers. This chrome will be a first but I expect it to look killer.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CrownSeven on August 31, 2012, 01:36:27 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on August 31, 2012, 12:52:05 PM
Its cool. Im not mad about it because Im going to do my own. Youre ahead of me in the process anyway. I so focused on other things right now anyway. One of those things is wrapping all my fairings in Dennis Avery chrome vinyl. Ive got too many projects. But your retrofit is looking great so far.

Wrapping - brilliant.  I've been thinking of respraying the gs for a few months now.  Wrapping would probably end up being cheaper and let me go back to stock if I want (big plus for me).  Can't wait to see how it turns out!

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on August 31, 2012, 02:32:25 PM
Here are some pics of the pieces I have done.

http://www.facebook.com/TrickedOut.DodgeRam/photos

Fairings will be new but nothing different
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 31, 2012, 03:40:10 PM
Removed old OEM mirrors and replaced with SV650 mirrors - pics to come later...
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on August 31, 2012, 03:56:17 PM
Can someone post a pic of this "high beam flasher" button?

I have no idea what you all are talking about.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rpm121370 on August 31, 2012, 03:58:06 PM
changed oil and filter, cleaned and washed bike

Ron
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 31, 2012, 04:28:46 PM
Quote from: MVent03 on August 31, 2012, 03:56:17 PM
Can someone post a pic of this "high beam flasher" button?

I have no idea what you all are talking about.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC02605a.jpg&hash=b7d186c42cc4fa17086c3b0736f2341530e46e64)

USA models do not have it, though other Suzuki bikes most have it.
I swapped the sun bleached left hand control with a fresh one from the UK. They are plug compatible. Look in the Haynes manual wiring diagrams and you will see the passing switch in the non-USA diagrams.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on August 31, 2012, 04:58:34 PM
Thanks Adidias, thats very cool. They look like they're off older bikes, older styling I mean. Is there a version that would match my '09?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on August 31, 2012, 05:05:23 PM
Just finished installed my T-Rex frame sliders. Install could not have been easier. Added blue thread lock on all the bolts too. Also added washers inside the pass side slider to keep the end of the bolt away from the oil cap as was suggested.

Pics are here

http://sdrv.ms/MBv04R
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 31, 2012, 05:23:23 PM
MVent03

This is what an 09 left side handlebar looks like...

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ctZrmizTtL0/UEFVByOVA3I/AAAAAAAABHw/kmar9qOQtFE/s640/GS500LeftHandlebar.jpg)

It's from my 09 Australian model.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 31, 2012, 05:24:16 PM
Quote from: MVent03 on August 31, 2012, 04:58:34 PM
Thanks Adidias, thats very cool. They look like they're off older bikes, older styling I mean. Is there a version that would match my '09?
I do not know about the 04+  models. This one is a real GS500 control from the UK. Identical to ours except for the additional passing switch.
Some right hand controls from the UK have the headlight switch, where on ours it is covered and hard wired as on. That would be fun to use for auxiliary lighting or a hazard 4 way flasher switch.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on August 31, 2012, 09:13:00 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on August 31, 2012, 05:24:16 PM

Some right hand controls from the UK have the headlight switch, where on ours it is covered and hard wired as on.

Australian RH Control from my bikes

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fm.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fa3.sphotos.ak%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F207159_10151042216703596_1753372511_n.jpg&hash=4574acfde675bdff41c5901b8d5daf4b051849e2)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CrownSeven on September 01, 2012, 09:33:41 PM
Spent my entire Saturday working on the GS and finished installing:

-HID Conversion
-Smoked Tail Light
-Smoked Turn Signals
-Fuzeblock fuse block
-Hella Supertone horns
-3BR Weatherproof USB charger
-Shorai Battery

PHEW I'm beat! Time for a brewski.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on September 01, 2012, 09:36:50 PM
Quote from: CrownSeven on September 01, 2012, 09:33:41 PM
Spent my entire Saturday working on the GS and finished installing:

-HID Conversion
-Smoked Tail Light
-Smoked Turn Signals
-Fuzeblock fuse block
-Hella Supertone horns
-3BR Weatherproof USB charger
-Shorai Battery

PHEW I'm beat! Time for a brewski.

Awesome!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 01, 2012, 10:45:56 PM
Quote from: CrownSeven on September 01, 2012, 09:33:41 PM
Spent my entire Saturday working on the GS and finished installing:

-HID Conversion
-Smoked Tail Light
-Smoked Turn Signals
-Fuzeblock fuse block
-Hella Supertone horns
-3BR Weatherproof USB charger
-Shorai Battery

PHEW I'm beat! Time for a brewski.


Where are the pictures?  :dunno_black: :dunno_black: :dunno_black: :dunno_black: :dunno_black: :dunno_black:

No pictures: it never happened  :nono:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on September 02, 2012, 01:08:51 AM
Washed, dried and polished my bikes today.  Bandit is still dirty though, I like to have clean bikes and I mean really clean as in I wash inside the mudguards with a rag and turps clean.  Will take a couple of cleans to get the Bandit really clean as I use a toothbrush to get into all the corners.  That way if something goes wrong, I can spot a leak or whatever immediately.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 02, 2012, 02:30:30 AM
Nothing! No longer have the Boulevard :( Bike has finally left home. Sad day for me  :sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on September 02, 2012, 05:56:52 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on September 02, 2012, 01:08:51 AM
Washed, dried and polished my bikes today.  Bandit is still dirty though, I like to have clean bikes and I mean really clean as in I wash inside the mudguards with a rag and turps clean.  Will take a couple of cleans to get the Bandit really clean as I use a toothbrush to get into all the corners.  That way if something goes wrong, I can spot a leak or whatever immediately.

I like to clean mine with a toothbrush also. Doesn't really take that long and always comes out great.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CrownSeven on September 02, 2012, 03:50:44 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 01, 2012, 10:45:56 PM

Where are the pictures?  :dunno_black: :dunno_black: :dunno_black: :dunno_black: :dunno_black: :dunno_black:

No pictures: it never happened  :nono:

I should've known better....

HID + smoked turns
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FosVbzl.jpg&hash=d7b2218e2849a57420ff4045c6e7e974e68261e9)

Shorai Battery (oooohhhh ahhhhh!) - can't believe how small it is
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FH50bAl.jpg&hash=6d4fd6cd83425a9ddc228447950d2b4d1ee78873)

And here you can kind of see one of the Hella Horns (in red) and the fuzeblock
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FzTfxMl.jpg&hash=5ed17ae8cce42752936ec8bdd34e6b46bd30d8e9)

3BR USB Port
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FuWCpwl.jpg&hash=c65ae2ca9cb94c32237dc13e083e9f71855e0c8b)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 02, 2012, 06:53:05 PM
nice work Crown! .. any chance of a pic of the headlight at night ... say .. a quick snap from the normal rider position while pulled up side of the road kinda thing? .. for the light power/pattern evaluation committee  ;)  :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 02, 2012, 07:27:59 PM
Took Suzi to Mt Rainer with 40 other bikes of all types and sizes. Suzi is in the picture. Can you spot her and the other GS500?
Fantastic day! 250 miles and never had to fill up. Will see my mileage when I fill up tomorrow. Same with other GS500. Seems they like the mountains.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FMt%2520Rainer%25205_27%2FDSCF0513A.jpg&hash=bc2bb9ec99a57114f4d9e4fdd0819c6b61874c5d)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on September 02, 2012, 08:27:05 PM
I don't know if you are using photobucket to resize your photos, but they always seem to be somewhat degraded.  You don't need to resize to post them here.  You can resize on the fly and let people see the full quality as well.  See this thread -> http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60218.msg693365#msg693365
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 02, 2012, 09:04:46 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 02, 2012, 07:27:59 PM
Suzi is in the picture. Can you spot her and the other GS500?

Suzi has a backpack and that ugly yellow thing is the other GS?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 02, 2012, 11:41:02 PM
Quote from: codajastal on September 02, 2012, 09:04:46 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 02, 2012, 07:27:59 PM
Suzi is in the picture. Can you spot her and the other GS500?

Suzi has a backpack and that ugly yellow thing is the other GS?
Correct. It is a 2004 with the Airtec seat cowl and some kind of headlight. Been repainted.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 02, 2012, 11:47:36 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 02, 2012, 11:41:02 PM
Quote from: codajastal on September 02, 2012, 09:04:46 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 02, 2012, 07:27:59 PM
Suzi is in the picture. Can you spot her and the other GS500?

Suzi has a backpack and that ugly yellow thing is the other GS?
Correct. It is a 2004 with the Airtec seat cowl and some kind of headlight. Been repainted.

Very ugly, but thats just my opinion for what its worth :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 03, 2012, 05:29:37 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 02, 2012, 11:47:36 PM
Very ugly, but thats just my opinion for what its worth :dunno_black:
Yeah, I kinda like it..
Quote from: adidasguy on September 02, 2012, 07:27:59 PM
Took Suzi to Mt Rainer with 40 other bikes of all types and sizes. Suzi is in the picture. Can you spot her and the other GS500?
Fantastic day! 250 miles and never had to fill up. Will see my mileage when I fill up tomorrow. Same with other GS500. Seems they like the mountains.
250 on a tank!
That's really good.
What was the mileage when you switched to reserve?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 03, 2012, 05:32:27 AM
Quote from: CrownSeven on September 02, 2012, 03:50:44 PM
HID + smoked turns
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FosVbzl.jpg&hash=d7b2218e2849a57420ff4045c6e7e974e68261e9)

Smoked Tail + turns and ride-it sticker!  :icon_razz:


Shorai Battery (oooohhhh ahhhhh!) - can't believe how small it is


And here you can kind of see one of the Hella Horns (in red) and the fuzeblock


3BR USB Port

That things begging for a smoked screen.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CrownSeven on September 03, 2012, 01:21:20 PM
I was thinking the same thing myself.  Boy the wife is gonna kick my arse...  :icon_lol:

Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 03, 2012, 05:32:27 AM
Quote from: CrownSeven on September 02, 2012, 03:50:44 PM
HID + smoked turns
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FosVbzl.jpg&hash=d7b2218e2849a57420ff4045c6e7e974e68261e9)

Smoked Tail + turns and ride-it sticker!  :icon_razz:


Shorai Battery (oooohhhh ahhhhh!) - can't believe how small it is


And here you can kind of see one of the Hella Horns (in red) and the fuzeblock


3BR USB Port

That things begging for a smoked screen.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CrownSeven on September 03, 2012, 01:22:07 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on September 02, 2012, 06:53:05 PM
nice work Crown! .. any chance of a pic of the headlight at night ... say .. a quick snap from the normal rider position while pulled up side of the road kinda thing? .. for the light power/pattern evaluation committee  ;)  :cool:

Will do as soon as I get the aiming all set up!

Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 03, 2012, 02:58:18 PM
Traded some welding with addiasguy for a gel seat for my wifes GS!!.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F12%2F09%2F04%2Fu8e7a4ur.jpg&hash=f57f776291a43365413251626fed0e6624d95789)


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on September 03, 2012, 09:09:15 PM
Well, bought some chrome windshield screws for some contrast.
Bought some new front and rear chrome pegs
Bought some chrome tint to do my windshield
Bought two new O2 bungs and plugs to connect my Innovate LC-1 to help fine tune the carbs for the correct AFR
Bought some new Sartso Kevlar jeans
Bought some Knox knee guards
Bought a new LED flasher to go with.......

my new rear LED turns and new bar mount mirrors with LEDs
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CrownSeven on September 04, 2012, 07:53:17 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on September 03, 2012, 09:09:15 PM
Bought two new O2 bungs and plugs to connect my Innovate LC-1 to help fine tune the carbs for the correct AFR

I was waiting to see how long before someone would do this.  I used to have a Zeitronix installed in my turbo'd VW GTI which came in handy.  Curious to see what numbers you come up with.

 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on September 04, 2012, 08:05:36 AM
Quote from: CrownSeven on September 04, 2012, 07:53:17 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on September 03, 2012, 09:09:15 PM
Bought two new O2 bungs and plugs to connect my Innovate LC-1 to help fine tune the carbs for the correct AFR

I was waiting to see how long before someone would do this.  I used to have a Zeitronix installed in my turbo'd VW GTI which came in handy.  Curious to see what numbers you come up with.



I used to have a Zeit ZT-2 but didn't like it. When we custom tune our trucks with EFI, we need to see AFR v/s RPM not AFR v/s Time. But I have a Diablo Trinity that datalogs everything else on my truck.

I'm not expect to make power but I need to know exactly where my carbs are set at. We all know if we're not exactly where you need to be, you're either wasting fuel or power. Why take that chance by guessing jets and turns? I won't.

On a side note, I found a shop last night to chrome my Katana rims. CANT PHREAKING WAIT!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on September 04, 2012, 11:40:45 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on September 03, 2012, 09:09:15 PM
Bought two new O2 bungs and plugs to connect my Innovate LC-1 to help fine tune the carbs for the correct AFR

Whassa AFR ?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on September 04, 2012, 11:44:19 AM
Air fuel ratio
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 04, 2012, 11:51:55 AM
Quote from: NortwestRider on September 03, 2012, 02:58:18 PM
Traded some welding with addiasguy for a gel seat for my wifes GS!!.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F12%2F09%2F04%2Fu8e7a4ur.jpg&hash=f57f776291a43365413251626fed0e6624d95789)


That back support thing. Is that on hinges or...? Cause it appears way to far forward to be of use for a pillion on the rear, and too far back to be of use for the rider - who would be leaning more forward on the GS anyway and get no benefit from it.

Michael
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 04, 2012, 12:05:26 PM
I built it so my wife could ride my 5 year old grandson around,it keeps him up against her.2 bolts and it's off.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 04, 2012, 01:42:51 PM
Quote from: NortwestRider on September 04, 2012, 12:05:26 PM
I built it so my wife could ride my 5 year old grandson around,it keeps him up against her.2 bolts and it's off.

:thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 04, 2012, 01:58:46 PM
Welding job done in exchange for the gel seat by nortwestrider
200 lb granite bowl
1/4" thick steel in base all welded together (designed by local artist Gabe Marquez http://gabemarquez.com/
Will eventually go in an open area behind the Bike Cave as a planter focal point. Need to make concrete footings for it.
It will remain unfinished to naturally rust. Being so thick, it has 30 years before it rusts away. Can clear coat it once rust gets at the ideal state.
Not what I did for my bike, but what Nortwestrider did in exchange for the seat for Trey. Trey is getting so much love now - makes me happy he has a good home.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FDSCF0537a.jpg&hash=3cc3b832d487659b274c18825fcce057823d8603)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 04, 2012, 05:58:32 PM
what i did for my bike today ... well yesterday now ...  :icon_rolleyes:

got a pinkslip for rego in the morning... had an earlymark from work so went home and decided to properly repair my previous "good enough" bridge wiring job on the flickering headlight/lowbeam issue.. its been coming back lately. i knew i had to remove the tank to get at the repair .. and the cables were cable tied up on the frame to keep away from engine heat (which was the original cause of fault)

and last night was 'coffee ride with the boys' night .. it was also rego runs out at midnight till i get my tax chq back to pay for more rego in about 2 weeks! ... AND this saturday is my wrist surgery day so no riding for a few weeks most likely ... so i was real keen to squeeze in a last minute ride with 'the posse' ...

THEN ... (and all the following took less than 15 min!) .. Took the seat off .. all good.. undid the tank mount bolts, as i pulled out the right side one i heard "tink tink tunk" looked down to see the little square nut from the inside of the mount on the ground .. so 'sigh thats a pain! but i reckon i can hold it up in place while i put it back on later ... lifted tank slightly to turn petcock off.. all good .. moved pinch clips down off the fuel hoses easy, pulled gently at front hose...... which suddenly split down one side about 2 inches!.. not so good! but possibly enough hose remaining to trim and put back on for the night, removed other hose no prob and the tank vent hose no prob..... so... minor issues but can get around it all... i then lifted the top part of the cable tie so i could cut it and get at the right side plug/harness/headlight wire section .. it resisted lifting slightly then suddenly went very loose ... odd! .. cut the cable tie and started looking at how/what needed replacing ... looking looking.... looking.... deciding.... planning...

hmm .. whats that odd 5mm end of cable thingy sticking up just there?!?!? ... looking down along the lead to see it terminate at the right cylinder sparkplug cap!!... definately sposed to be connected to something... while originally repairing/bodging/cabletie-ing the headlight wiring i had gone under the right plug lead ... and while pulling it up slightly (it wasnt tight just acting as a hanger) .. i pulled the end of the lead out of the right coil ...  :mad: ... very heavy sigh and dark mutterings of "oh i'm a SPECIAL kind of retard!" .. just to check i shoved the lead back into the coil bit and the bike did turn over and run fine for a few seconds on residual fuel in carbs ..

.. but to ride with a cable that might vibrate out at any time leaving me a cylinder short? .. naahhhHH!!!

sat back on my milk crate (handy dandy workshop seat!) and after about 10 seconds of face-palm time .. decided to be philosophical about the whole thing... with this many minor then major issues that (yes thru my own fault and gumbi-ness) suddenly happened.. on the last night of my rego ... while i am only riding around real easy like cos it hurts my wrist (but i gotta ride a bit!) .. i figure it was a sign!....

so I still went to coffee night .. drove the ute in and had a great time chatting with the mates and ogling the passerby chicky-babes .. but i'm thinking i avoided trouble .. the way it was going i probably woulda had a piano drop on me from a ufo... or been struck by lightning... or spontaneously exploded!!...

so .. i broke my bike in a few different ways... but i'm alive and breathin and philosophical about it all!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Dizzledan on September 06, 2012, 05:46:44 PM
A pinkslip for your rego meaning they're revoking it? Or you have to renew it. Sucks about the hose and the spark plug wire, pretty sure the plug wire can be forced back in and glued/taped if you're going to be riding for a bit.





I finished painting my cowl. I tried to polish the windshield on it but the darn thing was too cloudy after so many years. I ended up painting it with plastidip. I'd love to put some chalkboard paint on, but I'm not sure how well that would work on a rounded surface. Going to hardware store tomorrow to pick up some last bits/pieces for the bracket, sharpie the screws black, mount it up and ride ride ride until the rain starts.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfC61Wl.jpg&hash=d34dfd444ea1393701d52916a328c07463779cf1) (http://imgur.com/fC61W)
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Paint is Rustoleum enamel black, then Rustoleum Metallic (shines blurple in the sun, blue in the shade). Clear coat is non-yellowing krylon (no eastmax this time), we'll see how it turns out.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 06, 2012, 05:53:14 PM
Quote from: Dizzledan on September 06, 2012, 05:46:44 PM
A pinkslip for your rego meaning they're revoking it? Or you have to renew it.
A "Pinkslip" is a roadworthy for your vehicle. Its what they call it in NSW Australia. You need to get one every year to make sure your vehicle is safe to drive on the road.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 06, 2012, 05:58:13 PM
hmm yeah... in Ozzie.. well in NSW .. a pinkslip is a mechanic inspection road worthy certificate so the motor registry knows you aint driving/riding a shitbox or life hazard! .. in Victoria i think its a RoadWorthyCertificate .. and in queensland its probably the cost of a 6pak of beer "sheezcool" pubcoaster  ;)

its all an easy enough fix... i'm not that worried about it.... but i figured i was given 'message from the gods' that arvo ... stay my ass off the bike ... normally such breaks/problems would send me into a  :mad: :mad: :mad: ... but all i could do was sit back and laugh , the shout at the sky "yeah i hear ya!" ..

thats a nice neat cowl job there Dannybhoy! ..  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 06, 2012, 06:02:28 PM
Quote from: NortwestRider on September 04, 2012, 12:05:26 PM
I built it so my wife could ride my 5 year old grandson around,it keeps him up against her.2 bolts and it's off.


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:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: thats an awesome little bit of engineering.... i'd be taking a patent out and doing some small production runs and marketing NorthWest ...  :)

it could probably also be marketed towards some of the skinny as a garden rake girlfriends of riders... bit of animal print covering and they'd love it... course it'd have to go with their cut-off shorts/t-shirt riding outfit ...  :icon_rolleyes:
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 06, 2012, 07:10:18 PM
It took me about a hour to build out of scrap,I may need to mod it a bit for the gel seat ( Trey had a stock seat when I built it ).

Here's the project that the scrap came from.
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Post by: Janx101 on September 06, 2012, 07:14:42 PM
cool ... i note the reserve fuel can ... and the emergency fuel can carrier behind that!  :thumb:

and even an esky! ... livin the dream bro!  :D
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Post by: mister on September 06, 2012, 08:29:36 PM
Picked up another set of SV650 mirrors. There are for my 919. Now both bikes have SV650 mirrors. The universe is at rest again. Pics to come...
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 06, 2012, 09:10:40 PM
Here's why I carry extra fuel,this was the first of 3 times we needed it on our 1,500 mile ride thru BC a few weeks ago.
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Post by: adidasguy on September 06, 2012, 11:05:17 PM
Today I discovered that a bike runs and starts better if the magneto/starter bolt is more than finger tight. No idea how that could come loose. That would explain why Phenix had charging issues and had trouble starting.

Then fulled up Phenix with fresh AmsOil and took him for a ride.

PS: checked on him. No oil drips. So the side covers must be all buttoned up and snug as a bug in a rug. Tomorrow Phenix will be my ride.

Still, I will do a valve check and carb sync on Saturday or Friday night. Tank is almost empty (which is the way I like it when I have to remove it). Want to complete all the maintenance that Phenix should have.
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Post by: RossLH on September 06, 2012, 11:24:40 PM
Pulled the carbs once again to prep for a rejet. I'm going to see how well I can get it running tomorrow with the bigger jets and a by-eye synchronization, but ultimately the left intake->carb boot needs to be replaced. Even if I can get it running tomorrow, the left side will likely be running lean due to a leak between the airbox and the left carb.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 07, 2012, 12:06:39 AM
Quote from: NortwestRider on September 06, 2012, 09:10:40 PM
Here's why I carry extra fuel,this was the first of 3 times we needed it on our 1,500 mile ride thru BC a few weeks ago.
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Somehow when he comes over I feel I am in an episode of "My Cat from Hell". Looks a lot like Jackson Galaxy AND they both are musicians. (By the way, I love that show and Jackson is really cool with cats. Oh, should we go back to the old cat thread?)
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Post by: jestercinti on September 07, 2012, 07:49:36 AM
Either yesterday or today (around midnight timeframe) I found out that when removing washers from under the needle, to not torque the top carb screw too much.  It's an allen screw on a 3/8" ratchet, so there's torque.  Boogered up the threads on the carb.  Carb is made out of alloy, and is softer than steel (DUH).

Ordered a special tap to repair.  Runs for now with screw on hand tight.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 07, 2012, 07:45:49 PM
Put the other mirrors on the 919 today. Test ride tomorrow. THEN, I shall have pics.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on September 07, 2012, 08:39:47 PM
Well I got the R6 shock I stalled today. Had to take it out 3x to do more grinding. What a PITA. I'll upload some pics shortly.

Pics as promised

(https://v3q1yw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pHSft6N4StoBrUaVXFJI_tAGpiJo3hznFuD4GG79WgWVHFTHw7vHlozWbTw5T_4KAmDaF57UeHIVn_8D_y_sQjiHcafNCifNQ/2012-09-07_19-42-00_967.jpg?psid=1)
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Post by: mister on September 07, 2012, 11:05:20 PM
Weed, dude, what's with the dinosaur sized pics. Make them smaller please  :thumb:
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Post by: jestercinti on September 08, 2012, 12:28:17 PM
Cleaned my k&n lunchbox (filthy) and tightened up my carb clamps. Was running a bit strange, so air cleaner and carb clamps must have done the trick.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BassWoW on September 08, 2012, 02:59:06 PM
Replaced the spark plugs and cleaned the head of my motor. Wicked dirty and greasy on the right side. (:

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Post by: adidasguy on September 08, 2012, 05:01:07 PM
Finished up Phenix:
1. Re-check torque on clutch basket bolts (I don't remember doing that - a blond thing)
2. Checked valves. One exhause overff 10 so had a 2.675 shim that fixed it
3. Carb sync - was close but improved it a little (That left vacuum port is a beach to get at!)
4. Put on    LED-RĂśCKLICHT SCHWARZ YAMAHA FZS1000 FAZER YZF-R1 RN04
     Lights4All. It is smoked.
5. Switched from Euro type 1 to 89 clips as Junior needed the type-1's to fit inside the fairing.
6. Replaced the slightly used bars of the clip ons with a pair of new old stock steel bars - well - just because and I had new old stock on the shelf.
7. Took off the rear grab handle. Looks better without it. Cleaner lines in the tail.
8. Gave him a bath.

Now will go riding.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSC02637a.jpg&hash=bf4ef0024fa8520285f77e3cc1d8e78b5719cd8f)

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I will need to close up the gap in the tail lefdt after the rear grab bar was removed. Phenix looks so hot!
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Post by: codajastal on September 08, 2012, 07:22:23 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 08, 2012, 05:01:07 PM
I will need to close up the gap in the tail lefdt after the rear grab bar was removed. Phenix looks so hot!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSC02639a.jpg&hash=553f8499024deaf3fef0f6385847c545af6e4370)
You need to put the grab bar back on :icon_confused:
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Post by: codajastal on September 08, 2012, 07:30:11 PM
Enjoyed my ride over Tambo and around on the Red GS then got home and went out again on the Black GS. Man I love the Black GS, its got twice the power of the Red one for some reason? Half as many Kms on the clock too. Oh, red one is a slingshot model if that makes any difference?
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Post by: weedahoe on September 08, 2012, 11:03:13 PM
Got my new pegs on today. Both front and rear. Need to take better pics in the daylight though.

Here are some pics

http://sdrv.ms/NizCNv
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 08, 2012, 11:14:29 PM
Quote from: codajastal on September 08, 2012, 07:30:11 PM
Enjoyed my ride over Tambo and around on the Red GS then got home and went out again on the Black GS. Man I love the Black GS, its got twice the power of the Red one for some reason? Half as many Kms on the clock too. Oh, red one is a slingshot model if that makes any difference?
Slingshot was a marketing term relating to the "slingshot carburetors". What it means beyond that I do not know right now (don't remember). Marketing name used outside the USA, even though same bikes as in USA. You can tell the tail plastics on Phenix are from Europe because they say "Slingshot".
Difference in power? Compression; plugs; mixture; air box; emissions crap
Each of my bikes acts different (or is it differently? Where's the grammar police?).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 09, 2012, 03:25:04 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 08, 2012, 11:14:29 PM
Quote from: codajastal on September 08, 2012, 07:30:11 PM
Enjoyed my ride over Tambo and around on the Red GS then got home and went out again on the Black GS. Man I love the Black GS, its got twice the power of the Red one for some reason? Half as many Kms on the clock too. Oh, red one is a slingshot model if that makes any difference?
Slingshot was a marketing term relating to the "slingshot carburetors". What it means beyond that I do not know right now (don't remember). Marketing name used outside the USA, even though same bikes as in USA. You can tell the tail plastics on Phenix are from Europe because they say "Slingshot".
Difference in power? Compression; plugs; mixture; air box; emissions crap
Each of my bikes acts different (or is it differently? Where's the grammar police?).

Grammar Police? Slips, where the fukk are you?

I think it must be the carbs. Maybe I will swap the carbs over and see what happens cause I would rather the Red Bike be the better one! cause I like it more (hope they arent watching)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on September 09, 2012, 05:36:09 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 08, 2012, 05:01:07 PM
Finished up Phenix:
1. Re-check torque on clutch basket bolts (I don't remember doing that - a blond thing)
2. Checked valves. One exhause overff 10 so had a 2.675 shim that fixed it
3. Carb sync - was close but improved it a little (That left vacuum port is a beach to get at!)
4. Put on    LED-RĂśCKLICHT SCHWARZ YAMAHA FZS1000 FAZER YZF-R1 RN04
     Lights4All. It is smoked.
5. Switched from Euro type 1 to 89 clips as Junior needed the type-1's to fit inside the fairing.
6. Replaced the slightly used bars of the clip ons with a pair of new old stock steel bars - well - just because and I had new old stock on the shelf.
7. Took off the rear grab handle. Looks better without it. Cleaner lines in the tail.
8. Gave him a bath.

Now will go riding.

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I will need to close up the gap in the tail lefdt after the rear grab bar was removed. Phenix looks so hot!
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Would that taillight fit a 90? (sorry, I don't remember what year Phenix is)

And if it does, is it plug&play or does it require rewiring and/or relays?
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Post by: momoboy on September 09, 2012, 05:47:31 AM
Had Racetech .90 springs and Racetech emulators installed and professionally setup by a local race shop.  They balanced the front suspension with the R6 rear shock setting sag, compression, preload and rebound.  Thicker 15w oil was used as well.  Some might say it is overkill in relation to the cost of the bike but I plan to keep this bike a while.  All I can say is WOW.  Seriously night and day.  The bike is so much more planted.  Going over bumps that unsettled the bike in the past now feel "flat"  The shop highly recommended the emulators and it was worth the extra cost.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on September 09, 2012, 08:33:27 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 08, 2012, 11:14:29 PM

Each of my bikes acts different (or is it differently? Where's the grammar police?).

Since you asked.....

Differently is the correct word. You are describing a verb, which requires an adverb to complete the phase. Differently is the adverbial form of different.

:thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on September 11, 2012, 09:16:19 PM
Flick got an oil change this weekend!  :thumb: Also, chained cleaned with WD40 and lubed up real good. Just got to clean the back white wheel up.

Mary
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Post by: codajastal on September 11, 2012, 11:12:12 PM
HOLY CRAP BATMAN, MARY'S ALIVE :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
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Post by: knowles on September 11, 2012, 11:31:04 PM
Put fog lights on, will put pics up tomrrow some thing after work and class, and before i go back to work.
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Post by: prmas on September 12, 2012, 03:06:53 AM
I bought myself a Wheel Balancer on the net. It arrived today and I have already balanced the front wheel. It was about 15 grams (1/2 ounce) off balance. I have been experiencing some moderate front end vibration/bouncing at around 70-80kph (45-50 mph) but was not sure if it was road surface or balance related as it was inconsistent. The tyre and wheel are true and smooth and the wheel bearings perfect. I hope this fixes it. Over the next day or two I will pull the back wheel out and do it too.
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Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on September 12, 2012, 06:11:19 AM
Got my first night back wrenching on the project bike! Feels good to switch back to moto's for sure

I swapped my sonic springs into the rebuilt forks i got from Baltimore. Put in new springs, fluid, and spacers. Jessi, me gf, even came down for a minute to help. Got her to assist on draining the forks, then we gave Gabby a good wipe down.

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Post by: jdoorn14 on September 12, 2012, 09:48:26 AM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on September 12, 2012, 06:11:19 AM
Jessi, me gf, even came down for a minute to help. Got her to assist on draining the forks, then we gave Gabby a good wipe down.


Great gf you've got there!

Wait, I think I misread your post. I read "gf" "drain" & "wipe down".....I'm sure there were more words there, but I can't recall now. :confused:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Funderb on September 12, 2012, 11:53:35 AM
Put in the '03 katana shock yesterday, can't wait to get it up to speed and see how she handles.
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Post by: msgoodwrench86 on September 12, 2012, 05:25:00 PM
sold both of the gs's.  The black 89 was a planned sell. the red 90 wasn't but I cant complain.   I got a refresher course, then both my sons learned how to ride and got licences.  Bought both bikes for a song and dance and sold for double.  The sell of the red one dropped the purchase price to 500.00 for my 96 600 Bandit.
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Post by: MVent03 on September 13, 2012, 04:46:58 AM
Put new grips on, ProGrip. I'll try them out today.
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Post by: gilkeyb on September 13, 2012, 06:13:35 PM
I got my bike out for pictures the other day.  The bike was originally purchased to teach my girlfriend to ride, but it will be recommisioned this winter as a project bike for me.  Hopefully springs/bars/shock/solo tail/headlight fairing to turn it into a (more) respectable looking bike.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2F330062_3681293271978_203093015_o.jpg&hash=0bc668d6812e7ca2a53c87cc59050634bd089376)

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EDIT:  I now realize those pictures are exceedingly large.  My apologies.  They will be downsized in the future
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on September 13, 2012, 08:08:08 PM
Well I got my new gear shift indicator in today so I will get it on this weekend.

I chopped more of the rear fender off and added new rear turns with a LED flasher

New bar mirrors go on tomorrow

Quote from: gotkids on August 11, 2010, 04:45:13 AM
Stripped and painted the exhaust manifold.........it came up very nice.

Thats on my list to do also.

Quote from: Anaconda on August 09, 2010, 08:07:38 PM
Wrecked my bike over the Weekend. Was not a good idea to ride in the mountains when it was super foggy and getting dark at the same time.......any ideas on fixing a slightly dented tank

Ive read where you can use compressed air to pop out dents

Quote from: SlimKlim on August 09, 2010, 08:15:12 PM
Put a motor together and positioned it under the frame to go back in. Hopefully tomorrow it will get bolted in and fired up. Cheesus Crust I hope it runs.

Recently been there and done that. Like you I was praying it ran with no issues. Getting that engine in BTW is always a PITA for me
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Post by: Phil B on September 13, 2012, 10:55:12 PM
All yuo have to do is edit your post, and change

(img)  to  (img width=800)
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Post by: adidasguy on September 14, 2012, 06:03:43 PM
I don't know. These came in and I forgot I ever ordered them.
Rear hugger and a front fender extender.
They both look really nicely made. Oh, well.... more GS500 thingies to sort and file away.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC02644a.jpg&hash=b755e684adba07d4d861f53d12a33b799978c268)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on September 14, 2012, 06:23:11 PM
I want a hugger but I need one to fit a 160 tire

My Katana front rim/tire came in today.
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Post by: ThatOtherGuy on September 14, 2012, 07:20:02 PM
I fitted GS500F mirrors to my Bandit.  Had cheapies on it while I was researching permanent replacements and was pleasantly surprised to find that the GS500F mirrors bolt straight on.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on September 15, 2012, 12:08:49 PM
I mourned my bike. I miss her. :sad:
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Post by: jestercinti on September 15, 2012, 07:05:38 PM
Started it to check out the new pilot mixture. It was 3 turns, then 2.75, now 2.5. I think 2.5 is where it will stay. Have 20 pilots and a lunchbox.

While I let it warm up, cleaned the K&N in the car and drained the coolant.  That stuff was almost black. Been 80,000 miles and 7 years since I last drained and filled.  New 50/50 mix is light green  :icon_eek:
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Post by: Toogoofy317 on September 15, 2012, 09:22:22 PM
Awww, xune! Still got those left over parts? Harsh I'm sorry.

Mary
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Post by: codajastal on September 15, 2012, 09:24:08 PM
Rode it. Took a video of the riding.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on September 15, 2012, 09:43:58 PM
I started the install of my gear shift indicator tonight. Will try to finish it up tomorrow.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=61953.msg720825#msg720825

http://sdrv.ms/PnCbw1
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Post by: adidasguy on September 15, 2012, 09:47:52 PM
Rode Thumper. He was happy - hadn't been on the road since Backfire Moto last month.

Then rode Phenix to the gym.

Then rode Suzi to Trader Joes. I was in there with my helmet on (HJC flip-up type) and a guys says "That your blue bike out there". "Yes" I said. and he replied "That's a really cool looking bike you got there". Made me grin really big!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 16, 2012, 01:06:23 AM
Rode it to get some banana pancakes. They were really quite yummy... (don't know how they expected me to eat the icecream with a fork though)

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Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on September 16, 2012, 12:47:14 PM
new petcock,.....
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 16, 2012, 03:20:25 PM
Picked up a GPZ style fairing from addiasguy today for my wifes GS.It will take some modding to fit but not bsd.As soon as SHE says she likes it I will buy it from him and mount it up.Does anybody know if touch up paint ( spray ) is available for the OEM GS colors ??.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 16, 2012, 04:09:26 PM
Duh! OEM Paint? You forgot to ask and you forgot your blue extension cord.

Colorrite.com has all the colors. The WIKI has the color codes. If colorrite does not go back far enough in years, enter the 3 character color code. I have purple touch up pens you can have. Never bought a spray can of the purple. Junior used their paints.

Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 16, 2012, 04:32:52 PM
I did get my cord,Atleast I got a blue cord !!.hehe


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on September 16, 2012, 04:51:57 PM
Looked at it while I painted my garage trim.  :cry:

Found out yesterday at 9:35am that I will be in Toronto all week.   Get an email with my boss and 3 levels higher all cc'd asking how quickly can I be in Canada's largest city for a project.

**sigh** more delta sky miles and Marriott points.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wolfs02shadow on September 16, 2012, 06:15:53 PM
Rode the h3ll out of it(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F12%2F09%2F17%2Fety6ajav.jpg&hash=160b850e84c29cc17f6c7149d3d4d7703addb6e1)



04 500f
Timing mod
Pilot 20
Mid 60
Main 132.5
Yoshimura rs3
K&n drop in
Zero gravity touring shield
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dry_humor on September 16, 2012, 07:42:32 PM
cleaned and lubed the chain and checked the oil. no riding since the rain here has been retarded bad lately.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 17, 2012, 12:30:58 AM
I know, you've heard it before.....

Rode Phenix on Vashon Island today.

Here's a really crappy video - NOT TO MY STANDARDS! The Contour HD performed like a 98 cent piece pf crap.
Anyway, for your enjoyment, here is 5 minutes of twisties on Vashon Island. You would have fun riding these where your line of sight is sometime is only 200 to 400 feet to the next turn and up or down hill.

http://youtu.be/ZAb5Dsy7BQg

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 17, 2012, 01:33:41 AM
Spent the day testing camera angles and trying to find the best place to mount the cameras on the bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 17, 2012, 01:52:10 AM
I do not want a camera on the helmet. I want it on the bike so vibration is an issue. The low mass of a camera makes it susceptible to vibration.

I have been thinking of making a mount with rubber shocks and 2 to 4 pounds of "stuff" for enough mass to keep the camera stable.

One issue is the camera image sensors. In the cheepies (under $1000 let's say) they use sensors that scan the image like a CRT scans the image - so when there is vibration the image gets swuished and stretched as it scans 30 or 50 or 60 times a second. Better ones with 3 CMOS sensors like the FX-1000 do a snapshot - that is they capture the image all pixels at once then store them. That results in a more stable picture without that "rolling shutter" distortion.

So I will try a better mount for the Contour or GoPro. Other option is mount the farkling big professional Sony HDR-FX-1000 and safety wire it so it can't fall off.

I may play with my Canon GL2 - sort of in-between size.

Any of the picture-type-cameras that shoot video are really crappy - especially when their image stabilization kicks in.

Anyway - want to ride Vashon with me? Look like fun?
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Post by: codajastal on September 17, 2012, 02:10:27 AM
What is a RAM mount? Can you take a photo of your setup for me please. :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 17, 2012, 02:56:36 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 17, 2012, 02:10:27 AM
What is a RAM mount? Can you take a photo of your setup for me please. :)
I can take pictures - but they are a Seattle company that is famous for making mounts for everything.

http://www.rammount.com/

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 17, 2012, 03:42:50 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 17, 2012, 02:56:36 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 17, 2012, 02:10:27 AM
What is a RAM mount? Can you take a photo of your setup for me please. :)
I can take pictures - but they are a Seattle company that is famous for making mounts for everything.

http://www.rammount.com/
Pics or it didnt happen. I just wanted to see how it was mounted with clipons?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on September 17, 2012, 05:31:34 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 17, 2012, 01:52:10 AM
Any of the picture-type-cameras that shoot video are really crappy - especially when their image stabilization kicks in.

I'll have to disagree here. I run a cannon dslr(t2i) as my follow cam snowboard/freebording. I'm still a noob when it comes to getting perfect shots, but check out one of my friends video shot purely on his canon 5d- one (https://vimeo.com/26735950) and two (https://vimeo.com/29895840)

I do agree that finding a perfect mount(min vibes, good view and audio) is tough of the moto. Stoked to see what type of mount you come up with adidas!

Side Note - Check out this sweet little mic setup i just snatch for my gopro2. works pretty damn well, going to borrow a friends and run side by side comparisons soon. Polar Pro's mic (http://www.polarprofilters.com/products-page/gopro-microphones/gopro-microphone-professional/)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 17, 2012, 01:53:03 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on September 17, 2012, 05:31:34 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 17, 2012, 01:52:10 AM
Any of the picture-type-cameras that shoot video are really crappy - especially when their image stabilization kicks in.

I'll have to disagree here. I run a cannon dslr(t2i) as my follow cam snowboard/freebording. I'm still a noob when it comes to getting perfect shots, but check out one of my friends video shot purely on his canon 5d- one (https://vimeo.com/26735950) and two (https://vimeo.com/29895840)

I do agree that finding a perfect mount(min vibes, good view and audio) is tough of the moto. Stoked to see what type of mount you come up with adidas!

Side Note - Check out this sweet little mic setup i just snatch for my gopro2. works pretty damn well, going to borrow a friends and run side by side comparisons soon. Polar Pro's mic (http://www.polarprofilters.com/products-page/gopro-microphones/gopro-microphone-professional/)

I am speaking only about motorcycles and the vibration causing total crap or bad rolling shutter.

In my videos, I do multi-camera including many of the pocket cameras. They work fine for that. You probably can't tell which camera was used for which shot.
Sony T-7
Sony T-10
Sony RX100
Fuji X-10


So......  any opinions of my favorite place to ride?

I will shoot some better video next weekend. I'll be playing around with mounts and will take pix for costa.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on September 18, 2012, 03:33:14 AM
my bike was due for its 45,000km service, as soon as it hit 45,000 I stopped it and did the service (oil and filter) right on that very spot.  didn't move an inch, no one complained either about me stopping right at that very spot.
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the reality is I was going to do the change tonight no matter what, you have to imagine my surprise when I looked at the odometer upon arriving home and parking in the garage and saw the above.  I thought it was hilarious.

also did the Bandit's oil and filter, sadly though it had ticked over 60,000km on the weekend just prior to a 300km ride, so no freaky photos for it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 18, 2012, 03:38:39 AM
Suzuki suggests every 6,000km. You Should have done a service at 42,000 and then at 48,000. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on September 18, 2012, 04:29:26 AM
you're assuming I owned the bike since new, not the case.  being my regular commuter I have factored in two services a year into my running costs, I'd rather err on the side of caution and do it regularly, roughly every 5,000kms, which works with my roughly 10,000kms of commuting a year.  at about $45~$50 a service as a DIY, its cheap as chips and good insurance.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mimikeni on September 18, 2012, 07:22:59 AM
Gave it a thorough cleaning and chain lube so I wouldn't be upstaged by all the Harley's at the race this weekend.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 18, 2012, 11:13:01 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on September 18, 2012, 04:29:26 AM
you're assuming I owned the bike since new, not the case.  being my regular commuter I have factored in two services a year into my running costs, I'd rather err on the side of caution and do it regularly, roughly every 5,000kms, which works with my roughly 10,000kms of commuting a year.  at about $45~$50 a service as a DIY, its cheap as chips and good insurance.

Well, every 5000 is better anyway  :thumb:

Michael
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Post by: adidasguy on September 19, 2012, 12:44:25 AM
Gave Junior a new RedFox mud flap. Shiny! Goes better with the shiny fairing than the dull OEM mud flap. Also replaced the fender with a new-old-stock I had on the shelf. Looks same as the one I painted but it is a matter of pride in having new old stock rather than something I painted.

Taking Junior to Backfire Moto tomorrow to show off his new-old-stock fairing.

(The fairing on the left is shiny clean black. You're seeing reflection of the floor.)
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Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 19, 2012, 10:07:15 AM
Is junior the one your putting in the show ??.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 19, 2012, 10:21:45 AM
Quote from: NortwestRider on September 19, 2012, 10:07:15 AM
Is junior the one your putting in the show ??.

Yes! (As long as they do not forget) Junior will be on display. He is very unique and an amazing restoration from a fugley black 1992 bike.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 19, 2012, 12:41:33 PM
Email Tom and ask when he's sending more info ( thats what I did ) then your back on his radar !!.


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Post by: adidasguy on September 19, 2012, 03:50:02 PM
Tonight I'll take Junior to Backfire Moto.
I usually park around the back entrance of Hilliards Brewery.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 19, 2012, 05:22:34 PM
Whats backfire moto ??


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 19, 2012, 09:55:49 PM
Backfire Moto?
     Backfire Moto?
           Backfire Moto?

Only the most exciting thing every 3rd Wednesday in Ballard at 17th and Leary. See posting of pix in the meet & greet section.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on September 21, 2012, 06:55:34 AM
Installed new left fork from adidasguy.  Hopefully no more leaks.

Also adjusted the preload on my rear shock to 6.  I had to take the bottom bolt that holds the dogbones to the knuckle out to get access to the collar with my spanner wrench.  Once I realized that I could use a jack under the engine (with piece of wood to go up between the headers) to lift the front end and get the right amount of pressure on the back wheel to line up the bolt and get it in and out it wasn't bad at all.  With that bolt out I was able to access the collar from the right side of the bike to tighten it up from 3 to 6.  Now my bike doesn't sag so much!  Much better...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on September 21, 2012, 08:40:27 AM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on September 21, 2012, 06:55:34 AM
Once I realized that I could use a jack under the engine (with piece of wood to go up between the headers) to life the front end and get the right amount of pressure on the back wheel to line up the bolt and get it in and out it wasn't bad at all.

I did this same rigging when installing my lowering links... You can also achieve the same thing by levering the rear wheel up with a 2x4 and block, while on the center stand for the slight pressure needed to get that bolt back in there.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 21, 2012, 10:47:54 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on September 21, 2012, 08:40:27 AM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on September 21, 2012, 06:55:34 AM
Once I realized that I could use a jack under the engine (with piece of wood to go up between the headers) to life the front end and get the right amount of pressure on the back wheel to line up the bolt and get it in and out it wasn't bad at all.

I did this same rigging when installing my lowering links... You can also achieve the same thing by levering the rear wheel up with a 2x4 and block, while on the center stand for the slight pressure needed to get that bolt back in there.

- Bboy

Did you thank the God Archimedes?  :icon_mrgreen:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on September 21, 2012, 10:58:41 AM
I guess we should, for we would still be in living in caves without him.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on September 21, 2012, 02:35:30 PM
replaced failed  (END SNAPPED OFF!!) R&G slider, with stock engine bolt.

hope to ride it later tonight when temp is cooler.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Merc110 on September 21, 2012, 04:48:26 PM
Installed a Yoshimura TRS slip on. Was a fairly easy install and totally worth it. Sounds great!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 21, 2012, 05:15:37 PM
Cleaned and lubed the chain, checked the oil and coolant, now to wash it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 21, 2012, 08:49:15 PM
Lubed chain after riding it. CBF washing my bike, but a sponge bath may or may not happen. Washing is so impersonal, but a sponge bath.... ahhh.... brings us closer together  ;) ;)

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on September 21, 2012, 08:58:08 PM
I washed both mine today, a degreaser wash to get them sparkling clean underneath.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 21, 2012, 11:24:20 PM
Got started on things for upgrading Quin to flip. So took out springs and drained oil from my pile of forks. Started replacing seals for Quin, friend's bike and the up coming bike builds. Newer forks? Whatever - can't poke the seals out. Was able to get 2 of 5 opened up so far (they used really good thread lock!)

Found one set had Sonic springs! Not sure what size yet. Still a pleasant surprise.

One set had adjustable fork caps.

Even though some had pits and dings, none were in the "working" part of the tube so I think all are good to put back together and fill with oil.

(I do not know how I ended up with so many sets of forks.)
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Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 22, 2012, 04:53:35 PM
Well, me and the GS are about two thirds of the way through a 480 mile ride from Upstate SC, to West Florida. With a five hour lay over at Six Flags in ATL.
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Post by: iclrag on September 22, 2012, 07:18:18 PM
Yesterday i was able to re-jet, and upgrade the carb to stainless screws and on top of it all i (somehow) managed to get the airbox AND the carbs seated properly inside the frame (Imagine that!)
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Post by: adidasguy on September 23, 2012, 01:38:29 AM
Busy day.
Started out at that place that sells disposable tools that does cargo down by the water - oh, Harbor Freight!
Got a wide variety of stuff (email coupons came in today) and got that much needed electric impact driver for like $35 with coupons and on sale. Guy at HF was really nice and helped me find everything I needed.
Then finished rebuilding 6 sets of forks.
Hanging up to finish draining old stuff.
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Then oompaloopa came over to work on his bike which is "for sale". After what we did, it might not be. In exchange I got another Gel Seat!
We started with this:
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It needed new tires, forks rebuilt, front fender, clutch lever and even the clutch switch.
In progress:
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We ended up with this.
1. Replaced both wheels from white to black with really good tires. The white rims will be for one of my bike builds and I had an excess of black rims.
2. Clutch lever and as can be expected - broken clutch safety switch.
3. New/used black front fender
4. Rebuilt the forks and put in 15w plus 2009 springs. hey, springs were free from ones I was rebuilding and a definite improvement over the 1994 springs. and that 1994 oil smelled worse than a cat liter box. Really!
5. Put in new Iridium plugs (I had a stash but don't use them once I switched to Brisk so another freebie)
6. Replaced burnt bulbs
7. Put OEM blinkers back on the rear
8. Verified voltage regulator working correctly (because some bulbs were burnt out)
9. Assorted --->  put on original OEM cable clips and brackets that were missing and replaced many screws with what should be there.

In all a fun day! Hope he keeps the bike. He had the rare privilege of getting to ride Junior AND Suzi. Now he knows what his GS500 can be. We can rebuild him. We have the technology.

(Now that Junior is officially a "Show Bike" at the December Seattle International Motorcycle Show, he is off limits to all but a rare, select few.)

Now with black wheels and the other upgrades. Looks good enough to keep! And rides a whole lot better.
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Well, the Bike Cave got a little messy today.
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FYI: All this started because he tried to ride his bike with a rear disc brake lock on and really literally shattered the rear brake caliper mounting bracket. OEM price for one was a fortune. Someone told him I probably had one - which I did. and that's how it all began. I guess my parts whoring reputation is well known.

I know - pictures or it didn't happen. Well, I went to take a picture of the shattered part and he took it home.
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Post by: codajastal on September 23, 2012, 01:55:59 AM
Wish I lived near you Pat :(




I like your sig too :)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 23, 2012, 02:07:57 AM
Coda: So if I came to visit, what airport would I fly to?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 23, 2012, 02:31:08 AM
Either Brissy international, or coolangata international.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 23, 2012, 02:42:00 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on September 23, 2012, 02:31:08 AM
Either Brissy international, or coolangata international.
:thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 23, 2012, 02:46:34 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on September 23, 2012, 02:31:08 AM
Either Brissy international, or coolangata international.
Ouch! $14,000 first class to Brisbane (Brissy?). What is "coolingata"?  I need KINGS ENGLISH to do an airline search.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 23, 2012, 03:01:06 AM
OK - getting down to $7000 IF and ONLY IF I go COACH part of the way.
Looking at around Halloween (assuming there is something exciting at Halloween down there).

For Halloween: I wear NON-adidas clothes. Maybe ride a NON-0Gs500 bike.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on September 23, 2012, 03:02:42 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 23, 2012, 02:46:34 AM
Ouch! $14,000 first class to Brisbane (Brissy?). What is "coolingata"?  I need KINGS ENGLISH to do an airline search.

http://goldcoastairport.com.au/
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 23, 2012, 03:10:48 AM
Coolangatta Airport but I think its called Gold Coast Airport now?

Halloween is not celebrated the same here as it is in the states.

Plenty of places to ride though
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 23, 2012, 03:21:08 AM
Yeah
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 23, 2012, 03:39:42 AM
Well, how much do you like me? or want me there?

Choices:
$14,000 (roughly) for first class ( I prefer no to be with the commoners or paupers).
As low as $3800 for COACH which means you would really have to kiss my ass and every other body part after 20 hours of flying.

Looking at other options. Like a few days in Honolulu with friends (and I think we have a member there). Then to AU as a separate ticket.

Dates: Looking at end of October through November. About 4 days there (fares dropped in half when went from 5 days to 4 days)

hey - did we just hijack this thread?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 23, 2012, 03:42:27 AM
Hey yeah we did lol I can see another visitor video coming on.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 23, 2012, 03:44:49 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 23, 2012, 03:39:42 AM
Well, how much do you like me? or want me there?

( I prefer no to be with the commoners or paupers).

Well after that comment IDK? I AM one of the paupers!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 23, 2012, 04:05:48 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 23, 2012, 03:44:49 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 23, 2012, 03:39:42 AM
Well, how much do you like me? or want me there?

( I prefer no to be with the commoners or paupers).

Well after that comment IDK? I AM one of the paupers!!
That's only on the plane. They tend to fart a lot, babble a lot and have bad BO.
Food and wine is better in first class. Unless you plan to have a few bottles of Perrier-JouĂ«t  on hand.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 23, 2012, 04:10:41 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 23, 2012, 04:05:48 AM
That's only on the plane. They tend to fart a lot, babble a lot and have bad BO.
Food and wine is better in first class. Unless you plan to have a few bottles of Perrier-JouĂ«t  on hand.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 23, 2012, 04:15:41 AM
You can see both Aussie bike caves
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 23, 2012, 04:17:35 AM
Where are they?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 23, 2012, 04:19:19 AM
Your place n mine
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 23, 2012, 04:23:36 AM
Mines not a bike cave.....its a feckin trash heap with bike parts in it lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 23, 2012, 04:25:28 AM
Set the market tent up good enough
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 23, 2012, 03:51:53 PM
Lubed the chain.

Addy, IF you come down and you're up for it, we have a real nice route for visitors - a couple actually.

And make sure you stay somewhere on the Gold Coast. We can take you to Our beachside cafe and other stuff.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on September 23, 2012, 04:03:45 PM
Im not sure how far along it is but... Maybe the Aussie relay baton could cross seas?!

-Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: racinmason85 on September 23, 2012, 04:34:22 PM
Installed my clip ons and went for a test ride. I love these things. I don't know why Suzuki ever went to regular bar style.

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Thanks adidasguy for the parts hook up.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 23, 2012, 05:13:59 PM
Well it 's kinda for my bike,I just cleared my yard and staked out my 16'x24' garage.!!So now the the bikes will have a dry place to live !!


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on September 23, 2012, 05:23:04 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on September 23, 2012, 04:03:45 PM
Im not sure how far along it is but... Maybe the Aussie relay baton could cross seas?!

-Bboy

Or we could start our own here in the USA taking guidance from our good friends down under.  I live in OH and can go as far east as Maryland, as far west as Kansas, as far south as FL panhandle and as far north as Michigan UP or Wisconsin.

Let's start a new thread and get this going.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 23, 2012, 06:44:27 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on September 23, 2012, 05:23:04 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on September 23, 2012, 04:03:45 PM
Im not sure how far along it is but... Maybe the Aussie relay baton could cross seas?!

-Bboy

Or we could start our own here in the USA taking guidance from our good friends down under.  I live in OH and can go as far east as Maryland, as far west as Kansas, as far south as FL panhandle and as far north as Michigan UP or Wisconsin.

Let's start a new thread and get this going.

We have gone quite a ways. Now looking for a GS rider in the far west state to somehow get the baton to.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on September 23, 2012, 06:47:57 PM
That's a great idea jester.  Lets get the thing started on the east coast or in FL!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on September 23, 2012, 06:57:07 PM
Will kick off a thread soon regarding this. Most likely will use the Australian methods. Why reinvent the wheel?

Back on topic... :embarassed:

I used a forming tap on my carb to re-thread some that were stripped. Worked great!

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on September 23, 2012, 08:03:10 PM
I changed out the old brake fluid in both the front and rear. They worked fine so it was just maintenance but the oil fluid looked like muddy water....eww.....

Also finished wiring up the gear shift indicator and tested it out several times. Seems to work great. Tomorrow I will try to get the display mounted in place.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on September 23, 2012, 08:23:50 PM
Got the side fairings put back on my old GS. Took a while to find a day where me and the new owner could wrench(night/day shifts). With the old hardware and extras I got off adidas we were only missing 1 bracket(lower left fairing closest bracket to the tail). Just secured it with a zip tie until we get a replacement. It's been a while since I've seen a fully fairing gs in person. It looks good and will help on his 80 mile round trip commute.

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Also got a second to wrench on my gs. I'll update the project thread on that
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on September 23, 2012, 10:29:07 PM
Bought ngk iridium spark plugs to replace stock ones
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gilkeyb on September 24, 2012, 05:54:49 PM
I have started the handling mods of my GS.  I got a set of clubman bars in the mail today, an SV650 shock, and some .90 Sonic Springs. 

I installed the bars, and am afraid I don't know the correct direction.  Pictured below is how I mounted the bars

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I'm thinking they may be upside down?  With how far forward this put them, at 6' 5" I start to make the bike look really small.  But, flipped in the alternative orientation it feels as though the bars are a little closer than ideal.  Can anyone weigh in?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on September 24, 2012, 08:24:21 PM
far as I can tell, clubman bars are kinda supposed to give you clip-on positioning, without actually clipping to the forks.
SO, if you didnt want them to be closer than you have there.... you should trade them for a different set of bars :-/
I've heard that angling down like that, can be bad for wrists.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Leadberry on September 24, 2012, 10:56:31 PM
I rode the piss out of it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on September 25, 2012, 01:42:10 AM
new set of drag bars for the Bandit which solved the other problem I posted about in another thread,  instead of narrowing the GS500 bars I put wider ones on the Bandit.  Has improved the handling immensely and made it more comfortable.

gilkeyb, if you want to reposition the existing bars, ie the picture ones and you don't mind the look, try some Rox risers, they allow forward and backward positioning using 2" rise.  I used them on my Bandit as I needed a low sweep bar which I could only get as a low rise bar, so use the Rox risers to get the rise just right.
Title: Re: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 25, 2012, 04:48:16 AM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 22, 2012, 04:53:35 PM
Well, me and the GS are about two thirds of the way through a 480 mile ride from Upstate SC, to West Florida. With a five hour lay over at Six Flags in ATL.
Me and the GS are headed out for our return trip. Straight through this time.
Wish us luck.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gilkeyb on September 25, 2012, 05:10:17 AM
Quote from: Phil B on September 24, 2012, 08:24:21 PM
far as I can tell, clubman bars are kinda supposed to give you clip-on positioning, without actually clipping to the forks.
SO, if you didnt want them to be closer than you have there.... you should trade them for a different set of bars :-/
I've heard that angling down like that, can be bad for wrists.

Phil, the long term goal will be to track this GS.  So, an aggressive riding position won't be too much of an issue, as it won't be for long stretches.  This bike will be my fun bike.  I have my FZ6R for touring purposes.

If the bars are rotated 180 degrees, they end up in a much more upright position, but with the exception of the angle towards the rider, they are essentially in the same position as the stock bars (seems silly to make the change, in that case).  In the position I have them they just seem awfully far forward.  But, I don't have experience with clip-on type bars, so maybe i'm being a big girly girl

Brian
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on September 25, 2012, 06:52:17 PM
Quote from: gilkeyb on September 25, 2012, 05:10:17 AM
Quote from: Phil B on September 24, 2012, 08:24:21 PM
far as I can tell, clubman bars are kinda supposed to give you clip-on positioning, without actually clipping to the forks.
SO, if you didnt want them to be closer than you have there.... you should trade them for a different set of bars :-/
I've heard that angling down like that, can be bad for wrists.
...
If the bars are rotated 180 degrees, they end up in a much more upright position, but with the exception of the angle towards the rider, they are essentially in the same position as the stock bars


180 degrees?

WHy dont you just rotate them as-is, 90 degrees towards you??
THen they'd be like clipons, as I suggested.
YOu have them correctly, they're not supposed to be flipped.

Here's a picture from the wiki:
(okay, that would be more like 75 degrees towards you, but you get the idea hopefully)

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You're trying to mounting them like they are sv bars. if you want that style... you should probably go get those bars instead.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gilkeyb on September 25, 2012, 07:07:59 PM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on September 25, 2012, 01:42:10 AM
gilkeyb, if you want to reposition the existing bars, ie the picture ones and you don't mind the look, try some Rox risers, they allow forward and backward positioning using 2" rise.  I used them on my Bandit as I needed a low sweep bar which I could only get as a low rise bar, so use the Rox risers to get the rise just right.

After looking at some pictures, I used something along these lines.  I took the bar clamp off of my GS550, inverted the 500's upperclamp and made a mini-riser.  This works out to ~3/4"

This allowed the points of the bars to angle more downwards, as opposed to level with the upper clamp.  That change in angle swung the bars from pointing straight downwards to more towards the rider.

Phil, I don't believe my bars are the same as the clipons you pictured.  You can see in that picture that the bar clearly angles down in relation to the handlebar lower.  The spacing on my bars is too narrow to allow that, meaning that the bars had to essentially be mounted level with the handlebar lower.  Our ideas are clearly conflicting.  But, i'm happy with the positioning of my bars at this point.  So there is no further problems

A quote from a thread:  "when turned right side up they mimick clip ons but you cant turn them far enough for proper hand position before they hit the speedo/tach cluster. This leaves them pointing too far down and leaving you in a really awkward position. I've seen several that have done it and it didnt look comfortable at all-I mean even less comfortable than clip ons might be."

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=9705.msg80192#msg80192

Seems to describe my problem.  But it has been worked around

Brian
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 25, 2012, 11:22:34 PM
Patted it as I walked past it, then turned back and blew it a kiss. :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on September 26, 2012, 03:01:16 AM
Quote from: mister on September 25, 2012, 11:22:34 PM
Patted it as I walked past it, then turned back and blew it a kiss. :woohoo:

Get a room lmao
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on September 26, 2012, 03:55:09 AM
Ha ha ha
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on September 26, 2012, 11:22:03 AM
Quote from: mister on September 25, 2012, 11:22:34 PM
Patted it as I walked past it, then turned back and blew it a kiss. :woohoo:
how excited do you get when the fairings come off. :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 26, 2012, 11:46:28 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on September 26, 2012, 11:22:03 AM
Quote from: mister on September 25, 2012, 11:22:34 PM
Patted it as I walked past it, then turned back and blew it a kiss. :woohoo:
how excited do you get when the fairings come off. :icon_mrgreen:

Mine is always Naked :thumb: :thumb: :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on September 26, 2012, 04:38:04 PM
Quote from: mister on September 26, 2012, 11:46:28 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on September 26, 2012, 11:22:03 AM
Quote from: mister on September 25, 2012, 11:22:34 PM
Patted it as I walked past it, then turned back and blew it a kiss. :woohoo:
how excited do you get when the fairings come off. :icon_mrgreen:

Mine is always Naked :thumb: :thumb: :icon_twisted:
mine too. :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on September 27, 2012, 12:32:02 AM
Inspired by adidasguy's video of Vashon, I decided to do a run over some close by roads to show the local roads I have.  Was testing some new bars on the Bandit and their setup so not the fastest run (ties into the what I did for my bike theme of the thread).

First video is Bunya Rd, this is on the other side of the forest I live near, I used to ride the forest trails MTBing until injury stopped me riding bikes.  We (wife and I) bought the house because of its location to good MTB riding for me.  Plus the roads are also good road riding (cycling).  Now I enjoy them all on the moto's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy9Bc3AaWYA

Second video also has MTB (XC and DH) and road riding applications, Clear Mtn, its about 2 minutes further on from the end of Bunya Rd.  Rides are steep and can get slippery for the unwary, one of the few places where when riding the road bike I would get rear wheel spins when pedaling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UWp4H9DDaY

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 27, 2012, 01:10:02 AM
Man, I haven't been on Eaton's Crossing rd in like 20 years  :o
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 27, 2012, 01:10:49 AM
From now on when I have the tank off, I'll pull the carbs and replace the mixture screws with the one you see on the left of this spare set of carbs. It will make adjusting mixture soooooooo easy  :woohoo:
$15 a pair from Factory Pro
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on September 27, 2012, 06:15:23 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on September 27, 2012, 12:32:02 AM
Inspired by adidasguy's video of Vashon, I decided to do a run over some close by roads to show the local roads I have.  Was testing some new bars on the Bandit and their setup so not the fastest run (ties into the what I did for my bike theme of the thread).

First video is Bunya Rd, this is on the other side of the forest I live near, I used to ride the forest trails MTBing until injury stopped me riding bikes.  We (wife and I) bought the house because of its location to good MTB riding for me.  Plus the roads are also good road riding (cycling).  Now I enjoy them all on the moto's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy9Bc3AaWYA

Second video also has MTB (XC and DH) and road riding applications, Clear Mtn, its about 2 minutes further on from the end of Bunya Rd.  Rides are steep and can get slippery for the unwary, one of the few places where when riding the road bike I would get rear wheel spins when pedaling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UWp4H9DDaY

Every time a vehicle came around a turn, I automaticallly braced myself for a collision - You guys are on the 'wrong' side of the road!  :cookoo:  :icon_lol:

This makes me think though, do you guys participate in the 'rider's wave' over there?  I noticed of the single rider you passed, no wave from either.  But you were on twisty roads, so I might now have in that situation either... Just wondering about this because to achieve the 'same' wave over there you would use your throttle hand, unless you lift your left hand up and across... but then you lose the 'cool' factor.  Or you guys just inherently don't participate in it because of this opposite side of the road stuff?

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Malfruen on September 27, 2012, 06:38:10 AM
Washed it, other then that I didn't do anything for it, other then take it down to the dealer for its 36000k service in preparation of a 350k trip to my new house in Lithgow. Then took it for a quick 20 minute jaunt to a mates place. Doesn't get out of town as much as it should.

I then noticed that some kids have been doing my job for me, peeling the stickers off the fairing bit by bit. I might tie my dogs up next to it tomorrow and see if more sticker disappears...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on September 27, 2012, 10:27:54 AM
Yesterday, I installed my new, cutting edge SatNav system so I could ride Taarna to a job interview. I've got to say, the system is fantastic; it wirelessly syncs with Google Maps data and the display is super easy to read. Then I rode the 50 miles round trip and cleaned/lubed the chain when I got home.

Got a call this morning, and I got the job, which means I can afford to replace my fork springs and install stainless brake lines.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on September 27, 2012, 03:08:06 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on September 27, 2012, 06:15:23 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on September 27, 2012, 12:32:02 AM
Inspired by adidasguy's video of Vashon, I decided to do a run over some close by roads to show the local roads I have.  Was testing some new bars on the Bandit and their setup so not the fastest run (ties into the what I did for my bike theme of the thread).

First video is Bunya Rd, this is on the other side of the forest I live near, I used to ride the forest trails MTBing until injury stopped me riding bikes.  We (wife and I) bought the house because of its location to good MTB riding for me.  Plus the roads are also good road riding (cycling).  Now I enjoy them all on the moto's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy9Bc3AaWYA

Second video also has MTB (XC and DH) and road riding applications, Clear Mtn, its about 2 minutes further on from the end of Bunya Rd.  Rides are steep and can get slippery for the unwary, one of the few places where when riding the road bike I would get rear wheel spins when pedaling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UWp4H9DDaY

Every time a vehicle came around a turn, I automaticallly braced myself for a collision - You guys are on the 'wrong' side of the road!  :cookoo:  :icon_lol:

This makes me think though, do you guys participate in the 'rider's wave' over there?  I noticed of the single rider you passed, no wave from either.  But you were on twisty roads, so I might now have in that situation either... Just wondering about this because to achieve the 'same' wave over there you would use your throttle hand, unless you lift your left hand up and across... but then you lose the 'cool' factor.  Or you guys just inherently don't participate in it because of this opposite side of the road stuff?

- Bboy
I cannot remember if those riders acknowledged me, but we basically either nod our heads or a flick to side to ackowledge other riders.  Not all do it, but most do.  Occasionally a rider will give a wave of either left or right hand, I will also give a thumbs up either hand to acknowledge something important, clutching the bike if its right hand so I keep rolling.  The other two signals we'll see is a waving of the arm in an up/down motion to signal slow down hazard ahead and of course a twirling of the index finger to indicate a police presence.  This list is a handy one to know:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.servimg.com%2Fu%2Ff46%2F15%2F36%2F25%2F85%2Fbike210.jpg&hash=86f8428192f4f303923f70a5d13f55e52370723d)
Tongue planted firmly in cheek off course for most of them.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on September 27, 2012, 05:50:59 PM
Drove around the local college campus checking out the woman.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pave_spectre on September 27, 2012, 09:01:09 PM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on September 27, 2012, 03:08:06 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on September 27, 2012, 06:15:23 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on September 27, 2012, 12:32:02 AM
Inspired by adidasguy's video of Vashon, I decided to do a run over some close by roads to show the local roads I have.  Was testing some new bars on the Bandit and their setup so not the fastest run (ties into the what I did for my bike theme of the thread).

First video is Bunya Rd, this is on the other side of the forest I live near, I used to ride the forest trails MTBing until injury stopped me riding bikes.  We (wife and I) bought the house because of its location to good MTB riding for me.  Plus the roads are also good road riding (cycling).  Now I enjoy them all on the moto's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy9Bc3AaWYA

Second video also has MTB (XC and DH) and road riding applications, Clear Mtn, its about 2 minutes further on from the end of Bunya Rd.  Rides are steep and can get slippery for the unwary, one of the few places where when riding the road bike I would get rear wheel spins when pedaling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UWp4H9DDaY

Every time a vehicle came around a turn, I automaticallly braced myself for a collision - You guys are on the 'wrong' side of the road!  :cookoo:  :icon_lol:

This makes me think though, do you guys participate in the 'rider's wave' over there?  I noticed of the single rider you passed, no wave from either.  But you were on twisty roads, so I might now have in that situation either... Just wondering about this because to achieve the 'same' wave over there you would use your throttle hand, unless you lift your left hand up and across... but then you lose the 'cool' factor.  Or you guys just inherently don't participate in it because of this opposite side of the road stuff?

- Bboy
I cannot remember if those riders acknowledged me, but we basically either nod our heads or a flick to side to ackowledge other riders.  Not all do it, but most do.  Occasionally a rider will give a wave of either left or right hand, I will also give a thumbs up either hand to acknowledge something important, clutching the bike if its right hand so I keep rolling.  The other two signals we'll see is a waving of the arm in an up/down motion to signal slow down hazard ahead and of course a twirling of the index finger to indicate a police presence.  This list is a handy one to know:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.servimg.com%2Fu%2Ff46%2F15%2F36%2F25%2F85%2Fbike210.jpg&hash=86f8428192f4f303923f70a5d13f55e52370723d)
Tongue planted firmly in cheek off course for most of them.

That's what I loved about riding in Europe/UK. 90% of people did the nod in the UK, or the left hand wave in Europe. Even had pillions giving me a wave when the rider didn't/couldn't.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on September 28, 2012, 01:27:53 PM
Installed blue LED cluster lights. I used one of my cop buddies radar to make sure spedo was still reading accurate.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gilkeyb on September 28, 2012, 05:25:17 PM
Tonight I installed my SV650 shock.  From the time I opened the box it came in to the time I started up the bike to take it for a test ride it was about 2.5 hours.  That included going into the machine shop at work and hacking the lower bracket apart.  I won't be able to say for certain until I pair this with the .90 Sonic Springs that are on their way to me whether this was a good upgrade or great.  So far i'm quite happy.  The only thing I don't like is that with the rear end raked up so high, it feels like i'm really getting pushed towards the tank.  Would love to do some work on the fit of the seat.  Compared to my FZ6R, which has a very sport-touring stance,  this bike with the high tail and clubmans puts a fair amount of weight on your wrists.  Just something to adjust to.


Also, pulling this thing apart again led me to a question:  Is it possible to access the tank petcock valve with the tank mounted?  I haven't figured out a way, but a smarter man than myself might be able to figure it out.

Brian
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on September 28, 2012, 05:37:32 PM
Quote from: gilkeyb on September 28, 2012, 05:25:17 PM
Also, pulling this thing apart again led me to a question:  Is it possible to access the tank petcock valve with the tank mounted?  I haven't figured out a way, but a smarter man than myself might be able to figure it out
Install the tank Petcock facing the opposite direction... Otherwise you still have to lift the tank slightly to get a long screwdriver in there.

-Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on September 28, 2012, 06:40:41 PM
Rode to work, and notice that the bike is starting to crank S-L-O-W.  Bet the battery is starting to go. It's a 2009, and 3 years old.

Been looking at Shorai batteries.  No Wal-Mart Everstart for me.  It's Interstate in cages, and Yuasa or Shorai in bikes.  NEVER buy a cheap battery unless you want to be stranded.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: crzydood17 on September 29, 2012, 01:42:26 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on September 28, 2012, 06:40:41 PM
Rode to work, and notice that the bike is starting to crank S-L-O-W.  Bet the battery is starting to go. It's a 2009, and 3 years old.

Been looking at Shorai batteries.  No Wal-Mart Everstart for me.  It's Interstate in cages, and Yuasa or Shorai in bikes.  NEVER buy a cheap battery unless you want to be stranded.

who cares about a bike battery... mines been half dead for months... quick push jump on and throw it into first and vroom... lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on September 29, 2012, 03:10:54 PM
 While I'm waiting for Buddha to get my carbs done, I figured I'd throw the clubmans on. I love the way they look, let's hope they ride just the same:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on September 29, 2012, 08:43:42 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on September 28, 2012, 06:40:41 PM
Rode to work, and notice that the bike is starting to crank S-L-O-W.  Bet the battery is starting to go. It's a 2009, and 3 years old.

Been looking at Shorai batteries.  No Wal-Mart Everstart for me.  It's Interstate in cages, and Yuasa or Shorai in bikes.  NEVER buy a cheap battery unless you want to be stranded.

Mine's put on over 58,000 kms. Ran it flat once (no riding for three weeks on it due to rain. Checked and found the fluid low. Topped up, recharged, no problems since. It had previously (6 months or so) also started to crank slower. Checked fluid - low. Topped up and took it for a spin and all was good again.

So try that.... top up fluid and see if that changes anything.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 29, 2012, 09:53:04 PM
I had a good ride today. 260 miles. Got 70 mpg. Those Brisk plugs took my average mileage from just under 65 to right about 70. Kind of embarrasses those with BMW or Yamaha with their poor mileage and small gas tanks. When I said I get 70 and my tank is a little over 5 gallons they were a little jealous. I can go 300 miles where some of them have to fill up at 150 miles.

A couple strangers walked up to me where we had lunch and wanted to talk about the GS500 because they were looking to get one. Also got complements on Suzi from some of the others in our group. Never ever any reason to feel embarrassed about riding a GS500! I ride my GS500's with PRIDE!

(Click on image to see full size. And at full size, you can right click and save to your computer)

The group at Deception Pass. That's Whidby Island on the far side of the bridge in the back/left of the photo.
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Me and Suzi
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On the ferry ride from Whidby Island back to the mainland. We took the ferry for part of the end of  teh ride rather than ride all the way because the ferry is fun and very relaxing.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on October 01, 2012, 02:35:39 PM
After a small hiatus , I finally got it running again. Replaced the K&L float needles and seats with new OEM ones, made a couple adjustments, and the float heights are spot on. Tomorrow I'll be putting the airbox back in (w/ new boots) and taking it for a quick test ride.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 01, 2012, 06:31:13 PM
"Installed" custom decal and blue LED parking light. I also watched an Adidas guy video on removing exhaust.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 02, 2012, 08:14:26 AM
Installed my R6 shock Sunday night.  Had to remove the tank and airbox, and it all went smooth thanks to all the guidance found on the forum.

New R6 shock (with 1k miles) Before Install:
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After Install:
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Old Stock Shock (with 5k miles):
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- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 02, 2012, 08:15:31 AM
I made a camera mount using the guide from the wiki - with my own slight modification of course.

Before Paint:
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After Paint:
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Also...

New Sonic Springs came in the mail!
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- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 02, 2012, 08:31:46 AM
Camera Mount looks sweet. This thread should be a sticky
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mitch79 on October 02, 2012, 10:24:39 AM
After serving in the Middle East for the past 3 months I arrived home today and took her for a ride :D
Gosh it's good to be home in the land of gumtrees, wattle, bottle brush, magpies and kangaroos :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 02, 2012, 10:48:44 AM
I'm sure whatever you saw over seas was never as bad as the drop bears that were waiting back home...

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 02, 2012, 11:48:25 AM
Bockinboy,

I found excessive vibration when using a mount like that - but - my camera did not have a wider angle option. That is, it didn't shoot wider footage than what was seen with the naked eye. ALSO, have seen cameras mounted on bikes with a normal 1/4 screw pull the 1/4 female part right out of the camera. Cannot see how yours attaches at the back, just something to be aware of.  :thumb:

Mihcael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 02, 2012, 11:58:45 AM
I was worried about the vibration, too.  So everything is surrounded with rubber, some of which you can see surrounding the 1/4" bolt.  I wasn't aware of the femal end pulling out as being a problem; however, the camera I am using is super lightweight so I don't think I'll be too concerned by this.

I did a short video on the way to work this morning with the VGA setting (low quality) and there was a bit of rippling at around 6krpm.  But when I switched to HD recording, it was very clear.  I have 'misplaced' my SDHC card, so I only had the small amount of onboard video storage which translated to a 15 second HD recording, and 68 second VGA - So hardly worth a real test, but it looks promising so far.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: modular on October 02, 2012, 03:19:23 PM
Installed EMGO rear foot pegs for a GSXR in the rider position on the new GS. 5 minutes with a bench grinder and good to go.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 02, 2012, 10:25:36 PM
Welcomed a new member to the West Seattle GS500 Club. He's been lurking on the board since he bought the GS500 from oompa last week and already put 500 miles on it (he's still deciding on a name). It was great to see that bike again and the new owner.

Like I said, he's been lurking on the board and will now sign up. So I hope the gods of the board grant him full access right away.

I'll wait for him to do his own introduction. But here he is after we replaced a brake lever (guess why!), tightened up the engine bolts and learned how to get the bike on and off the center stand without it falling over  :icon_lol:

Sent him home with a spare Haynes manual and a 24x36 color print of the GS wiring diagram.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on October 03, 2012, 01:52:14 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on October 02, 2012, 08:15:31 AM
I made a camera mount using the guide from the wiki - with my own slight modification of course.

After Paint:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1069.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu477%2FBockinBboy%2Fimage-5.jpg&hash=2430d9c6ce1eaf988854a05541407250ebfd8d27)


Dude be careful of that mount without the camera on it. Looks like it could hurt in a mishap. Do the vibes from the bars transfer to the camera with it set up there?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 03, 2012, 05:19:42 AM
I noticed vibes at 6k rpm on the screen with low quality VGA (started rippling), but went away by 6.5k rpm.  It doesn't seem to move the least bit honestly.  Its out of the wind and under the windscreen.  There is THICK rubber underneath the PVC 'T', thinner rubber beneath the clamps, rubber packed inside the cap (under the bolt), and rubber surrounding the bolt all the way up against the camera.

But wares thrown up on the board have made me cautious.  Once I find my SDHC card, I'll try to post up a video, but I may give up on the hunt and have to break down and buy a new one...

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on October 03, 2012, 01:46:46 PM
Rode it for 10 miles today! It may not seem like much....but this is the first time the bike has actually run well since I bought it two or three months ago. Going for 20 miles tomorrow with some highway cruising, and if it can survive that, I'm moving it up to my brother's place (~50 miles, mostly highway) on Friday.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 03, 2012, 02:24:41 PM
Bit the bullet and paid someone to install exhaust, intake, sprockets/chain, jetting and fuel line. $150. I could of possibly done some of this myself but was afraid of f%$king it up. I have a hard enough time with the cosmetic "improvements"
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gilkeyb on October 04, 2012, 05:08:42 AM
Got my Sonic Springs in the mail yesterday.  Installed them the "lazy" way.  Started, took it for a test ride.  Laid it down in the local round about  :thumb:  Id like to think I hit a dirt spot, as I have seen them in the round about before.  But I didn't see one.  Just came in what must have been a little too hot and washed out the front end. 

Damage:  Dented tank.  Broken mirror. Scraped muffler. Front wheel/handlebar out of alignment.  (Thinking its either twisted bars or tubes twisted in clamps. Will evaluate at a later date).

I have a few scrapes.  Fortunately I had spurned the lazy way of wearing jeans by going ATGATT and I have just two nickel sized rub marks on an elbow and a knee.

I can say that the bike was handling AWESOME (SS .90kg/mm, SV650 Shock, Clubman bars).  I recommend those mods to anyone.  Quick and easy and do make a difference.  I could tell the springs helped because when I got on the bike the headlight beam was higher and my mirrors were pointed down a little too much.

Lesson learned. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 04, 2012, 05:18:37 AM
Quote from: Higgins13 on October 03, 2012, 02:24:41 PM
Bit the bullet and paid someone to install exhaust, intake, sprockets/chain, jetting and fuel line. $150. I could of possibly done some of this myself but was afraid of f%$king it up. I have a hard enough time with the cosmetic "improvements"

$150 is not a bad price for all of that work... that being said, I hope it was done well.   But all that is beside the REAL point I wanted to make...

PICS?!?!

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 04, 2012, 05:22:56 AM
Quote from: gilkeyb on October 04, 2012, 05:08:42 AM
Got my Sonic Springs in the mail yesterday.  Installed them the "lazy" way.  Started, took it for a test ride.  Laid it down in the local round about  :thumb:  Id like to think I hit a dirt spot, as I have seen them in the round about before.  But I didn't see one.  Just came in what must have been a little too hot and washed out the front end. 

Damage:  Dented tank.  Broken mirror. Scraped muffler. Front wheel/handlebar out of alignment.  (Thinking its either twisted bars or tubes twisted in clamps. Will evaluate at a later date).

I have a few scrapes.  Fortunately I had spurned the lazy way of wearing jeans by going ATGATT and I have just two nickel sized rub marks on an elbow and a knee.

I can say that the bike was handling AWESOME (SS .90kg/mm, SV650 Shock, Clubman bars).  I recommend those mods to anyone.  Quick and easy and do make a difference.  I could tell the springs helped because when I got on the bike the headlight beam was higher and my mirrors were pointed down a little too much.

Lesson learned.

Good that you are okay.  The bike can be fixed.

I love how you spring back with (paraphrase following) 'Even though I dropped it, the bike handles great now!'

No sarcasm meant here.  I just love the attitude!

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on October 04, 2012, 06:37:40 AM
 Haven't really done anything for the bike, but I have bought stuff for the bike. Got some Bikemaster bar end mirrors to go with my clubmans, bought a Katana rear shock, ordered some 0.9 Sonic Springs, and am thinking about getting a stripe for the middle of the bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gilkeyb on October 04, 2012, 07:03:44 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on October 04, 2012, 05:22:56 AM
Good that you are okay.  The bike can be fixed.

I love how you spring back with (paraphrase following) 'Even though I dropped it, the bike handles great now!'

No sarcasm meant here.  I just love the attitude!

- Bboy

I'm definitely fortunate that it didn't end worse.  My toe feels awfully funky, but i'll take that in exchange for anything else.

Rode into work this morning on the 600.  Hair of the dog that bit you will have to wait until I sort out my wheel alignment.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 04, 2012, 08:36:31 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on October 04, 2012, 05:18:37 AM
Quote from: Higgins13 on October 03, 2012, 02:24:41 PM
Bit the bullet and paid someone to install exhaust, intake, sprockets/chain, jetting and fuel line. $150. I could of possibly done some of this myself but was afraid of f%$king it up. I have a hard enough time with the cosmetic "improvements"

$150 is not a bad price for all of that work... that being said, I hope it was done well.   But all that is beside the REAL point I wanted to make...

PICS?!?!

- Bboy

I get it saturday! As soon as i get it back pics will be here!
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on October 04, 2012, 08:48:17 PM
Bike running strange.  Upon inspection, left carb loose and 1/2 out of boot. Strange. Popped back in and runs good now.

Parking light went out (front). It was an el cheap o led. Put in stock. Works.

Checked oil. 1/4 quart low. Topped off.

Checked tire pressure. 5 psi low front and back. Will go fill up tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on October 04, 2012, 10:02:10 PM
Happened Tuesday but only got out of hospital yesterday (so its Friday in Australia now) but I believe I may have written the bike off. Barrel rolling the bike appears to be unhealthy for me and the bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 04, 2012, 10:32:17 PM
Ouch, hope you're okay, though a hospital stay doesn't sound too good.  The bike might be terminal if that's the case.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on October 05, 2012, 12:22:15 AM
Yea not a completely happy end but I'm walking just can't use my right hand for a few months.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 05, 2012, 03:30:53 PM
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 05, 2012, 03:51:27 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 05, 2012, 03:30:53 PM
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Nice,
A plate like that in Australia is around $2000.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 05, 2012, 04:04:47 PM

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Nice,
A plate like that in Australia is around $2000.
[/quote]

I call BS lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 05, 2012, 04:13:40 PM
Costs $68.75.  A few $'s more if you select a special background image like lighthouses, parks, etc. That extra goes to support those causes.

For any WA riders, here are some choice ones still available as of today:
GS500F
GS500E
GSTWIN  (limited to 6 characters for bikes, 7 for cars)
GM51B (confuse people - that's the model number in Europe)
GM51A (The legal model in the USA - it is on your VIN)
500CC
MyBike
MY GS
MY-GS

http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/sppersonalized.html
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on October 05, 2012, 04:18:56 PM
Damn. "JESTR" was nearly $100 in Ohio. Need to move out west.

Anyone need any technology and compliance auditors?


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 05, 2012, 04:27:23 PM
Stay where you are. JESTER and JESTR are not available here.  :icon_sad:
You can get  JESTRC  or JSTERC   :tongue2:
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on October 05, 2012, 04:49:40 PM
Now you got me curious:

https://www.oplates.com/PlateSpecial.aspx

Allowed 5 characters in a non-handicap m cycle plate
GS500-not available
500GS-available
500F-available
500E-not available



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 05, 2012, 05:12:08 PM
Quote from: codajastal on October 05, 2012, 03:51:27 PM
Nice,
A plate like that in Australia is around $2000.
I still don't get that..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 05, 2012, 07:03:47 PM
In the state where mister, cods, and I live to have a personalised plate with whatever letter/number combo you want is $2295aud which is about 3100 usd, and it's yours for life.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BassWoW on October 05, 2012, 07:29:28 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 05, 2012, 07:03:47 PM
In the state where mister, cods, and I live to have a personalised plate with whatever letter/number combo you want is $2295aud which is about 3100 usd, and it's yours for life.

expensive much- can you do a yearly plate like us?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 05, 2012, 08:16:26 PM
Nope, but you can do a 3 or 2 letter and 3 or 2 number combo for about 500 and again your for life. You can get all different layouts and style, you can even get a 'euro' style. But even more crazy is the 'classic' plates. The first plate in our state Q1 just those 2 letters owned by Australia's richest hairdresser, even though he doesn't want to sell them your looking at over a million. That's right over a million dollars.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 05, 2012, 09:33:23 PM
Sounds like I need to start a black market business for license plates in Oz.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 05, 2012, 10:19:54 PM
Quote from: Higgins13 on October 05, 2012, 04:04:47 PM

I call BS lol


Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 05, 2012, 07:03:47 PM
In the state where mister, cods, and I live to have a personalised plate with whatever letter/number combo you want is $2295aud which is about 3100 usd, and it's yours for life.

Call BS all you like Higgins13 but its actually more than that!!!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 05, 2012, 10:25:21 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 05, 2012, 08:16:26 PM
The first plate in our state Q1 just those 2 letters owned by Australia's richest hairdresser, even though he doesn't want to sell them your looking at over a million. That's right over a million dollars.

I saw that plate yesterday on a white Mercedes :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 05, 2012, 11:50:06 PM
Oh it's white now, last time I saw him it was on a black cls AMG. But for all those that call  :bs: here is the site www.ppq.com.au (http://www.ppq.com.au)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 06, 2012, 01:22:26 AM
Between 3 and 6 letters is $2,395. Seven letters is $3,295  :o

As Slips said, this is the site http://www.ppq.com.au

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 06, 2012, 03:39:04 AM
I've got personalised plates on my bikes.  I like them because the colour scheme I chose makes the plates blend into the bike better.  Paid just under $500 each for them, three letters two numbers on one, two numbers, three letters on the other.

Back to the topic at hand, what did I do for  my bike today?

As a result of teaching my wife to ride (first lesson today), I replaced the brake lever she bent dropping the bike the second time.  I told her it was okay and was actually prepared for it having 2 levers in the recovery bag along with the necessary tools to install it.  Funny thing was she pinned herself down with the second drop.  Here's some video of it, which was quite accidental, I forgot the camera was on.  In fairness, she did get the bike going and there is video of her actually riding in a straight(ish) line.  She still laughs when she sees the video and is keen to try again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p-THghgeoY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cebGQaYdF0w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL_8m4JSevk
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on October 06, 2012, 10:11:03 AM
Get hot picking that bike up over and over? :D

Looks like shes a little too short to have both feet, even toes on the ground. My MSF course had us basically walk the bike using only the clutch and no throttle, slowly working the speed up until we were crossing the parking lot in only a few steps.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: modular on October 06, 2012, 11:54:07 AM
Did the stock exhaust/filter re-jet. Seems it had 40 pilot jets in it already but did not have the 125 mains. Did one washer and 3 turns out on the mixture screws. Still have a slight idle hang when dropping back down to idle. The choke cable needs to be changed as well. I dropped some dry lube in it while it was apart and it still won't return when I shut it off.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 06, 2012, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: MVent03 on October 06, 2012, 10:11:03 AM
Get hot picking that bike up over and over? :D

Looks like shes a little too short to have both feet, even toes on the ground. My MSF course had us basically walk the bike using only the clutch and no throttle, slowly working the speed up until we were crossing the parking lot in only a few steps.
Yeah she cannot touch the ground properly.  She's going to try again and if she's still keen, we will buy her a more suitable bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 06, 2012, 01:14:48 PM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 06, 2012, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: MVent03 on October 06, 2012, 10:11:03 AM
Get hot picking that bike up over and over? :D

Looks like shes a little too short to have both feet, even toes on the ground. My MSF course had us basically walk the bike using only the clutch and no throttle, slowly working the speed up until we were crossing the parking lot in only a few steps.
Yeah she cannot touch the ground properly.  She's going to try again and if she's still keen, we will buy her a more suitable bike.
Avoid the stress, family fighting and damage to your bike: sign her up for a class. Their bikes are meant to be dropped. She will learn a lot by taking a motorcycle safety class.

Here in the states (most states) it also qualifies you for your license and a discount on insurance.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 07, 2012, 12:12:32 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 06, 2012, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: MVent03 on October 06, 2012, 10:11:03 AM
Get hot picking that bike up over and over? :D

Looks like shes a little too short to have both feet, even toes on the ground. My MSF course had us basically walk the bike using only the clutch and no throttle, slowly working the speed up until we were crossing the parking lot in only a few steps.
Yeah she cannot touch the ground properly.  She's going to try again and if she's still keen, we will buy her a more suitable bike.

Might want to check out bulldog trimming at Beaudesert http://www.bulldogtrimming.com/. They did a nice seat mod for a very short lady I know so she could ride a CB400.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 07, 2012, 12:18:36 AM
Also know a woman who rides a CBF1000. She can just tippy toe.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 07, 2012, 02:03:49 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 06, 2012, 01:14:48 PM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 06, 2012, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: MVent03 on October 06, 2012, 10:11:03 AM
Get hot picking that bike up over and over? :D

Looks like shes a little too short to have both feet, even toes on the ground. My MSF course had us basically walk the bike using only the clutch and no throttle, slowly working the speed up until we were crossing the parking lot in only a few steps.
Yeah she cannot touch the ground properly.  She's going to try again and if she's still keen, we will buy her a more suitable bike.
Avoid the stress, family fighting and damage to your bike: sign her up for a class. Their bikes are meant to be dropped. She will learn a lot by taking a motorcycle safety class.

Here in the states (most states) it also qualifies you for your license and a discount on insurance.
no stress here, in fact the whole time we were out, we were laughing the whole time.  I knew what to expect so was never going to stress about it.  it also helps that my wife really wants to do it and I want to let her go as slow as she likes.  she's in no hurry and I'm not rushing her.

not really interested in customising the seat, I already have a custom seat guy who did the Bandit (and its brilliant), the GS500 was never intended to be a long term bike originally (though my wife was never going to get her license either :dunno_black: ).  its more the weight of the bike that bothers my wife, so we'll be looking at a lighter bike even if the seat height isn't much different.  it will be either a smaller lighter sport bike or maybe even a small trail bike which I'll dual purpose for myself later on as an adventure bike for exploring where road bikes cannot go.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 07, 2012, 08:31:09 AM
I would recommend just lowering the GS, or getting ether a TW200, or XT225.

My wife started on a TTR125, then XT225, now my GS which I lowered back down for her.

She's 5' even by the way.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on October 07, 2012, 12:25:20 PM
Sold it!  And bought an 04 SV650n.  Pics to come later.  :thumb:  Don't worry, I'll still be around.
Title: Re: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 07, 2012, 02:32:12 PM
Quote from: shonole on October 07, 2012, 12:25:20 PM
Sold it!  And bought an 04 SV650n.  Pics to come later.  :thumb:  Don't worry, I'll still be around.
Nice, need pics for sure.
I plan to pick up an 04+ SV this winter. Since my wife has taken over my GS.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Fazer Rick on October 07, 2012, 03:34:46 PM
Quote from: average on July 29, 2010, 11:12:05 AM
let's see those pics,Mac!!!!

hey average got any pics of the swing arm change and what size is your rear wheel/tyre now ?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dry_humor on October 07, 2012, 05:28:38 PM
rode 2 up on him today. since the bike "belongs" to my fiancee, i never really get to ride it ever. today i picked her up from work on him and stopped to get gas with and average of 57 mpg this time around!!!! :woohoo:
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 07, 2012, 08:06:40 PM
Quote from: dry_humor on October 07, 2012, 05:28:38 PM
rode 2 up on him today. since the bike "belongs" to my fiancee, i never really get to ride it ever. today i picked her up from work on him and stopped to get gas with and average of 57 mpg this time around!!!! :woohoo:

57mpg? What dose that work out to for km(miles) a tank? I get about 400 km a tank...or I used to...I haven't filled up yet sence my new mods...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 08, 2012, 01:25:04 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 07, 2012, 02:03:49 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 06, 2012, 01:14:48 PM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 06, 2012, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: MVent03 on October 06, 2012, 10:11:03 AM
Get hot picking that bike up over and over? :D

Looks like shes a little too short to have both feet, even toes on the ground. My MSF course had us basically walk the bike using only the clutch and no throttle, slowly working the speed up until we were crossing the parking lot in only a few steps.
Yeah she cannot touch the ground properly.  She's going to try again and if she's still keen, we will buy her a more suitable bike.
Avoid the stress, family fighting and damage to your bike: sign her up for a class. Their bikes are meant to be dropped. She will learn a lot by taking a motorcycle safety class.

Here in the states (most states) it also qualifies you for your license and a discount on insurance.
no stress here, in fact the whole time we were out, we were laughing the whole time.  I knew what to expect so was never going to stress about it.  it also helps that my wife really wants to do it and I want to let her go as slow as she likes.  she's in no hurry and I'm not rushing her.

not really interested in customising the seat, I already have a custom seat guy who did the Bandit (and its brilliant), the GS500 was never intended to be a long term bike originally (though my wife was never going to get her license either :dunno_black: ).  its more the weight of the bike that bothers my wife, so we'll be looking at a lighter bike even if the seat height isn't much different.  it will be either a smaller lighter sport bike or maybe even a small trail bike which I'll dual purpose for myself later on as an adventure bike for exploring where road bikes cannot go.

Small.... lighter....

VTR250
Ninja250
CB400

VTR is the lightest. They can get a move on too.

I know you know, just thought I'd mention them anyways.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 08, 2012, 01:26:34 AM
Walked past the bikes and watched the spiders building their cobwebs. Bikes havent moved for 3 weeks :(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 08, 2012, 02:02:11 AM
Quote from: mister on October 08, 2012, 01:25:04 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 07, 2012, 02:03:49 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 06, 2012, 01:14:48 PM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 06, 2012, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: MVent03 on October 06, 2012, 10:11:03 AM
Get hot picking that bike up over and over? :D

Looks like shes a little too short to have both feet, even toes on the ground. My MSF course had us basically walk the bike using only the clutch and no throttle, slowly working the speed up until we were crossing the parking lot in only a few steps.
Yeah she cannot touch the ground properly.  She's going to try again and if she's still keen, we will buy her a more suitable bike.
Avoid the stress, family fighting and damage to your bike: sign her up for a class. Their bikes are meant to be dropped. She will learn a lot by taking a motorcycle safety class.

Here in the states (most states) it also qualifies you for your license and a discount on insurance.
no stress here, in fact the whole time we were out, we were laughing the whole time.  I knew what to expect so was never going to stress about it.  it also helps that my wife really wants to do it and I want to let her go as slow as she likes.  she's in no hurry and I'm not rushing her.

not really interested in customising the seat, I already have a custom seat guy who did the Bandit (and its brilliant), the GS500 was never intended to be a long term bike originally (though my wife was never going to get her license either :dunno_black: ).  its more the weight of the bike that bothers my wife, so we'll be looking at a lighter bike even if the seat height isn't much different.  it will be either a smaller lighter sport bike or maybe even a small trail bike which I'll dual purpose for myself later on as an adventure bike for exploring where road bikes cannot go.

Small.... lighter....

VTR250
Ninja250
CB400

VTR is the lightest. They can get a move on too.

I know you know, just thought I'd mention them anyways.

Michael
The VTR250 seems to be mentioned by quite a few people, might be an option to consider.  Did have a look at a GN250, but it was seriously tired and not all that appealing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 08, 2012, 02:04:07 AM
Course there is the all conquering cbr250r
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 08, 2012, 02:18:21 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 08, 2012, 02:04:07 AM
Course there is the all conquering cbr250r

All conquering? Please...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 08, 2012, 02:43:38 AM
Quote from: Higgins13 on October 08, 2012, 02:18:21 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 08, 2012, 02:04:07 AM
Course there is the all conquering cbr250r

All conquering? Please...
Just so you know that was in fact said in sarcasm. Long story. Look for the old thread and you will see. :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dry_humor on October 08, 2012, 05:28:36 AM
Quote from: Higgins13 on October 07, 2012, 08:06:40 PM57mpg? What dose that work out to for km(miles) a tank? I get about 400 km a tank...or I used to...I haven't filled up yet sence my new mods...

when we stopped to get gas the trip meter was at 205 miles on the dot. filled up with 3.58 gallons.

205 miles/3.58 gallons = approximately 57.2 mpg
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 08, 2012, 06:04:20 AM
Quote from: dry_humor on October 08, 2012, 05:28:36 AM
Quote from: Higgins13 on October 07, 2012, 08:06:40 PM57mpg? What dose that work out to for km(miles) a tank? I get about 400 km a tank...or I used to...I haven't filled up yet sence my new mods...

when we stopped to get gas the trip meter was at 205 miles on the dot. filled up with 3.58 gallons.

205 miles/3.58 gallons = approximately 57.2 mpg

That's about 330km. Perhaps I get a little more bc I have F model?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dry_humor on October 08, 2012, 07:33:57 AM
possibly. its a naked and she has to negotiate with a lot of traffic around here going to and from school/work. its also got the K&N filter with the full yoshimura system and jetted accordingly, so im sure that knocks it down a few pegs too.

im sure if we did a full cruise ride she would end up getting something outrageous.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 08, 2012, 02:04:44 PM
I've got a naked and commuting I get well and truly over 300kms per tank (ex reserve) and often over 350kms.  On long rides on the highway I get a potential 400kms plus, adding the reserve tank, potentially well over 500kms and one run I could have achieved just shy of 600kms on a standard 20litre tank (incl reserve).  I keep detailed records of my mileage so I know.  I won't specify the MPG as our gallons are different in Australia.  I still calculate the MPG on the spreadsheet as I can (just another column) and I know its relativity to other vehicles I've owned in the past.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on October 10, 2012, 03:52:58 PM
Washed it, cleaned lubed the chain, checked the tire pressure, installed Cramp Buster.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on October 10, 2012, 04:37:14 PM
Just rolled past 10,000 miles!

(only 5k of them were mine though...)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on October 10, 2012, 04:46:33 PM
Yesterday I rode it 50 miles up to my brother's place. An hour of riding....two hours of dead stopped traffic. At one point, I shut the bike off, set it on the side stand, and walked away from it.....in the middle of a major highway. No reason to make an air cooled bike idle for 20 minutes at a time, and at the same time, why not stretch the legs a little?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 10, 2012, 06:12:50 PM
Swapped out the fuel petcock and all the 5/16" fuel lines with clear hose (rated for fuel).

My idle was fine but when I would throttle it, it would stumble with the switch in the ON position. In PRI it would run fine. Glad I got some spare parts!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on October 10, 2012, 06:18:43 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on October 10, 2012, 06:12:50 PM
Swapped out the fuel petcock and all the 5/16" fuel lines with clear hose (rated for fuel).

My idle was fine but when I would throttle it, it would stumble with the switch in the ON position. In PRI it would run fine. Glad I got some spare parts!

Where did you pick up the clear fuel hose? I'm gonna replace mine too and figured I'd go clear this time.


For my GS, I threw on some Bikemaster turn signals as shown in this thread:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=62143
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 10, 2012, 06:23:13 PM
I searched all the local bike shops and small engine shops locally and no one had it although they could order it.

Hell, I can do that, and I did.

Ebay #230857634573 - 3ft for $15. I cut it in half and was long enough for each line from the tank to the petcock. I added worm clamps on each end also
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 10, 2012, 06:32:53 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on October 10, 2012, 06:23:13 PM
I searched all the local bike shops and small engine shops locally and no one had it although they could order it.

Hell, I can do that, and I did.

Ebay #230857634573 - 3ft for $15. I cut it in half and was long enough for each line from the tank to the petcock. I added worm clamps on each end also
Do you think there would be enough to go from the frame petcock to the carb as well?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 10, 2012, 06:34:38 PM
Nope, not with 3 feet. I had a few inches I could have cut off (but didnt) but theres not enough for the petcock to the carb. 4ft would do though.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 11, 2012, 07:31:05 AM
INstalled flush mount signals. pics comming
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Fazer Rick on October 12, 2012, 07:53:34 AM
I'd be interested in seeing them, as my right and side has cracked where it was dropped. The flush mounts should hide the small crack. You got a link to the site mate?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 12, 2012, 08:30:46 AM
Quote from: Fazer Rick on October 12, 2012, 07:53:34 AM
I'd be interested in seeing them, as my right and side has cracked where it was dropped. The flush mounts should hide the small crack. You got a link to the site mate?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271005700085?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I left fairing off to do oil today. Once I get it changed I will post pics
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ryott52 on October 12, 2012, 03:57:28 PM
Put on bar-end mirrors, and tightened and lubed the chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 13, 2012, 12:30:38 AM
Changed a string on one of my guitars...

On the way out the door to buy said string I blew a kiss to me bike.  :icon_mrgreen:

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: modular on October 13, 2012, 07:52:22 AM
This morning I finished up the 3rd re-jet, K&N drop-in, -1 front sprocket and just got back from getting the BT-003's installed. Starts up first crank stone cold with half choke and 45*F!! Rode it a bit and this thing actually did a little "power wheelie" shifting into second. Love the change with the -1 front sprocket!!!!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 13, 2012, 09:28:22 AM
Quote from: modular on October 13, 2012, 07:52:22 AM
this thing actually did a little "power wheelie" shifting into second....
Sorry I have to throw up the BS flag.  :bs:
Would have had to have been clutched up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on October 13, 2012, 09:49:45 AM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 13, 2012, 09:28:22 AM
Quote from: modular on October 13, 2012, 07:52:22 AM
this thing actually did a little "power wheelie" shifting into second....
Sorry I have to throw up the BS flag.  :bs:
Would have had to have been clutched up.

depends what he calls a wheelie, i've never pulled off a full blown wheelie in second (never tried either) but i have got the front tire about 4" off the ground from power
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 13, 2012, 10:33:03 AM
Quote from: modular on October 13, 2012, 07:52:22 AM
This morning I finished up the 3rd re-jet, K&N drop-in, -1 front sprocket and just got back from getting the BT-003's installed. Starts up first crank stone cold with half choke and 45*F!! Rode it a bit and this thing actually did a little "power wheelie" shifting into second. Love the change with the -1 front sprocket!!!!!  :thumb:

what is BT-003?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 13, 2012, 12:20:14 PM
Quote from: Higgins13 on October 13, 2012, 10:33:03 AM
Quote from: modular on October 13, 2012, 07:52:22 AM
This morning I finished up the 3rd re-jet, K&N drop-in, -1 front sprocket and just got back from getting the BT-003's installed. Starts up first crank stone cold with half choke and 45*F!! Rode it a bit and this thing actually did a little "power wheelie" shifting into second. Love the change with the -1 front sprocket!!!!!  :thumb:

what is BT-003?

Tire. The OEM are Bridgestone BT45. He has gone for a different Bridgestone tire.

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on October 13, 2012, 12:31:55 PM
Found out that I'm a moron, once again. Tuesday I rode the bike up here, set up my brother's bike port, and parked the bike in there. After spending a few days in WV, I got back, decided the weather was perfect, and geared up to go for a ride. Couldn't find my key anywhere, so I decided to check the bike port. Key in the ignition, in the ON position.....battery of course is dead. Good thing there's no crime around here.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: modular on October 14, 2012, 10:00:20 AM
QuoteSorry I have to throw up the BS flag.  :bs:
Would have had to have been clutched up.

Dude, the front wheel rose just a few inches for just a second or so. It's not like I was riding on the rear wheel with the front end in the air.......jeez.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: modular on October 14, 2012, 10:04:42 AM
I went with Bridgestone Battlax BT-003 Racing Street tire. 110/70 front/140/70 rear. These are for track days and backwood bombing and are radial's. A true sticky sport bike tire.

http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/bt003rs.html
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 14, 2012, 01:23:57 PM
Quote from: modular on October 14, 2012, 10:00:20 AM
QuoteSorry I have to throw up the BS flag.  :bs:
Would have had to have been clutched up.

Dude, the front wheel rose just a few inches for just a second or so. It's not like I was riding on the rear wheel with the front end in the air.......jeez.

I have 46T rear sprocket and a full set of other things, how come this dose not happen to me? :(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 14, 2012, 03:54:20 PM
Removed the MRA Highway Shield, back to riding naked again, must say its not bad but only for commuting, need a shield for long distance riding which is the Bandits job.  MRA shield is going on the wife's Intruder after I pick it up Wednesday, she'll need it and appreciate it.  May buy another MRA Street or Road Shield for the GS500, haven't decided yet.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 14, 2012, 11:43:13 PM
Rain today. So started cleaning up all the bolts and stuff to get ready to fix up Quin and build another G500.
Fun to run parts through the vibrating parts cleaner. In they go. 12-24 hours later sparkling shiny clean!
Now to sort them into the parts bins.
I have no idea what to do with over 40 rotor bolts and so many of the other parts. Parts just seem to migrate to the Bike Cave.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC00415a.jpg&hash=c3d06b88937b03ae6dc7d7c88847460c539bd1a3)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 14, 2012, 11:49:57 PM
Mounted my new GoPro onto the Black GS and did a quick test run around the block

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-HWrFiGaRw
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 15, 2012, 02:07:02 AM
Quote from: codajastal on October 14, 2012, 11:49:57 PM
Mounted my new GoPro onto the Black GS and did a quick test run around the block

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-HWrFiGaRw
I'm surprised how smooth the footage is.  I would have expected a bit more shaking and vibration.  Might try a similar position myself.  It does provide a good POV, makes it seem really fast.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 15, 2012, 02:24:08 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 15, 2012, 02:07:02 AM
Quote from: codajastal on October 14, 2012, 11:49:57 PM
Mounted my new GoPro onto the Black GS and did a quick test run around the block

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-HWrFiGaRw
I'm surprised how smooth the footage is.  I would have expected a bit more shaking and vibration.  Might try a similar position myself.  It does provide a good POV, makes it seem really fast.

You and me both :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on October 15, 2012, 02:42:42 AM
Do you have any pictures of the setup you used? I like that angle a lot.

Also, slightly off topic, but the GoPro Hero 3 is set to hit shelves by the end of this month. GoPro is being sneaky about it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 15, 2012, 02:55:13 AM
Quote from: RossLH on October 15, 2012, 02:42:42 AM
Do you have any pictures of the setup you used? I like that angle a lot.

Also, slightly off topic, but the GoPro Hero 3 is set to hit shelves by the end of this month. GoPro is being sneaky about it.
Nope just put on fork brace but I will take some tomorrow in the daylight.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 15, 2012, 04:00:48 AM
Dropped off my bike for a service, was given a BMW F650GS (unrestricted to full 800cc power) as a loaner bike. Video review to come  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 15, 2012, 07:02:21 AM
Quote from: codajastal on October 14, 2012, 11:49:57 PM
Mounted my new GoPro onto the Black GS and did a quick test run around the block

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-HWrFiGaRw

I thought this was florida, I was like this idiot is on wrong side of road. Then I realized wherer you were  :embarassed:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mikeybikey82 on October 15, 2012, 01:51:10 PM
I Put on some Pro Taper ATV bars with new gel grips.  so, so nice and absolutely no vibration.  oh and an F16 windscreen, although that will be replaced by an OEM fairing/screen purchased from addidas.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 15, 2012, 02:09:53 PM
Got caught in rain :(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 15, 2012, 05:03:40 PM
Here are the pictures of the mounted Gopro as requested

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F12%2F10%2F16%2F6y8u5eny.jpg&hash=8f950bfd5e2aced7c4491c070ea2a21d5c7aa670)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F12%2F10%2F16%2Fy6aqu7yp.jpg&hash=3daf7740ac9ed51d845bd36be0381e453c6d70b9)

Sent from my shitter

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on October 15, 2012, 07:07:53 PM
Cool, thanks! I'll have to give that one a shot.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on October 15, 2012, 07:19:32 PM
Quote from: codajastal on October 15, 2012, 05:03:40 PM
Here are the pictures of the mounted Gopro as requested

The camera shake was nothing like I thought it would be mounted in that location  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 15, 2012, 09:14:02 PM
Yea I'm a little blown away that there was no vibration at all in that spot. Perfect in my opinion.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 16, 2012, 01:16:50 AM
Well here is my test if the Sony action cam touted as the go pro killer. What do you guys think?

http://youtu.be/e_XrXkZnk-w (http://youtu.be/e_XrXkZnk-w)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 16, 2012, 01:19:21 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 16, 2012, 01:16:50 AM
Well here is my test if the Sony action cam touted as the go pro killer. What do you guys think?

http://youtu.be/e_XrXkZnk-w (http://youtu.be/e_XrXkZnk-w)

GoPro killer my shiny metal ass.
Good video but doesnt even come close to the quality of the GoPro.
Someone at Sony talking out of their ass again :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 16, 2012, 02:01:00 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 16, 2012, 01:16:50 AM
Well here is my test if the Sony action cam touted as the go pro killer. What do you guys think?

http://youtu.be/e_XrXkZnk-w (http://youtu.be/e_XrXkZnk-w)
not bad, but not a killer, but then again how much Youtube kills the quality is also a question to consider.

like the Lotus comment, you know Lotus means Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious. :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 16, 2012, 03:34:57 AM
Well it's not full hi def but I'm happy and with the right software to render in a high quality well see it come into its own
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 16, 2012, 05:52:06 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 16, 2012, 01:16:50 AM
Well here is my test if the Sony action cam touted as the go pro killer. What do you guys think?

http://youtu.be/e_XrXkZnk-w (http://youtu.be/e_XrXkZnk-w)

Slips, you have 'the sound'!
When you pull into the gas station at 1:30 I heard it.  What do you think that is?
Here are a few threads that talk about it.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=59403.msg680376#msg680376

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=50169.msg568080#msg568080

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60952.msg704889#msg704889

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=61853.msg719242#msg719242

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on October 16, 2012, 06:33:21 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on October 16, 2012, 05:52:06 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 16, 2012, 01:16:50 AM
Well here is my test if the Sony action cam touted as the go pro killer. What do you guys think?

http://youtu.be/e_XrXkZnk-w (http://youtu.be/e_XrXkZnk-w)

Slips, you have 'the sound'!
When you pull into the gas station at 1:30 I heard it.  What do you think that is?
Here are a few threads that talk about it.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=59403.msg680376#msg680376

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=50169.msg568080#msg568080

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60952.msg704889#msg704889

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=61853.msg719242#msg719242

- Bboy

He's not riding his GS500 in that video, so I don't think he can help.  I had the same noise start after replacing my fork seals once.  I replaced them again recently and I think it went away.  Must have to do with how the spring and/or associated parts are sitting inside the fork.  I have progressive springs and 7/8" metal fabricated spacers.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 16, 2012, 03:27:21 PM
That's vibration noises etc that the mic picks up its a BMW f800r.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 16, 2012, 08:24:40 PM
That's all mine sounded like a few months ago and now it's more prevalent.  Faired and non- faired bikes have reported it.  Listen for it when you ride slowly over bumps... That specific sound is not typical vibration noises.  I think it's from the fork dust seals getting harder and dried over time and creating stiction on the forks as they try to slide up and down.  In time it will create hesitation on the front end and make for a bumpier ride.  It's much more important in motor cross but I'd imagine it can make a difference in handling through twisties.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 16, 2012, 08:41:47 PM
She's a brand spanker so I doubt it but thanks for the eagle eye, or eagle ear in this case
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 16, 2012, 11:31:46 PM
Changed Juniors rear end. Took off the Gimbel seat so I can fix some seat material coming loose, buff it and apply a fresh coat of clear (SprayMax 2k) to get him ready for the show in December.

This tail goes so well with the fairing that I might get another of the smaller Gimbel solo seats (like on Phenix) and paint it to match for the show. The gel seat just looks out of place. (I gave in: I just ordered the Gimbel seat. Hope it gets here fast so I can paint it and have time for the paint to cure.)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FJuniors%2520Demise%2FDSCF0572a.jpg&hash=349ea63e9c614195fa6d33777bed12e8ca8f06f2)

Been sorting out bolts, nuts and all the parts that have been scattered. I guess I have been doing a lot of "job placement testing"? I think I passed. Getting ready for the winter bike builds.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSCF0575a.jpg&hash=0b2a75613d5a774aec2ee3ef82897e3ec9da77a2)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 17, 2012, 12:39:10 AM
OK - put Phenix's seat on then photoshopped different colors on the seat. Me thinks I like this!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FJuniors%2520Demise%2FDSCF0579a.png&hash=6ee32af8d9ad99703cefaf3925cd7e40f6dd922b)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FJuniors%2520Demise%2FJunior_Gs500_Plate.png&hash=89b12f02b19589639cc96fb0484a7d681656a911)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 17, 2012, 12:49:10 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 17, 2012, 12:39:10 AM
OK - put Phenix's seat on then photoshopped different colors on the seat. Me thinks I like this!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FJuniors%2520Demise%2FDSCF0579a.png&hash=6ee32af8d9ad99703cefaf3925cd7e40f6dd922b)
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 17, 2012, 01:09:34 AM
 :bowdown: Thank  you!
I  really  think Junior IS the nicest GS500 EVER EVER EVER! (But I won't start a thread over it. After all is is just my opinion.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 17, 2012, 01:36:22 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 17, 2012, 01:09:34 AM
:bowdown: Thank  you!
I  really  think Junior IS the nicest GS500 EVER EVER EVER! (But I won't start a thread over it. After all is is just my opinion.)
Well I would be proud to own a GS that good looking and thats just my opinion as always.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 17, 2012, 02:37:47 AM
Looking at alternate detailing on the tail of the seat using PhotoShop (And yes - ordered another seat for Junior. Now have to order paints from Colorrite)

I'm liking this tail plastics and seat better that what I had before. The other seat is in the background on the left. It is cool. I think the addition of the fairing made the seat change a natural.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FJuniors%2520Demise%2FDSCF0579c.jpg&hash=4c7ddfadcfd31105acfa07b7e2c1eef4d9e2766a)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 17, 2012, 02:56:36 AM
I think I like the one in the background better?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 17, 2012, 03:07:29 AM
Quote from: codajastal on October 17, 2012, 02:56:36 AM
I think I like the one in the background better?
So...... does that mean since I'm changing seats on Junior you want the one I took off?  NO WAY Jose`.  :flipoff:

The fun of being a parts whore is you can change your bike in minutes and feel like you have a new bike!
Having more than one bike - it REALLY confuses friends when I change the appearance of one. They think I bought another one!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 17, 2012, 03:11:43 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 17, 2012, 03:07:29 AM
Quote from: codajastal on October 17, 2012, 02:56:36 AM
I think I like the one in the background better?
So...... does that mean since I'm changing seats on Junior you want the one I took off?  NO WAY Jose`.  :flipoff:

The fun of being a parts whore is you can change your bike in minutes and feel like you have a new bike!
Having more than one bike - it REALLY confuses friends when I change the appearance of one. They think I bought another one!

Haha no! I reckon Junior looks better with the other one on him.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on October 17, 2012, 02:16:01 PM
Synchronized the carbs and pulled the idle mix back a half turn. The bike will actually idle below 2000 RPM now, but it still pops every now and then at idle and a good amount when decelerating. I'll give the idle screw another quarter turn and hopefully it'll be good to go.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: modular on October 17, 2012, 04:33:00 PM
Got the V&H's exhaust, bar end mirrors, CRF250 petcock  and a couple fresh plugs installed today. Those were that last few bits. Can't wait for Sunday. This thing is gonna be a blast. Then, it goes to the wife since it is her scoot. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 17, 2012, 05:27:19 PM
Rode home my wife's new bike (Intruder VL250), promptly fitted an MRA Highway Shield to it, wind buffet on the freeway was horrendous (MRA came from my GS500 naked), Narva Ice Blue Head Light bulb (much more distinct and whiter) and LED tail/brake light bulb (again sharper and more distinct).  Next to come are are T10 dash globes to make it easier to see them in daylight.  If I can convince her, the spare drag bars will go on as well.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 17, 2012, 05:30:13 PM
WHERE ARE THE GODDAM PICS? ;)

Sent from my shitter

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 17, 2012, 06:05:22 PM
Yep pictures tonight, got home in the dark yesterday and ThatOtherGirl was upset about how late I was already.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 17, 2012, 09:29:50 PM
Rode Junior to Backfire Moto tonight.
Found this on him:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FBackfire%2520Moto%2FDSC00422a.jpg&hash=89900265b27b0fcdf48947aab940b534ef4e66b9)

It is an invite to display him at the International Motorcycle Show. Although I had already sent in a picture, it was a very rewarding sight to see they had picked Junior to display while walking around all that 500 bikes. I saw that card on maybe 6 other bikes. That really made me smile! Junior being selected to be on display!  :woohoo:  How rewarding to have someone appreciate all my work and want to have Junior be displayed at the 3 day International Motorcycle Show Dec 14-16. What could be any better than that?
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FBackfire%2520Moto%2FDSC00423a.jpg&hash=a430ed29ad9e7c9d087b988c2e2295c0865a7e00)

I saw how to nickle plate your gas tank:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FBackfire%2520Moto%2FDSC00417a.jpg&hash=8701cf319ead27438327aabde4ad9b80479faf9b)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 17, 2012, 09:52:12 PM
That's awesome Patrick :D

Sent from my shitter

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 17, 2012, 10:04:10 PM
Quote from: codajastal on October 17, 2012, 09:52:12 PM
That's awesome Patrick :D
I had already sent them a photo and he is selected to be displayed.

however.....the difference is......

Seeing him selected amongst 500 other bikes is a real complement. Someone saw him and said Fuuuuck! This bike has to go on display!

Having Junior SELECTED by the Sound Rider staff is a super complement! They apparently went around during the evening and "carded" bikes they wanted in the show. Cool! I am so jazzed about this.

I have another Gimbel seat on order to paint with the matching red/silver stripes. I ordered a few other new parts from my dealer so as much as possible is new old stock. Like the rear plastic fender: Only $40 for a new one. So why not? I have been bitten by the "Show Bike" bug. Ordered brand new instrument bracket (ugh! $120!) But now I really want Junior to be the worlds most perfect and beautiful GS500 ever in existence.

I now appreciate the Harley guys and all their chrome. Having a "show bike" puts a whole new perspective on things.

I will never get back the money I put into Junior. Satisfaction and pride: that is priceless.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: stroztech on October 18, 2012, 03:21:20 AM
Blown the cobwebs out from Port Victoria, SA to Streaky Bay, SA via Port Lincoln, SA and the Spencer Gulf Ferry.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on October 18, 2012, 01:06:09 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 17, 2012, 09:29:50 PM
Rode Junior to Backfire Moto tonight.
Found this on him:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FBackfire%2520Moto%2FDSC00422a.jpg&hash=89900265b27b0fcdf48947aab940b534ef4e66b9)

It is an invite to display him at the International Motorcycle Show. Although I had already sent in a picture, it was a very rewarding sight to see they had picked Junior to display while walking around all that 500 bikes. I saw that card on maybe 6 other bikes. That really made me smile! Junior being selected to be on display!  :woohoo:  How rewarding to have someone appreciate all my work and want to have Junior be displayed at the 3 day International Motorcycle Show Dec 14-16. What could be any better than that?
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FBackfire%2520Moto%2FDSC00423a.jpg&hash=a430ed29ad9e7c9d087b988c2e2295c0865a7e00)

I saw how to nickle plate your gas tank:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FBackfire%2520Moto%2FDSC00417a.jpg&hash=8701cf319ead27438327aabde4ad9b80479faf9b)

Congrats.  Totally digging that nickel bike!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 18, 2012, 01:50:19 PM
Thank you!

Tuesday I took off the other Gimbel seat and put on the OEM tail plastics. I think they look better and now the red/silver on the lower front cowling makes sense. Another of the smaller Gimbel seats on order to paint to match (that one on now is from Phenix and needs to go back to him.)

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: modular on October 19, 2012, 01:18:31 AM
Found the new top speed after all the mods. Seems the parts made a nice difference. :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 19, 2012, 02:11:14 AM
Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 17, 2012, 06:05:22 PM
Yep pictures tonight, got home in the dark yesterday and ThatOtherGirl was upset about how late I was already.
the wife's new ride.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Wjbs3P_pTn8/UIEWiQxUDPI/AAAAAAAAA_U/DF7o4OtE9o0/s607/DSCN0248.JPG)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qxixH10RdrM/UIEUeKWL3kI/AAAAAAAAA-M/qxbsWcbXZzU/s809/DSCN0251.JPG)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wPDUt3atqrw/UIEWiQbyN8I/AAAAAAAAA_Q/S06J_S7KmrY/s607/DSCN0249.JPG)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2CRQKb3D4zE/UIEUfahjjxI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/yBNMztzbO90/s809/DSCN0252.JPG)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on October 19, 2012, 03:24:48 AM
I know a woman who rides a 250 Intruder. I swear something has been done to that bike. She does things on that, that no 250 Intruder has a right to do - But - she tells me it is bone stock. Man, can she ride that thing. On rides with other larger cruisers (such as C50's, HD's etc.) she leaves 90% of the pack behind and rides up front with the fast boys. Fack yeah! Good score for ThatOtherGirl  :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 19, 2012, 04:58:14 AM
when I test rode it I was pleasantly surprised by it.  sure its not GS500 sporty and certainly nowhere near my Bandit in terms of performance, but riding it home from the dealer I just felt very much at home even though cruisers are not good for my back.  I really want to take into the mountains for a squirt, but she's already getting up me for taking it out for a test run after fitting the screen to it. :icon_eek:

apparently you can change the stock exhaust for an aftermarket Suzuki style exhaust and gain 10% power without any other changes.  another lady rider I now has done this and the sound is awesome.

there's a guy I ride with occasionally who can ride anything and extract every bit from the bike, everything from 250's to over 1000's.  often see him riding one handed through the twisties dragging his hand along the road surface as he leans the bike over going past you.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 19, 2012, 03:12:24 PM
added clip ons today

(https://lbpfxw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pvle5BxDs9tKhsE9CdbKDrZfoPG4VUR4ygYJT-4XzcduVCNf2a4kxZPrOZCdtPRJz3ytIV0qgL4NXzdC4uOnnBbHueoJUXoQo/2012-10-19_17-10-24_978.jpg?psid=1)
(https://lbpfxw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pUkNjgJV08OxZHdx6Kby78-cqidCJzvN01q4xeITPTXMPJ_fPAprnaVhedIBFPWvL6La8697wmLkcPReStHqAc3BLqJPblrvx/2012-10-19_17-10-42_833.jpg?psid=1)
(https://lbpfxw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pQIORp1Li4NEivEtBJQbcDQsvYZkHgciOjQCyt9oWZmYIFeqIfG6ojTSijDx0xffRb4RWR4viAd35lHp7mUPPYHy2rR-hGn3K/2012-10-19_17-10-32_423.jpg?psid=1)
(https://lbpfxw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pQIORp1Li4NEHRrmmYnDg3v1l24j3eeppOE30b9JKiDlXAgsERYT3n_0s_-R8ZUOnGw1999FHBiesqiqfL0oyqsis_FyyIx2X/2012-10-19_17-10-37_842.jpg?psid=1)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 19, 2012, 05:02:42 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on October 19, 2012, 03:12:24 PM
added clip ons today


(https://lbpfxw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pQIORp1Li4NEHRrmmYnDg3v1l24j3eeppOE30b9JKiDlXAgsERYT3n_0s_-R8ZUOnGw1999FHBiesqiqfL0oyqsis_FyyIx2X/2012-10-19_17-10-37_842.jpg?psid=1)
WTF are they?
Ive never seen them before?
I HAVE been living under a rock!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 19, 2012, 05:46:25 PM
Do a search for "Suzuki Gs500 clip on" on ebay

About $60 new

I did a 30 min ride this evening with them and no bad vibrations in the bars without weights.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 19, 2012, 06:18:19 PM
I have clipons but they dont look anything like them?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 19, 2012, 06:22:24 PM
Is it just because he mounted them above the triple? ... They aren't that different from typical clipons are they? ... I mean different from 89 GS clips yes, but regular clips?  :dunno_black:

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 19, 2012, 06:58:58 PM
Yeah, what kind do you have?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 19, 2012, 10:17:09 PM
I have factory fitted 1989 clipons on the 89 and factory fitted 1990 clipons on my 90 model.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on October 19, 2012, 11:04:03 PM
afaik adidas has them also he may be able to shed more light on the subject :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on October 20, 2012, 06:56:54 AM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on October 19, 2012, 11:04:03 PM
afaik adidas has them also he may be able to shed more light on the subject :cheers:

Pretty sure he only has factory or euro style.. No aftermarket.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 24, 2012, 03:40:32 PM
Ah......since my muffler had a few scratches, I decided to cover them up. And yes, it hold up just fine with the heat.

(https://kbqvsa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1ph-lnIqDtTiz3e6dAnfXSqdmzOfcrSikZ7Hus_zOk80fr_PfxcCTUZ1dNSMLgNfwfbVSV-as-ZCbfGX954Ks36nepEl-0epaT/2012-10-23_17-57-32_405.jpg?psid=1)

(https://kbqvsa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1psYoB8MFvw9kczOgEv0qTdEcdYGUltBUc7d0qWBOXiBwa0O_WAlW5Ig9faVo6R1l8U6caaBjUupcHVoX_WVHOPdLY9wOZynAs/2012-10-23_18-24-51_888.jpg?psid=1)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 24, 2012, 05:09:44 PM
I like that a lot.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shaddow on October 25, 2012, 03:35:54 AM
I stuck my bike in the bank today.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 25, 2012, 03:39:01 AM
All paid up hey?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 25, 2012, 04:19:33 PM
Took about 10 mins to install.

Order from the link below for $17 on the 22nd. Delivered on the 25th

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motion-Pro-Throttle-Sleeve-Tube-SUZUKI-SV-650-SV650-2008-/390485085532

Ebay seller lytleracinggroup

Direct swap. No issues. about 1/4 turn of the grip gets me full throttle

Pics below

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on October 25, 2012, 05:35:55 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on October 24, 2012, 03:40:32 PM
Ah......since my muffler had a few scratches, I decided to cover them up. And yes, it hold up just fine with the heat.

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(https://kbqvsa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1psYoB8MFvw9kczOgEv0qTdEcdYGUltBUc7d0qWBOXiBwa0O_WAlW5Ig9faVo6R1l8U6caaBjUupcHVoX_WVHOPdLY9wOZynAs/2012-10-23_18-24-51_888.jpg?psid=1)

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I want to do this so bad. Where did you get the material?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 25, 2012, 05:47:26 PM
I'm a dealer for vinyl and use a lot of it in my work. However, you can buy it all over ebay
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on October 26, 2012, 04:04:06 AM
Thrashed the f%$k out of it inn the mountains
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 26, 2012, 11:38:36 AM
Stored it for winter :( :(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on October 26, 2012, 11:54:36 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on October 25, 2012, 05:47:26 PM
I'm a dealer for vinyl and use a lot of it in my work. However, you can buy it all over ebay

So its a high temp vinyl?

I've aslways been afraid that the adhesive would fail over time from the heat cycling.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 26, 2012, 01:51:10 PM
3M DiNoc is a thicker material made for exterior usage. It already has good adhesive but we couple that with adhesion promoter
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Beemersworld on October 26, 2012, 02:57:41 PM
Installed indicator lights covers!  all the pretty colors!!
Thanks Adidas guy!
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 26, 2012, 03:22:40 PM
Quote from: Beemersworld on October 26, 2012, 02:57:41 PM
Installed indicator lights covers!  all the pretty colors!!
Thanks Adidas guy!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.tinypic.com%2F2r7q2l4.jpg&hash=efbb708b2a37e550c766190f74c5aa8446f95fe7)
You got a blue one out of me!

I wasn't thinking: I should have sent you a set of LEDs to go with them  :cookoo:
You'll want them so the blue cap doesn't get hot and pop off from running with the high beam.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Beemersworld on October 26, 2012, 04:05:39 PM
Tell me how much $$ to send ya!   I couldnt find any LEDs locally.   Ill paypal it today!

Quote from: adidasguy on October 26, 2012, 03:22:40 PM
Quote from: Beemersworld on October 26, 2012, 02:57:41 PM
Installed indicator lights covers!  all the pretty colors!!
Thanks Adidas guy!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.tinypic.com%2F2r7q2l4.jpg&hash=efbb708b2a37e550c766190f74c5aa8446f95fe7)
You got a blue one out of me!

I wasn't thinking: I should have sent you a set of LEDs to go with them  :cookoo:
You'll want them so the blue cap doesn't get hot and pop off from running with the high beam.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mustangGT90210 on October 26, 2012, 05:35:49 PM
Today I rode her. I'm piling the miles on now that she runs again. Replaced the clutch cable tuesday night, and now 250 miles later, it's friday, with another 30 to cover tonight.

She might be ugly but so fun :) Can't wait till I put together the funds for a Bandit!
Quote from: adidasguy on October 18, 2012, 01:50:19 PM
Thank you!

Tuesday I took off the other Gimbel seat and put on the OEM tail plastics. I think they look better and now the red/silver on the lower front cowling makes sense. Another of the smaller Gimbel seats on order to paint to match (that one on now is from Phenix and needs to go back to him.)

What fairing is that? And is it a relatively easy (no welding) addition?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 26, 2012, 09:08:01 PM
Quote from: mustangGT90210 on October 26, 2012, 05:35:49 PM...

Can't wait till I put together the funds for a Bandit!

...
Keep your GS500 and get a Bandit, I have both (GSF1200S Bandit).  I enjoy both for what they offer and surprisingly a lot of minor parts are interchangeable between them.

What did I do today?  Finally finished fitting the highway bars to the ThatOtherGirl's Intruder.  I started doing it during the week but the bolt I was given must have been faulty as I had barely tightened it and it broke inside the frame.  Unfortunately, the location made it hard to get at and when I tried using an ezyout (after drilling a hole through the centre), it snapped off.  So then I had to drill small holes around that to get it out, then drill out the hole as the thread was now damaged, then tap a new thread.  Tapping the thread was easy, removing the front end so I could do it was a PITA.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 27, 2012, 01:36:34 AM
Suzi will get new rubber tomorrow. Original new old stock (NOS) white rims. One came from Greece last week: $150! Unbelievable! Cheap price for a new rim! Stickers off ebay from a company in Spain. My bikes are sooooo international! I wonder what I can pick up when I go to Berlin? Any suggestions on bike shops in Berlin?
Really - you can tell by looking at the rear rim that it is brand new - never ever been on a bike before.
My bike shop (Aurora Suzuki) had a few original old lead wheel weights in white that they used for these. been a long time since they could get colored wheel weights and lead ones. All new ones are plain. I love a dealer that understands the uniqueness (is that "unicorn"?) of my bikes and new old parts. They commented that the box for one rim was addressed from Greece. They know I love my GS500's.
I LOVE new old stock! One advantage of the GS500 going 20 years with few changed. My 2009 will have new 1989 rims!
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: modular on October 27, 2012, 06:17:23 AM
Hey Patrick just for some clarification..........Unicorn=something that is rare or scarce. :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 27, 2012, 11:50:58 AM
UPDATE - my bulbs came in today. Being I have a pair, if this works out (I'll know for sure tonight) then the other single bulb I will have left over along with the lower CREE parking light bulb will be up for sale

Here are some hands-on pics. I did light it up and it is bright! Unfortunately though, the camera auto adjusts for the brightness so it wont capture if correctly.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on October 28, 2012, 02:02:20 PM
Purchased a tube of genuine Suzuki Moly Paste to use on the backside of my brake pads to stop the squeal.

Topped off my battery with water close to the upper line.  Starting to crank REAL slow.  Genuine Yuasa battery, so I hope to get more miles out of it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on October 28, 2012, 02:19:29 PM
 Gave her a good luck rub, hoping the hurricane doesn't flood our garage.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 28, 2012, 05:47:29 PM
Well me replacement engine came in for my other bike on Friday. My brother in law and I had it in that night and i got the chance to fire it up today. Runs good.

But the carbs are flooding so I gotta pull it back apart and check the floats....... UGH

But it has a new engine, new throttle cable, new handle bars, new bar ends, new front brake lever, front/rear brakes have been bled with new DOT4, new battery, chain cleaned and oiled, exhaust cleaned and painted with high temp black.

Needs..........nothing, other than the carb floats to be adjusted....LOL

It was so good to hear it fire up today.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on October 28, 2012, 06:19:17 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on October 28, 2012, 05:47:29 PM
Well me replacement engine came in for my other bike on Friday. My brother in law and I had it in that night and i got the chance to fire it up today. Runs good.

But the carbs are flooding so I gotta pull it back apart and check the floats....... UGH

But it has a new engine, new throttle cable, new handle bars, new bar ends, new front brake lever, front/rear brakes have been bled with new DOT4, new battery, chain cleaned and oiled, exhaust cleaned and painted with high temp black.

Needs..........nothing, other than the carb floats to be adjusted....LOL

It was so good to hear it fire up today.
LOL, sounds a bit like Grandpa's axe.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 28, 2012, 07:16:40 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on October 28, 2012, 05:47:29 PM
Well me replacement engine came in for my other bike on Friday. My brother in law and I had it in that night and i got the chance to fire it up today. Runs good.

But the carbs are flooding so I gotta pull it back apart and check the floats....... UGH

But it has a new engine, new throttle cable, new handle bars, new bar ends, new front brake lever, front/rear brakes have been bled with new DOT4, new battery, chain cleaned and oiled, exhaust cleaned and painted with high temp black.

Needs..........nothing, other than the carb floats to be adjusted....LOL

It was so good to hear it fire up today.
Good work!
Umm.. Where's pichers? :dunno_black:
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 28, 2012, 07:40:16 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on October 28, 2012, 05:47:29 PM
Well me replacement engine came in for my other bike on Friday. My brother in law and I had it in that night and i got the chance to fire it up today. Runs good.

But the carbs are flooding so I gotta pull it back apart and check the floats....... UGH

But it has a new engine, new throttle cable, new handle bars, new bar ends, new front brake lever, front/rear brakes have been bled with new DOT4, new battery, chain cleaned and oiled, exhaust cleaned and painted with high temp black.

Needs..........nothing, other than the carb floats to be adjusted....LOL

It was so good to hear it fire up today.

What's other bike?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 28, 2012, 07:50:03 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on October 28, 2012, 07:16:40 PM
Good work!
Umm.. Where's pichers? :dunno_black:

Gonna have to be next week. Im leaving town in the morning and will gone for a week! First vacation in a LONG time.

Quote from: Higgins13 on October 28, 2012, 07:40:16 PMWhat's other bike?

I bought another 07 GS500 a few weeks back with a bad engine.


On a side note, I bought a nice but used Yoshi TRS slip on tonight for my personal bike
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 29, 2012, 07:35:41 AM
I love the sound of the yosh, I would have bought it had it been available in the full system.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 29, 2012, 07:37:15 AM
You could just weld it on and make it a full system.....;)
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 29, 2012, 12:13:26 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on October 29, 2012, 07:37:15 AM
You could just weld it on and make it a full system.....;)

Work work the same as a full jardine
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Funderb on October 29, 2012, 07:46:57 PM
Tactical red gauge lighting:
(sorry its blurry... cell doesn't do well at night)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv202%2Ffunderburk%2FGS%2520overhaul%2FImage10292012222123.jpg&hash=e38da0723d19a0d42f1c71d2943c0a5220691d90)


Tacticool.............. think about it. Let me know what ya think.  :thumb:
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 29, 2012, 08:14:25 PM
Looks good but I'm partial to blue.

If your interested here is mine http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=62193.0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on October 29, 2012, 08:20:01 PM
I like the blue more also. I'm actually waiting on my blue led replacements for my gauges to come in as well as my led bulbs for the indicator lights and brake light also. Can't wait until they get here
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Funderb on October 29, 2012, 08:30:49 PM
I do like the blue as well, i got the idea from your post, and my buds 07 he just bought, but went with red because my bike is black&white with red accents. The LEDs i got are these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320966812821?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

they're super bright, and super cheap. they seller has a bunch of diff colors if anyone's looking to swap out. They fit perfectly into the gap left by the diffuser in the housing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on October 29, 2012, 09:00:50 PM
Does cleaning off the work bench and installing a computer monitor on the wall behind it so I can watch youtube vids from Baltimore GS and other how-to GS vids  ;)

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on October 30, 2012, 03:12:03 AM
 :icon_eek: :thumb:

A workshop monitor!!!! Awesome!!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 30, 2012, 07:06:53 AM
Quote from: Funderb on October 29, 2012, 08:30:49 PM
I do like the blue as well, i got the idea from your post, and my buds 07 he just bought, but went with red because my bike is black&white with red accents. The LEDs i got are these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320966812821?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

they're super bright, and super cheap. they seller has a bunch of diff colors if anyone's looking to swap out. They fit perfectly into the gap left by the diffuser in the housing.

Based, on your color scheme I think red is a better choice. It dose look good.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on October 30, 2012, 10:46:21 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on October 30, 2012, 03:12:03 AM
:icon_eek: :thumb:

A workshop monitor!!!! Awesome!!  :woohoo:
Have the KB and mouse on top of one of my rollaways by the workbench. Now I need one of those rubber floor pads so my feet don't hurt when I get lost on the interwebs.. 
:technical:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthehoovers.com%2Fimages%2Fgarage_comp.jpg&hash=d3f8a5d85920987fee026bf4f3c88daa769111ca)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 30, 2012, 11:42:26 AM
Quote from: Calpantera on October 30, 2012, 10:46:21 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on October 30, 2012, 03:12:03 AM
:icon_eek: :thumb:

A workshop monitor!!!! Awesome!!  :woohoo:
Have the KB and mouse on top of one of my rollaways by the workbench. Now I need one of those rubber floor pads so my feet don't hurt when I get lost on the interwebs.. 
:technical:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthehoovers.com%2Fimages%2Fgarage_comp.jpg&hash=d3f8a5d85920987fee026bf4f3c88daa769111ca)

nEW PRON shoP
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 30, 2012, 12:18:27 PM
Mount the monitor on a bike.
Turn: left/right mouse.
Throttle: up/down mouse
Brake: right click
Clutch: left click
Horn: Print
Starter button: Link to gstwins.com
:cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on October 30, 2012, 12:26:18 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 30, 2012, 12:18:27 PM
Mount the monitor on a bike.
Turn: left/right mouse.
Throttle: up/down mouse
Brake: right click
Clutch: left click
Horn: Print
Starter button: Link to gstwins.com
:cheers:

Oh great now I am going to have to build a gaming wheel using handlebars and controls from a M/C..
Its the next natural progression, there is no fighting it    :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on October 30, 2012, 01:20:39 PM
Oh my! ... Not even a recycled CRT monitor but a new flat screen! ... Then addys idea for the mousterbike .... Err ... I need a minute... NO I ain't cryin! ... Just some pollen or dust in the air make my eyes water!  :oops:

(It's like the workshop of wet dreams!) bahahaha! :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on October 30, 2012, 02:33:41 PM
Lets see the rest of it
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 30, 2012, 10:40:09 PM
After finally fixing the GSXR and putting it back together I went for a ride around the block and couldn't wipe the smile off my face  :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on October 31, 2012, 01:57:41 AM
Just around the block? Not around the suburb or down to tweed? ... Wassup? Did the big growly zorst put the wind up ya?  :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 31, 2012, 02:05:31 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on October 31, 2012, 01:57:41 AM
Just around the block? Not around the suburb or down to tweed? ... Wassup? Did the big growly zorst put the wind up ya?  :flipoff:
Nah I didnt have any gear and had to borrow a helmet cause I did the work at my mates Motorcycle Mechanic shop so I couldnt really go too far. Picking the bike up tomorrow and riding it home so will have more time to take it for a spin up the mountain. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on October 31, 2012, 02:07:04 AM
Nice save ...  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 31, 2012, 02:08:51 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on October 31, 2012, 02:07:04 AM
Nice save ...  :cheers:
LMFAO  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 31, 2012, 02:29:05 AM
Coda still has that 530 chain to buy........
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 31, 2012, 07:23:04 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 31, 2012, 02:29:05 AM
Coda still has that 530 chain to buy........

Bite me Patrick :icon_lol:
Took the GSXR down the hwy to see how fast she goes and lets just say she sits on the speed limit nicely. lol
I am sure she would go as fast if not faster than 170kms if I was so inclined to go there :icon_razz:
I am very happy with my little 400cc. She shits all over the GS as far as power and speed goes. I will have to wait for the weekend to see how she likes the twisties.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 007brendan on October 31, 2012, 10:14:44 PM
If there was one thread I wish would die, it would be this one.  :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 31, 2012, 10:29:12 PM
Quote from: 007brendan on October 31, 2012, 10:14:44 PM
If there was one thread I wish would die, it would be this one.  :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns: :2guns:

Sorry but you responded in the wrong thread. Please use the correct thread. :icon_razz:
Petty things that you find annoying....heres the link
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 01, 2012, 04:24:04 AM
400 cc what?.. I mean ... Do you have a moped too?!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gilkeyb on November 01, 2012, 07:59:55 AM
About 3 weeks ago now I laid my '90 500 down.  This was done because I rushed a tested ride after installing my suspension upgrades (SV650 Shock, .90 springs, 15W oil).  I wasn't entirely focused and down I went.  I have ridden 10,000 miles this year and was convinced everyone was full of it when they said, "its just a matter of when you're going to go down". 

Anyway, on to what I did to the bike.  For the last few weeks I have mostly been ignoring it (one of the blessing/curses of having other bikes to ride).  Yesterday I decided to figure out what was wrong with it.  I could hear when riding it up and down my street that there was a definite rubbing noise coming from the front end.  There are no marks on the axle nut, caliper, rotor, forks, etc.  So I put the bike up on the center stand and propped the front wheel up in the air.  My first thought was a twist in the fork clamps.  I loosened the fork clamps, straightened the wheel centerline with the fender centerline.  Still rubbing.  Next I took the caliper off, spun the wheel, rotates exactly how you'd expect.  Bearings are fine.  put caliper back on, grinding noise resumes.  Pull caliper back off and look at the back side:  The two center bolt holes for mounting on the slider are obviously scratched.  Look more closely at the rotor and the "rivets" (not sure what you'd call them) holding the hub to the brake surface are also scratched!  Ah-Hah!  I have found the culprit.

At this point I could just grind those bolt locations down a little to create clearance, but the bike wasn't making this noise before it went down, so thats a half-hearted fix.  So, the next step I loosened the fork brace and then loosened the axle pinch bolt.  The slider immediately slid out, away from the wheel!  Again, culprit found.  Spin the wheel: No grinding.  I pushed the slider back to the location where it appeared it was originally (where the axle transitioned from dirty to clean) and tightened it back down.  Still no noise!

The last step involved mildly bending the bars back out.  They were pushed in on the low side about 1/8".  I put a 6ft x 1" diameter pipe on the handlebar end and managed to yank it back to symmetrical. 

The bike is now back in running condition, although a little worse for wear.  There is a dent on the right tank side from the handle bar.  Its about 1/8" deep by 1.5" in diameter.  I think with some patience it can be Bondo-ed and repainted.  But all in all, i'm happy to have the bike back to being servicable.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on November 01, 2012, 09:03:17 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on November 01, 2012, 04:24:04 AM
400 cc what?.. I mean ... Do you have a moped too?!

Don't knock it, my brother develops racing engines and can get 200 horsies from a 300cc snow machine engine..
All that power and the motor with turbo actually fit in a carry-on bag. 400cc can go a long way..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on November 01, 2012, 12:36:03 PM
 Just put in my .90 Sonic Springs. Did it the lazy way, as I'm going to have the fork seals replaced before too long and they can do the oil and stuff. Feels great, a lot more planted and definitely smooths the bike out overall with the Katana rear shock. Going around the single sweeper in my neighborhood was a lot better and the bike didn't feel like it was on the edge.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on November 01, 2012, 04:13:04 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on November 01, 2012, 04:24:04 AM
400 cc what?.. I mean ... Do you have a moped too?!
Well as a matter o fact.......................... :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on November 03, 2012, 02:28:24 PM
Topped of her fuel tank and poured in some fuel stabilizer, since it's unlikely that I'll get much riding in for a while. Also acquired a Honda Motocompo; neatest little bike I've seen in a long time. Started buying/researching parts for winter wrenching on Taarna - stainless brake lines, suspension, etc.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on November 03, 2012, 04:12:11 PM
Quote from: k.rollin on November 03, 2012, 02:28:24 PM
Topped of her fuel tank and poured in some fuel stabilizer, since it's unlikely that I'll get much riding in for a while. Also acquired a Honda Motocompo; neatest little bike I've seen in a long time. Started buying/researching parts for winter wrenching on Taarna - stainless brake lines, suspension, etc.

fuel line antifreeze?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 03, 2012, 06:21:53 PM
Even though it doesn't get real cold here, anything we don't use over the winter like mowers or any other yard/lawn equipment still gets started and let run for a while each month. No such thing as winterizing equipment for us.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on November 03, 2012, 09:05:34 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on November 03, 2012, 06:21:53 PM
Even though it doesn't get real cold here, anything we don't use over the winter like mowers or any other yard/lawn equipment still gets started and let run for a while each month. No such thing as winterizing equipment for us.

I wish it was like that here. In next few months we will hit -30c, not including the windchill
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on November 04, 2012, 12:48:48 AM
Went for a ride. A bit of rain, a bit of drizzle, sun, clouds, bugger all traffic. A good time was had by all.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on November 04, 2012, 01:06:58 AM
Took them all for a ride, one at a time of course.  GS500 for an early morning ride, then the Bandit for a spirited lunchtime group ride, then the Intruder for a cruisy arvo ride.  It was a great day for riding in Brisbane.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Beemersworld on November 04, 2012, 05:09:45 PM
Put some new Smoke colored LED Turn signals on the front,  I think it looks much cleaner,  I cut down  the OEM Signal "stalk" and drilled the hole bigger for the flush mount LEDs.     

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on November 04, 2012, 05:28:58 PM
I lowered my forks since I don't have clip-ons anymore. Tightened and cleaned the chain.

Replaced the crash slider bolt and exhaust bolts that were damaged or lost in my last crash.

Gave the bike a quick bath.

Checked the valve clearances.

Attempted to track down the cause of the latest oil leak.

Removed my Renntec rear rack so I could sell it.

Also managed to mess up my choke cable. Now I have something else to work on!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on November 04, 2012, 07:28:14 PM
Changed the oil and filter mesself, first time!

... Also, got to clean up a mess of liquid gasket, for the first time. Was slopped all over the place :(
So also bought myself my first bottle of permatex gasket remover

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(was surprisingly difficult to find. Finally found it at my local autozone)

Works pretty good!
Used an old credit card as a scraper once the stuff had loosened up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 04, 2012, 10:48:09 PM
Quote from: Bluesmudge on November 04, 2012, 05:28:58 PM
I lowered my forks since I don't have clip-ons anymore. Tightened and cleaned the chain.

Replaced the crash slider bolt and exhaust bolts that were damaged or lost in my last crash.

Gave the bike a quick bath.

Checked the valve clearances.

Attempted to track down the cause of the latest oil leak.

Removed my Renntec rear rack so I could sell it.

Also managed to mess up my choke cable. Now I have something else to work on!
Didn't we take care of the sliders in the Bike Cave? Are you referring to a couple weeks ago when we did that or did I do something wrong?
Come over some evening and we can take care of the choke cable.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 05, 2012, 06:06:54 PM
Got my other 07 running and tuned up. Cleaned the chain and went over the entire bike looking for loose bolts.

On my main bike, swapped out the frame petcock and fuel lines, added a Bandit 600 brake arm in preparation for my Katana rims that will go on soon. Also added a throttle cruise grip.

I still need to put in my Sonic springs. I also ordered my HID projector for the headlight and both GSXR 1100 rearsets for both sides with the quick shifter

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Loki76 on November 05, 2012, 07:01:34 PM
Took her for a nice long ride since she had been under a cover for a week in the pouring rain. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on November 05, 2012, 07:52:03 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on November 04, 2012, 10:48:09 PM
Quote from: Bluesmudge on November 04, 2012, 05:28:58 PM
I lowered my forks since I don't have clip-ons anymore. Tightened and cleaned the chain.

Replaced the crash slider bolt and exhaust bolts that were damaged or lost in my last crash.

Gave the bike a quick bath.

Checked the valve clearances.

Attempted to track down the cause of the latest oil leak.

Removed my Renntec rear rack so I could sell it.

Also managed to mess up my choke cable. Now I have something else to work on!
Didn't we take care of the sliders in the Bike Cave? Are you referring to a couple weeks ago when we did that or did I do something wrong?
Come over some evening and we can take care of the choke cable.

A couple weeks ago you did give me a new slider, but I still had to replace the engine mount bolt with a threaded rod from Tacoma screw and replace the spacer that was lost in the crash with some SS washers. I actually decided to make the threaded rod and spacers a little longer so there was more thread purchase inside the slider and so the sliders would stick out far enough to be useful as highway pegs. I figure, if the sliders are going to break off anyways at anything other than a 0mph drop, they might as well serve a secondary purpose!

If anyone is curious, it is an M10-1.5 thread for the R&G sliders, which is kind of a weird thread size.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on November 05, 2012, 07:56:50 PM
Added the Hippo Hands that showed up on my front porch today. That pocket of still air makes my heated grips so much more effective, all I needed were thin leather gloves and my hands were almost too hot. That has never happened before at 50 degrees on the freeway. Bring on the cold, my hands are no longer afraid.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on November 06, 2012, 01:46:04 PM
Laid it down. Scuffed the V&H muffler, tore up the timing cover, bent the handlebars a little, and got a slight bit of road rash on my gut. Hopped on and rode it home. I need a beer.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on November 06, 2012, 02:25:14 PM
Quote from: RossLH on November 06, 2012, 01:46:04 PM
Laid it down. Scuffed the V&H muffler, tore up the timing cover, bent the handlebars a little, and got a slight bit of road rash on my gut. Hopped on and rode it home. I need a beer.

Poor Guy, I feel for you.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on November 06, 2012, 03:07:46 PM
Thanks, buddy. :cheers: It sucks, but it could have been a lot worse. The bike is out of commission for the season, but as soon as I can get my spare engine out of storage, I'll pop the timing cover and signal generator assembly off that, buy some handlebars, and probably an SV650 throttle tube while I'm at it. As for the muffler....it'll buff out. :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 06, 2012, 03:28:42 PM
Sorry to hear about it. You can always wrap the muffler in some material like I did mine. How did you get into the accident?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on November 06, 2012, 03:33:52 PM
Make sure you crack your lower triple clamps Ross and turn your forks to release pressure on them.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 06, 2012, 03:40:36 PM
I had to buy a new battery for mine today. Im sure it was the original from 07 and it seems the cold weather from last night killed it.

I also pulled off the exhaust, cleaned it and painted it with VHT paint.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on November 06, 2012, 03:43:32 PM
Got a little too ambitious in a right turn, and neglected the fact that there was a bit of a bump in the road near the start of the turn. I leaned in pretty far, front wheel hit the bump and compressed the suspension, and I went down. Looked a little like this (video will come later):

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on November 07, 2012, 07:00:35 AM
Looks like the rear end slide out and then caught and tossed you over.  Hope that you are ok and not too much damage.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on November 07, 2012, 07:30:56 AM
Glad to see the gear was on!  Its always troubling to hear when a rider goes down, I hope you and your bike recover quickly.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on November 07, 2012, 10:43:45 AM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on November 07, 2012, 07:00:35 AM
Looks like the rear end slide out and then caught and tossed you over.  Hope that you are ok and not too much damage.

Nah, it was a low side. Lost the front end when I hit the bump.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on November 07, 2012, 01:57:05 PM
Quote from: RossLH on November 07, 2012, 10:43:45 AM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on November 07, 2012, 07:00:35 AM
Looks like the rear end slide out and then caught and tossed you over.  Hope that you are ok and not too much damage.

Nah, it was a low side. Lost the front end when I hit the bump.

Yeah, I looked more closely at the pictures and realized what happened.  I had the wrong perspective on the second picture.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on November 07, 2012, 05:55:51 PM
Well, it's been a tough relationship with the GS. I get it out about every 2 weeks, even if it's just to get it warmed up and ride it around the block. Unfortunately the last trip I was on I discovered a rather major oil leak at a gas stop (at idle about a drip every 30 seconds, I suspect much more when I'm out and about). I topped off the oil and put the rest of the quart in my tank bag just in case and started towards the Ferry back home. After a bit of conference with bluesmudge and a little cleaning and poking around down there, I think I didn't properly torque down the bolts on the oil filter when I changed just under a thousand miles ago. SO I've bought more oil, went to the dealer and picked up the filter and gasket, now I'm just standing by for a couple hours to drive over to my parent's and do the job! We're supposed to have a spot of sunny weather here in Seattle these next couple days, hoping to get out.

At least, I WAS hoping to get out, until I looked at my keyring today, and realized somehow my Suzuki key (which I've been meaning to get a copy made of all summer) has somehow managed to snap clean in half, with no indication of where the other half is  :dunno_white:. SOO, Looks like I'll be stopping by the bike cave soon to talk to Adidas and figure out what I can do :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on November 08, 2012, 07:22:35 AM
Bought new grips, bars and a generic integrated bolt on tail light. Fabbed up a "Moto GP style" trumpet exhaust with no baffles, man that thing is obscenely loud! Will be adding a baffle for sure. K&n pod filters and 150 jets goin in after I chop the tail and seat! Winter project here I come!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 08, 2012, 02:00:28 PM
My new LED bulbs came in for my gauges and indicator lights. Also, my Yoshimura pipe came in also and it gets put on first so I can hear it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: noworries on November 09, 2012, 05:41:00 AM
Popped in a new SSB brand sealed battery today. Batteries Direct - Peakhurst, Sydney, looked after me nicely. The Suzuki OEM battery had lasted for three years.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on November 09, 2012, 01:17:22 PM
Tail chopped! Still have some details to button up..
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mustangGT90210 on November 09, 2012, 04:57:47 PM
How exactly did you go about that chop? I'm tempted to do that to mine, but also make a small little custom tail
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on November 09, 2012, 05:27:51 PM
Uploaded my a quick clip of me failing. Enjoy!

Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHfyPvXbhP4&hd=1)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on November 09, 2012, 05:39:45 PM
Quote from: RossLH on November 09, 2012, 05:27:51 PM
Uploaded my a quick clip of me failing. Enjoy!

Video (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHfyPvXbhP4&hd=1")

Link fail.   :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on November 09, 2012, 05:42:10 PM
Fixed! Sorry about that.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on November 09, 2012, 05:56:31 PM
Quote from: RossLH on November 09, 2012, 05:27:51 PM
Uploaded my a quick clip of me failing. Enjoy!

Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHfyPvXbhP4&hd=1)

Brutal man, That looked ruff. Apx what speed was this at?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on November 09, 2012, 05:58:22 PM
Well the speed limit was 30, and I didn't slow down much (probably should have), so.....25-30mph.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 09, 2012, 06:04:28 PM
New Yoshimura TRS installed..............and I gotta say, I love it!

Took less than 30 to cut the old off and slip on the new. Very nice! Awesome sound. The sun was already going down but I just had to put on my gear and go out for a test drive. I cant imagine have dual TRS but when I get the other side done I will certainly take more pics and a video.

Right now I just wanted to put it on and see how it sounded. Coming soon I will take it apart, re-pack it and wrap the can with carbon fiber.

But here are some pics for now.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on November 09, 2012, 07:21:48 PM
Quote from: RossLH on November 09, 2012, 05:27:51 PM
Uploaded my a quick clip of me failing. Enjoy!

Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHfyPvXbhP4&hd=1)
Wow. Front tire just went out from under with little warning. Road must have been slick or gravel patch... Can't imagine what goes through the mind during that. Looks like most your gear did its job though.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on November 10, 2012, 07:59:37 AM
Quote from: mustangGT90210 on November 09, 2012, 04:57:47 PM
How exactly did you go about that chop? I'm tempted to do that to mine, but also make a small little custom tail

Angle grinder with a cutoff wheel, I wanted to keep the seat latch so I cut everything after that off

Finished pic:
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on November 10, 2012, 08:36:52 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on November 09, 2012, 07:21:48 PMWow. Front tire just went out from under with little warning. Road must have been slick or gravel patch... Can't imagine what goes through the mind during that. Looks like most your gear did its job though.

- Bboy

It is hard to tell from the video, but the road really does change shape there. It was a good jolt to the front suspension and I should have anticipated it as such. As for what goes through my head....well I had time for a good few profanities, thats about it. :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on November 10, 2012, 03:40:34 PM
Man stuff that that road looked alright but yeah it's good your ok.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 10, 2012, 04:21:37 PM
Quote from: Tronspeed3 on November 10, 2012, 07:59:37 AM
Quote from: mustangGT90210 on November 09, 2012, 04:57:47 PM
How exactly did you go about that chop? I'm tempted to do that to mine, but also make a small little custom tail

Angle grinder with a cutoff wheel, I wanted to keep the seat latch so I cut everything after that off

Finished pic:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh388%2FTronspeed3%2FAD9E8DFF-2CEC-4787-BC6A-3F10FB697A37-1053-000001C76D397F42.jpg&hash=c761e2c0778fcde4a19cef1a70a53d2d7a0a4606)


Sorry, that looks like a dog that has its tail docked....LOL
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on November 10, 2012, 05:28:28 PM
Used some brake quiet on the back of my pads on both the front and back brakes.  Completely eliminated the squeal.  Here's a link to the stuff I used...

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CINV88

Took a nice ride with the warm weather today here in IL.  Was a great ride.  Going 70 into a 25 mph wind feels pretty interesting.  Kinda fun, but convinced me I want to get a windscreen of some type to try.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 10, 2012, 05:36:06 PM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on November 10, 2012, 05:28:28 PM
Used some brake quiet on the back of my pads front and back.  Completely eliminated the squeal.  Here's a link to the stuff I used...

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CINV88

Took a nice ride with the warm weather today here in IL.  Was a great ride.  Going 70 into a 25 mph wind feels pretty interesting.  Kinda fun, but convinced me I want to get a windscreen of some type to try.

Exact same thing that happened to me the other day and it wasnt fun. I actually only went a few miles before heading back home and deciding to take my truck out instead.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bryan88 on November 11, 2012, 09:53:56 PM
I rode it on Saturday and again this morning! My first ride since my accident. I was a but shaky and the wrist isn't quite ready but it felt good to be back on 2 wheels again.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on November 12, 2012, 08:19:26 AM
Pulled it out and warmed it up to go for a ride.
As I walk out with my gear on I realize the rear tire is completely flat.  :icon_sad:
Tiny little speck of mettle in the center. I'm trying to find a shop that will patch it from the inside.
Tire has a ton of life left, and I'm not scared of patches or plugs. Just don't want to plug this tire if I don't have to.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Huff1371 on November 12, 2012, 09:18:16 AM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on November 12, 2012, 08:19:26 AM
Pulled it out and warmed it up to go for a ride.
As I walk out with my gear on I realize the rear tire is completely flat.  :icon_sad:
Tiny little speck of mettle in the center. I'm trying to find a shop that will patch it from the inside.
Tire has a ton of life left, and I'm not scared of patches or plugs. Just don't want to plug this tire if I don't have to.
1000 miles on an external plug. I was worried at first but pretty much forgot about it till I needed to replace it due to wear. Still, be careful with it depending on the location.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: yellow99 on November 12, 2012, 09:23:00 AM
filled it up, dumped in the Stabil, went for a ride, drained the carb bowls and pulled the battery.  bike hibernation has commenced.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: r8ter316 on November 12, 2012, 05:46:32 PM
Added some MSR Dirtbike bars and Renthal Grips....love the feel so far.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 17, 2012, 07:51:00 PM
Added spools to Blue Smudge's bike today since he didn't have a center stand and we need to work on it. We did a lot. Best if he explains the hilarity and shenanigans of today's work session.
Also helped Century Ghost fix a car wiring issue.
Got a $100 parts bike delivered. Engine does turn by hand. Carbs dirty but what would you expect for $100? Clip-ons for sale! original 89's! Clean white rims for sale, too!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FAssorted%2FDSC00442a.jpg&hash=648d074a453cbaeb1fee276cdedb458ab8d05a48)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 17, 2012, 11:45:32 PM
I started and finished my HID projector retrofit today.

Main thread and pics are here
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=62467

My project list is getting shorter and shorter. Im going to be bored soon :(

(https://p6qsmq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1ptfxnZo_iVQv4etl6XVuuS4PBOlDqZUXHgbWNor_cDRy_v0ckSP40zFdKMNQOl6lpd-pt62Y4HDo/2012-11-17_21-53-56_325.jpg?psid=1)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Malfruen on November 18, 2012, 03:33:49 AM
Travelled back to Dubbo, rented myself a truck and started loading up my belongings there. Once we were all done, I looked in the garage to see Spewey, sitting there, forlorn, broken fairings and all, crying for attention.

A quick measure, some swearing, cursing the gods, and praising some others, Spewey was man-handled onto the hydraulic lift. He was then tied in to within an inch of his life, and off we went. Arrived in Lithgow with no issues, and, once again, with alot of cursing and hair pulling, he was once again man-handled onto the lift, and lowered down to safety.

Long story short, he now has a new home, and I can work on getting him ship-shape again.

A shame I'll have to find him and myself a new friend...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on November 18, 2012, 09:07:55 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on November 17, 2012, 11:45:32 PM
I started and finished my HID projector retrofit today.

Main thread and pics are here
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=62467

My project list is getting shorter and shorter. Im going to be bored soon :(

(https://p6qsmq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1ptfxnZo_iVQv4etl6XVuuS4PBOlDqZUXHgbWNor_cDRy_v0ckSP40zFdKMNQOl6lpd-pt62Y4HDo/2012-11-17_21-53-56_325.jpg?psid=1)
(https://p6qsmq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pdQe6zs4GlJsbybg2D_pcCR4TfWpaP6hxwEYkTdTKiF8-yIIoB3FGolBr7Mw7ADanHyPNv4TYvZQ/2012-11-17_21-55-50_791.jpg?psid=1)

Man that looks nice!   :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 18, 2012, 09:25:41 AM
Thanks. Hopefully some daytime/nighttime pics here soon.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on November 18, 2012, 11:28:42 AM
Great day in the bike cave with adidasguy yesterday. Where to start?

My bike was giving some electrical trouble. A CDI unit, Regulator/Rectifier, set of coils and a lot of meter testing later we managed to get the carbs in sync and the manifold gaskets refreshed ...  :dunno_black:


Along the way we seemed to fix the electrical problem, but can't be sure how.
I did learn a few things, like: tighten bolts, thread lock is your friend, don't short the battery to the frame, no really don't short the battery to the frame, old jeeps are haunted, make sure someone is holding the bike before removing the rear stand or you will knock over a classic Suzuki trail bike...and when that happens and a bike takes a chunk out of your pinky, a little finger condom does wonders to keep the wound clean while you continue to wrench.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.allegrocentral.com%2FF0%2FC9%2FFinger-Cots-White-Latex-173238-PRODUCT-MEDIUM_IMAGE.jpg&hash=5522e526b5570d9ec9bb8cd5a87b25333d3bceb3)

No pics, so it didn't happen.......right?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on November 18, 2012, 11:52:54 AM
You knocked over Thumper and lived to tell about it?  And who has finger condoms laying around....hmmm.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on November 18, 2012, 02:35:11 PM
This just isn't my weekend...

Yesterday, I had a major plumbing problem involving a cast-iron waste pipe.  That was a complete disaster.

Then today, I decided to look at my rear brake caliper since I noticed my brakes were dragging.  Piston stuck.  I mean stuck.  In fiddling with it, new or old pads will not go back in.  Strange, but I'm over it at this point.

Took the hose off the other end...the one that's near the brake lever.  Came right off.  Looking on E-Bay for a new caliper now.  Not fighting with this any longer...why rebuild a caliper when they are a dime a dozen on E-Bay?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on November 18, 2012, 07:35:16 PM
Soldered extension wires for my horn after relocating it again. I also cleaned up the R6 shock I bought recently and learned that adjusting shock preload without the shock mounted in the bike is somewhat more difficult than it would seem.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 18, 2012, 09:32:35 PM
Before and after pics as well as where I made my connections (soldered and heat shrink)

Picked up a pair of the diodes at Radio Shack for less than $2

(https://qko07q.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p2jgUdXBTKsAJ3WVMzR3VtBUCaZR9eQyBYXiYcl-QvDsLQx4IoG9RcoeCMK51ME1XBR-DnG4GT_k/2012-11-18_19-32-16_80.jpg?psid=1)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 18, 2012, 09:40:10 PM
Installed the light today in another fairing. Also VHT'ed an old windshield I had until I get my smoked Zero Gravity. Also added my chrome spikes around the windshield and where the OEM mirrors used to be. I still have to connect the RGB strip in the projector shroud to my controller but Im waiting on other parts to add to it still

(https://p6qsmq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1po9YAjQXHKkNePrcImHNmlw83v2okoEEW5tKYkVtnzZIN6YlizlJV7rE-a2DuDj1EJ2y6tHJXMes/2012-11-18_14-31-05_335.jpg?psid=1)
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(https://p6qsmq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKOZCBMb94UzOyhJfbRUX2ZwY5k4EZHmgtfuCoqd4YCUlVjhLNJ66tPCXgAPi1MOIuVvP3IGasws/2012-11-18_14-37-59_415.jpg?psid=1)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on November 19, 2012, 12:28:05 AM
where to start...
took Suzi for a trip to work (she is my commuter, but has been a bit sick as off late) to work out a list of things that needs fixing. i must add that after only riding the YZF600R for a few weeks Suzi seems like a pushbike (as small and light and just as fast, couple of take offs i thought id have to get off and help push her up to speed)....


so now i have a list and parts ordered, stay tuned for updates  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on November 19, 2012, 06:29:17 AM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on November 10, 2012, 05:28:28 PM
Used some brake quiet on the back of my pads on both the front and back brakes.  Completely eliminated the squeal.  Here's a link to the stuff I used...

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CINV88

Took a nice ride with the warm weather today here in IL.  Was a great ride.  Going 70 into a 25 mph wind feels pretty interesting.  Kinda fun, but convinced me I want to get a windscreen of some type to try.

Another trick is to smear a little Suzuki Moly Paste on the backside of the pads.  It's thick and sticky, but goes a long way.  It's primary use is for splines, drive shafts, and worm gears.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.chaparral-racing.com%2Fproductimages%2F600%2F19-1222.jpg&hash=21e1bab940b43dd6a3e78e104e0cf50b9587338c)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on November 19, 2012, 08:02:04 AM
Quote from: jestercinti on November 19, 2012, 06:29:17 AM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on November 10, 2012, 05:28:28 PM
Used some brake quiet on the back of my pads on both the front and back brakes.  Completely eliminated the squeal.  Here's a link to the stuff I used...

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CINV88

Took a nice ride with the warm weather today here in IL.  Was a great ride.  Going 70 into a 25 mph wind feels pretty interesting.  Kinda fun, but convinced me I want to get a windscreen of some type to try.

Another trick is to smear a little Suzuki Moly Paste on the backside of the pads.  It's thick and sticky, but goes a long way.  It's primary use is for splines, drive shafts, and worm gears.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.chaparral-racing.com%2Fproductimages%2F600%2F19-1222.jpg&hash=21e1bab940b43dd6a3e78e104e0cf50b9587338c)

i'm sure that moly paste would work well too.  Anything that helps lubricate where the pad contacts the caliper will work.  I just had some brake quiet stuff laying around from using it on my car pads.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on November 19, 2012, 09:50:40 AM
I like indicator, can you link part?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on November 19, 2012, 09:53:35 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290774897012?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I think that is the indicator he's using.  I really like it with the new blue backlights in the gauges too.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 19, 2012, 09:59:17 AM
Yep. That's the one.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mustangGT90210 on November 19, 2012, 11:55:40 AM
Rode it to school. Inspected the tires, cursed 'cause I now need new ones very soon. Then made a thread about my surging idle problems
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 19, 2012, 01:09:03 PM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on November 18, 2012, 11:52:54 AM
You knocked over Thumper and lived to tell about it?  And who has finger condoms laying around....hmmm.
Finger condoms for kitty rectal exams (no, just joking) I have a bigass first aid kit - yep - Costco size from Costco.

How can you get mad at  Smudgy? Working with him is all the entertainment I need.

So when he decides to take the bike off of the rear stand and not check to see if anyone was there to keep the bike from falling over - big laugh and big mistake! And Thumper was OK. Bikes do not stand up on just the 2 wheels unless going down the street.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jpaytoncfd on November 19, 2012, 02:37:07 PM
Installed 3w leds in new rear turn signals and finished and installed my homebrewed integrated tail light.

http://s717.beta.photobucket.com/user/jpaytoncfd/media/20121119_090133.mp4.html (http://s717.beta.photobucket.com/user/jpaytoncfd/media/20121119_090133.mp4.html)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on November 19, 2012, 06:07:25 PM
Picked up my new keys today. Had to bring them both the tank and the ignition. Most people use the helmet lock, but my helmet lock is something Adidas and I made by just grinding off the tumblers. Hopefully will get everything put back together by the end of the week, and if the rain stops I'll go for a ride over the holiday!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 19, 2012, 06:11:35 PM
Quote from: jmill on November 19, 2012, 06:07:25 PM
Picked up my new keys today. Had to bring them both the tank and the ignition. Most people use the helmet lock, but my helmet lock is something Adidas and I made by just grinding off the tumblers. Hopefully will get everything put back together by the end of the week, and if the rain stops I'll go for a ride over the holiday!
Also of note: the seat lock only has 4 wafers. The ignition has more so you can't use the helmet lock to make the ignition - even if it wasn't a "Bike Cave Special Modification".
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on November 19, 2012, 07:16:26 PM
Drag bars are on...

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh388%2FTronspeed3%2F2FB34213-8BB6-4493-9100-81CDDCB8FE71-3701-000005CB237A4972.jpg&hash=821a293a7591ac1f498c7670813c6a148a71ab66)
I need to buy a side car for the good ole dog to ride in! Lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on November 19, 2012, 08:39:26 PM
That looks interesting with the chopped frame covers on, instead of just removed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on November 19, 2012, 09:57:30 PM
Quote from: jmill on November 19, 2012, 06:07:25 PM
Picked up my new keys today. Had to bring them both the tank and the ignition. Most people use the helmet lock, but my helmet lock is something Adidas and I made by just grinding off the tumblers. Hopefully will get everything put back together by the end of the week, and if the rain stops I'll go for a ride over the holiday!

I'm glad you got the key situation figured out!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 19, 2012, 10:04:24 PM
Quote from: Bluesmudge on November 19, 2012, 09:57:30 PM
Quote from: jmill on November 19, 2012, 06:07:25 PM
Picked up my new keys today. Had to bring them both the tank and the ignition. Most people use the helmet lock, but my helmet lock is something Adidas and I made by just grinding off the tumblers. Hopefully will get everything put back together by the end of the week, and if the rain stops I'll go for a ride over the holiday!

I'm glad you got the key situation figured out!
Maybe we can do a ride Dec 1 or Dec 2?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: seamax on November 20, 2012, 10:08:02 AM
Quote from: Tronspeed3 on November 19, 2012, 07:16:26 PM
Drag bars are on...

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh388%2FTronspeed3%2F2FB34213-8BB6-4493-9100-81CDDCB8FE71-3701-000005CB237A4972.jpg&hash=821a293a7591ac1f498c7670813c6a148a71ab66)
I need to buy a side car for the good ole dog to ride in! Lol

What muffler tip is that and where did you get it?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on November 20, 2012, 01:13:29 PM
It's actually the front piece of the old muffler the previous owner had on it that i cut off theres no baffles in it so it's super loud. I think I'm going to section the old muffler and clamp it back on like it was.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on November 20, 2012, 04:47:24 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on November 19, 2012, 10:04:24 PM
Quote from: Bluesmudge on November 19, 2012, 09:57:30 PM
Quote from: jmill on November 19, 2012, 06:07:25 PM
Picked up my new keys today. Had to bring them both the tank and the ignition. Most people use the helmet lock, but my helmet lock is something Adidas and I made by just grinding off the tumblers. Hopefully will get everything put back together by the end of the week, and if the rain stops I'll go for a ride over the holiday!

I'm glad you got the key situation figured out!
Maybe we can do a ride Dec 1 or Dec 2?

Forecast isn't available that far out, but the couple days before are reading low precipitation. I'm in as long as it holds up.

In regards to the wafers, why I believe they wanted the other lock is because they use the seat/tank lock to get those first four cuts into the key, then put it in the ignition for the last two. Less combinations to guess and check. All I know is it saved my about 30 percent to bring in the tank :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on November 21, 2012, 01:33:05 PM
I have my new caliper from E-Bay.  Had 1800 miles on it.  Pads are practically brand new!  Sprayed them with brake cleaner, and will keep for next time.

No seized pistons, so I'm good to go.  Installed new pads, and will install on the wheel when I get my OEM spacer parts from the other side of Cyberspace.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 24, 2012, 09:02:26 PM
I did a complete detail, wash and wax. I went over everything I could with an old tooth brush literally. I waxed everything but the tires. ;)

I also finished wiring the high beam for my bixenon HID projector retrofit
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on November 24, 2012, 11:57:55 PM
Rode the Black GS over the border and rode the GSXR around the block :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on November 25, 2012, 06:44:16 AM
I made my bike a reindeer.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jjcardozo86 on November 25, 2012, 09:38:53 AM
Now thats a reindeer!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on November 25, 2012, 03:08:50 PM
Ha ha love the pic.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on November 25, 2012, 03:23:21 PM
rode it hard, scraped the boots on the corners and scrubbed nearly the last of the tyre away.  no chicken strips on those tyres
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on November 25, 2012, 07:38:46 PM
Got her back together and went for a short ride, it was 90F out today so it was perfect. I replaced the tank and went through the carbs, rejetting to .040 and .125. Had to loosen up the throttle cable but it fired right up, no choke even. I think the petcock is still screwed because it felt like it was starving again, switched over the Prime and it seemed better but still went flat after getting on it a bit. Going to sync the carbs next and see if that helps.. It was GREAT to ride though..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 25, 2012, 07:42:02 PM
My petcock does that too. I thought I had it fixed since I took it all apart and checked everything out but in the ON position it will eventually stumble and loose power. Im PRI she will get up and GO!

Guess I need to source another petcock. :(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on November 26, 2012, 01:42:14 AM
Ticked over 60,000kms  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on November 26, 2012, 04:59:16 AM
Called Tranzac and found out I have to go without my 450 for two weeks to get the header fixed and re-coated...  :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on November 26, 2012, 11:23:18 AM
Quote from: peteGS on November 26, 2012, 04:59:16 AM
Called Tranzac and found out I have to go without my 450 for two weeks to get the header fixed and re-coated...  :cry:

For a great mechanic try Oz Racing http://www.ozracing.biz at Carina

Michael
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on November 26, 2012, 02:40:52 PM
Got the new keys, put everything back together, lube the chain, quick ride and a gas up to figure out what needs to be done. Need to realign the headlight, put some air in the tires, and adjust the faring (didn't put it on quite straight). That PLUS I need to finally get that little oil leak fixed. Adidas, weather is beautiful out right now, should be good again tomorrow, but it doesn't look like the weekend is going to cooperate weather-wise. I'm keeping it open anyways.

Here's a pick with my 1st gen 4runner....

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1069.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu473%2Fjmill050%2FGS500%2Frunnergs.jpg&hash=057f10928cce09430cb45ccd39053c88609e32e1)

And just the GS...

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on November 27, 2012, 04:08:02 AM
Quote from: mister on November 26, 2012, 11:23:18 AMFor a great mechanic try Oz Racing http://www.ozracing.biz at Carina

Michael

Cheers Michael, bit out of my way and I tend to do all my mechanical work myself, but this time it's repairing my custom 2 into 1 made by Tranzac... which makes me sad...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on November 27, 2012, 11:38:57 AM
60,000 service done. No problems to report. Running like a top.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on November 27, 2012, 12:28:12 PM
Quote from: mister on November 27, 2012, 11:38:57 AM
60,000 service done. No problems to report. Running like a top.

:thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: crzydood17 on November 27, 2012, 01:37:52 PM
KM or miles? 60K wow...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on November 27, 2012, 02:58:23 PM
Quote from: jmill on November 26, 2012, 02:40:52 PM
Got the new keys, put everything back together, lube the chain, quick ride and a gas up to figure out what needs to be done. Need to realign the headlight, put some air in the tires, and adjust the faring (didn't put it on quite straight). That PLUS I need to finally get that little oil leak fixed. Adidas, weather is beautiful out right now, should be good again tomorrow, but it doesn't look like the weekend is going to cooperate weather-wise. I'm keeping it open anyways.

Here's a pick with my 1st gen 4runner....

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1069.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu473%2Fjmill050%2FGS500%2Frunnergs.jpg&hash=057f10928cce09430cb45ccd39053c88609e32e1)

And just the GS...

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1069.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu473%2Fjmill050%2FGS500%2FIMG_2449.jpg&hash=6c3b31a3012be96b4559464769459a2994eadaae)

Nice bike, Suggestion get rid of the blue grips.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mechmech on November 27, 2012, 03:20:15 PM
Cleaned 'er up, cleaned and conditioned the seat, and installed a progrip tankpad. Thinking of maybe changing the bulbs out for LEDs on the control panel next.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on November 27, 2012, 03:53:24 PM
Quote from: crzydood17 on November 27, 2012, 01:37:52 PM
KM or miles? 60K wow...

Km. and I've put them all on the bike :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: crzydood17 on November 27, 2012, 05:49:08 PM
wow, I have about 35k Km on my bike, 10K by me. 60 is impressive!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on November 28, 2012, 12:07:20 AM
Quote from: Higgins13 on November 27, 2012, 02:58:23 PM

Nice bike, Suggestion get rid of the blue grips.

Yeah I've been meaning to do that, but I haven't been focused too much on aesthetics recently. The same kinda thing with a bit of white on it would probably look good.... I'd like to put a little bit of red somewhere on the bike, but I'd need more than just the grips.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mechmech on November 28, 2012, 06:03:21 PM
Strapped a timex watch to the brake fluid reservoir. I'm always wondering what time it is when riding, and hate wearing watches. Hopefully it'll hold up well, it's supposed to be waterproof.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on November 28, 2012, 07:10:03 PM
This one has been on my bike for 4-5 years.  Velcro'd to the top triple.  No problems.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on November 28, 2012, 07:40:17 PM
I installed my Zero Gravity smoked sport touring wind shield that Addidas sourced for me. I didnt get a chance to ride because it was getting dark and cold. Maybe tomorrow. Ill have some pics tomorrow also.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Nugent on November 30, 2012, 07:38:17 AM
Quote from: Mechmech on November 27, 2012, 03:20:15 PM
Cleaned 'er up, cleaned and conditioned the seat, and installed a progrip tankpad. Thinking of maybe changing the bulbs out for LEDs on the control panel next.

I too have been thinking about switching to LEDs. What kind of conditioner do you use on your seat?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Nugent on November 30, 2012, 07:43:54 AM
Tightened the chain for the third time in 30 days. I figure this chain is on its last legs and I'll have to replace it along with the sprockets.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on November 30, 2012, 07:46:21 AM
Quote from: mister on November 27, 2012, 11:38:57 AM
60,000 service done. No problems to report. Running like a top.

That's Kilometers, right?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mechmech on November 30, 2012, 10:05:03 AM
Quote from: Nugent on November 30, 2012, 07:38:17 AM
Quote from: Mechmech on November 27, 2012, 03:20:15 PM
Cleaned 'er up, cleaned and conditioned the seat, and installed a progrip tankpad. Thinking of maybe changing the bulbs out for LEDs on the control panel next.

I too have been thinking about switching to LEDs. What kind of conditioner do you use on your seat?
Currently trying out Meguiar's Gold Class leather cleaner/conditioner. They sell both bottles of the stuff and wipe packs--wipes are cheaper, so I bought a 25-pack to try them. Very happy thus far, it makes the seat quite shiny and clean. Wipe it on, wait for it to dry, put the seat back on, done.

Don't know if the conditioner might ruin the paint on the tank, so I've been wiping the front part of the seat extra dry with a cloth.

It does make the seat feel slightly less... "grippy"? during the first ride. You get used to it quick, it just taught me to hold onto the tank with my legs more :P
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Roxtar on December 01, 2012, 12:40:27 PM
rode her for 2 hours, topped off the gas tank, poured in some sta-bil, rode her around for another 10 minutes to get the treated gas down into the carbs, and put her back into the garage. she'll go up on the center stand soon.

not sure if i'll do any mods over the winter.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on December 01, 2012, 10:36:52 PM
not the gs500, but the Bandit got a HID conversion and new Michelin Pilot Road 3's yesterday, today I rode 300kms just because I had to scrub them in ;) , already lost the chicken strips somewhere in the mountains. :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on December 02, 2012, 01:21:48 PM
rode her around:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 02, 2012, 08:31:39 PM
Bike Cave wrenching day.

1. Changed Suzi's wheels for white with new tires
2. Gave Bluesmudge a new front tire (Perelli Sport Demon) that was donated to the Bi8ke Cave by Grommet2k.
3. Gave Smudgy new front brake pads, too
4. Jmill got brakes bled so now they are better. Put on a trip meter knob. Oil change. Did something else but I forget.

Oh, photos or it didn't happen.....

Smudgy's old tire after we put the Sport Demon on. He needed a new tire and the brake pads had maybe a trip back home before they were bare metal.
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Jmill at work
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Suzi's new wheels! Can't wait for a non-rainy day to take her out for a ride. Also new sprockets and a blue chain.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 02, 2012, 10:06:51 PM
Here's a full picture of Suzi with new wheels. Moved her after moving things around in the Bike Cave so I could get a full picture. Still raining so she won't go outside and get all dirty. Those wheels are new old stock. Brand new wheels with new bearings. New rubber, sprockets and chain, too. Decals off of ebay.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cheeterpasteen on December 03, 2012, 12:26:58 AM
Brought a 2007 GS500f back from a one year grave. She was crashed by the PO and suffered a full fairing destruction. Sat for a year with bad gas. Put on a bucket light and some new LED signals on the front. Added some oil, (plan to do a full oil/filter change, new spark plugs, and clean the air filter thursday). Cleaned the carbs. Twice. The first time the valve needles got stuck open by some gunk from the tank that I drained afterwards. Started her up and rode her for HOURS.  :D

Plan to do candy orange paint and a new set of digital gauges. Original gauges were f*$$*$d in the crash. Right now im using my gps suctioned to the tank for a speedo. haha
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on December 03, 2012, 12:59:59 AM
Quote from: cheeterpasteen on December 03, 2012, 12:26:58 AM
Brought a 2007 GS500f back from a one year grave. She was crashed by the PO and suffered a full fairing destruction. Sat for a year with bad gas. Put on a bucket light and some new LED signals on the front. Added some oil, (plan to do a full oil/filter change, new spark plugs, and clean the air filter thursday). Cleaned the carbs. Twice. The first time the valve needles got stuck open by some gunk from the tank that I drained afterwards. Started her up and rode her for HOURS.  :D

Plan to do candy orange paint and a new set of digital gauges. Original gauges were f*$$*$d in the crash. Right now im using my gps suctioned to the tank for a speedo. haha
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on December 03, 2012, 08:03:48 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on December 02, 2012, 10:06:51 PM
Here's a full picture of Suzi with new wheels. Moved her after moving things around in the Bike Cave so I could get a full picture. Still raining so she won't go outside and get all dirty. Those wheels are new old stock. Brand new wheels with new bearings. New rubber, sprockets and chain, too. Decals off of ebay.
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Damn...that is one good looking OEM bike.  You will have to let us know how the bike show goes.  That's coming up, right?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on December 03, 2012, 11:16:35 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on December 02, 2012, 10:06:51 PM
Here's a full picture of Suzi with new wheels. Moved her after moving things around in the Bike Cave so I could get a full picture. Still raining so she won't go outside and get all dirty. Those wheels are new old stock. Brand new wheels with new bearings. New rubber, sprockets and chain, too. Decals off of ebay.
I'm curious about the extra turn signals..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 03, 2012, 01:41:49 PM
The extra turn signals are white running lights which switch to (blink) amber when turn signals are blinking.
Provides extra visibility from the side - especially at night. Our normal turn signals are invisible from the side. When changing lanes, it adds that extra bit of visibility.
They are on plugs which makes it easy to remove the fairings - just unplug them.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MaxP on December 03, 2012, 02:45:37 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on December 02, 2012, 10:06:51 PM

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What's the neon looking thing where the rear tire is?

Is you chain blue or is that a trick of the light?

Looks good anyway  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on December 03, 2012, 05:14:37 PM
Very cool looking Adidas.


Washed the bike, cleaned the chain, posed for the picture.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 03, 2012, 05:39:42 PM
Suzi has a new dark blue chain. The bright blue line is a reflective tape strip on the rear hugger (a left over strip of blue rim tape).

OEM chain was starting to make noise - some links were getting sticky and no amount of lube would fix it. So, along with new old stock 1989 rims with new bearings, new rubber, new sprockets and switched front sprocket to 15t since Suzi is used for lots of city driving.

When getting rubber put on, Aurora Suzuki had a few original white lead wheel weights on their parts bin and used them for the white rims. I appreciate them for going that extra bit to make those white rims look perfect.

NEWS: Just got instructions for the 2012 Seattle International Motorcycle Show Dec 14-16. Junior will be there on display! It is official! Look for him in the Sound Rider booth. It is at the Seattle Convention Center downtown, not Qwest hall as we thought.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Roxtar on December 03, 2012, 06:01:59 PM
like the white wheels on the blue/white 09 plastics.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: crzydood17 on December 03, 2012, 06:08:50 PM
man that is sexy until she sees her first rain.... then they will be tan wheels.... still dayum...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on December 03, 2012, 06:15:05 PM
 I dropped her.

Pulled into the garage after a wonderful day of riding, only to have her off balance when I went to lift it on the center stand (how I always put it). Fell over, started dripping gas, I lifted her back up and made sure everything was good. Only two little nicks, one of the bar end mirror which luckily folded up, and another on the rear plastics that's barely noticeable.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 03, 2012, 06:21:34 PM
Thanks for the complements.

I love the white wheels. I had the new front rim for 2 years. Then found a new old stock rear rim in Greece for about $100. She needed new tires. Rear was getting a little square after 8k of mostly city miles. Front was still OK.

The stickers really add to the look.

Seattle: yes, this time of year Suzi doesn't go out much. I need to fix up Quin so I have a "mud city" bike for winter el-crapo weather days.

Junior is being treated like gold until the show. I do have to run him to get the gas down. Only 1/4 tank allowed by the fire marshal in the exhibit hall. But for a GS that's easy: just run until I hit reserve! 4 gallon tank of which 1 gallon is reserve.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on December 03, 2012, 06:22:05 PM
that problem last month which was associated with my carbs was bad fuel, both bikes ended up afflicted (never going back to that servo chain again), but because the Bandit gets more weekend mileage than the GS500 weekdays (and has a bigger engine), the Bandit recovered quickly, the GS500 took some weeks, some kicking of cats (not really I like cats), fuel treatments and some nursing when riding to finally get it functioning properly.  so to celebrate I took it for a nice run through the mountains on the way to work this morning.  instead of the usual boring 17kms commute I did a 71kms twisties run.  brilliant time of day and had the road to myself virtually.  just one rider which I let past quickly and some cyclists that I passed fairly easily.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on December 05, 2012, 04:06:45 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on December 03, 2012, 01:41:49 PM
The extra turn signals are white running lights which switch to (blink) amber when turn signals are blinking.
Provides extra visibility from the side - especially at night. Our normal turn signals are invisible from the side. When changing lanes, it adds that extra bit of visibility.
They are on plugs which makes it easy to remove the fairings - just unplug them.
OIC.
Nice!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on December 06, 2012, 06:06:01 PM
Since my rear was lowered with links and my front was lowered to add my clip on's, my lean angle wasnt what it should have been so I shortened my stand, welded it, grinded, bead blasted it, used metal filler and freshly powder coated it. Now it leans like it should

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rharding91 on December 07, 2012, 02:24:44 PM
Washed
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Then new chain guard woot.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: prmas on December 08, 2012, 06:25:27 AM
12k Major Service. Valve clearances have not changed since new. Changed plugs, oil and filter. Air filter is still quite clean. Chain adjustment OK. Tyres are about 1/2 worn. Gave the hidden areas a good clean as the tank and fairings were off. It ran very well yesterday on a 360km ride.  :thumb:

Macka 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wes2001gs on December 08, 2012, 05:28:19 PM
Today i adjusted my chain. Also replaced the lights in the gauges they were burnt out when i bought it last month. Iwillbe upgrading to LEDS in few weeks hopefully.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on December 08, 2012, 09:22:33 PM
Called police, reported it stolen. Called Insurance, submitted new claim. Asked neighbors if anyone saw anything (nope, of coarse not).

And, than I mourned.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: crzydood17 on December 08, 2012, 11:33:19 PM
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Rebuilt my gauges, painted flat black, all LEDs and new gauge trim and I FINALLY REPLACED MY KNOBBY THINGY!!!! I haven't been able to reset mileage since I got the damn thing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on December 09, 2012, 11:39:43 AM
Cleaned out her home (the garage), assembled my drill press (so I can finally do my emulator installation), replaced all my idiot lights with LEDs after my oil pressure and high beam lamps failed, and replaced my headlight bulb with a Nokya Hyper Yellow bulb.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on December 09, 2012, 10:54:33 PM
Snagged my new top case off local Craigslist for $125 a few days ago.  Brand new in box Shad SH46. Been looking at top cases for awhile, and I am not disappointed in the least. A lot like givi, but without the price tag. Will update with a pic or two soon.

-  Bboy

Edit: Added pic.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on December 10, 2012, 10:16:32 PM
I dont want to be a duck, but in all honestly, I am.

Just for sheets and giggles, I would so tape a T over the D, and record your reaction if I knew you.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on December 11, 2012, 06:20:15 AM
Quote from: xunedeinx on December 10, 2012, 10:16:32 PM
I dont want to be a duck, but in all honestly, I am.

Just for sheets and giggles, I would so tape a T over the D, and record your reaction if I knew you.

Ha! Lol

Definately an odd name for the company, and one I hadn't heard of 'til I started researching around... and honestly because of the name, I initially didn't give it much credit lol.  But I am impressed with the quality and design.  I definately think Shad beats Givi's Monokey in bang for buck.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 13, 2012, 10:41:50 PM
Got Junior ready for the Seattle International Motorcycle Show.
1. Clean him up (will do again when I get there - rain - ugh)
2. Put on adjustable fork caps
3. Put on new old stock gauge holder bracket - looks nice brand new.
4. Replaced rear inner fender with a new one (they're only $40 brand new)
5. Replaced left rear turn signal with one that was in pristine condition
6. Gauges got new rubber dampers (that right that they sit on in the metal gauge holder)
       ........ and assorted other little things
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC03017a.jpg&hash=911ba4336e0f3f191ba937867462238d83729763)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on December 14, 2012, 12:14:42 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on December 13, 2012, 10:41:50 PM
Got Junior ready for the Seattle International Motorcycle Show.
1. Clean him up (will do again when I get there - rain - ugh)
2. Put on adjustable fork caps
3. Put on new old stock gauge holder bracket - looks nice brand new.
4. Replaced rear inner fender with a new one (they're only $40 brand new)
5. Replaced left rear turn signal with one that was in pristine condition
6. Gauges got new rubber dampers (that right that they sit on in the metal gauge holder)
       ........ and assorted other little things
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC03017a.jpg&hash=911ba4336e0f3f191ba937867462238d83729763)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC03019a.jpg&hash=52c8d5dc18600db0d6e5f80ec6bd5cbfd5ce819d)
:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on December 14, 2012, 06:55:02 AM
Quote from: xunedeinx on December 08, 2012, 09:22:33 PM
Called police, reported it stolen. Called Insurance, submitted new claim. Asked neighbors if anyone saw anything (nope, of coarse not).

And, than I mourned.
Damn that sucks..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on December 14, 2012, 06:59:53 AM
Rode it to work, as usual.  Missed out of Bluesmudge's rack.  Waited too long.  Oh well.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on December 14, 2012, 07:25:59 AM
Sold one of my 07's I had for sale. I cleaned it all up real nice for the new owner and double/triple checked everything. He got a good deal IMO. Sold it to a local guy too so I might have someone to ride with on the weekends and such

I also decided on the paint scheme for my bike. I will be buying new paint guns this week I suppose and prepping all the plastics and tank for it.

(https://kb93ba.bay.livefilestore.com/y1phBYnlDD4vCJFGoSOi1Op04BxbVAfz3A-biXIbLpcuv7Hde1isANaGiOraCRNuF6YBqrY9NRSncs/2012-12-13_14-53-24_50.jpg?psid=1)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: anoopb on December 15, 2012, 12:00:11 PM
Put on stock suspension links that i bought from weedahoe.

Also, a stock side stand that i bought on ebay.

The bike was previously owned by a girl and then by a very short mexican guy before I bought it.

Now that it's back to its proper height, the ride is improved significantly! Seems easier to handle and I feel more connected with the bike.

bonus: girlfriend can sit on the back now without scraping the fender!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on December 15, 2012, 01:40:59 PM
Polished the rims of the GS500

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bDJ52vN9oqQ/UMvmQrvQ3DI/AAAAAAAABsw/bMzVYuO5IXM/s617/DSCN0696.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_rHn1hm2DCo/UMvmQVCxqvI/AAAAAAAABss/Se-xOtKGNZQ/s617/DSCN0695.JPG)

Also put in new rear brake pads while I had the wheel out.

Also wrote how I did it in a separate thread.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on December 16, 2012, 05:46:56 AM
Installed an R6R shock and .80 kg/mm fork springs and Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators from Race Tech. Presently fighting to reinstall the airbox and contemplating buying a K&N lunchbox because the airbox always causes issues for me during reassembly.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on December 19, 2012, 01:02:03 PM
Quote from: k.rollin on December 16, 2012, 05:46:56 AM
contemplating buying a K&N lunchbox
Do it!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ryott52 on December 19, 2012, 02:13:10 PM
Put new brake pads on and topped up the coolant.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on December 19, 2012, 10:24:07 PM
Was looking for a new battery and made a thread about it. Recommended was the Motobatt MB10U. Found it on Amazon and Ebay for the same price ($76 shipped). Bought it and it came in today. Dropped it in and it fired right up with no issues. I really like that it has double posts.

(https://jk2jka.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p1dIzMA04Rp-dF6AYtSIntlG2bO1wxKBUq-Hqy6-rQkqMDaRGFy9kpGHgNQ3bU7f2gWJs0-8-9L8/2012-12-19_15-00-54_525.jpg?psid=1)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 19, 2012, 11:20:28 PM
I have them all a hug and gave them the day off.
SNOW! when I woke up so all bikes had the day off and even the Ninja250 just sat for the day.
Hoping for a decent weekend for some SERIOUS wrenching.

Oops - sorry - photos or it didn't happen.....
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on December 21, 2012, 09:59:12 PM
Hmm... Brought it home... :D

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Gotta start somewhere.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on December 21, 2012, 11:34:53 PM
Greased my fork seals and cleaned and lubed the chain
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on December 21, 2012, 11:56:20 PM
Washed, polished and waxed the GS500 and Bandit.  They look very pretty now. :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on December 22, 2012, 04:47:50 AM
Tried to start the GS after 3 months of inactivity in the garage. Flat battery. Purchased a battery maintainer, charged her up and took her for a strap up Mt Glorious this morning. I forget how much fun this bike is in the twisties even with its mushy suspension. Went up and down the mountain 5 times. Would have probably gone another time if I hadn't had go refuel as I hit reserve on the last run.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on December 22, 2012, 04:35:37 PM
Did nothing again. Bored with my bikes and no-one to ride with anyway. Need to clean them up and sell them :rstar:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on December 22, 2012, 04:55:38 PM
 Changed the oil, replaced the exhaust gaskets as needed.

Over winter I've decided I'm going to plasti-dip the wheels black or dark gray. I'm tired of having my chain fling lube all over the white rear wheel.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on December 22, 2012, 11:57:10 PM
Quote from: codajastal on December 22, 2012, 04:35:37 PM
Did nothing again. Bored with my bikes and no-one to ride with anyway. Need to clean them up and sell them :rstar:

Shoulda came for a strap with Ozbikers to Tyalgum this morning. Was a good run. Let us know if you are gonna sell that lil Gixer.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on December 23, 2012, 12:58:33 AM
Quote from: Twisted on December 22, 2012, 11:57:10 PM
Quote from: codajastal on December 22, 2012, 04:35:37 PM
Did nothing again. Bored with my bikes and no-one to ride with anyway. Need to clean them up and sell them :rstar:

Shoulda came for a strap with Ozbikers to Tyalgum this morning. Was a good run. Let us know if you are gonna sell that lil Gixer.
yea I am gonna sell it as well as the others but will hold out for the right price
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on December 23, 2012, 11:30:49 AM
Quote from: Snake2715 on December 21, 2012, 09:59:12 PM
Hmm... Brought it home... :D

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1002.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf147%2FSnake2715%2FIMAG0975_zpsd923a7f0.jpg&hash=a1e8a98aa3868c0bf35014120ca4f4815b2dada1)


Gotta start somewhere.

I like it
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on December 23, 2012, 12:48:55 PM
Quote from: codajastal on December 22, 2012, 04:35:37 PM
Did nothing again. Bored with my bikes and no-one to ride with anyway. Need to clean them up and sell them :rstar:

I live ten minutes away. I don't recall a text saying "let's ride"  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on December 24, 2012, 05:05:12 AM
After sitting in Tranzac for 3 weeks getting the exhaust repaired and before that another week or so after the rain/hail ride and the accident, she needed some serious TLC...

Wash, cut, polish, wax, now almost back to herself... just the scratches on the front guard to touch up and need to replace the left hand guard which is a bit beat up, but almost there:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FFinished%2FIMG_5378_zps7604e12c.jpg&hash=49e5c978699f9279c250a0ba3946e0565d6362c0)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Huff1371 on December 25, 2012, 07:38:09 PM
That 450 cracks me up. Not in a bad way or anything, more of a way people react to a gremlin or studabaker . I really like it, keep up the cool, almost maybe vintage?, riding. We definitely don't see enough of those.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on December 29, 2012, 04:52:20 AM
Quote from: Huff1371 on December 25, 2012, 07:38:09 PM
That 450 cracks me up. Not in a bad way or anything, more of a way people react to a gremlin or studabaker . I really like it, keep up the cool, almost maybe vintage?, riding. We definitely don't see enough of those.

Haha cheers mate... I think...  :icon_lol:

I love ridin' this ol' girl, and along with the 1949 Ducati Cucciolo I'm restoring I'm hoping my next bike will be a Katana of similar '80's vintage to my 450   :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 30, 2012, 08:58:16 PM
I was going to do a group ride on Whidby Island, but at 9:00am I couldn't see 200' because of fog so I had to cancel for safety.
Later, it cleared up so I went to Vashon Island with Suzi after going to the West Seattle Farmers Market. Coming home, it seemed I missed the 3:10 and 3:50 ferries because I was at Palouse Winery. Made the 4:50 ferry back home. Suzi was happy to go for a ride. Cold - not even 40* and many back roads were covered in slippery wet leaves. So it was a slow, picturesque ride. No fast riding because of the road conditions. I had  a GREAT day! Such a beautiful place to ride and the ferry ride to and from is so relaxing. Winter rates are $7.35 round trip. Since I live 5 minutes from the ferry terminal - why not?
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSC03074a.jpg&hash=c0defdb28609a5fc4acbb2a94e7703bccadf3ad2)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on December 30, 2012, 09:35:57 PM
Pulled 2 GS's apart and cleaned the carbies out and they now run like new, In fact they run so well it scares me lol
I now have a black GS for sale if anyone in Oz is interested.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wes2001gs on January 01, 2013, 01:57:25 AM
I replaced the oil pan today after waiting two weeks to get the parts and changed the oil
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 01, 2013, 10:21:58 PM
Short New Year Day ride with friends to Vashon. We hit some back roads. Boy - is Suzi a very dirty girl now. She gets a bath this weekend. All that mud but the rims are still pretty clean. And no- I wasn't wearing JUST adidas warm up pants. They were on over my jeans (adidas, of course) for added warmth. It was about 35* today. The sun was out so it felt a lot warmer.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on January 01, 2013, 10:34:31 PM
Abandoned my attempts at trying to get Taarna to run properly with a K&N lunchbox and the stock exhaust. Resumed my fight with the stock airbox and won by unbolting the frame petcock, beating on the airbox, pushing/pulling the wiring harness around, and verbally degrading said airbox until it submitted to me. Maybe now I can get back to riding and finding out how she handles with the R6 shock and rebuilt front end with cartridge emulators.
(Side note, I now have a K&N lunchbox filter, some carburetor jets, and a crankcase breather filter available for sale now. Will post in the B/S/T later.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 01, 2013, 11:38:34 PM
Addy, how do cope with not being able to have an adidas helmet? Put adidas stickers on it? :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 02, 2013, 01:52:22 AM
Quote from: k.rollin on January 01, 2013, 10:34:31 PM
Abandoned my attempts at trying to get Taarna to run properly with a K&N lunchbox and the stock exhaust. Resumed my fight with the stock airbox and won by unbolting the frame petcock, beating on the airbox, pushing/pulling the wiring harness around, and verbally degrading said airbox until it submitted to me. Maybe now I can get back to riding and finding out how she handles with the R6 shock and rebuilt front end with cartridge emulators.
(Side note, I now have a K&N lunchbox filter, some carburetor jets, and a crankcase breather filter available for sale now. Will post in the B/S/T later.)

Yes - if you unbolt the frame petcock the airbox goes in real easy.
Also, I find that if the carbs are out, put on the air box and install the carbs + airbox as a single unit. Works well.
Otherwise, take out the air filter so you can reach in through the air filter to get the airbox/carb boots onto the carbs.

As for no adidas helmet: a shot of good blue agave tequila after riding gets rid of the willies from a non-adidas helmet. Adidas hiking boots work well for riding. Today I had adidas t-shirt, thick adidas flannel shirt and adidas parka (Parka and flannel from Munich in the Gluhwein collection not sold outside Germany).

Adidas makes MBX and skateboarding stuff - just nothing for motocross or motorcycles. Though I do have a never work large black leather biker style adidas jacket that is really cool, but too big for me. I guess I'll post a picture in the FS section. Someone should buy it and give it some love.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 02, 2013, 02:49:27 AM
Adidas make squash shoes. None of the adidas shops around here stock them WTF? I call head office. Oh yeah, a Sport Supply Business bought them as an Exclusive but they've run out.  >:(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 02, 2013, 03:31:08 AM
Quote from: mister on January 02, 2013, 02:49:27 AM
Adidas make squash shoes. None of the adidas shops around here stock them WTF? I call head office. Oh yeah, a Sport Supply Business bought them as an Exclusive but they've run out.  >:(
That's why I love to travel: to go to the adidas stores in other countries and buy what is not available in the USA. The GlĂĽhwein collection was never sold (and couldn't be sold)  in the USA (because Americans do not know what GlĂĽhwein is) . GlĂĽewein (umlout should be over the "U") would never be sold outside Germany, and southern Germany in particular because glĂĽhwein is a German thing at the Christmas markets in December. Terrific parka and the matching flannel shirt is fantastic.

Shopping for sizes is different because Americans are so fat. Normally in the USA I buy Medium shirts. The glĂĽhwein shirt and jacket are small. Also the mediums for shirts are narrower cut than in the USA. One pants I bought in China were XL! WTF? Oh, Americans are fat! Just try to fit in a medium shirt from the 70's. Our sizes have gotten bigger so we don't feel are fatter - but sizes here are bigger than they were 30 years ago.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on January 02, 2013, 03:56:04 AM
Quick check of the oil level to make sure she's all good for the run tomorrow  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rharding91 on January 02, 2013, 09:05:57 PM
Drove in a tunnel today
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Stopped for photos of course.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on January 03, 2013, 05:23:53 AM
GS was due for its maintenance ride to run some gas through and top off the tank with freshness. Had to tough out the cold, but I'd rather look for an excuse to ride than spend through the time winterizing. Any excuse for an adventure.

In non related GS news, a buddy and I went in on an 81 honda CX500. Peculiar bike bought from a peculiar man on CL in south Seattle. It's a transversely mounted, shaft drive, liquid cooled V-twin, similar to the old Guzzis. The thing was torn apart by someone who obviously didn't have too much vision for what they were trying to create, and consequently really messed a lot of things up. No pics yet, but it does run and we picked it up for pennies on the dollar, so we've got some very interesting ideas for it. We're looking at a cafe-esque project.

I know,  pics or it didn't happen. Sorry, got nothing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on January 03, 2013, 07:19:48 PM
Quote from: rharding91 on January 02, 2013, 09:05:57 PM
Drove in a tunnel today
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Stopped for photos of course.

Thats actually pretty sweet looking.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rharding91 on January 04, 2013, 03:54:00 PM
Thanks was trying to find an industrial background to take some photos and this tunnel worked out perfect. Was underneath a main road so was kind of cool to be down there.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on January 04, 2013, 03:59:04 PM
If I hadn't seen the first pic, I'd swear the second and third were Photoshopped.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rharding91 on January 04, 2013, 04:01:18 PM
There not edited at all just used a pretty cool camera with some even cooler settings. Its a Canon EOS Rebel T3I that I bought my girlfriend for christmas.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on January 05, 2013, 01:21:24 AM
Took both bikes out for a 400km run through the twisties through the Gold Coast hinterland and into NSW.  I rode one (Bandit), while a mate rode the other (GS500).  All Up about 150kms of highway/suburbia, the rest was all twists and turns.  It was a damn good day out.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on January 05, 2013, 02:01:16 AM
Cleaned it up so it could be in a photo shoot


(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fm.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fsphotos-h.ak%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F200577_318189151621093_1672770939_n.jpg&hash=c6a46c7cc9118c68206783b1115fe917d570cb31)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shonole on January 05, 2013, 12:21:10 PM
Quote from: codajastal on January 05, 2013, 02:01:16 AM
Cleaned it up so it could be in a photo shoot


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Digging the smiley face on the frame.   :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on January 05, 2013, 04:04:30 PM
Quote from: shonole on January 05, 2013, 12:21:10 PM
Quote from: codajastal on January 05, 2013, 02:01:16 AM
Cleaned it up so it could be in a photo shoot

Digging the smiley face on the frame.   :icon_lol:
lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on January 05, 2013, 05:04:35 PM
Quote from: shonole on January 05, 2013, 12:21:10 PM

Digging the smiley face on the frame.   :icon_lol:
Thats cause the bikes happy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on January 05, 2013, 08:48:29 PM
Installed the harness for my new Sedici Hotwired gloves.

Sooooo nice to have warm hands when riding in the cold now. Totally worth the $$$.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mechmech on January 07, 2013, 01:14:20 PM
Cleaned up the underseat area and the inside of the plastics (found a dead spider D: ), cleaned/conditioned the seat, and tried to install the shad topmaster rack...

Sadly the previous owner installed aftermarket turn signals, and they block one of the places where the rack needs to be, so I'mma have to find OEM ones or something x_x
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on January 07, 2013, 01:25:37 PM
Quote from: Mechmech on January 07, 2013, 01:14:20 PM
Cleaned up the underseat area and the inside of the plastics (found a dead spider D: ), cleaned/conditioned the seat, and tried to install the shad topmaster rack...

Sadly the previous owner installed aftermarket turn signals, and they block one of the places where the rack needs to be, so I'mma have to find OEM ones or something x_x

Which topcase did you get? Or you just using it as a luggage rack?

...I have a Shad SH46 Case myself and I love it; however, I used the SW-Motech Alu-Rack to mount the case to rather than the Shad topmaster because it had a lower profile.  Though the topmaster rack looks like a sturdier design. 

I'm guessing the aftermarket rear signals have smaller stalks that don't come out far enough to clear the lower support of the rack?

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 07, 2013, 01:48:14 PM
Quote from: Mechmech on January 07, 2013, 01:14:20 PM
Sadly the previous owner installed aftermarket turn signals, and they block one of the places where the rack needs to be, so I'mma have to find OEM ones or something x_x
Be aware that rear racks for "F" models are not compatible with "E"models and vice versa. Reason is the "F" tail (2001+) is a couple inches higher. Hence things can interfere with the turn signals. I know - I have "E" and "F" bikes as well as "E" and "F" racks and studied why one doesn't fit the other.

I do not think it is a turn signal issue - sounds like you got a rack for the wrong model of frame (89-00 .vs. 2001+)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mechmech on January 07, 2013, 01:55:50 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on January 07, 2013, 01:25:37 PM
Which topcase did you get? Or you just using it as a luggage rack?

...I have a Shad SH46 Case myself and I love it; however, I used the SW-Motech Alu-Rack to mount the case to rather than the Shad topmaster because it had a lower profile.  Though the topmaster rack looks like a sturdier design. 

I'm guessing the aftermarket rear signals have smaller stalks that don't come out far enough to clear the lower support of the rack?

- Bboy
Got the SH40C, looked like the right size for me., SH42+ looked a bit too big, I hope I don't end up regretting the small-ish size :P

Quote from: adidasguy on January 07, 2013, 01:48:14 PM
Quote from: Mechmech on January 07, 2013, 01:14:20 PM
Sadly the previous owner installed aftermarket turn signals, and they block one of the places where the rack needs to be, so I'mma have to find OEM ones or something x_x
Be aware that rear racks for "F" models are not compatible with "E"models and vice versa. Reason is the "F" tail (2001+) is a couple inches higher. Hence things can interfere with the turn signals. I know - I have "E" and "F" bikes as well as "E" and "F" racks and studied why one doesn't fit the other.

I do not think it is a turn signal issue - sounds like you got a rack for the wrong model of frame (89-00 .vs. 2001+)
Hmmm, I'll post some picks of the rack and the signals as mounted, you could very well be right.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mechmech on January 07, 2013, 04:07:54 PM
Here's some pictures, if they're not enough I can take more. Hopefully y'all see something I haven't noticed >_< Shrunk them down so they should be bandwidth friendly (~150kb per).

Turn signal
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Turn signal
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The turn signal doesn't let me get the rack piece to the bolt I think it needs to go to (left of it on that picture). I think on a normal/oem stalk-like signal, I could just bring the rack piece from under the light up.
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Here's the paper with the instructions (and here's a link to the pdf (http://www.shad.es/descargas/shad269.pdf)).
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Thanks for all the help!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 07, 2013, 04:14:31 PM
You're installing the bracket by coming down from the top.
Go the other way. Come up from below. probably will fit OK.
Also note that your rear fender has been chopped off.
I would guess the turn signals are not in the original location. Are they where they belong? They look higher than normal.
A new fender is $40 so get a new one then cut it off if you want - but start with the turn signals where they should be.

Curious to see a picture from above of the turn signal with the tail plastic off.
Also how it fits when trying to bring the bracket up from below the turn signal.

Here you can see the space and note how much lower the turn signal is in relation to the tail light compared to your bike. That makes me think your turn signals were relocated when the tail was cut off.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSC01836a.jpg&hash=7178ab090ae10776ed4cb4a04d96524de95781bb)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mechmech on January 07, 2013, 04:42:17 PM
I'll try going from under tomorrow morn', then. Can't recall if I've already tried...

Awch. I knew the PO had done a fenderoctomy, but didn't realize he might've moved the turn signals :technical:

I'll get those pics taken tomorrow. Will also see if I can  take one of the turn signals off easily (only held by two screws, from what I saw) so I can get a photo of where they're attached to.

Thanks.

Edit:
If I have to change the fender, will an F fender fit an E bike? They look similar/the same.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 07, 2013, 05:16:40 PM
All rear fenders are the same. Remember: they're only like $40 NEW at your dealer and no shipping charges. You'll pay that much and postage for a used one. People don't realize that some parts are really inexpensive NEW while others are cheaper to buy used. You might find a used fender at a local bike breaker, but at $40 why bother with used?

Turn  signals fasten with one nut inside the fender, where the wires go through the bolt on the turn signal. If yours are fastened on with 2 screws - they are after market ones and in the wrong place. Your fender looks too short to still have the original mounting holes.

I've not been fond of extensive circumcision of the rear fender. I do remove the doo-dad thingies and mount the reflector and license plates flush to the fender for a cleaner look. Too wet here in Seattle - longer fender keeps things cleaner.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2520Bike%2520Build%2FDSCF0141a.jpg&hash=c1a0c243e4703ab69d94eb2190abceffcc3c2ac4)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on January 07, 2013, 06:32:55 PM
I almost went with that one until the 46 popped up on my local Craigslist.  Honestly, for just me and normal riding it is a little too much. But when my fiancĂ© and I both go riding, it gets a little full lol.

Quote from: Mechmech on January 07, 2013, 01:55:50 PM

Got the SH40C, looked like the right size for me., SH42+ looked a bit too big, I hope I don't end up regretting the small-ish size :P

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 07, 2013, 06:44:47 PM
I picked up one from ebay the Shad SH-37 with the rack for "E" model but haven't done anything with it yet. I need another bike for it. Not right for Junior's sporty look and a rear case would ruin the look of Phenix.

Though I COULD check the fitting tonight. I do have Quin I can try it on or one of the extra frames. I still go with the turn signals being in the wrong place on your bike.

(This really should be a thread all its own on installing it)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on January 07, 2013, 07:09:38 PM
After a good 2-3 weeks of sitting, I rode mine for a good bit today and loved it
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: crzydood17 on January 07, 2013, 08:31:03 PM
Finally got my sonic springs in... 1kg/in... so this is what braking on a motorcycle is sposed to feel like...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: racinmason85 on January 07, 2013, 09:55:12 PM
Got a really good deal on a used set of aztec8 dual headlights. Installed those along with some bar end mirrors. I think it looks pretty good with my clip ons installed.


(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi141.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr80%2Fracinmason05%2F20130105_160253.jpg&hash=0cf85f4eec250a5e5cb5d1d42f69286ac0f8c26c)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi141.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr80%2Fracinmason05%2F20130105_160225.jpg&hash=76e66d547ceea5cb7e7ec9f2fde593b224cd9996)

I can't take full credit for this idea, I found an old thread from steezin and wheezin that did a gs500 just like it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 07, 2013, 10:31:36 PM
Quote from: racinmason85 on January 07, 2013, 09:55:12 PM
Got a really good deal on a used set of aztec8 dual headlights. Installed those along with some bar end mirrors. I think it looks pretty good with my 89' clip ons installed.
FYI: They appear to the the Euro type-2 clip ons. They have quite an angle to the clips. 89's are short and stubby with the bar screws on the back side. They're still true GS500 clip-ons, just not 89's. This is just an FYI so people can remain aware of the 3 different types.

Looks like you dropped the front a little?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: racinmason85 on January 07, 2013, 11:32:40 PM
good to know. I remember that you mentioned something about them being euro type 2 bars when you sold them to me, just didn't know they were from a different year. I'll correct my previous post.

no its not lowered but I'm wondering if the front end is sagging a little bit. It really needs a spring upgrade badly, very mushy. probably do that this spring.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 08, 2013, 12:16:29 AM
Maybe its the camera angle that makes the bars look higher than I am used to seeing them.

Front springs always need to be replaced. In fact, from October 1989 Motorcycle International Magazine:

"...the forks leave a bit to be desired - they are hopelessly undersprung and bottom out very easily when hard on the brakes or bouncing over potholes. At least half the fork travel is taken up just by sitting on the GS..."

They did give a good positive review to the GS500 except for the front springs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: racinmason85 on January 08, 2013, 01:13:21 AM
I was just doing some research on here for sonic springs. I weigh 170lbs without gear so I'm thinking the .85 springs would be good. i checked their site and i believe thats what was recommended for me as well. I know my bike is definitely due for a front end upgrade. Its really the only part I hate about the gs, I still enjoy riding it just as much as my gsxr.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 08, 2013, 01:24:50 AM
Quote from: racinmason85 on January 08, 2013, 01:13:21 AM
I was just doing some research on here for sonic springs. I weigh 170lbs without gear so I'm thinking the .85 springs would be good. i checked their site and i believe thats what was recommended for me as well. I know my bike is definitely due for a front end upgrade. Its really the only part I hate about the gs, I still enjoy riding it just as much as my gsxr.
Same weight here and I use 0.85's. They are ideal.
I cane upon a few more sets of true 89's so if you ever want to try swapping the clips for 89's, let me know.
The Euro-Type-1's are the ones which are hard to find.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on January 08, 2013, 01:51:04 AM
Rode it for the first time in 3 or do weeks today.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on January 08, 2013, 08:02:31 AM
Quote from: racinmason85 on January 07, 2013, 09:55:12 PM
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Looking good mang!! I really enjoy the look of the 5 3/4" duals. Yoshi slip on looks nice on your bike as well. Nearly a spittin' image of my setup(I even have the yoshi slip on, so we can be gstwin twins! haha), keep up the good work!

Seeing your bike is going to spur me to get a couple hours of wrenching on Gabby this week :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: racinmason85 on January 08, 2013, 07:10:50 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on January 08, 2013, 08:02:31 AM
Quote from: racinmason85 on January 07, 2013, 09:55:12 PM
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Looking good mang!! I really enjoy the look of the 5 3/4" duals. Yoshi slip on looks nice on your bike as well. Nearly a spittin' image of my setup(I even have the yoshi slip on, so we can be gstwin twins! haha), keep up the good work!

Seeing your bike is going to spur me to get a couple hours of wrenching on Gabby this week :cheers:

Thanks! yep your previous bike build gave me the dual headlight idea. Made me love my gs even more. All I need now is for all this snow to disappear.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on January 09, 2013, 01:34:18 AM
Put some rim stripes on it as by the tutorial posted in GSwiki.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi243.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff62%2Ficecreamhands%2F97A820CD-DDE9-404A-9897-01E20C67B817-353-000001171A337B4F.jpg&hash=783b1f39afbcd71fe7f2a0e5f3fc28916ed334de)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pl4gu3b0rn on January 09, 2013, 03:25:30 PM
Scrubbed away the surface rust from some replacement chain adjusters with aid of some hammerite gel.

Then watching the primer dry so I can paint them.


I can't leave anything alone.....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 09, 2013, 06:14:03 PM
Quote from: Twisted on January 09, 2013, 01:34:18 AM
Put some rim stripes on it as by the tutorial posted in GSwiki.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi243.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff62%2Ficecreamhands%2F97A820CD-DDE9-404A-9897-01E20C67B817-353-000001171A337B4F.jpg&hash=783b1f39afbcd71fe7f2a0e5f3fc28916ed334de)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi243.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff62%2Ficecreamhands%2F04DD750C-DAD6-418F-B404-6062C65D8E0E-353-000001174BBB7093.jpg&hash=095705334bed4a090f2de8efa6ee1f650578cbb8)

Looking good  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on January 11, 2013, 06:53:45 AM
So did one of you jerks get the used full Jardine system I was watching on Fleabay?
I'm so pissed I missed out on it. Went for like $157 and $20 shipping.
I lost track of time at work and didn't look at the auction until right after it ended.

If you got it good job! I just want to know what your high bid was. lol
If it was like $190 then I wont feel so bad.  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on January 11, 2013, 09:31:58 AM
Not I. I'm quite fond of the stock exhaust.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 11, 2013, 11:25:14 AM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on January 11, 2013, 06:53:45 AM
So did one of you jerks get the used full Jardine system I was watching on Fleabay?
I'm so pissed I missed out on it. Went for like $157 and $20 shipping.
I lost track of time at work and didn't look at the auction until right after it ended.

If you got it good job! I just want to know what your high bid was. lol
If it was like $190 then I wont feel so bad.  :D
Guilty as charged.

High bid $156.56

Not been called a "jerk" much. "Parts whore" - yes. I am ordering the mounting strap for it so really the price ends up a little more. Then $30 for the silencer to jam in the end. So, yes, it ends up about $190 so you have permission to not feel so bad.

I buy lots of stuff at low prices - never pay high prices - always my max bid is always well below what a part is really worth. With all the bikes that go through the Bike Cave, parts inventory is handy.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on January 11, 2013, 05:05:10 PM
Quote from: racinmason85 on January 07, 2013, 09:55:12 PM
Got a really good deal on a used set of aztec8 dual headlights. Installed those along with some bar end mirrors. I think it looks pretty good with my clip ons installed.


(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi141.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr80%2Fracinmason05%2F20130105_160253.jpg&hash=0cf85f4eec250a5e5cb5d1d42f69286ac0f8c26c)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi141.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr80%2Fracinmason05%2F20130105_160225.jpg&hash=76e66d547ceea5cb7e7ec9f2fde593b224cd9996)

I can't take full credit for this idea, I found an old thread from steezin and wheezin that did a gs500 just like it.

Wow I love dual setups like this great one.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr. happy on January 11, 2013, 05:47:32 PM
Last day I rode was Dec 6th, motorcycle has been dormant due to snow since then.

BUT with these current circumstances....

self gifted jacket and pants arrive today
forecast for 50 in VT this weekend
Little moto friend starts half choke without even needing the battery charged!  What!? YES!  :kiss3:


It might be a moto weekend!  I'm so excited.  Now, no rain, no rain!  Having the world covered with ice right now would be a bit of a buzzkill.

Cmon cmon cmon!  I guess i'm gonna go get drunk just to pass the time :icon_twisted:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: oz353 on January 11, 2013, 07:23:48 PM
I finally drained the nasty old fork oil out and installed my new .85 sonic springs i bought a couple months ago, along with some fresh bel-ray fork oil (12 fl oz per fork) spacers cut to 5 3/8". . took it for a lovely test ride and blue monster handles so much better!!!  :thumb:
the forks look great courtesy addidasguy... never even changed the seals still no leaks. and i borrowed your idea long ago about the harley stick on reflectors on the forks. it looks sooo clean.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0646_zpsc108a9f2.jpg&hash=60601cb6817b90fa57eba497ae28af4e5169098b)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0645_zpse4bed805.jpg&hash=e257fdab8c5ec201234ed0b77bf206fe2927f568)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0643_zps8df6210e.jpg&hash=8cdaf59848fdf04ae0077ca2020d728bda400977)

now to tackle the much needed valve clearance check... doing that tonight. did the forks this morning.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on January 11, 2013, 07:55:10 PM
Rode it
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: racinmason85 on January 11, 2013, 09:01:09 PM

[/quote]
Wow I love dual setups like this great one.
[/quote]


Thanks!!  Found out tonight the high beams are amazing. better then my car.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: boobooliboo on January 12, 2013, 02:41:41 AM
Replaced handlebars, grips, barends and mirrors with cheap bits from BikeBandit.

Looks so much better than the rusted motocross-whatever-the-heck-they-were bars that were on the bike when I got it.

Took it out for an hour to see what it's like - I think the cheap barends are a bit too cheap, hands felt like springs when I got back.

Before (funny angle, everything was in fact straight):

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/541765_4777398045479_1859430896_n.jpg)

During:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299691_4777405325661_272824864_n.jpg)

After:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/543262_4777398085480_694599745_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Banzai on January 12, 2013, 04:47:14 AM
Finally christened my KettenMax chain cleaner. Definitely less messy than just using kerosene and a brush and cleans very well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eZsBUWt_9U

Unlike the video I would still advise having some rags or a drip tray under the bike as dirty chain cleaner (kerosene) does go with the chain and drip, especially near the front sprocket.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on January 12, 2013, 05:56:13 AM
Sold the drz.. :woohoo: :icon_neutral: :sad:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2F2013-01-12_07-36-23_412.jpg&hash=59155c5bd764e835ecfa3b72740c01995438e701)

Managed to make little off of it, but I will surely miss it! It's been a faithful bike, but wanted another payment off my head. Just met the kid at 7am after hauled 6 hours here to get it! Now time to work on the gs :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on January 12, 2013, 12:52:40 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 11, 2013, 11:25:14 AM
Guilty as charged.

High bid $156.56

Not been called a "jerk" much. "Parts whore" - yes. I am ordering the mounting strap for it so really the price ends up a little more. Then $30 for the silencer to jam in the end. So, yes, it ends up about $190 so you have permission to not feel so bad.

I buy lots of stuff at low prices - never pay high prices - always my max bid is always well below what a part is really worth. With all the bikes that go through the Bike Cave, parts inventory is handy.
Nice! Well, at least a GStwiner got it.
It was my fault for not setting a reminder about it. I've got to find an exhaust for this other bike. Some moron cut the entire end of the stock muffler off for some reason. I don't even want to know what it sounds like..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on January 12, 2013, 01:19:40 PM
Safety first.

My parking light LED T10 burned out (probably heat related).  Replaced with a 194 amber:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii569%2Fjestercinti%2Fphoto-5_zps90b2c3c2.jpg&hash=238cfadf3d82514d84dcdc3be7b53eeba69f6826)

Then, replaced the reflector that broke off.  Took off the bracket and replaced with a stick-on for a trailer:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii569%2Fjestercinti%2Fphoto-5_zps9e3e18b0.jpg&hash=1c0f3b27f9e8fa83f1687a3e4201656aa34cf3be)

Then lubed and adjusted the chain.  I need a new one soon I think...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on January 12, 2013, 03:34:52 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on January 12, 2013, 01:19:40 PM
Then, replaced the reflector that broke off.  Took off the bracket and replaced with a stick-on for a trailer:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii569%2Fjestercinti%2Fphoto-5_zps9e3e18b0.jpg&hash=1c0f3b27f9e8fa83f1687a3e4201656aa34cf3be)

Then lubed and adjusted the chain.  I need a new one soon I think...

Gah.....You didnt put the reflector on in the middle. My OCD wants to fix it lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on January 12, 2013, 04:15:22 PM
Quote from: Twisted on January 12, 2013, 03:34:52 PM

Gah.....You didnt put the reflector on in the middle. My OCD wants to fix it lol.
Haha mine too LMAO
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on January 12, 2013, 04:15:57 PM
Off by 1mm just to irk everyone!  At least it's straight long-ways.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 12, 2013, 05:03:27 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on January 12, 2013, 04:15:57 PM
Off by 1mm just to irk everyone!  At least it's straight long-ways.
So the license plate is really crooked?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on January 12, 2013, 05:55:51 PM
Quote from: Twisted on January 12, 2013, 03:34:52 PM
Gah.....You didnt put the reflector on in the middle. My OCD wants to fix it lol.
This.
Quote from: jestercinti on January 12, 2013, 04:15:57 PM
Off by 1mm just to irk everyone!  At least it's straight long-ways.
That's just cruel.
It's off by at least 3.5mm..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on January 12, 2013, 08:37:12 PM
It's not off that much... Check out the two holes to each side of the reflector. The left side you can see most of it and the right side you can see a sliver of it...

Still enough to annoy I guess  :dunno_black:

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mechmech on January 13, 2013, 04:31:19 PM
Took off the original fender and put in one from an '06F, took off the (pretty shoddy) aftermarket turn signals that the PO had MacGyver'd on and put a pair of OEM ones from an '09F.

Then I finally was able to install the shad rack properly :woohoo:

I like the new turn signals quite a lot. Not sure if I'm going to chop at least a little bit off the rear fender... Leaving it as-is for now, tho I'm gonna find and add some kind of reflector to it (probably 3-4mm off-center like jestercinti  :icon_twisted:).

Before
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFgsTB.jpg&hash=29f8d797e496678749590c794c97ecf6029fbd08)

After (with case off)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwtHwT.jpg&hash=7d8068a3070e6f9d7a56a320805daeeeed974145)

After (with case on)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Flp2CL.jpg&hash=bb8a27839bf2e8169df35027e0fd600a834f75d9)

Thanks for all the advice, adidasguy :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on January 14, 2013, 08:45:17 AM
Camera angle is crooked.  Retook using my Canon Powershot SX200IS:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii569%2Fjestercinti%2FIMG_8873_zps583d3b23.jpg&hash=2afa59cc7af462b66670bff6b39f2445a562bd9a)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: racinmason85 on January 14, 2013, 09:46:05 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on January 12, 2013, 05:56:13 AM
Sold the drz.. :woohoo: :icon_neutral: :sad:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2F2013-01-12_07-36-23_412.jpg&hash=59155c5bd764e835ecfa3b72740c01995438e701)

Managed to make little off of it, but I will surely miss it! It's been a faithful bike, but wanted another payment off my head. Just met the kid at 7am after hauled 6 hours here to get it! Now time to work on the gs :thumb:

Nice drz!!! I've been looking at those lately. I'm thinking a supermoto would be a lot of fun. They have a lower seat then most supermotos too and I'm only 5'3''. Would you recommend one? Any issues to look out for?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on January 14, 2013, 09:55:49 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on January 12, 2013, 05:56:13 AM
Sold the drz.. :woohoo: :icon_neutral: :sad:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2F2013-01-12_07-36-23_412.jpg&hash=59155c5bd764e835ecfa3b72740c01995438e701)

Managed to make little off of it, but I will surely miss it! It's been a faithful bike, but wanted another payment off my head. Just met the kid at 7am after hauled 6 hours here to get it! Now time to work on the gs :thumb:

In 2010 I sold the GS500F for a Ninja 250R, then recently I sold the Ninja for a 2013 Yamaha WR250R.....they come they go  :dunno_black:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.comcast.net%2F%7Estykers%2Fwr01.jpg&hash=b85c5954681a5daec8fdea8ae618429d1e1bd429)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on January 14, 2013, 11:57:35 PM
Excellent weather all this week so Ive been doing a lot of riding.

Bought the wife a scooter (150cc) and been working on getting it running

What upsets me is there are a LOT of engine upgrades, coil/CDI upgrades and so much more for her 150cc and we have NONE! He stock carb is a 24mm and yet I can buy a 26/30/32mm carb. Yet we can do nothing to our carbs except jets
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on January 15, 2013, 01:59:11 AM
Figure out a cheap, reliable and effective EFI setup.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on January 15, 2013, 07:12:26 AM
Quote from: racinmason85 on January 14, 2013, 09:46:05 PM
Nice drz!!! I've been looking at those lately. I'm thinking a supermoto would be a lot of fun. They have a lower seat then most supermotos too and I'm only 5'3''. Would you recommend one? Any issues to look out for?

Thanks mang! I would highly recommend the drzSM, if you have a shorter commute. The saddle isn't the best for longer rides, and that's my only complaint(more like a grip tho) I had mine setup with lowered rear links and the lower profile seat. I'm 5'6 and could nearly flat foot mine. It was a great ride, I'll miss it like crazy, but wanted another payment off my head. I've got my eyes out for another drz project bike though!

@ stevo - Nice yama!!

@ weedahoe - I head ya mang!! I'm working on an oldschool 77 Garelli moped (http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll129/steezin_and_wheezin/IMG_4386.jpg) and have multiple carbs, intakes, exhausts, coils, cdi boxes, clutch setups. And the Garelli's are less popular for aftermarket parts! Puch mopeds have insane amount of high performance parts available. That's the main reason i got into peds - was looking to do more custom engine work w/o going bankrupt
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on January 15, 2013, 09:43:53 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on January 15, 2013, 01:59:11 AM
Figure out a cheap, reliable and effective EFI setup.

Hard to do on an air cooled engine.  Possible, but hard to do.  Heard of one guy who attempted it, but never could get the fuel mappings right.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on January 15, 2013, 01:40:56 PM
Oh please the amount of EFI air cooled bikes out there something can be figured out.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on January 15, 2013, 05:24:46 PM
Ok, Ok, the Triumph Thruxton is pretty bad ass.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: racinmason85 on January 15, 2013, 06:29:02 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on January 15, 2013, 07:12:26 AM
Quote from: racinmason85 on January 14, 2013, 09:46:05 PM
Nice drz!!! I've been looking at those lately. I'm thinking a supermoto would be a lot of fun. They have a lower seat then most supermotos too and I'm only 5'3''. Would you recommend one? Any issues to look out for?

Thanks mang! I would highly recommend the drzSM, if you have a shorter commute. The saddle isn't the best for longer rides, and that's my only complaint(more like a grip tho) I had mine setup with lowered rear links and the lower profile seat. I'm 5'6 and could nearly flat foot mine. It was a great ride, I'll miss it like crazy, but wanted another payment off my head. I've got my eyes out for another drz project bike though!

@ stevo - Nice yama!!

@ weedahoe - I head ya mang!! I'm working on an oldschool 77 Garelli moped (http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll129/steezin_and_wheezin/IMG_4386.jpg) and have multiple carbs, intakes, exhausts, coils, cdi boxes, clutch setups. And the Garelli's are less popular for aftermarket parts! Puch mopeds have insane amount of high performance parts available. That's the main reason i got into peds - was looking to do more custom engine work w/o going bankrupt

so they offer a lower profile seat for the drz-sm? I knew about the lowering link. I was just going to have the seat shaved. I sat on an old dr350, they have the same seat height, I could manage but it would help to be lowered. I will definitely be trail riding with it too. mainly just a commuter for in town riding though.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on January 16, 2013, 09:06:01 PM
Busy Day.  After work went to the dealer to talk to them about key blanks.  Yep, Codajastal and Adidasguy, and others were right.  They will work...Dealer pointed me to their keymaster down the road.  Only problem is that they are open 8-5 M-F, and I work nowhere near there.  Hey, at least the keys were not a waste... :woohoo:

Then met GStwin user WORM to buy some more M5 stainless cap screws.  Hard to get to the fastener store when you have a day job downtown nowhere near the nuts and bolts place.

Spent 10 minutes chatting about bikes in the cold.

Rode home.  To my surprise, my windshield arrived from UPS :thumb:.  A Zero Gravity Sport Touring (Factory 2nd).  Used my new screws to install.  Those well nuts are a PITA.  I swear I spent 30 minutes twisting, wrestling, whatever...Definitely a learning curve.

Click on the picture for a larger one.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii569%2Fjestercinti%2Fphoto-5.jpg&hash=c9e2ceea18ac923d98ce8b0fd447a2bfcdc1ff39)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on January 16, 2013, 11:17:21 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on January 16, 2013, 09:06:01 PMA Zero Gravity Sport Touring (Factory 2nd).  Used my new screws to install.  Those well nuts are a PITA.  I swear I spent 30 minutes twisting, wrestling, whatever...Definitely a learning curve.

Click on the picture for a larger one.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii569%2Fjestercinti%2Fphoto-5.jpg&hash=c9e2ceea18ac923d98ce8b0fd447a2bfcdc1ff39)
Looks bloody good for a second?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on January 17, 2013, 06:40:31 AM
$29.99 plus $13 shipping.  Not bad indeed.

Was warmer on the ride in today.  About 30*F/-1*C today.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lboaman on January 17, 2013, 06:48:28 AM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on January 15, 2013, 07:12:26 AM

@ weedahoe - I head ya mang!! I'm working on an oldschool 77 Garelli moped (http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll129/steezin_and_wheezin/IMG_4386.jpg) and have multiple carbs, intakes, exhausts, coils, cdi boxes, clutch setups. And the Garelli's are less popular for aftermarket parts! Puch mopeds have insane amount of high performance parts available. That's the main reason i got into peds - was looking to do more custom engine work w/o going bankrupt

That Garelli is sweeeet!  Why are there two levers on the left handle bar?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on January 17, 2013, 07:11:57 AM
Quote from: jestercinti on January 17, 2013, 06:40:31 AM
$29.99 plus $13 shipping.  Not bad indeed.

Was warmer on the ride in today.  About 30*F/-1*C today.

Got mine placed on last night too.  Sadly no pictures with it on the bike, as my fingers were too cold to grant me anymore time out in the garage.

The only thing I don't like about the aftermarket screen is the black suzuki sticker thats on the OEM screen is no longer there to cover that part of the cowl above the headlight.  I sourced the sticker, and cheapest I could find was $45... Needless to say, I won't be purchasing it for that price.  I might make my own little something to place there, but I dunno for sure yet.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on January 17, 2013, 11:24:14 AM
Quote from: lboaman on January 17, 2013, 06:48:28 AMThat Garelli is sweeeet!  Why are there two levers on the left handle bar?

'Preciate it! I'm stoked to get that beast up and running. Going to be a fun in town ripper for sure.

It has 1 speed w/ auto clutch, so the top lever is the rear brake and bottom lever is the starter clutch(squeeze and kick)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on January 19, 2013, 02:21:55 PM
Since the temp was approaching 50* this afternoon, I decided to start it up and run it for a bit. I swapped in the Shorai battery I bought for it a couple months back. Even straight out of the box, the Shorai had more than enough umph to get it going. After checking and topping off the oil, I rolled it back into its storage position and put it back on the center stand.

I would have taken it for a little ride, but the wife is out of town for a couple days and I'm home with my 5 yr old. Even if we had gear for her, I wouldn't trust that she could hold on yet. Plus, I don't really have cold weather gear, so the temp was a little below my threshold.

Here's hoping for another insane warmup in Feb like last year (I think we hit almost 80*) in Feb...definitely not normal for Michigan.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mechmech on January 22, 2013, 02:48:16 PM
Revved the bike to 8k for the first time today, t'was quite fun (it's taken me over 1k miles to gather the courage, lol).

Also, got the kat shock in the mail that I was waiting for. Will do the swap sometime this week or weekend. It's all pretty 'n new.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on January 25, 2013, 10:20:29 PM
With my clips-ons mounted, the original mounts for the original bars have been bothering me. So the two top clamps I have, I milled down the clamps smooth as I could and am using a metal putty to fill in low spots and the holes for the screws. Its been slow work since I so many other things going on too. I am doing two because I have two complete sets of fairings, two tanks and two sets of forks that will all be painted two different colors.

Anyway, here is where Im at so far

(https://itjmsw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pEH3kQyE8t9RkB_ECPeyLNvPT84hL9yfRM3roKUNHueghumwN0NOhTgCiSmPIj0QtZ-7bNYuutIs/IMG_20130125_231627_225.jpg?psid=1)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kml.krk on January 26, 2013, 01:05:41 PM
Replaced voltage regulator.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Paulcet on January 26, 2013, 03:53:54 PM
Finally got all the parts installed. Rode to work yesterday. Adjusted speedometer sensor today and all is right with the world today!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on January 26, 2013, 04:30:52 PM
 Bought a new chain and sprockets, but won't put them on until next weekend probably.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mechmech on January 26, 2013, 04:35:50 PM
Swapped the original shock for a kat600 shock that was barely used (100 miles according to the P.O., idk about that, but it does look new).

Many thanks to slipprymongoose and cojastal for their video on youtube, very enlightening.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on January 26, 2013, 04:37:10 PM
 :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: XLAR8 on January 27, 2013, 09:31:39 AM
looked at it sitting in the garage half in pieces...

maybe i should get my finger out and fix it so i can do some work on the Thundercat
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on January 27, 2013, 10:04:34 AM
Quote from: Mechmech on January 22, 2013, 02:48:16 PM
Revved the bike to 8k for the first time today, t'was quite fun (it's taken me over 1k miles to gather the courage, lol).

Also, got the kat shock in the mail that I was waiting for. Will do the swap sometime this week or weekend. It's all pretty 'n new.
Damn. I shift at like 9500..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 27, 2013, 12:21:23 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on January 27, 2013, 10:04:34 AM
Quote from: Mechmech on January 22, 2013, 02:48:16 PM
Revved the bike to 8k for the first time today, t'was quite fun (it's taken me over 1k miles to gather the courage, lol).

Also, got the kat shock in the mail that I was waiting for. Will do the swap sometime this week or weekend. It's all pretty 'n new.
Damn. I shift at like 9500..

Around town I rarely shift above 5,500  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on January 27, 2013, 01:33:53 PM
 Yeah, I rarely shift above 5k. Anything higher is incredibly loud, so the only time I really do more than that is when I'm in one part of town where the sound reverbs and I want to hear my bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mechmech on January 27, 2013, 02:43:00 PM
I rarely shift outside of 3800-4500 >_>" Unless I suddenly need to accelerate quickly or som'n. The bike vibrates a lot between 6k and 7k, too.

Guess I'm just boring, haha.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on January 28, 2013, 09:48:44 AM
Installed Suzuki DL650 (VStrom) hand guards to keep the wind off my hands in cold weather. Took some trimming and thought but got 'em on there and they look good, IMO. Pics to follow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on January 28, 2013, 09:57:58 AM
Got a split second to mockup the project for some much needed motivation and dreaming;

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2FIMG_20130127_235653.jpg&hash=a78b3bff1ccf3e4342befde730ebe092d5a70d10)

More like "What do you wish you could've done to your bike today???" since I'm working mon-fri out of another office :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on January 28, 2013, 11:14:27 AM
Quote from: Zwerski on January 28, 2013, 09:48:44 AM
Installed Suzuki DL650 (VStrom) hand guards to keep the wind off my hands in cold weather. Took some trimming and thought but got 'em on there and they look good, IMO. Pics to follow.

Yes, please instructions.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on January 28, 2013, 12:48:17 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on January 28, 2013, 11:14:27 AM
Quote from: Zwerski on January 28, 2013, 09:48:44 AM
Installed Suzuki DL650 (VStrom) hand guards to keep the wind off my hands in cold weather. Took some trimming and thought but got 'em on there and they look good, IMO. Pics to follow.

Yes, please instructions.

Of course. Finished late at night and wanted to get to bed. I'll take picks and post directions as best I can after the kids hit the sack.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on January 28, 2013, 06:07:13 PM
Got my new Katana chromed rims back today

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=62960
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on January 28, 2013, 11:05:48 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on January 28, 2013, 11:14:27 AM
Quote from: Zwerski on January 28, 2013, 09:48:44 AM
Installed Suzuki DL650 (VStrom) hand guards to keep the wind off my hands in cold weather. Took some trimming and thought but got 'em on there and they look good, IMO. Pics to follow.

Yes, please instructions.

Goink!
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=62962.0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on January 28, 2013, 11:17:39 PM
Just come in from taking the rear apart, cleaned the chain and have the sprocket and hub (bearing removed) soaking in the parts cleaner tank so they can be powder coated tomorrow. Then the new new rear rim goes on.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: PatheticPuma on January 31, 2013, 02:22:51 PM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg585.imageshack.us%2Fimg585%2F2782%2F20130131144457.jpg&hash=abed918ea82241d7d81f91bc9b363067b2fd1652)

Brought it inside to my sunroom so I could actually wrench on it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on January 31, 2013, 08:01:34 PM
Looked at it while I fixed my son's 2 bicycles that I got for free.

Greased the chain, and fixed the inner tubes.  Just like new...the bicycles that is.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gaffer on January 31, 2013, 11:11:43 PM
I washed my bike today and finally rode it. Its been really windy here the last week. Woo hoo
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imghst.org%2Fuploads%2Fv666voiqbuam.JPG&hash=94ce0f3a6e522794e531711789450fe19b85bb8e)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on February 01, 2013, 06:31:09 AM
Okay Gaffer, you showed it... I'll bite... where did you get your rear seat cowl?

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on February 01, 2013, 11:59:59 PM
Received my new fork brace and brought home some cardboard so I can make some templates for making a new tail fairing set because the stock plastics look disproportionate in relation to the wheel.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on February 02, 2013, 12:44:57 PM
Installed my new chain and 17t sprocket.

The only problem now is that the clip-type master link is crap. Need a rivet style. Feel better about rivet style anyway.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on February 03, 2013, 01:44:44 AM
Put new blinkers on my 89! I like em, only 18 bucks.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on February 03, 2013, 05:02:15 AM
Eh Jacob .... Like those blinkers!! .. Not so sure on the fender replacement though eh!! Looks like it would get soggy! Lmao..  ;)

However.. For all that read in here ..
in a long running dispute with my lighting system ... I believe I may have resolved a "my stupid fault" issue with my low beam ... Some of you might remember the situ but it don't matter if not...

Without revisiting the whole saga .. The last thing I did previously was to replace the left control switch plug under the fuel tank... 11 wires and both sides of plug so 22 fiddly wire cut/strip/crimps ( for my truck driver sized hands anyway) .. Did a quick test and bolted it all back together... Soon as the engine heated up on next ride the damn light went out... So I went  :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: and swore off fixing bits for quite a while...

This arvo I started to get the bike and front fork bits ready for the mechanic tmw... Yeah I'm still doing the forks by workshop man... I don't have the tools or proper workspace to do it ... Anyway I had the bike running to warm it a little and stir up the oil (it has sat for over a month) .. The light started flickering again and I had a moment of  :technical: ... So undid the tank and grabbed the meter to resolve the farken headlight once and for all ... Still took me awhile ....

:oops: ... You know .... When you strip and crimp 22 connectors ...  There is always bound to be a minor mistake somewhere....  :oops: .. Mine was .. The connector for the low beam wire ... One side of the plug was fine .. The other side I crimped down on the insulator plastic .. With maybe 3 strands of wire touching the connector metal ... But when the engine heat came up .. The strands moved a little and gave weak intermittent contact...  :oops: :technical: ... Farken insulator plastic!!! ... Anyway .. Now it's all solid and working and back together..

I'm not gonna claim the war!!! ... Just this battle for now!!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gaffer on February 03, 2013, 07:22:21 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on February 01, 2013, 06:31:09 AM
Okay Gaffer, you showed it... I'll bite... where did you get your rear seat cowl?

- Bboy


I made it myself
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on February 03, 2013, 06:04:10 PM
Haha i can't tell if your being sarcastic or not janx, but that's just to cover up my license plate haha
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on February 03, 2013, 07:00:05 PM
Quote from: jacob92icu on February 03, 2013, 06:04:10 PM
Haha i can't tell if your being sarcastic or not janx, but that's just to cover up my license plate haha

sarcastic!! ... me!!!!!!! ...  :icon_rolleyes: .. you do know i'm an Aussie right? ...  :thumb: ... but yes sarcasm  :D

lets see if this works...

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 04, 2013, 12:03:11 AM
Oi Oi Oi.

I hope you ain't got a Southern Cross tattoo on ya neck Janx
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on February 04, 2013, 02:03:14 AM
Nah ... Only knobs actually get the SC tatt ..

I had a bruise on my leg once that looked like the aurora australis though ...

Oh and ... Thanks for not leavin me hangin there Twisted bro!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on February 04, 2013, 08:26:27 PM
In today came my new engine side cover and fork brace from Chuck81. To say these pieces are nice is an understatement. They are beautiful and VERY well made. If you guys dont have these yet, you seriously need to contact him for a set.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on February 05, 2013, 04:12:30 PM
 Put a new chain and sprockets on today. Went with an EK chain and JT with a 15/39 combo. Feels pretty good. I definitely notice better pulling throughout the gears.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on February 07, 2013, 07:58:31 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on February 04, 2013, 08:26:27 PM
In today came my new engine side cover and fork brace from Chuck81. To say these pieces are nice is an understatement. They are beautiful and VERY well made. If you guys dont have these yet, you seriously need to contact him for a set.

(https://9go51g.bn1.livefilestore.com/y1pmIqND1NZbSfftJKLl2MbO1uWgAmAvDTPTbzE2qgrfmLL7rXxMMoe0HqsmIZrMuGngSjTYIsJy69XvuzT4sMctd9Z0FmwrFvK/IMG_20130204_212025_541.jpg?psid=1)
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How Much
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on February 07, 2013, 06:33:30 PM
Finally.

Got my master link and chain press. Put chain together, and aligned wheel.

Bike drives like brand new. No noise from chain either.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 09, 2013, 07:14:45 PM
Gave them a bath. Weather is getting better.

A noob in West Seattle is buying a Ninja 250 and needed a place to park it. So I'm going to let him rent parking at the Bike Cave for a dollar a day. He will only be an associate member if the West Seattle GS500 Club since he doesn't have a GS500.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on February 09, 2013, 08:07:42 PM
Quote from: Higgins13 on February 07, 2013, 07:58:31 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on February 04, 2013, 08:26:27 PM
In today came my new engine side cover and fork brace from Chuck81. To say these pieces are nice is an understatement. They are beautiful and VERY well made. If you guys dont have these yet, you seriously need to contact him for a set.

(https://9go51g.bn1.livefilestore.com/y1pmIqND1NZbSfftJKLl2MbO1uWgAmAvDTPTbzE2qgrfmLL7rXxMMoe0HqsmIZrMuGngSjTYIsJy69XvuzT4sMctd9Z0FmwrFvK/IMG_20130204_212025_541.jpg?psid=1)
(https://9go51g.bn1.livefilestore.com/y1pokN-6803_yKOclObxmEWC2wOk6fN940TTsEau8YhrLhDkQZOWdYal4Nf-u7VlUB0sdj46TWpmcjQYPRY6qMDb5dep3ybKAA4/IMG_20130204_212053_200.jpg?psid=1)
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How Much

Honestly, I don't remember. $90 or so? Can't really remember. Check with Chuck81 though
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 10, 2013, 04:37:47 PM
Gave them the afternoon off and went to pick up a car load of GS500 parts. Fugley fairing - someone black & green MONSTERed it. At least it had a headlight, right mirror and the tail plastics were not cracked - just fugleyed. Seems that questionable one I found on CL was quite legit. He also posted on ebay so I checked him out. Motor, gauges, wheels, levers, brakes, and a box of all kinds of stuff.

Now to jump on Suzi and go to the gym.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 10, 2013, 04:49:29 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 10, 2013, 04:37:47 PM
Gave them the afternoon off and went to pick up a car load of GS500 parts. Fugley fairing - someone black & green MONSTERed it.

Put them on Suzi. That's at least a 5hp gain painted up like that!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 10, 2013, 05:01:33 PM
Quote from: Twisted on February 10, 2013, 04:49:29 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 10, 2013, 04:37:47 PM
Gave them the afternoon off and went to pick up a car load of GS500 parts. Fugley fairing - someone black & green MONSTERed it.

Put them on Suzi. That's at least a 5hp gain painted up like that!
I don't know if I can handle that much power. She already has 6 added HP from the SS chain guard and airbrush's rear hugger. What would I do with more HP other than get myself into trouble riding like a squid?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 10, 2013, 07:27:16 PM
Oh I'm sure u wear all your gear addy so that just make you a hooligan
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 10, 2013, 11:45:09 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 10, 2013, 07:27:16 PM
Oh I'm sure u wear all your gear addy so that just make you a hooligan
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 12, 2013, 01:13:07 AM
BLING!



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on February 12, 2013, 02:29:04 AM
I'll have some of that. Send me the bill :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 12, 2013, 03:36:29 AM
Did a valve check and found one of the intake valves was out of spec. Went to the dealer to get a shim and an air filter for my next service.

Them - "Sorry we don't stock shims or air filters. They have to be ordered in"

Me - "Errrrr how do you do services on bikes that come into your shop to be serviced then?"

Them " Oh we order them in if needed"

Me thinking -  :bs: As if you guys are gonna wait a few days for parts to service a bike sitting in your shop.

I really hate stealerships. Another reason you don't get your bike serviced at a dealership. I highly doubt they even look at your valves when you put it in for a scheduled service.

On another note, my Sonic Springs came in today.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on February 12, 2013, 02:31:31 PM
Installed an R6 throttle tube yesterday. Felt good for the quick ride I took afterwards. I'll play with it more after it stops snowing/raining.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 12, 2013, 03:12:24 PM
The other side's BLING
Hard to take a good picture of shiny chrome.

Where to get them...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-GS500-Mirror-Polished-Custom-Heel-Plates-Foot-Guards-/130844990558?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e76f81c5e

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on February 12, 2013, 08:33:15 PM
they look schmicko Addy!! ..

but i'm starting to worry about you a little....

all those GS500 logos .. everywhere .. i wonder if your memory aint slippin!!?? ... you need the reminders of what you ride?! ..  :flipoff:

and a lot of your shirts/jumpers too... all say Adidas .. ok thats cool... but to remind you of you?! .. lol....

and this i gotta know....

have you ever .. say when going to the bank and filling in a form ... slipped up and signed Adidasguy?! ..  :icon_twisted:

bahahahahha.. just stirrin bro!! ..  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 12, 2013, 10:56:57 PM
Yes - and I look in my pants in my adidas underwear to remember I'm a guy ... hence... adidasguy

Back on topic..
I FIXED A NINJA HEADLIGHT! A new friend/neighbor that just bought a Ninja 250 today is using the Bike Cave for parking. Coming over after dark he wondered about his headlight not working. I said to come on over (6 blocks) and if stopped by a LEO, just explain. They're cool. Heck, bike still had paper plates.

Analyzed things. First, clutch safety switch was disconnected (those can start in neutral with clutch out. Clutch must be in if in gear). Fixed that. Then noticed high indicator worked but not the lights. WTF! Felt around (no, not that erotic) only to feel the headlight connectors hanging down. The dealer didn't see the headlight bulbs were not plugged in! Needless to say, he will call the dealer tomorrow and ask for a time to bring it in for a complete inspection. He did learn how to get at the fuse box (we checked that first).

So thatr's what I did for SOMEONE ELSE'S bike tonight. I did a good deed!   :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on February 13, 2013, 09:42:19 AM
Quote from: Twisted on February 12, 2013, 03:36:29 AM
Did a valve check and found one of the intake valves was out of spec. Went to the dealer to get a shim and an air filter for my next service.

Them - "Sorry we don't stock shims or air filters. They have to be ordered in"

Me - "Errrrr how do you do services on bikes that come into your shop to be serviced then?"

Them " Oh we order them in if needed"

Me thinking -  :bs: As if you guys are gonna wait a few days for parts to service a bike sitting in your shop.

I really hate stealerships. Another reason you don't get your bike serviced at a dealership. I highly doubt they even look at your valves when you put it in for a scheduled service.

On another note, my Sonic Springs came in today.  :thumb:

That's how my shop is and I don't see a problem with it. I can't imagine them stocking at least one of every part for every bike they have ever sold. I guess shims might be more universal, but when I've ordered gaskets and stuff most of them weren't in stock at the shop.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on February 13, 2013, 10:20:08 AM
Hah, speaking of dealers having parts in stock... When I was looking for an exhaust valve I called the local dealer and asked the guy in the parts dept. if they had a pair of exhaust valves in stock. The guy was clearly confused and asked me if it goes in the muffler. No one else was there to talk to at the time.

Called back later to see if I could talk to someone else, same guy picked up but he said he found the valve in the fiche. I asked if he had a pair in stock, he said yes and gave me a price. I confirmed it was for two of them, and that they had them in stock (redundant, I know... but keep reading). Drove down to buy them, when they rung me up it was twice as much as I was told on the phone. Someone doesn't know what 'pair' means, or how to count to 2. I told them to just give me one. I paid and they said 'It should be here in in 3-5 days'. I immediately got a refund, walked out, and am not going back.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on February 13, 2013, 01:32:19 PM
Nice water spot effect on the pic. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on February 13, 2013, 03:16:24 PM
Quote from: Badot on February 13, 2013, 10:20:08 AM
Hah, speaking of dealers having parts in stock... When I was looking for an exhaust valve I called the local dealer and asked the guy in the parts dept. if they had a pair of exhaust valves in stock. The guy was clearly confused and asked me if it goes in the muffler. No one else was there to talk to at the time.

Called back later to see if I could talk to someone else, same guy picked up but he said he found the valve in the fiche. I asked if he had a pair in stock, he said yes and gave me a price. I confirmed it was for two of them, and that they had them in stock (redundant, I know... but keep reading). Drove down to buy them, when they rung me up it was twice as much as I was told on the phone. Someone doesn't know what 'pair' means, or how to count to 2. I told them to just give me one. I paid and they said 'It should be here in in 3-5 days'. I immediately got a refund, walked out, and am not going back.

:icon_eek: ... "Burn it Pooky! .... Burn that motherf$&@!?r Down!!!" ...  :icon_rolleyes: (borrowed from Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle) ...

That dude is just polluting the gene pool!! ...  :2guns:

cant help it... gotta put the vid... be careful kids!! theres swear words!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on February 13, 2013, 03:23:00 PM
Quote from: Badot on February 13, 2013, 10:20:08 AM
Hah, speaking of dealers having parts in stock... When I was looking for an exhaust valve I called the local dealer and asked the guy in the parts dept. if they had a pair of exhaust valves in stock. The guy was clearly confused and asked me if it goes in the muffler. No one else was there to talk to at the time.

Called back later to see if I could talk to someone else, same guy picked up but he said he found the valve in the fiche. I asked if he had a pair in stock, he said yes and gave me a price. I confirmed it was for two of them, and that they had them in stock (redundant, I know... but keep reading). Drove down to buy them, when they rung me up it was twice as much as I was told on the phone. Someone doesn't know what 'pair' means, or how to count to 2. I told them to just give me one. I paid and they said 'It should be here in in 3-5 days'. I immediately got a refund, walked out, and am not going back.

There is no emoticon with it's mouth open wide enough for that story, but this will have to do.   :o or maybe...  :icon_eek:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on February 13, 2013, 06:32:02 PM
Put some red reflector type bolts on my license plate to be more visible.

They look nice. And safety.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 14, 2013, 04:48:35 AM
Quote from: jestercinti on February 13, 2013, 06:32:02 PM
Put some red reflector type bolts on my license plate to be more visible.

They look nice. And safety.

I hope you put them on better than the one on your fender  :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 14, 2013, 04:55:09 AM
Quote from: Watevaman on February 13, 2013, 09:42:19 AM
Quote from: Twisted on February 12, 2013, 03:36:29 AM
Did a valve check and found one of the intake valves was out of spec. Went to the dealer to get a shim and an air filter for my next service.

Them - "Sorry we don't stock shims or air filters. They have to be ordered in"

Me - "Errrrr how do you do services on bikes that come into your shop to be serviced then?"

Them " Oh we order them in if needed"

Me thinking -  :bs: As if you guys are gonna wait a few days for parts to service a bike sitting in your shop.

I really hate stealerships. Another reason you don't get your bike serviced at a dealership. I highly doubt they even look at your valves when you put it in for a scheduled service.

On another note, my Sonic Springs came in today.  :thumb:

That's how my shop is and I don't see a problem with it. I can't imagine them stocking at least one of every part for every bike they have ever sold. I guess shims might be more universal, but when I've ordered gaskets and stuff most of them weren't in stock at the shop.

I understand that. My point is that the items I wanted are used in services that they carry out in there shop. If you are a Suzuki dealer who sells GS500's why would you not keep basic service items on hand since you will be servicing these bikes.

On another note I picked myself up a set of OEM clip on style bars and top plate off eBay for $10. Bargain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on February 14, 2013, 09:20:56 PM
.. or at least know how to read a parts fiche, be able to count, be able to check an inventory list .... and most importantly... admit that the items will have to be ordered in.... either during the phone call or before the cash gets handed over!!!...

storeroom clerks who cant perform their duties with diligence and efficiency should be hoisted by their own petard and left to rethink their work ethic for at least 9 hours!! .. without pay!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 14, 2013, 11:23:03 PM
My $10 eBay OEM clip on style bars installed on the bike.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 14, 2013, 11:30:23 PM
Only $10 for a Euro type-1 set? That's a steal!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 15, 2013, 12:29:29 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 14, 2013, 11:30:23 PM
Only $10 for a Euro type-1 set? That's a steal!

I don't think the seller realized what he had. There was no pic on the ad so I asked through pm which type and scored. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 15, 2013, 05:03:27 AM
Wow lookin good twisted
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on February 15, 2013, 02:05:43 PM
Quote from: Twisted on February 14, 2013, 11:23:03 PM
My $10 eBay OEM clip on style bars installed on the bike.

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SCORE!

Looks...  :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 15, 2013, 02:53:45 PM
Got Junior out of the Bike Cave. Due to rain, he hasn't been out since the December motorcycle show.
Taking him to the beach for a ride with a bunch of West Seattle peeps.
Anyone around: meeting 3:30-4 at the Starbucks on the Alki Beach.

really crappy here today. All that stuff in the distance is soooo distracting when riding.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 15, 2013, 03:17:23 PM
Started this last night, will finish the service off today. Drained the oil when I got home and found the source of my oil drip... sump plug was a touch loose  :confused:

Topped up the battery acid, tidied up some wiring I wasn't happy with, and swapped my auxiliary power socket for a much neater dual USB socket setup.

Today will be valve clearance checks, some threebond on the breather cover to stop the weeping even a genuine Suzuki gasket won't fix, and a once over everything else including spark plugs. Gonna drop the main jets another two sizes too seeing as the first drop in two sizes didn't seem to do anything.

If I can find some appropriate sized hose barbs, I'll replace the breather catch tank with a schmick new aluminium one to stop it weeping and making a mess too.

Then she'll get a desperately needed wash and polish.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on February 15, 2013, 03:22:37 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 15, 2013, 02:53:45 PM
Got Junior out of the Bike Cave. Due to rain, he hasn't been out since the December motorcycle show.
Taking him to the beach for a ride with a bunch of West Seattle peeps.
Anyone around: meeting 3:30-4 at the Starbucks on the Alki Beach.

I might be able to make it! Where are you planning on riding at rush hour on a Friday?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 15, 2013, 04:11:30 PM
I'm beginning to thing everyone may be just gathering. Not really sure. I just know everyone gets there 3:30-4. Some are coming from Kent and Issaquah.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on February 15, 2013, 06:19:34 PM
 Not really related to the GS500 but I did buy a Drift Ghost helmet camera today. Will be nice for recording rides.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on February 15, 2013, 06:32:31 PM
Bought a new helmet which makes me look cooler and by association, my bike.  :thumb:


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 15, 2013, 10:57:40 PM
Went on a ride today with a bunch of guys (I think there was one gal) from Alki all the way south to 130th Ave S and Ambaum. Ride as about 15 miles. 10 of us. Only 6 stop lights/signs. No stops Alki to Lincoln park (4 miles along the water). The last 4 miles was all in-city twisties but like in the country. View of Mt Rainer, Puget sound was incredible with sun today and it was approaching sunset.

I rode Junior. He really LOVES the twisties. It was his first time on the road since the motorcycle show in December. (No tender because Shorai battery. Started right up - you know - Shorai and Brisk plugs. Time to flame me on this!)

There was 2 new riders in the group who learned a lot about group riding. One newbie hit reserve mid way through it. No problem. We all stopped for gas with him. We help new riders. "Need gas? No problem. We will stop with you."

Funny - sun came out and it was a last minute thing here with all kinds of postings on pnwriderrs.com. We all got to Starbucks. Had beverages. Then didn't know what was happening next - we just wanted to ride. Bluesmnudge and Olly (the newbie neighbor that just got a Ninja 250) stepped up and voted me as ride leader. It was fun!

Couple pictures. Weird story about the hot pink t-shirt and tassles. You had to be there.
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Look! the sun was out and there were 3 - count them - 3 green Ninja 250's! :icon_eek:
My new da-glo green helmet is on Junior, who is a but hidden here.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 16, 2013, 05:14:15 AM
Good to see you US fellas out in the cold! Sweatin' our butts off here, had to have the fan going in the garage tonight it was so warm.

Got the service finished today, valve clearances haven't changed, plugs good, new belly full of Castrol GTX 15w40 diesel oil, threebond on the breather cover to stop the endless weeping and tonight I got my new breather catch tank on. Didn't end up changing the main jets yet but will do so soon, and haven't receive the needle shims yet so no playing with the needles.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on February 16, 2013, 01:07:59 PM
Quote from: Watevaman on February 15, 2013, 06:19:34 PM
Not really related to the GS500 but I did buy a Drift Ghost helmet camera today. Will be nice for recording rides.

Nice, those are not cheap at all. But do you find it a little on the big size? How does a mic connect to it?

Quote from: MVent03 on February 15, 2013, 06:32:31 PM
Bought a new helmet which makes me look cooler and by association, my bike.  :thumb:

Very nice, Shoei's are great lids. Report back the model and how the wind noise is in it please. Im in the market for one

Me? I bought them and stripped them. Getting ready for paint

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on February 16, 2013, 05:31:36 PM
Changed the oil and filter.
replaced oil with Penrite Everyday Synthetic thanks to Twisted  :thumb:
Not a drop of oil on the headers also thanks to Twisted and his Aluminium Foil trick :bowdown:
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 16, 2013, 05:38:15 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on February 16, 2013, 01:07:59 PM
Me? I bought them and stripped them. Getting ready for paint
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Polish that triple plate up! Don't paint it.

Quote from: codajastal on February 16, 2013, 05:31:36 PM
Changed the oil and filter.
replaced oil with Penrite Everyday Synthetic thanks to Twisted  :thumb:
Not a drop of oil on the headers also thanks to Twisted and his Aluminium Foil trick :bowdown:
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Tell us how you go with the oil. My GS is loving the stuff. Mind you it has never had full Synthetic before Ha ha.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on February 16, 2013, 05:40:55 PM
Quote from: Twisted on February 16, 2013, 05:38:15 PM
Quote from: codajastal on February 16, 2013, 05:31:36 PM
Changed the oil and filter.
replaced oil with Penrite Everyday Synthetic thanks to Twisted  :thumb:
Not a drop of oil on the headers also thanks to Twisted and his Aluminium Foil trick :bowdown:
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Tell us how you go with the oil. My GS is loving the stuff. Mind you it has never had full Synthetic before Ha ha.
Will do :thumb: I havent had full synthetic in this one before either lol so its a first for me too :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on February 16, 2013, 09:54:53 PM
Quote from: Twisted on February 16, 2013, 05:38:15 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on February 16, 2013, 01:07:59 PM
Me? I bought them and stripped them. Getting ready for paint
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Polish that triple plate up! Don't paint it.

Sorry bro. looks like it has small pits in it. It will never polish up and look good. Im going to lay a skin of metal filler on it, sand it down and paint.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 17, 2013, 03:03:52 AM
Dropped the main jets down another two sizes today and finally got a chance to get some degreaser on the engine and around where the catch tank was weeping. Didn't bother with a proper wash and polish as rain's predicted all week, but at least it doesn't have oily grunge all over the shop and I can keep an eye on it to make sure all the weeps are sorted.

No time for a test run with the different mains yet either so hopefully the commute will give me an idea.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Banzai on February 17, 2013, 03:31:56 AM
Fitted an ebay LED tail light/indicator combo yesterday and went for a nice long group ride today.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 17, 2013, 03:35:04 AM
Nice one! Out of curiousity though... is it legal? I'm wondering if they will frown at the integrated bit... although with the stock signals there you should still be legal width apart for them... I just know how anal they are up here...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on February 17, 2013, 03:40:15 AM
That looks cool Banzai!!  :woohoo:

... But the Bronze won't like it... Even though you have orig indicators on... The latest report from a mate I have heard is that they didn't like his integrated unit either... He was testing it .. Well going for a run with another mate and they 'evaluating' the distance it was viewable/better/worse ...

Granted they got caught for also evaluating how far the front wheel could stay off the ground... So the Bronze were annoyed already ... But they stickered him for the integrated tail light..  :icon_sad: , amongst other things..  :icon_rolleyes:

However I have been told also... A straight led red tail is ok... So long as it meets the legal light levels!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Banzai on February 17, 2013, 04:20:30 AM
Disconnecting the integrated indicators is very quick and easy. If the 5-0 take exception I can correct it on the spot.

I wasn't sure about connecting them in the first place as the LED indicators aren't that easy to see in daylight with the brake light on.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on February 17, 2013, 05:58:50 AM
Depends on the popo and what you are doing at the time. I've had integrated ones on mine for a while now and had popo behind me when in use and not even a second look from them.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mustangGT90210 on February 17, 2013, 03:33:03 PM
I don't even have turn signals, and didn't have mirrors for 6 months. Never an issue. Heck I have yet to even ride a bike with working signals, and that's 2 stock harleys, a modified harley, old gixxer 750, Triumph daytona, and 2 honda hawks!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on February 17, 2013, 05:57:29 PM
 Australia might be more strict on turn signals than the US, mustang. Here in VA it's legal to ride without turn signals and you're only required to have one mirror.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on February 17, 2013, 06:22:26 PM
Haha same here mustang, with my old cafe 750. Never had blinkers till my gs. People will get on you for not being safe and what not, but i say drive offensively and smart and you'll be fine. I think that's how being on a motorcycle is supposed to be. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on February 17, 2013, 06:36:01 PM
But back to the topic!

I cleaned my bike and took it out and about and she got a compliment from this family. They liked her better than the gixxer next to it.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on February 17, 2013, 06:44:10 PM
sorry .. minor thread jack... but it pertains to vehicle mods ...
Quote from: Watevaman on February 17, 2013, 05:57:29 PM
Australia might be more strict on turn signals than the US, mustang. Here in VA it's legal to ride without turn signals and you're only required to have one mirror.

theres no might!! .. they are ... they get pissy over any lighting mod ..

currently .. although many do it... no LED turn signals unless its factory or a factory option AND it meets the legal specs.... no HID conversions, again only HID if factory fit... no integrated tail/turn units, this is usually only 'caught' during hooning or other defect checks though .. thats for the standard vehicle fittings though... no 'mood' lighting, like led strips or glow/colours under bodywork edges or vehicle... thats just some of the lighting things .. no wheels bigger than 2 std sizes up or down from factory size.. no zorst mods more than 1.5" larger in diameter from standard (but so long as the dB rules are complied with this can be 'flexible' .. ?) ... no suspension height changes unless with 'approved' equipment......

oddly enough .. add on lights .. such as the hi intensity mini floods (like Adidasguy useson the forks) are ok .. so long as your standard light also work at same time.. because .. and this is funny kinda .. "aftermarket lighting may improve the visibility of the vehicle, as long as it does not impinge/effect other drivers vision" ..  :icon_rolleyes:

in the last several years .. a lot of hoons in cars and/or bikes have been caught with all kinds of mods.. usually after questionable behaviour and/or an accident.... so the relevant authorities .. spurred on by the fun nazis have bought in a whole raft of NO-NO's .. some of which only seem to apply to the hoon section at times. .... or really .. some Joe Q Publics may have similar mods but cos they dont get noticed they ... well... dont get noticed!!.

oh.. and just to make it fun to understand ... you CAN modify the hell out of your vehicle within a reasonably broad range .. IF you take it to a licensed vehicle safety ENGINEER .. pay them several hundred dollars for the relevant tests/certificates and then take all your paperwork to the licensing authority, have it noted in your vehicle profile... and carry all the engineers certificates and authority 'receipt' of same... with you in the car/vehicle at all times.

another minor example... one of my trucks and yeah its an old 1988 model (but still going strong) ... has some minor surface rust pitting/flaking along the chassis rails just behind the cab .. (dual c section rails too) ... the truck inspectors decided that it was likely to affect the structural integrity of the chassis ... they issued a notice... we took truck to mechanic/engineer ... they ....

and i thought this was funny too...

drilled the chassis steel with 6mm-1/4 inch holes in a regular pattern around the rust site, screwed large grease nipples into the holes... and used a air pressurised grease gun to force grease into the minor void between the c sections... wiped the excess off... the rust bits were no longer visible .. (although it does drip very occasionally as the grease breaks down) .. cleared the defect..... we took the paperwork to the truck inspectors.. they noted the engineers approval of 'suitable repairs' .. and we good to go... so long as the modification papers stay with vehicle...  :icon_rolleyes:

so there we have it... holes and grease nipples and grease .. can fix 'a structural integrity issue' .. so long as an engineer says so!!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on February 17, 2013, 09:18:42 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on February 17, 2013, 06:44:10 PM
so there we have it... holes and grease nipples and grease .. can fix 'a structural integrity issue' .. so long as an engineer says so!!  :cheers:
Thats part of the Aussie "She'll be right Mate" I love about my home :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on February 17, 2013, 09:30:25 PM
Quote from: codajastal on February 17, 2013, 09:18:42 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on February 17, 2013, 06:44:10 PM
so there we have it... holes and grease nipples and grease .. can fix 'a structural integrity issue' .. so long as an engineer says so!!  :cheers:
Thats part of the Aussie "She'll be right Mate" I love about my home :thumb:

k'nae brother!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on February 18, 2013, 06:42:40 AM
Wouldn't crank.  Weak battery at 21*F.  Jumped it using my 4 cylinder, and off I went.

Looks like I will need to check the water level again.  Started fine Friday.  Hmmm....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mustangGT90210 on February 18, 2013, 08:33:34 PM
Rode it to go apply for a new job. Really need to get a new muffler, this broken baffler jingle bells effect is getting old and embarrasing
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 19, 2013, 06:04:40 AM
Shimmed the needles tonight. Dropped the E clip back to the stock position and added a 0.020" shim to raise it half a notch again.

On the 450's, you can remove the slides without having to remove the carbs... which I find quite excellent  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mimikeni on February 19, 2013, 07:17:00 AM
Hooked up the float charger so I can ride it Saturday and Sunday.http://gstwins.com/gsboard/Smileys/New_Smile/icon_razz.gif
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: PatheticPuma on February 19, 2013, 06:37:38 PM
Got a pair of 89 clip ons dirt cheap. Need new bars before they go on sadly. Seller told me they weren't stock bars, but some aftermarket ones someone threw on. But uh....these look like stock 89's to me.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GI JOE on February 20, 2013, 01:17:26 AM
Bringing a 92 gs500e thats been sitting for a while back to life. Low miles (3800) and starts but flooded on the way home in the truck  :icon_sad: removed the carbs for a total cleaning and seal replacment. Maybe a head gasket to come.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 20, 2013, 03:52:03 AM
Did more shimming of the needles tonight. Definitely more responsive and eager to from about half throttle up, but hesitant with a bit of a flat spot around the 1/4 throttle mark. So the real answer is going to be different needles and so I have measured mine up to compare with what's available, but in the meantime I've gone the 0.030" shim which makes it three quarters of a notch richer instead of half a notch.

I'm expecting that to re-introduce some of the bogging just off idle, so to attempt to compensate I've leaned out the mixture screws a quarter of a turn as well.

Riding home today mostly was at 1/4 throttle or thereabouts and the engine was definitely hotter than normal upon arrival home, so that's a good indication she was running a little lean at that point too...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on February 21, 2013, 10:06:19 AM
Installed short eBay billet bar end weights to go with the DL650 handguards. Removed bar end mirrors and replaced with standard ones. Shaved 8 inches off the old width of my bars. Cold weather, warm(er) hands.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on February 22, 2013, 08:01:30 PM
Went today to DG Custom Chrome to pick up my emblems I got 2 years ago at the Motorcycle show.  They turned out great!  The "S" emblems are laser cut out of plain steel and sold by weight.  I always wanted them chrome plated.  Turns out the best chrome plating shop in the midwest is 4 miles from my house.  The big "S" is about 7" from the top of the S to the bottom, and the little "S" is about 3.5".

More of a novelty item than anything else, but the mirror shine is fantastic!  Pictures don't do justice.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 22, 2013, 08:04:36 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on February 22, 2013, 08:01:30 PM
More of a novelty item than anything else, but the mirror shine is fantastic!  Pictures don't do justice.]
Put on a chain and wear around your neck. PICTURES PLEASE!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on February 22, 2013, 08:34:44 PM
Adidasguy, ask and you shall receive...

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And one more for good measure:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on February 22, 2013, 09:33:10 PM
Add that to the forum classic post hall of fame!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: m_melen on February 22, 2013, 10:00:26 PM
Out. Standing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pliskin on February 22, 2013, 10:11:25 PM
Dude, I'm embarrassed for you. You got more balls than me. I never put pics of myself like that on the web. No wait, I would....only shirtless.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on February 22, 2013, 11:14:52 PM
Oh chit, Addidas has some competition!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 22, 2013, 11:27:21 PM
Good Job!


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Post by: Janx101 on February 22, 2013, 11:37:46 PM
Bahaha .... Gangsta's!!!
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Post by: Zwerski on February 23, 2013, 08:36:35 AM
Oil and filter change. First time since I've owned it. PO did not install crush washer on the oil drain plug. Installed fresh washer snd filter housing gasket and filled with my favorite 10W-40 oil. Then rode out to have hoppy beers with my dad.
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Post by: jacob92icu on February 23, 2013, 12:09:58 PM
Rigged my new taillight up and I am loving it!

Heres the comparison:

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Stock (89-01) GS500 taillight on the left 99 YZF-R1 taillight on the right.

Before:

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After:

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Only modification I had to do was drill these two holes so that the tail plastics would fit on:

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It was either that or grind down some of the plastics.

I'm real happy with the results, only like 25 bucks on Ebay!
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Post by: MVent03 on February 23, 2013, 02:13:04 PM
That's a cool looking tail light. I'd like to see a pic from farther out with it all assembled.
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Post by: jacob92icu on February 23, 2013, 02:23:47 PM
Thanks! I'll be sure to post one when i get home.
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Post by: peteGS on February 23, 2013, 04:04:55 PM
Forgot to follow up on my jetting changes! With the needles shimmed to 1 1/2 richer than stock it's like a different bike! Still a touch hesitant just off idle with a bit of a stumble if I hold the throttle there for a while, and still some pops on decel, but much better than it was even when I had it 1 notch richer than stock.

So I went the whole hog Friday night and now have it 2 notches richer than stock which is the limit of the needle. Haven't had a chance to test ride yet though.

If it's still not right, then it's definitely time for different needles. I've measured the ones in there so I can compare what's available if I need to.

I'll need to revisit the mains after all this because having to go 2 notches up from stock is making me wonder if 4 sizes up on the mains will be enough. Will find out this week...

Oh, I also relocated the on/off switch for my USB charger as the new breather catch tank stopped me being able to access it easily.
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Post by: MVent03 on February 23, 2013, 04:27:08 PM
Finished up putting my rims back on after having my new Pirelli Sport Demons on, front and back. This is my second set. Cleaned the chain up and chain alignment. Feels so nice  :D
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Post by: bombsquad83 on February 23, 2013, 06:11:28 PM
Quote from: MVent03 on February 23, 2013, 04:27:08 PM
Finished up putting my rims back on after having my new Pirelli Sport Demons on, front and back. This is my second set. Cleaned the chain up and chain alignment. Feels so nice  :D

How many miles did you get out of the first set?
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Post by: Janx101 on February 23, 2013, 11:05:57 PM
Removed the tree branches and  various paper bits that collected next to it during a mini tornado at 3am this morning.... A 8 foot (45kg? Or so) branch swooped in under the pergola roof and missed the bike by 6" .. Gently gently it seems  :icon_eek: ... Close though....

Neighbours lost roofs, trees, windows....

We lost the carport roof ... And the 14' round trampoline..... The roof was all over the back yard... The trampoline...  :dunno_black: .. Just whoosh gone!!!
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Post by: MVent03 on February 23, 2013, 11:21:44 PM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on February 23, 2013, 06:11:28 PM
Quote from: MVent03 on February 23, 2013, 04:27:08 PM
Finished up putting my rims back on after having my new Pirelli Sport Demons on, front and back. This is my second set. Cleaned the chain up and chain alignment. Feels so nice  :D

How many miles did you get out of the first set?

About 8,000 miles on the rear. Front could have gone for way more but I figured what the heck, I want new all around.

I drive 98% straight highway miles too so my tire was pretty flat in the middle. If you rode on curvy roads and distributed the wear around the tire, they would easily last 10K+.
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Post by: adidasguy on February 23, 2013, 11:26:59 PM
Did a lot of straightening up of the bike cave. Sorting parts. Do I need 6 brake torque arms? Mirror mounts without mirrors? 10 side stands? A whole storage box full of pegs & brackets? Looks like I'll sort them and take the extras to recycling. I have way too many parts.

Next weekend I'll start sorting out 3 boxes for the 3 bike builds. I'll make a checklist of all the parts needed and start building a box-o-parts for each bike.

Got most all parts off the of junk parts bike. Just the engine and 2 wheels left. I'll remove the wheels then just cut the frame off of the motor since it will go to recycling. Since I got another motor 2 weeks ago I have extras so this motor will probably be used for spare parts.

Cleaned spark plugs in Suzi and Phenix. Boy - did that cure cold starting problems. Seems Brisk plugs, due to the multitude of paths for the spark, tend to get carbon build up with lots of short rides. standard plugs with one spot for the spark will burn off carbon. The Brisk spark goers all over the place so there is less burning off of carbon hence they were a little fouled. So a cleaning brought them back to new.

HINT: Clean Brisk plugs once in a while. I used an aircraft carbon cleaner. 

Yep - 40* now and Phenix started right up. He was getting a quite fussy. And when stared he immediately jumps to 4k rpm. Choke off after 10 to 20 seconds.
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Post by: wayne242 on February 23, 2013, 11:46:59 PM
lubed the chain and I tried out adidiasguy center stand method this afternoon and worked like a charm. :woohoo:
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Post by: slipperymongoose on February 24, 2013, 12:48:51 AM
Cleaned out twisted's carbs so get rid of that nagging lean problem only to uncover another problem. Also cured a nagging oil leak on aussiechicks bike too.
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Post by: Janx101 on February 24, 2013, 02:30:50 AM
.... Found trampoline ... 500m away to south west .... Even gladden I had the bike tucked in hard against the wall!!! :icon_eek:
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Post by: Banzai on February 24, 2013, 02:55:11 AM
Fitted the fork brace from chuck. Polished out the machining marks so it is a shame it is not easy to see.
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Also took off my Zero Gravity Double-bubble screen and fitted the ZG touring screen from their seconds store. Not sure why it is s second.
Comparo between the two screens:
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Post by: peteGS on February 24, 2013, 04:13:10 AM
Test ride after the final needle adjustment Friday night. Sorted! New memory card also sorted the jerky video footage.

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Post by: slipperymongoose on February 24, 2013, 04:39:39 AM
Great stuff Pete
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Post by: peteGS on February 24, 2013, 04:42:56 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 24, 2013, 04:39:39 AM
Great stuff Pete

Cheers mate, I'm pretty chuffed right now  :thumb:

It was nice to do a U turn without feeling like the bike was going to stall in the middle of it...
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Post by: jacob92icu on February 24, 2013, 01:15:27 PM
As promised, Heres some more pictures of my taillight

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Post by: adidasguy on February 25, 2013, 12:28:35 AM

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.
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Post by: slipperymongoose on February 25, 2013, 12:38:59 AM
In Australia we would call you a hoon lol go addy!
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Post by: codajastal on February 25, 2013, 01:24:10 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 25, 2013, 12:38:59 AM
In Australia we would call you a hoon lol go addy!

No that would be a TOOL :thumb:
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Post by: Janx101 on February 25, 2013, 01:29:30 AM
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

:icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:
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Post by: Calpantera on February 25, 2013, 07:53:56 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 25, 2013, 12:28:35 AM
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!  :thumb:  Heh heh..
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Post by: jestercinti on February 25, 2013, 07:59:03 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 25, 2013, 12:28:35 AM

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!
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Post by: Calpantera on February 25, 2013, 08:04:33 AM
So I primered and painted the plastics finally...
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I took the easy way out and went flat black
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(Note that I am whoring out the Camaro and 300C in this shot  :thumb:)

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..
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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..
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Post by: BockinBboy on February 25, 2013, 08:29:51 AM
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
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Post by: Calpantera on February 25, 2013, 08:58:18 AM
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..  ;)
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Post by: BockinBboy on February 25, 2013, 09:12:10 AM
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
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Post by: Calpantera on February 25, 2013, 10:04:43 AM
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!
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Post by: slipperymongoose on February 25, 2013, 03:33:24 PM
Watch the video
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Post by: Twisted on February 25, 2013, 03:46:43 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 25, 2013, 03:33:24 PM
Watch the video

The Richard Simmons one?
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Post by: slipperymongoose on February 25, 2013, 03:58:19 PM
Paul Stanley actually with me as a guest star
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Post by: Bluesmudge on February 25, 2013, 04:16:04 PM
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.
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Post by: slipperymongoose on February 25, 2013, 04:56:34 PM
That's what I have found with bikes that gaskets and seals etc you have to go genuine.
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Post by: Janx101 on February 25, 2013, 04:59:51 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 25, 2013, 04:56:34 PM
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 !! ..  :icon_rolleyes:
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Post by: bombsquad83 on February 25, 2013, 06:28:25 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on February 25, 2013, 04:59:51 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 25, 2013, 04:56:34 PM
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 !! ..  :icon_rolleyes:

Same thing goes for needle valve sets.  All my problems were solved when I went back to OEM.
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Post by: Calpantera on February 25, 2013, 08:40:14 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on February 25, 2013, 09:12:10 AM

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

I just took another look and it appears that I have the bolt but not the sleeve. If the stock sleeve has a smaller inside diameter I can just bore it out to fit the R6 bolt ya?
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Post by: mustangGT90210 on February 25, 2013, 09:01:04 PM
Adjusted 3/4 valves today. Left exhaust is still too tight :/ Ordered the shim, hopefully it's here by thursday. Going on 1.5 weeks I haven't ridden this bike
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Post by: weedahoe on February 25, 2013, 09:18:22 PM
Bought me a Shoei X-11 today and will be here Weds! Cant wait
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Post by: slipperymongoose on February 25, 2013, 10:11:19 PM
Quote from: Calpantera on February 25, 2013, 08:40:14 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on February 25, 2013, 09:12:10 AM

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

I just took another look and it appears that I have the bolt but not the sleeve. If the stock sleeve has a smaller inside diameter I can just bore it out to fit the R6 bolt ya?

Why bother when you can pop down to the Yamaha dealership or bike wreckers and pick one up for a few bucks.
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Post by: peteGS on February 26, 2013, 06:26:31 AM
Final carb adjustment for the moment... could be good or bad although it's highly recommended for throttle response...

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Just under 20mm's off the slide springs.

Tomorrow's commute will be either really crap or really good...
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Post by: Calpantera on February 26, 2013, 10:25:05 AM
Quote from: peteGS on February 26, 2013, 06:26:31 AM
Final carb adjustment for the moment... could be good or bad although it's highly recommended for throttle response...

Just under 20mm's off the slide springs.
Tomorrow's commute will be either really crap or really good...
Eitherway I guess you will know tomorrow..
Let us know how it goes!
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Post by: peteGS on February 26, 2013, 12:33:43 PM
Yes indeed! Will give an update tonight...
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Post by: Badot on February 26, 2013, 12:56:02 PM
I've been told that shortening/changing the slide springs is the 'proper' way to rejet your needle circuit rather than using washers after putting in high flow stuff. Supposedly maintains fuel economy much better. Please let us know how it turns out, I'm very interested in this.

When I go from two to one washer under my needle I go from ~53 to ~61 mpg. Bike is just a lot more stuttery when cold but runs fine warm. Would be great to keep that 60+ mpg year round.
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Post by: Calpantera on February 26, 2013, 01:16:27 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on February 25, 2013, 03:33:24 PM
Watch the video

I watched it again today, great vid, thank you so much! Needed a translator though, BTW watch your vid and turn the Closed Caption translator to English, it is HILARIOUS! The only problem that I see is that I don't have any spanners, only wrenches, hope they work  ;)

Oh BTW great camera work Coda!
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Post by: slipperymongoose on February 26, 2013, 03:04:07 PM
Ill try that now  :thumb:
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Post by: bombsquad83 on February 26, 2013, 03:30:58 PM
Quote from: Badot on February 26, 2013, 12:56:02 PM
I've been told that shortening/changing the slide springs is the 'proper' way to rejet your needle circuit rather than using washers after putting in high flow stuff. Supposedly maintains fuel economy much better. Please let us know how it turns out, I'm very interested in this.

When I go from two to one washer under my needle I go from ~53 to ~61 mpg. Bike is just a lot more stuttery when cold but runs fine warm. Would be great to keep that 60+ mpg year round.

Does this would basically cause the needle to rise with less vacuum (or RPMs).  Effectively it would do something similar to shimming the needle at mid-rpms, but at low rpms when the needle doesn't get pulled up at all, you would have zero effect.  So it should run a little leaner down low.  This is an interesting idea, but how do you know how much of the spring to cut off?
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Post by: Badot on February 26, 2013, 05:35:38 PM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on February 26, 2013, 03:30:58 PM

Does this would basically cause the needle to rise with less vacuum (or RPMs).  Effectively it would do something similar to shimming the needle at mid-rpms, but at low rpms when the needle doesn't get pulled up at all, you would have zero effect.  So it should run a little leaner down low.  This is an interesting idea, but how do you know how much of the spring to cut off?

Exactly. Washers introduce a 'leak' in the needle circuit that occurs when there is some vacuum in the carb barrel, but not enough to lift the slide.

How much spring to cut off? That's why we just use washers instead  :icon_mrgreen:
Unless someone has a very good 3d model and very good flow simulation software it's down to estimates and experimentation. It's easier to play with washers than springs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on February 26, 2013, 05:42:51 PM
Replaced the chain on one of the CT110's as it had a tight spot and felt like I was riding a fukking horse. All good now :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on February 26, 2013, 06:01:53 PM
Quote from: codajastal on February 26, 2013, 05:42:51 PM
Replaced the chain on one of the CT110's as it had a tight spot and felt like I was riding a fukking horse. All good now :thumb:

The missus and I have one of those things suspended from the ceiling in the "play" room. Not sure how it would be like riding a trail bike though  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on February 26, 2013, 06:08:48 PM
Quote from: Calpantera on February 26, 2013, 06:01:53 PM
Quote from: codajastal on February 26, 2013, 05:42:51 PM
Replaced the chain on one of the CT110's as it had a tight spot and felt like I was riding a fukking horse. All good now :thumb:

The missus and I have one of those things suspended from the ceiling in the "play" room. Not sure how it would be like riding a trail bike though  :thumb:
Nothing like a trail bike. More of a cross between a scooter and roadbike. Top speed of 90Kph/50mph or there abouts and easy to throw around.
I actually corner faster and lower than I would ever on my GS
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on February 26, 2013, 08:45:29 PM
Found out my turn single flasher is shot, now the fun starts on locating a replacement that don't hurt the wallet to much.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 26, 2013, 09:36:12 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on February 26, 2013, 08:45:29 PM
Found out my turn single flasher is shot, now the fun starts on locating a replacement that don't hurt the wallet to much.

I'm sure adidasguy will have a box of these. PM him.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 26, 2013, 10:09:33 PM
Quote from: Twisted on February 26, 2013, 09:36:12 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on February 26, 2013, 08:45:29 PM
Found out my turn single flasher is shot, now the fun starts on locating a replacement that don't hurt the wallet to much.

I'm sure adidasguy will have a box of these. PM him.
Yes, I do, I humbly have to admit.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 27, 2013, 05:20:11 AM
Ok reporting in on the spring cutting :D

The idea is to improve throttle response, less spring means less resistance to the slides lifting the needles when you open the butterflies.

Anyway, yeah it works!

It's not a ground breaking/earth shattering improvement, but you can definitely feel it and it is absolutely more responsive with the mod. I didn't do the other half of the mod which is increasing the size of the holes on the bottom of the slides, I'm still undecided whether I want to make that much of a permanent change or not. Springs can be replaced, slides aren't so easy/cheap.

For those of you riding with me this Saturday, if you see me giggling like a school girl rolling on and off the throttle, just ignore me  :icon_lol:

I did however go too far with the mixture screws so have wound them out (richer) 3/4 of a turn tonight and today I didn't feel like WOT was pulling as strong as the rest of the throttle range, so I went back up to the 6 size larger mains (132.5).

So since richening up the needles all the way last Friday night and now doing the slide spring shortening, it's basically transformed how my little 450 feels completely. I really had no idea how much fun I was doing myself out of by not doing this sooner...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on February 27, 2013, 06:47:43 AM
Quote from: peteGS on February 27, 2013, 05:20:11 AM
Ok reporting in on the spring cutting :D

The idea is to improve throttle response, less spring means less resistance to the slides lifting the needles when you open the butterflies.

Anyway, yeah it works!

It's not a ground breaking/earth shattering improvement, but you can definitely feel it and it is absolutely more responsive with the mod. I didn't do the other half of the mod which is increasing the size of the holes on the bottom of the slides, I'm still undecided whether I want to make that much of a permanent change or not. Springs can be replaced, slides aren't so easy/cheap.

For those of you riding with me this Saturday, if you see me giggling like a school girl rolling on and off the throttle, just ignore me  :icon_lol:

I did however go too far with the mixture screws so have wound them out (richer) 3/4 of a turn tonight and today I didn't feel like WOT was pulling as strong as the rest of the throttle range, so I went back up to the 6 size larger mains (132.5).

So since richening up the needles all the way last Friday night and now doing the slide spring shortening, it's basically transformed how my little 450 feels completely. I really had no idea how much fun I was doing myself out of by not doing this sooner...

What airbox and exhaust mods do you have on the 450?  What is the stock main on the 450?

Also...on the topic of drilling the slides.  Just to think through what effect that would have, I believe it would reverse some of the effect of the spring cutting.  If the holes are bigger, then it would take more vacuum to compensate for the vacuum loss coming out of the now bigger holes.  Air would also flow back above the diaphragms faster, and you would be lowering the needle more quickly after roll-off.  I say, unless you are having a lot of popping on roll-off, leave the slides stock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on February 27, 2013, 08:45:47 AM
Cutting the springs shorter just causes the slides to start lifting sooner. This can improve throttle response just by correcting the mixture, but the motion of the slide should be fairly unaffected otherwise.

Widening the slide holes in where the throttle responsiveness comes in.

On CV carbs you have air from the airbox on the bottom of the diaphragm (essentially atmospheric pressure), and vacuum from the carb barrel on top of the diaphragm. The vacuum 'flows' from the carb barrel to above the diaphragm through the slide holes. Larger holes allow the vacuum to 'flow' faster, meaning the slide will lift more quickly after vacuum is introduced in the barrel (giving you better response).

The downside to this is that as the carburetor vacuum 'pulses' due to the engine only drawing in air about 1/4 of the time, the slide position follows. Larger holes allow the slides to move significantly more due to this, and therefore incur significantly more wear.

If the slides are metal and you can solder (with a torch, not an iron) then you should be able to reverse whatever you do.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on February 27, 2013, 12:07:24 PM
That makes sense.  I was thinking of the vacuum from the wrong side.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 27, 2013, 12:50:51 PM
Badot, makes sense! I'm not pretending I fully understand the effects as I'm no carb guru... but I do get that it makes a worthwhile difference :)

The mod's on the 450 are K&N pod filters and a custom 2 to 1 exhaust system made by an exhaust shop here in Brissie (Tranzac) that is quite free flowing.

The engine is completely stock although rebuilt a bit over 15,000km's ago.

Stock mains are 117.5 and pilots are 17.5.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on February 27, 2013, 01:58:26 PM
Started it for the first time since I laid it down a couple months ago. Took a little persuasion, but still runs like a top.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on February 27, 2013, 03:22:34 PM
Quote from: RossLH on February 27, 2013, 01:58:26 PM
Started it for the first time since I laid it down a couple months ago. Took a little persuasion, but still runs like a top.

WOOT!! :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sytsmadad on February 27, 2013, 11:54:00 PM
Adjusted the clutch and took her for a spin to get a full tank of gas. She needs a little more TLC before she will ready for any road trips though. :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 28, 2013, 04:51:36 AM
She feels stronger today at WOT with the bigger mains but woah did I go wrong on the mixture screws! Every time I got off the throttle on the way to work... pop pop crackle bang pop... ugh! Couldn't find a small enough flat blade at work to have a fiddle so did it all the way home again this avo'... had a fiddle when I got home and fingers crossed it's sorted now...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on February 28, 2013, 09:01:54 AM
Got the painted plastics and grab bar on and rode her to work this morning..
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthehoovers.com%2Fimages%2Fgs%2Fblack_plastics.jpg&hash=e80c7a0923b5950d24787a5cfd698818bf7d4b47)
Fuel starved on the freeway on me. I made it to a gas station and put in 3.6 gallons but only had 110 miles on the trip meter. I assume my bad milage was in part due to the fact that I was down to about 22lbs of air in each of the tires when I checked  last night and most of my riding was quick runs to the store and stuff on that tank before it sat for a month or so.
Also got my new modular helmet last night, its was nice for this mornings ride although the fit is still not broken in..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MVent03 on February 28, 2013, 01:08:10 PM
Been having some issues with the bike cutting out while accelerating, like I'm hitting a rev limiter then it goes away. Feels very anemic on the top side from about 8K on up.

Running some carb/fuel system cleaner through this tank.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sytsmadad on February 28, 2013, 01:19:16 PM
Gave her a bath and a wax job. Cleaned everything top to bottom and lubed the chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on February 28, 2013, 02:30:15 PM
Same here.  Elbow grease & a bit of wax.

Colleague of mine always says there are 2 kind of bikers:
ones that clean their bike / ones that ride their bike.

Try to be both :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 28, 2013, 02:50:50 PM
Run to work was much better this morning! Still a little popping but much improved. Idle was a little high too so I quickly dropped that down and leaned the mixture screws another quarter turn when I got to work so hopefully better again this avo'.

I also did a wash and polish of the shiny bits this morning in preparation for the 500+km ride tomorrow... but it's going to be showering/raining today and it's outside the front of the building so probably all a big waste of time...  :dunno_black:

Oh well, at least the shiny bits have another layer of protection hopefully  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on February 28, 2013, 05:06:19 PM
 Put on the HEL rear brake line. Honestly, what was Suzuki thinking when they had those  metal brackets holding the line in? I ended up ripping the old line out because of the front one.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on February 28, 2013, 11:11:13 PM
Picked up a SV650 flyscreen. Just need to paint it black and figure out a way to rig it up to the GS Headlight. May need to make up some lil brackets. Should look sweet fitted.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi243.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff62%2Ficecreamhands%2F176965ED-8700-4EB1-8E2C-B3A8EA49D32D-2656-0000079DBCD2DDF2_zpse1c51ac1.jpg&hash=3a528e80a0567bb0dd2d877c3e745ad3b1c0d9e7)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on March 01, 2013, 04:34:47 AM
Nice one Twisted.

When I made my fly screen I just fab'ed up some brackets to use the headlight mounting bolts. Easy as.

I just got prepared for tomorrow's ride, oil good, wet weather gear strapped on the seat, all set to rock and roll. Just need to check the tyres and get fuel in the morning.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 01, 2013, 04:58:09 AM
What'd you fab the brackets outta?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on March 01, 2013, 05:02:19 AM
Just some aluminium I had here, around 1mm thick or so. Just got some contact adhesive and glued rubber pads on to protect the acrylic perspex as well, although you probably won't need to do that.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sytsmadad on March 01, 2013, 01:33:21 PM
Cleaned and lubed the chain last night. After several months sitting in my garage motionless she is up and running. Drove to work today. She is running better than ever.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: camsGS500E on March 02, 2013, 01:15:18 AM
Recently (not today sorry!) added a bicycle computer. I made an aluminium mount and screwed it in between speedo and tacho visible at the top of both. I think the stock GS500E's speedo reads way fast. The bicycle speedo, so long as you enter the correct front tyre circumference, should be vey accurate if you buy a good brand (Cateye in this case).

Also tyres, a set of Pirelli Diablo Rosso II's have transformed the handling of the bike over the Pirelli Demon's that were on it. The Rosso II's are radials and flex plenty and heat up fast and get very warm. The bike leans into corners so much better, as though on another bike, allowing you to lean the bike with confidence. I find when riding my favourite weekend road that the toe of my boots sometime touches the road and I feel in need to raise suspension height to compensate. In the wet they feel safe under you and with the way these tyres allow you to roll into corners without effort they never seem to feel like they are working hard.

Speedo and tyre photos: http://s1273.beta.photobucket.com/user/soq255/library/
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 02, 2013, 01:34:21 AM
Quote from: camsGS500E on March 02, 2013, 01:15:18 AM
Recently (not today sorry!) added a bicycle computer. I made an aluminium mount and screwed it in between speedo and tacho visible at the top of both. I think the stock GS500E's speedo reads way fast. The bicycle speedo, so long as you enter the correct front tyre circumference, should be vey accurate if you buy a good brand (Cateye in this case).

Also tyres, a set of Pirelli Diablo Rosso II's have transformed the handling of the bike over the Pirelli Demon's that were on it. The Rosso II's are radials and flex plenty and heat up fast and get very warm. The bike leans into corners so much better, as though on another bike, allowing you to lean the bike with confidence. I find when riding my favourite weekend road that the toe of my boots sometime touches the road and I feel in need to raise suspension height to compensate. In the wet they feel safe under you and with the way these tyres allow you to roll into corners without effort they never seem to feel like they are working hard.

Speedo and tyre photos: http://s1273.beta.photobucket.com/user/soq255/library/

What size rear are you running? I thought they didn't make them small enough to fit the GS?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: camsGS500E on March 02, 2013, 01:37:35 AM
140 X 70  17 , 110's up front,  they made them for the Ninja 250 racing class. Those bike have the same rim sizes.

I can't recommend these tyres highly enough.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on March 02, 2013, 03:48:10 AM
First big ride test of the new needle, jet, and spring changes today, around 480km in the rain.

I must say that it's now quite awesome to ride, although I still reckon I'm missing something at WOT and am thinking of going back to my original 8 size up mains (137.5) and seeing how that goes. The mixture screws are almost right, might lean them out just a touch more.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: camsGS500E on March 02, 2013, 04:16:21 AM
my GS500E does not like needle hight change, will run way too rich. Bigger jets primary and main it loves  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: camsGS500E on March 02, 2013, 04:17:17 AM
what changes did you make to the spring?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on March 02, 2013, 05:51:17 AM
Since we have almost 1" of snow on the ground (if that) this morning, i will probably go out to the garage kick on the electric heater and shine the bike up a bit. 

Awaits warmer days :bowdown:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on March 02, 2013, 03:22:11 PM
Quote from: camsGS500E on March 02, 2013, 04:16:21 AM
my GS500E does not like needle hight change, will run way too rich. Bigger jets primary and main it loves  :woohoo:

Interesting... are your intake and exhaust stock? Mind you I'm no guru on this topic, and I've only fiddled with my 450...

The spring mod was to cut 20mm off them, allows the slides to rise quicker.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on March 02, 2013, 03:48:03 PM
Adjusted the idle speed:  the previous owner had it up way too high. 
Probably did this to prevent the bike from stalling when I came round to pick it up last week (bike had been stationary for almost a year.)
Ran just fine on lower revs.

Took it to a dealer to see if the carbs really needed cleaning.  (less than 6000km on the clocks, but PO thought it might be a good idea because it'd been standing still so long.)  Dealer said it wasn't necessary.  Oil/filter, maybe cycle one tank with engine cleaner.
Don't have to open them up...

Ordered standard links (was lowered).
Bought a used seat from Glen at Piston Broke Cycles.  :thumb: (foam was cut out)

The links will raise my bike a bit in general, the seat will give me a bit more legroom.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 02, 2013, 10:01:48 PM
Did lots of parts sorting. Why do I have 7 side stands? Amazing the stuff I found.
Set up a K&L stand over Quin. Next week I'll start his renovation. Videos will be made of many things I do.
This stand is really hefty and heavy. Really nice to have a portable stand to work on bikes. Next will ne a Harbor Freight bike lift (when on sale again)


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: noworries on March 03, 2013, 02:10:07 AM
Lubed the chain, had  a general look over/check over of the bike, and then found a dry patch of weather to have my first ride in  2 weeks. Lovely grub - a short, one hour squirt - but still lovely.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on March 03, 2013, 03:37:59 AM
Dry weather??? You're obviously not in Brissie!!!  :icon_razz:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: OrTahor on March 03, 2013, 04:51:55 AM
thoroughly cleaned the chain with WD40, than lubed it up with Silkolene Titanium Chain Gel
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 03, 2013, 10:27:56 AM
Changed out the tail light, who ever said it was direct bolt in LIED!!
Bolts were wider and higher on the new tailight, had to make some custom brackets.. Forgot to take pics
I also got good at R-n-R'ing the plastics as a unit  :)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthehoovers.com%2Fimages%2Fgs%2Ftailight1.jpg&hash=ab09556aafbb09b8d058ae7e3b51b7aa56a710a8)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthehoovers.com%2Fimages%2Fgs%2Ftailight2.jpg&hash=b4d59bcf9cf8587982295572eacbd6738dd64347)

Also did a bit of a fenderectomy, looks SO much better..
Before
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After
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I would like to mask out the tail light so only the round parts and see through too..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 03, 2013, 10:29:46 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 02, 2013, 10:01:48 PM
Did lots of parts sorting. Why do I have 7 side stands? Amazing the stuff I found.
Set up a K&L stand over Quin. Next week I'll start his renovation. Videos will be made of many things I do.
This stand is really hefty and heavy. Really nice to have a portable stand to work on bikes. Next will ne a Harbor Freight bike lift (when on sale again)

I have a coupon for the Harbor Freight bike lift for half off at $300 bucks, you want me to send it to you?
I think its good till April 23rd
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dry_humor on March 03, 2013, 10:45:00 AM
checked and added oil, clean/lubed/checked tension of chain, synced carbs. then a test ride to confirm its awesomeness.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on March 03, 2013, 10:47:06 AM
Quote from: Calpantera on March 03, 2013, 10:29:46 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 02, 2013, 10:01:48 PM
Did lots of parts sorting. Why do I have 7 side stands? Amazing the stuff I found.
Set up a K&L stand over Quin. Next week I'll start his renovation. Videos will be made of many things I do.
This stand is really hefty and heavy. Really nice to have a portable stand to work on bikes. Next will ne a Harbor Freight bike lift (when on sale again)

I have a coupon for the Harbor Freight bike lift for half off at $300 bucks, you want me to send it to you?
I think its good till April 23rd

Sorry, didnt mean to edit your post. I meant to quote it

Anyway, if you wait until a good holiday sale they will put them on sale on the site for $300. They you can use any 20% coupon from HF to get more off if it. I almost bought one like that once
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 03, 2013, 10:47:47 AM
Quote from: Calpantera on March 03, 2013, 10:27:56 AM
Changed out the tail light, who ever said it was direct bolt in LIED!!
Bolts were wider and higher on the new tailight, had to make some custom brackets.. Forgot to take pics
Not sure if anyone of said it was a "direct replacement". I recall everyone saying it required new holes or was not too difficult to install.

Looks good.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: boggy on March 03, 2013, 02:09:49 PM
looking on google map and found they had taken a photo of my house when I had just got my bike out of the garage ready to go to work.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on March 03, 2013, 02:21:27 PM
Did the roll-off method to find out that my main jet is slightly lean.

It may be lean at 30*F, but is it lean in the summer?  I'll wait and see.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 03, 2013, 04:20:37 PM
Quote from: Calpantera on March 03, 2013, 10:27:56 AM
Changed out the tail light, who ever said it was direct bolt in LIED!!
They are direct bolt on!! You must have bought the wrong ones. Mine bolted straight on with no mods whatsoever? :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 03, 2013, 04:37:27 PM
Quote from: codajastal on March 03, 2013, 04:20:37 PM
Quote from: Calpantera on March 03, 2013, 10:27:56 AM
Changed out the tail light, who ever said it was direct bolt in LIED!!
They are direct bolt on!! You must have bought the wrong ones. Mine bolted straight on with no mods whatsoever? :dunno_black:

The ebay ad said 98 99 00 01 YAMAHA YZFR1 YZF R1 TAILLIGHT TAIL LIGHT but could have been wrong. It OK, just got me closer to my bike, I got to do some fabricating and made me actually bolt down my vise that has been just sitting on my workbench  :)
Looks great though! Trying to figure out how to do a black matte finish on it so it looks like it does when the gasket is on there like this
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I would prefer something I can take off so I don't ruin the lense, maybe a vinyl wrap or something..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 03, 2013, 04:40:27 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 03, 2013, 10:47:47 AM
Quote from: Calpantera on March 03, 2013, 10:27:56 AM
Changed out the tail light, who ever said it was direct bolt in LIED!!
Bolts were wider and higher on the new tailight, had to make some custom brackets.. Forgot to take pics
Not sure if anyone of said it was a "direct replacement". I recall everyone saying it required new holes or was not too difficult to install.

Looks good.

Thanks Addy, ya Coda said his was a direct bolt on. Did you have to do any fab for the one you did?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 03, 2013, 10:39:06 PM
Quote from: Calpantera on March 03, 2013, 04:40:27 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 03, 2013, 10:47:47 AM
Quote from: Calpantera on March 03, 2013, 10:27:56 AM
Changed out the tail light, who ever said it was direct bolt in LIED!!
Bolts were wider and higher on the new tailight, had to make some custom brackets.. Forgot to take pics
Not sure if anyone of said it was a "direct replacement". I recall everyone saying it required new holes or was not too difficult to install.

Looks good.

Thanks Addy, ya Coda said his was a direct bolt on. Did you have to do any fab for the one you did?
Here is mine. Direct bolt on though I bent the bracket in a little so the bottom of the unit would rest on the frame and be straight rather than drooping down.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 03, 2013, 11:02:41 PM
Work Day at the West Seattle Bike Cave

Sunny, warm day. Perfect for some good wrenching.

PHENIX: Checked valves. Been 10 months and 2500 miles since he came to life. Intake 0.05. Exhaust 0.08. We loosened the exhaust one size to be more in line with the gsTwins suggestions. Changed oil. The amsoil looked a little odd. Cloudy. The valve cover breather had some whitish foam in it and some white sludge. not sure what that is. Maybe some interaction of a little stock oil in the engine when the amsoil was put in?

Olly's Ninja 250: He came back late and have Nina a good washing. Being a noob, he almost ran out of gas. He asked for a lesson on how to properly fill a tank so that will happen. Gave him the spare bottle of 0.5L gas to carry in his backpack until he gets the jist of how far he can go. Ninja's have a fuel gauge, not a main and reserve. Not really sure which I prefer.

SMUDGY (bluesmudge's bike): Took off old HUGE rear tire and put on the Pirelli Sport Demon with the gray rim to match the front. The Sport Demons were donated to the cave by Grommett2k. Now BlueSmudge has them. His black wheels are now in the cave, to be used when someone needs rims for new tires. That's how the Cave works. Parts come and go and get swapped around and we all have fun and a beer or two.

THEN we saw how shredded the aluminum rear sprocket was. 45 teeth too. So we put on a nearly new 39t sprocket with the tire. Then we saw the chain was too long due to the 45t sprocket so we put on a new chain. Then to check the front sprocket we had to remove the Busa shifter lever thingy and it had a broken bolt sooo.... things kept going. Drilling it out and putting in a new bolt. Then a screw on the sprocket cover was broken so we replaced the sprocket cover and did a quick clutch adjustment.

Funny how changing tires escalated into sprocket, chain, shifter lever and sprocket cover.

The cool thing about it is being a parts whore, we probably are better stocked on GS500 parts than a dealer.

Blue said Smudgy rides much better with the rear tire now the correct size. The old HUGE rear tire raised the rear too much and affected the mechanics of the ride.

Picture time!



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on March 04, 2013, 09:01:51 AM
Cloudy/milky oil typically means water/condensation.  In water cooled engines check head gasket.

In air cooled engines, this sometimes happens in Winter with snow slush and changes in temperature from condensation.

A little cloudy, OK.  A lot cloudy...problem.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 04, 2013, 12:51:25 PM
Quote from: boggy on March 03, 2013, 02:09:49 PM
looking on google map and found they had taken a photo of my house when I had just got my bike out of the garage ready to go to work.

Thats pretty cool! I was sitting in the driveway at work one day when the Googlemaps guy drove by, haven't seen it show up in the maps though..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 04, 2013, 01:06:34 PM
Got a sheeeeeet load of parts in today. NOS 1973 TS-185 headlight. Boxes of GS500parts. It included most of the parts for an :E:model fairing.

Boy - did I learn something. This fairing, which I thought was an older TCP fairing is actually NEWER! It is for a 2001 naked bike in Europe. Color is interesting: YM7 which is "Suzuki YM7 Metallic Abyss Blue" used on the GS500 and Intruder. I have not seen it before.

As for Phenix: Water makes sense. Lots of nights with tons of condensation. I guess with only short rides, there isn't enough time for condensation to completely boil out of the oil. The foamy stuff in the breather cap was only there. Inside of head was spotless. I changed oil anyway, just to be safe.

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Post by: W79 on March 04, 2013, 01:53:30 PM
Couldn't work on the bike today (still in the shop to replace the lower links with stock ones)  :icon_sad:

Sw-motech rack arrived in the mail, did some reading on LEDs,...

And booked a spot on the Suzuki Belgium Test days  :D

I'll be trying out the gsx650f next month, friend of mine will try the Gladius.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on March 04, 2013, 03:38:24 PM
Moved mine out of the shop and let it run for a bit while I cleaned out the shop and made room for my new Strong Hold cabinet and this thing was a BIOTCH to get in the corner

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=0504286
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on March 04, 2013, 05:06:47 PM
Overfilled way full. took off fast, and got gas all over the wedding vegetables.  :o
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 04, 2013, 05:30:04 PM
Least they'll be cool lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 04, 2013, 05:41:10 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on March 04, 2013, 05:06:47 PM
Overfilled way full. took off fast, and got gas all over the wedding vegetables.  :o
Wouldn't that be the "wedding meat" or "wedding sausages"?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 04, 2013, 05:46:17 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 04, 2013, 05:41:10 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on March 04, 2013, 05:06:47 PM
Overfilled way full. took off fast, and got gas all over the wedding vegetables.  :o
Wouldn't that be the "wedding meat" or "wedding sausages"?

Maybe Jester is vegetarian or worse......vegan!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 04, 2013, 06:26:56 PM
sausages?... plural?.... what sort of talent you think he has?!.... i just took it as 'the spuds' (potatoes/yams) ... and riding position does mean they get drenched with fuel if it happens.. but not always the 'john thomas' .. back in the day when i was riding dirtbikes and someone forgot to put their fuel cap breather hose over into the triple somewhere .. bumpy dirt tracks and jumps... fuel hose flips itself down beside your leg.. fuel splashes out... NITRO CROTCH!!!! was what we called it
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 05, 2013, 11:53:45 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on March 04, 2013, 03:38:24 PM
Moved mine out of the shop and let it run for a bit while I cleaned out the shop and made room for my new Strong Hold cabinet and this thing was a BIOTCH to get in the corner

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=0504286

Wow a $1600 locker? Nice..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on March 06, 2013, 04:45:09 AM
Took the GS "Smudgy" for a ride to enjoy the new tire and gear ratio after the day in the bike cave. Sunny day in Seattle = gotta ride! Took the 35mm camera with me.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 06, 2013, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 04, 2013, 01:06:34 PM
Boy - did I learn something. This fairing, which I thought was an older TCP fairing is actually NEWER! It is for a 2001 naked bike in Europe. Color is interesting: YM7 which is "Suzuki YM7 Metallic Abyss Blue" used on the GS500 and Intruder. I have not seen it before.

Man I like that fairing..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bremsstrahlung.positron on March 06, 2013, 11:10:02 AM
Tightened the bolts of fuel tank... Some friggin rubbing parts were making a weird vrooming sound for a month now. Was thinking of going to a machanic, and he definitely would've rogered my wallet, but all's chill now. Thanks to a tip from the manual ' go for the simple troubleshooting point first' . Anyhoo, the sound went away and I'm now smoking malboros  8) with a sense of accomplishment  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 06, 2013, 03:02:35 PM
Brand new, red, NOS, TCP "E" fairing arrived today. Surprised: no customs with FedEx. I remember the hassles of S brake limes coming by FedEx.

I have 3 different "E" fairings: 2 by TCP and one by FiveStars. I'll do a write-up on the two styles of TCP fairings and what parts are interchangeable and which ones are not.

Pix shows new red one and new one of other style by TCP


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Post by: W79 on March 06, 2013, 03:36:45 PM
Ordered some more stuff today:
LEDs for the gauges and indicator lights (superbrightLEDS.com)
Smoked LED tail light & indicator lenses (lights4all.com)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 06, 2013, 03:45:00 PM
Quote from: W79 on March 06, 2013, 03:36:45 PM
Ordered some more stuff today:
LEDs for the gauges and indicator lights (superbrightLEDS.com)
Smoked LED tail light & indicator lenses (lights4all.com)
I always have a stock of LEDs, as an FYI.

I was going to place an order with Lights4All for some smoke turn signals and tail lights, too. Next time we should post it so we can combine orders and save on international shipping. Kind of a trade mark of mine is I always put on smoke turn signals and tail lights from them. They have quality parts. That have to be good: they have to be certified for street use in Germany, unlike the Chinese parts on ebay.

AND...... parts whore got in a whole 'nuther box-o-parts in addition to the fairing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on March 06, 2013, 04:05:13 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 06, 2013, 03:45:00 PM
I always have a stock of LEDs, as an FYI.

I was going to place an order with Lights4All for some smoke turn signals and tail lights, too. Next time we should post it so we can combine orders and save on international shipping.

Thanks for the heads-up on the LEDs, I'm good for now, I guess, but who knows - I might need some in the future.

Combining shipping is going to be tough, since I live in Belgium.  :laugh:
I could ride over to Lights4All if I had the time (and if I actually had my bike right now  >:()
Shipping was a mere 8€...

I've seen your post, asking around for someone from the UK, to forward you some parts.
If you ever need someone to do that from mainland Europe, I might be able to help you ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 06, 2013, 04:14:34 PM
I forgot where you were. Sometimes I can be such a smeghead.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on March 06, 2013, 04:19:29 PM
Wait...  I just found a forum where not one, but three people are Red Dwarf fans??    :woohoo:

But how could you forget where I live?
It says adidasguy 'Motorcycle god':

I thought god was supposed to be omiscient?  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 06, 2013, 05:19:36 PM
Quote from: W79 on March 06, 2013, 04:19:29 PM
Wait...  I just found a forum where not one, but three people are Red Dwarf fans??    :woohoo:

But how could you forget where I live?
It says adidasguy 'Motorcycle god':

I thought god was supposed to be omiscient?  :icon_mrgreen:
Hes blonde and has oldtimers disease :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 06, 2013, 05:40:31 PM
Quote from: W79 on March 06, 2013, 04:19:29 PM
I thought god was supposed to be omiscient?  :icon_mrgreen:
I was doing what a god is supposed to do: I was testing your faith.   :icon_lol:
I have a plan  :flipoff:
I work in mysterious ways  :cookoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 06, 2013, 11:07:41 PM
Quote from: W79 on March 06, 2013, 04:19:29 PM
Wait...  I just found a forum where not one, but three people are Red Dwarf fans??    :woohoo:
That's why we have a CAT thread!
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 07, 2013, 01:01:38 AM
 :thumb: lololol... Nice one Addy!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on March 07, 2013, 04:55:45 AM
Wash and polish day today, and then a quick ride while we actually had some sun and blue skies. Couldn't quite budge all the cow shaZam! from Saturday's ride but most of it is gone.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on March 07, 2013, 07:47:49 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 06, 2013, 03:45:00 PM

I was going to place an order with Lights4All for some smoke turn signals and tail lights, too.

If you haven't placed this order yet, I am in the market for the same if you'd still be interested in combining international shipping.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sytsmadad on March 07, 2013, 05:20:59 PM
I found her a new home with a fairly new young rider who can take her out on long rides under the moon light.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on March 07, 2013, 06:48:32 PM
Quote from: sytsmadad on March 07, 2013, 05:20:59 PM
I found her a new home with a fairly new young rider who can take her out on long rides under the moon light.

Hope you mentioned GSTwins to the new owner!

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on March 07, 2013, 06:58:48 PM
Just got done installing all the parts from adidasguy.

Rear fairing painted and installed, I will have to wet sand and paint again later but looks good for now.
Installed flasher, caught me off guard with the odd buzzing like sound when I first turned on the turn singles, but works like a charm.
Installed that plate between forks to hold fender, that was a bit of a pain until i found a really long screw driver :embarrassed:

Oh and topped her off with $7.11 in fuel :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 07, 2013, 08:37:29 PM
Shouldn't buzz. Check the connection. If it still does it, I'll send another one.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on March 07, 2013, 09:07:13 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 07, 2013, 08:37:29 PM
Shouldn't buzz. Check the connection. If it still does it, I'll send another one.

it just does a weired buzz sound right as you click the turn single on and then starts flashing the single. maybe just sticking for a second when first getting power maybe. I'll record it tomorrow with phone and post video. It's not really that big of a deal, I'll use it until it give's out  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on March 07, 2013, 11:14:59 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 07, 2013, 09:07:13 PM
it just does a weired buzz sound right as you click the turn single on and then starts flashing the single. maybe just sticking for a second when first getting power maybe. I'll record it tomorrow with phone and post video. It's not really that big of a deal, I'll use it until it give's out  :cheers:

Mine does the same exact thing. I never thought of it as a problem.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on March 08, 2013, 09:21:08 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=250BWnX3Pgo&feature=youtu.be

By the way if you watch carefully you can see the freshly painted rear cowl from adidas :woohoo:

P.S: Video is uploaded under private hint the . in youtube.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 08, 2013, 12:35:16 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 08, 2013, 09:21:08 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=250BWnX3Pgo&feature=youtu.be

By the way if you watch carefully you can see the freshly painted rear cowl from adidas :woohoo:

P.S: Video is uploaded under private hint the . in youtube.
Can't see video. You have it as private! Yes - you said it was private. But private means that - it is private!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on March 08, 2013, 12:44:25 PM
Took delivery of my new tail light & indicators: superfast delivery from Lights4all !
Got a call from the dealership: rear suspension back to normal, carbs cleaned:
She ready to go  :woohoo:

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrow!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on March 08, 2013, 03:09:20 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 08, 2013, 12:35:16 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 08, 2013, 09:21:08 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=250BWnX3Pgo&feature=youtu.be

By the way if you watch carefully you can see the freshly painted rear cowl from adidas :woohoo:

P.S: Video is uploaded under private hint the . in youtube.
Can't see video. You have it as private! Yes - you said it was private. But private means that - it is private!

Even private can be seen if direct link is giving by uploader, i will double check it.

Try this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=250BWnX3Pgo
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 08, 2013, 03:52:54 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 08, 2013, 03:09:20 PM
Even private can be seen if direct link is giving by uploader, i will double check it.

Try this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=250BWnX3Pgo
Doh! Well, I wouldn't have said I can't view it if I could view it?  :cookoo: :icon_lol: :flipoff: :cheers: :technical: :dunno_black:

I see. Seems some bike it came off of had put on one more for cars. They all look the same. In a car you want to hear the clicking. Probably not hear it at all when bike is running. That rapid clicking probably due to voltage being low since the bike is off. When running, it probably wouldn't do that.
I can send you another one if you like.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 08, 2013, 03:55:32 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 08, 2013, 03:09:20 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 08, 2013, 12:35:16 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 08, 2013, 09:21:08 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=250BWnX3Pgo&feature=youtu.be

By the way if you watch carefully you can see the freshly painted rear cowl from adidas :woohoo:

P.S: Video is uploaded under private hint the . in youtube.
Can't see video. You have it as private! Yes - you said it was private. But private means that - it is private!

Even private can be seen if direct link is giving by uploader, i will double check it.

Try this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=250BWnX3Pgo
Mine used to do that and it was never a problem and afaik it was normal. If it bothers you then just change the flasher relay.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on March 08, 2013, 04:03:39 PM
doesn't bother me, cant hear it when riding, just caught me off guard when i first tried it. works so all that matter's to me.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 08, 2013, 04:31:51 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 08, 2013, 04:03:39 PM
doesn't bother me, cant hear it when riding, just caught me off guard when i first tried it. works so all that matter's to me.
I stand behind the parts I sell, even though used. If I stood in front of them, they might explode and the shrapnel might give me an owie.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on March 08, 2013, 07:24:57 PM
Carb sync using weedahoe method.

I did need 6" of 3/16 aquarium tubing around the vacuum barbs to get an accurate reading. Connected to the gauge hose with a universal style 'T'.

Runs good. First time in 11,000 miles.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 08, 2013, 08:57:38 PM
Phenix got dual horns. PIAA horns that don't need a relay.
One on the front as usual. Then I wired in a Y connection and ran wires back to the left side tail. (Wires shown are now tucked up out of the way).

I didn't have a place to mount the second horn so that it wouldn't look obnoxious. So I found it fits snug as a bug in a rug under the tail plastic.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F503%2FDSC03245a.JPG&hash=2668c81313940363a3de1a93af80cc2805363bf6) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/82/title/gs500-front-horn/cat/503)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 08, 2013, 09:47:11 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 08, 2013, 08:57:38 PM
Phenix got dual horns. PIAA horns that don't need a relay.
One on the front as usual. Then I wired in a Y connection and ran wires back to the left side tail. (Wires shown are now tucked up out of the way).

I didn't have a place to mount the second horn so that it wouldn't look obnoxious. So I found it fits snug as a bug in a rug under the tail plastic.

Got a sound video?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: crzydood17 on March 08, 2013, 11:41:42 PM
Next week adidas goes deaf from his crazy horns.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 08, 2013, 11:52:41 PM
Easier to find the Bike Cave when you go down the alley of illegal gravel.
:icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 09, 2013, 04:27:40 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 08, 2013, 11:52:41 PM
Easier to find the Bike Cave when you go down the alley of illegal gravel.

This...errr....ilegal gravel you keep speaking of? We gonna see it on COPS soon?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 09, 2013, 04:30:39 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 09, 2013, 04:27:40 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 08, 2013, 11:52:41 PM
Easier to find the Bike Cave when you go down the alley of illegal gravel.

This...errr....ilegal gravel you keep speaking of? We gonna see it on COPS soon?
no, it was on neighbors from hell :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 09, 2013, 04:33:29 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 09, 2013, 04:30:39 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 09, 2013, 04:27:40 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 08, 2013, 11:52:41 PM
Easier to find the Bike Cave when you go down the alley of illegal gravel.

This...errr....ilegal gravel you keep speaking of? We gonna see it on COPS soon?
no, it was on neighbors from hell :icon_lol:

Thats a Kiwi show yeh? They're crazier than us Aussies
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 09, 2013, 11:27:29 AM
And as an FYI: Those are not fluorescent lights. They are LED replacements. Only 19w each and more light. Plus when cold, they come right on. No flickering until they warm up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 09, 2013, 08:34:38 PM
made arrangements to sell Quin to brianRC. He lives a couple blocks away. Then together we will do the complete restoration of  Quin.

Oly came over and together all of us put a new horn on his Ninja 250.

Unloaded car from a parts run 3 weeks ago. Motor, fairing, wheels, box-o-parts.

In all, we had a fun day talking bikes and doing assorted wrenching.


OK - adding pictures.
Replacing horn.
Parts and parts ! the dumpster got lots of fairing parts. Well, all of them. I saved the headlight and fairing bracket. Lots of other good parts and a motor, seat and lots of other parts.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ToneZone on March 10, 2013, 04:58:26 PM
Bought a front tire today off a shady guy from Craigslist, $40 for a new K671 isn't too shabby though
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: philp38 on March 10, 2013, 05:57:52 PM
Changed oil and filter,lubed chain, drained old fuel from tank (fuel was at least 9 months old) and new plugs. I also detailed the bike and checked and filled battery (distilled water) (I'm a clean freak). My wife keeps telling me I'm not in the military anymore.  :laugh:

When I cleaned the air filter I found 5 acorns and some old rat poison.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on March 10, 2013, 07:09:28 PM
cleaned and ready for warm weather.


edit: still no warm weather >:(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BrianRC on March 10, 2013, 09:42:04 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 09, 2013, 08:34:38 PM
made arrangements to sell Quin to brianRC. He lives a couple blocks away. Then together we will do the complete restoration of  Quin.

Oly came over and together all of us put a new horn on his Ninja 250.

Unloaded car from a parts run 3 weeks ago. Motor, fairing, wheels, box-o-parts.

In all, we had a fun day talking bikes and doing assorted wrenching.


OK - adding pictures.
Replacing horn.
Parts and parts ! the dumpster got lots of fairing parts. Well, all of them. I saved the headlight and fairing bracket. Lots of other good parts and a motor, seat and lots of other parts.



Looking forward to giving Quin a good home, and learning a lot about the GS.

Hope to be riding in a few weeks!   
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on March 10, 2013, 09:58:57 PM
Finally finished the top plate for my current 37mm clip ons. Milled down the OEM clamps, hand sanded and smoothed everything, metal filled the low spots, used metal etching primer, base coated with a micro metallic silver and clear coated. Tomorrow I will wet sand and buff it and then it and the handle bars that go with it will all be for sale. I have one slightly low spot but it is only noticeable at certain angles.

(https://itjmsw.bn1.livefilestore.com/y1pIz0EVScWQYPbgKiruplI-2usHhirW-xY6ZQf5qh68AmAHgfr6XRKVISDP3EHsMXU-9e0e0ohw4k/Untitled.jpg?psid=1)
(https://itjmsw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pEH3kQyE8t9RkB_ECPeyLNvPT84hL9yfRM3roKUNHueghumwN0NOhTgCiSmPIj0QtZ-7bNYuutIs/IMG_20130125_231627_225.jpg?psid=1)
(https://itjmsw.bn1.livefilestore.com/y1pVWrey0YpXkCTu04pXSECScPwI6EuH74hqlGck4KYGC76CoWF5HnavfAwEz8vE8CYSDQWp-wG058/IMG_20130310_231117_560.jpg?psid=1)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 10, 2013, 10:03:37 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on March 10, 2013, 09:58:57 PM
Finally finished the top plate for my current 37mm clip ons. Milled down the OEM clamps, hand sanded and smoothed everything, metal filled the low spots, used metal etching primer, base coated with a micro metallic silver and clear coated. Tomorrow I will wet sand and buff it and then it and the handle bars that go with it will all be for sale. I have one slightly low spot but it is only noticeable at certain angles.

(https://itjmsw.bn1.livefilestore.com/y1pIz0EVScWQYPbgKiruplI-2usHhirW-xY6ZQf5qh68AmAHgfr6XRKVISDP3EHsMXU-9e0e0ohw4k/Untitled.jpg?psid=1)
(https://itjmsw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pEH3kQyE8t9RkB_ECPeyLNvPT84hL9yfRM3roKUNHueghumwN0NOhTgCiSmPIj0QtZ-7bNYuutIs/IMG_20130125_231627_225.jpg?psid=1)
(https://itjmsw.bn1.livefilestore.com/y1pVWrey0YpXkCTu04pXSECScPwI6EuH74hqlGck4KYGC76CoWF5HnavfAwEz8vE8CYSDQWp-wG058/IMG_20130310_231117_560.jpg?psid=1)
Looking good there weeds :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on March 10, 2013, 10:07:29 PM
Thanks. I also painted four more colors on test pieces today also. Still trying to decide on a color for the bike.

I painted Emerald Green metallic, Candy Red metallic, Deep Orange Metallic and a Holographic Gold.

I will post pics tomorrow once I have some good clear coats on them. It the sun they all look AMAZING!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 10, 2013, 10:11:20 PM
Quote from: weedahoe on March 10, 2013, 10:07:29 PM
Thanks. I also painted four more colors on test pieces today also. Still trying to decide on a color for the bike.

I painted Emerald Green metallic, Candy Red metallic, Deep Orange Metallic and a Holographic Gold.

I will post pics tomorrow once I have some good clear coats on them. It the sun they all look AMAZING!
Ooooooooh Aaaaahhhh Deep Orange Metallic, my favorite
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 11, 2013, 12:25:19 PM
Removed and primered the front fender, going to give it some paint tonight so I can ride on Thurs. Going to have to change my avatar as she won't be the purple and yellow Lakers bike anymore!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ToneZone on March 11, 2013, 01:16:36 PM
Going to Clippers colors?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 11, 2013, 02:18:53 PM
Actully Black and Yellow.. So ummm, Steelers?    :icon_neutral:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ToneZone on March 11, 2013, 02:24:22 PM
Bumble Bee, I like it!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: snowboarder202 on March 11, 2013, 04:32:17 PM
Oil change, new spark plugs, new brake fluid, k&n drop in air filter and a projector retrofit all in the past week. All ready for spring time on my new to me GS500f :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: riclege on March 12, 2013, 07:58:24 AM
Installed a Musarri Header!!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on March 12, 2013, 08:06:03 AM
Quote from: riclege on March 12, 2013, 07:58:24 AM
Installed a Musarri Header!!

Looks awesome!  FYI on terminology for your own benefit...that is a slip-on.  The header is the part of the exhaust that comes out of the cylinder head.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: OrTahor on March 12, 2013, 10:33:28 AM
installed sonic springs today
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 12, 2013, 01:34:45 PM
Quote from: OrTahor on March 12, 2013, 10:33:28 AM
installed sonic springs today

How does she feel?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mustangGT90210 on March 12, 2013, 01:36:00 PM
Quote from: Calpantera on March 11, 2013, 02:18:53 PM
Actully Black and Yellow.. So ummm, Steelers?    :icon_neutral:

I think we think the same way too often lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 12, 2013, 01:39:51 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on March 12, 2013, 01:34:45 PM
Quote from: OrTahor on March 12, 2013, 10:33:28 AM
installed sonic springs today

How does she feel?

.... And if its anything except 'awesome' .... Then back you go for another ride!!! To consider your thoughts and actions  :nono: ;) :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: oz353 on March 13, 2013, 03:08:05 PM
So I put brand new sportdemons on in March of 2012 I have since then rode 6400 miles so my rear tire is a Tad flat in the center... so I orders these things yesterday!
Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Motorcycle Tire 3061232 Front, Tubeless, 17, Tire, 110/70-17, Radial, Blackwall, H

Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Motorcycle Tire 3061235 Rear, Tubeless, 17, Tire, 140/70-17, Radial, Blackwall, H

Teknic Chicane Denim Motorcycle Jeans

Needless to say I'm excited!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on March 14, 2013, 02:05:33 AM
Put the 'new' seat on (secondhand from PistonBrokenCyles > glenm here on the forum).
Big difference to the original: first owner cut out a lot of the padding to sit a bit lower...
Nice'n firm.  Looks a lot better too.

I normally keep it in the garage out back, where it's literally freezing so I rolled the bike into the 'big' garage, connected to the house: nice and warm.  Putting on my rim stripes tonight, and that'll probably work better on warm rims.
Few other advantages too: better light, so I can see what I'm doing.  And the fact that my fingers won't be frozen solid will probably help the end result too  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 14, 2013, 02:19:46 AM
Hot tip for rim stripes .... When you cleaned the rims.... Clean them again... And again!! ... Nice white towelling with some white spirits to get any traces of greasy stuff off... And really don't press them down more till you happy for exactly right... They can be lifted away again carefully if not squeeged down tight.... Usuallly
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on March 14, 2013, 02:39:48 AM
Thanks for the info, Janx  ;)

I've done some decal work on the Vespa's before.   Clean, clean and clean some more, I know...
I usually apply them to a slightly moist surface (spray it with a soapy solution), so I can shift them around until I'm 100% pleased with how they look.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 16, 2013, 08:16:41 PM
jacob92icu came to the Bike Cave today. He though the bike had lowering links. now we find links and shock are all stock AND we even replaced them. Bike is low. Still no idea why. Maybe something with the 89 frame? Someome altered the frame or swing arm?

Anyway, we replaced gauges with the set from BigRich and installed LEDs for all the indicators. Quite an improvement from gauges literally held together with bailing wire and duct tape.

He got a stainless chain guard. New plastics to paint that had all the tabs. Headlight to replace the scooter headlight. Replaced a few missing bolts & rubber grommets. Looked at some farkled up wiring.

I stared the day by unpacking parts and sorting them. Surprised to find a tail center in a bag-o-bolts and headlight mounts! jake got the tail center - he needed one.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: IAmSpartacus on March 16, 2013, 09:20:56 PM
Installed the K&N lunchbox and rejetted! Also fixed my mirrors (loose ball joint and no set screw- red loctite did the trick).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on March 17, 2013, 09:16:16 AM
Took off the front fairing and opened a can of elbow grease...
Shiny headers and engine block  :icon_mrgreen:

Took her for a short spin. Life is good.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on March 17, 2013, 05:33:04 PM
Looked at it in the garage while a winter storm advisory was issued for the tri-state.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 17, 2013, 05:38:32 PM
Quote from: W79 on March 17, 2013, 09:16:16 AM
Took off the front fairing and opened a can of elbow grease...
Shiny headers and engine block  :icon_mrgreen:

Took her for a short spin. Life is good.

wow.. you really love your bike eh!!   :D

http://shop.elbowgreaselubricants.com/
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MNgs500 on March 17, 2013, 07:16:01 PM
Quote from: riclege on March 12, 2013, 07:58:24 AM
Installed a Musarri Header!!

i have those mirrors also on my 2001 they are cheap pricing and super nice looking especially for streetfighter or more lower profile look and the vibration isnt bad at all
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rharding91 on March 17, 2013, 09:10:33 PM
Quote from: W79 on March 17, 2013, 09:16:16 AM
Took off the front fairing and opened a can of elbow grease...
Shiny headers and engine block  :icon_mrgreen:

Took her for a short spin. Life is good.

What did you use to clean headers? Mine on my bike are all discolored from heat and wanna polish them but dont want to damage, was thinking scotchbrite but its such a thin metal didnt want to thin it anymore.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 17, 2013, 11:25:08 PM
a scotchbrite/brillo/steel wool/scourer by hand is not going to remove metal enough to hole out your headers ... unless you have ADHD/OCD, are on PCP and have arms like Arnie!! ..

if using a grinder with a sanding flap disk thingy and rough enough grit i think it would be possible??...

but by hand? ... nah  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 18, 2013, 06:27:18 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on March 17, 2013, 05:38:32 PM
Quote from: W79 on March 17, 2013, 09:16:16 AM
Took off the front fairing and opened a can of elbow grease...
Shiny headers and engine block  :icon_mrgreen:

Took her for a short spin. Life is good.

wow.. you really love your bike eh!!   :D

http://shop.elbowgreaselubricants.com/

"I love that bike like I love my wife!"
I still miss that looney Croc lover  :(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 18, 2013, 06:29:57 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on March 17, 2013, 11:25:08 PM
a scotchbrite/brillo/steel wool/scourer by hand is not going to remove metal enough to hole out your headers ... unless you have ADHD/OCD, are on PCP and have arms like Arnie!! ..

if using a grinder with a sanding flap disk thingy and rough enough grit i think it would be possible??...

but by hand? ... nah  :D

Janx an 8ball of Meth and 3 days (and nights) later and its DONE!  :)
As a matter of fact thats what happened to my Ninja 600, the carbs never went back together the same again...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 18, 2013, 06:45:12 AM
Finally got rid of the last of the purple and painted the front fender, also put on a tank pad. Tried to find something that didn't look all "bro", have a dragon on it and/or did not have a carbon fiber finish (carbon fiber dragon?), ended up with a glossy black one but it still has a lame pattern. Now I can lean forward and not get all worried about scratching the paint and just enjoy the ride.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthehoovers.com%2Fimages%2Fgs%2Fsteelers_bike.jpg&hash=bf94ab5917af8e1bd9752547a04b042a6cf7b826)

Also totally blew it when I was on my way to work and went right through a red light. I was distracted by my modular helmet and was trying to lock it down and way under braked for the upcoming right turn. Locked up the rear halfway though the intersection before I got back on it and just went straight through. Good thing it was 5am and traffic was minimal. Had to pull over and let the guy that was on the other side get down the road a bit before I continued on because I felt like a newb. It only takes a second of distraction to trash your bike and yourself...   :embarrassed:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on March 18, 2013, 01:56:07 PM
Quote from: rharding91 on March 17, 2013, 09:10:33 PM
What did you use to clean headers?

Have a look on the wiki, under restoration you'll find an item on rusty headers, written by Twisted.
Very helpful!

And yes, Janx: I love my bike

@Calpantera: modular helmets: never try opening/closing a modular helmet while riding.
That's just asking for trouble.   :nono:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GSBRY on March 18, 2013, 02:35:47 PM
I removed the rear rim/tire and also rear brake pads.  Airbox was also removed to make room for K&N lunchbox.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 18, 2013, 04:29:03 PM
SOLD QUIN

............to BrianRC


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He gets to rebuild Quin in the West Seattle Bike Cave!


Don't you wish you were my neighbor, too?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 18, 2013, 05:32:10 PM
Quote from: Calpantera on March 18, 2013, 06:29:57 AM
Janx an 8ball of Meth and 3 days (and nights) later and its DONE!  :)
As a matter of fact thats what happened to my Ninja 600, the carbs never went back together the same again...

lol ... you dont use Meth(o) (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnevolution.typepad.com%2Fphotos%2Funcategorized%2F2008%2F06%2F11%2Fmetho.jpg&hash=6a7de83f9584ec10d4a5519d4dfbdcfcd283a8b0) to clean carbs!! .. you use carb clear!! (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffemfit.com.au%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F02%2Fcarb_clear_protein_bar_ChocolateCC.png&hash=21078ea6897bcdeba72e2037bf8be9fb82b4d4e5)

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i have to say .. I DO like these new img and YT buttons!!..  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: oz353 on March 18, 2013, 10:03:21 PM
Bought a never been used 07 r6 shock! Still waiting for my Diablo rear tire.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on March 18, 2013, 10:22:48 PM
Quote from: qwiky on July 29, 2010, 07:10:38 AM
Here is how this thread works.....reply to this message with what you have done for your bike today...installed a new part? Washed it? Lubed your chain? snuggled in the garage? anything!

Made a Vid & checked the tyre pressure :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on March 19, 2013, 07:46:07 AM
I've only done 500 km on my trusty Blue Midget, but something was already bugging me  >:(

Around 4 / 4.5k RPM my windshield started to buzz / rattle.
Wanted to ask about this yesterday, but my past experience on forums told me to use the search function first...

Search query for rattle: 631 hits!  (granted, about a third are on 'rattle cans', but still...)
Query for buzz: 253 hits.  Very reassuring  :icon_mrgreen:

A few people suggested something I'd thought of myself:
Loosened the three plastic screw on top of the shield,
slid a small piece of rubber underneath (inside of bicycle tire), tightened back up.

Bye bye buzz.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 19, 2013, 03:49:45 PM
got the same buzz... but from 4000-6500 ... keep reminding myself to sort it out with the rubber insert plan... but.... oh look butterfly!!!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rebel_rocket on March 19, 2013, 10:05:10 PM
I installed LED turn signals today. Plug and play with no issues what so ever.  O0

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 19, 2013, 10:08:32 PM
Quote from: rebel_rocket on March 19, 2013, 10:05:10 PM
I installed LED turn signals today. Plug and play with no issues what so ever.  O0

nice ... what brand of signals?... i like the things but assing about and wiring extra stuff so they flash properly?.. i'm lazy!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rebel_rocket on March 19, 2013, 10:14:19 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on March 19, 2013, 10:08:32 PM
Quote from: rebel_rocket on March 19, 2013, 10:05:10 PM
I installed LED turn signals today. Plug and play with no issues what so ever.  O0

nice ... what brand of signals?... i like the things but assing about and wiring extra stuff so they flash properly?.. i'm lazy!!
http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/Parts/Electrical/Signals/brand/SPEEDMETAL/Short-Stalk-Turn-Signal/p/34075_103849_42158

They were this brand and style. although I'm not sure if the ones in the link are the LED or bulb version. I got mine in person.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 19, 2013, 10:18:52 PM
not DOT though?... still cool if they plug and play!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 19, 2013, 10:22:44 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on March 19, 2013, 10:18:52 PM
not DOT though?... still cool if they plug and play!!
Probably has resistor built in. I'd avoid non-DOT parts. If your state has inspection, you could get dinged. If you have an accident and someone said they couldn't see your turn signal, lawyers could get pissy if the find they are not DOT approved. Just a bit of protection just-in-case.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 19, 2013, 10:30:43 PM
mmmm yes... and thats just for the USA .. dunno if they would meet the ADR's over here either! .. but i do like these ones too!!

http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/Parts/Electrical/Signals/brand/SPEEDMETAL/LED-Micro-Diamond-Indicators/p/38086_59426

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rebel_rocket on March 19, 2013, 10:33:42 PM
I had no issues with them while riding around today. And nope not DOT Approved.... luckily my state doesn't do inspections.
And that's good to know adidasguy.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 10:55:46 PM
Quote from: qwiky on July 29, 2010, 07:10:38 AM
Here is how this thread works.....reply to this message with what you have done for your bike today...installed a new part? Washed it? Lubed your chain? snuggled in the garage? anything!

SFA! :mad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 11:20:50 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 10:55:46 PM
Quote from: qwiky on July 29, 2010, 07:10:38 AM
Here is how this thread works.....reply to this message with what you have done for your bike today...installed a new part? Washed it? Lubed your chain? snuggled in the garage? anything!

SFA! :mad:
Lol I walked past mine and considered changing the shocks to adjustable ones I bought then decided I was too lazy so did nuthin instead
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 11:37:43 PM
Quote from: codajastal on March 19, 2013, 11:20:50 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 10:55:46 PM
Quote from: qwiky on July 29, 2010, 07:10:38 AM
Here is how this thread works.....reply to this message with what you have done for your bike today...installed a new part? Washed it? Lubed your chain? snuggled in the garage? anything!

SFA! :mad:
Lol I walked past mine and considered changing the shocks to adjustable ones I bought then decided I was too lazy so did nuthin instead

NICE!  :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on March 19, 2013, 11:51:13 PM
I finally decided to tackle the daunting task of replacing the terribly done jerry rigged scooter headlight. It was a real PITA! But I finally got it done with a little help from Adidas over the phone. Here are some pictures of the scooter headlight that she had on her:

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It was oh so terribly sloppy... It had to be removed and replaced with the front section of this nice wiring harness I received from Adidas:

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So, I decided to chop it right before it heads into the headlight bucket. Like so:

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I then proceeded to strip the wires and began wondering what kind of mess I got myself into...

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Long story short, I connected them all to the right place and now it works beautifully with a little help from Adidas!

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Caught it just at the right time so all the indicator lights were on. So pretty.

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Loving the new headlight! So much better than the stupid scooter headlight that never had a high beam, and now everything works
perfectly.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on March 19, 2013, 11:54:43 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 19, 2013, 10:22:44 PM
If your state has inspection, you could get dinged. If you have an accident and someone said they couldn't see your turn signal, lawyers could get pissy if the find they are not DOT approved. Just a bit of protection just-in-case.

Sooooo glad I live in Europe, where thoughts like this NEVER cross my mind.
I sometimes think these excessive lawsuits are only a stereotype used in movies, but apparently they're actually real.
Real enough to make you think about getting sued, even before you get on your bike.   :confused:

(Just saying that I love America in general: some people jump on every 'anti-American' thing they see on a forum...)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on March 19, 2013, 11:56:08 PM
NICE! :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: popnlock on March 20, 2013, 04:30:55 AM
New to the forum here but I just picked up my first bike yesterday. 1990 gs500e.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4R17qRyRsVc/UUmUw-wXB7I/AAAAAAAACJc/UG8O1Ygvgv0/s702/IMG_20130320_065041_880.jpg)

Sorry for the poor cell phone pic but its what i have for now.

Found a better pic that the seller had posted.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/7BmhI4GhcLA7YWsrLteZL8gK-S_wyI5LXxx-CC4kCaAU8lUaO2iY5TBCqT_bP6czgg=w1600)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 20, 2013, 04:49:48 AM
Nice bike. Have fun trying to keep them nice white wheels clean  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on March 20, 2013, 05:05:50 AM
Just did my usual commute today... in the damn rain again! I swear it only rained twice today... once when leaving for work, and once when leaving for hom...  >:(

I will have to wash/polish it again soon now... but that's a good thing  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on March 20, 2013, 05:42:33 AM
Quote from: popnlock on March 20, 2013, 04:30:55 AM
New to the forum here but I just picked up my first bike yesterday. 1990 gs500e.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4R17qRyRsVc/UUmUw-wXB7I/AAAAAAAACJc/UG8O1Ygvgv0/s702/IMG_20130320_065041_880.jpg)

Sorry for the poor cell phone pic but its what i have for now.

Found a better pic that the seller had posted.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/7BmhI4GhcLA7YWsrLteZL8gK-S_wyI5LXxx-CC4kCaAU8lUaO2iY5TBCqT_bP6czgg=w1600)

That back tire looks huge.  What size is it?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: popnlock on March 20, 2013, 04:07:16 PM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on March 20, 2013, 05:42:33 AM
Quote from: popnlock on March 20, 2013, 04:30:55 AM

That back tire looks huge.  What size is it?

Tire size is 130/90-17
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on March 20, 2013, 06:23:39 PM
Ahhh.  No wonder it looked odd.  It's a full inch bigger radius than the stock 130/70-17 tires.  I'm not sure what kind of problems you might have with that tire, but I'm sure others might speak up.  I do know it changes the steering geometry, and might create the possibility of rubbing the fender.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ToneZone on March 20, 2013, 11:06:22 PM
Took her top off so I can mount the f headlight in there

(Really i put air in the old tire that was on the bike when I got it and the sidewall pretty much eroded before my eyes. Have to wait for a tire to come in before I can do any ride so may as well tool around a bit.)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 20, 2013, 11:13:49 PM
What's that black thing in the upper left with the bicycle wheels?

I always put new rubber on a bike. Too many wet, slippery streets here to trust old, hard rubber.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ToneZone on March 20, 2013, 11:18:56 PM
That my friend is a paintball tank (my roommate does a lot of "scenario" paintball).

Yeah glad I learned my lesson on that tire at an air pump and not doing 70 on the freeway.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Higgins13 on March 21, 2013, 07:17:45 AM
Quote from: ToneZone on March 20, 2013, 11:18:56 PM
That my friend is a paintball tank (my roommate does a lot of "scenario" paintball).


Hardcore
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on March 21, 2013, 07:19:40 PM
Replaced timing assembly and timing cover. She's running just fine again. Just needs a new pair of handlebars, and I'll probably stick an SV650 throttle tube on there while the handlebars are off.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on March 22, 2013, 04:03:34 PM
Topped off oil and gas and lubed chain and took a pretty nice ride around and met up with some friends. However, I got dog poo on the right foot peg :(

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/527832_555854974446972_858440805_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on March 22, 2013, 04:14:09 PM
Quote from: jacob92icu on March 22, 2013, 04:03:34 PM
Topped off oil and gas and lubed chain and took a pretty nice ride around and met up with some friends. However, I got dog poo on the right foot peg :(

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/527832_555854974446972_858440805_n.jpg)

:icon_lol: You now have another thing you can do for your bike today.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on March 22, 2013, 04:27:48 PM
Haha already cleaned it off! :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on March 22, 2013, 06:30:11 PM
Retuned the carbs and got the bike running oh-so-perfectly. Then on the way home from getting some food I hear 'pop-pshh pshh pshh'. Minor vacuum leak in the right cylinder  :mad:
I guess the bike wants another wrenching day tomorrow. Hopefully won't need a part.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 22, 2013, 06:49:24 PM
Swapped the forks and tyre and tacho cable and front guard
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on March 22, 2013, 06:59:35 PM
What type of cat is that Cods?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 22, 2013, 07:01:09 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on March 22, 2013, 06:59:35 PM
What type of cat is that Cods?
siamese or a bluepoint to be specific


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on March 22, 2013, 07:39:09 PM
Washed all the salt off it.  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 23, 2013, 03:52:37 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 22, 2013, 07:39:09 PM
Washed all the salt off it.  :D

You take it surfing?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 23, 2013, 03:54:17 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 22, 2013, 06:49:24 PM
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How much HP that Monster sticker add?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on March 23, 2013, 03:56:36 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 23, 2013, 03:52:37 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 22, 2013, 07:39:09 PM
Washed all the salt off it.  :D

You take it surfing?

Na , just sea spray from up at the top end of the beach road on the Goldie ( Gold Coast )  , at least need to rinse it , but did the right thing and gave it a wash.  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 23, 2013, 04:04:45 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 23, 2013, 03:56:36 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 23, 2013, 03:52:37 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 22, 2013, 07:39:09 PM
Washed all the salt off it.  :D

You take it surfing?

Na , just sea spray from up at the top end of the beach road on the Goldie ( Gold Coast )  , at least need to rinse it , but did the right thing and gave it a wash.  :)

Hot water (as hot as you can handle) is the best thing for breaking down salt crystals. I used to live on the Sunny Coast (Coolum) Cold water is only good for dirt.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on March 23, 2013, 04:07:01 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 23, 2013, 04:04:45 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 23, 2013, 03:56:36 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 23, 2013, 03:52:37 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 22, 2013, 07:39:09 PM
Washed all the salt off it.  :D

You take it surfing?

Na , just sea spray from up at the top end of the beach road on the Goldie ( Gold Coast )  , at least need to rinse it , but did the right thing and gave it a wash.  :)

Hot water (as hot as you can handle) is the best thing for breaking down salt crystals. I used to live on the Sunny Coast (Coolum) Cold water is only good for dirt.  :thumb:

Yep... Pumped the hot water... Works a treat.. Why did ya leave Coolum?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 23, 2013, 05:58:35 AM
Work   :icon_sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 23, 2013, 06:20:28 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 23, 2013, 03:54:17 AM
Quote from: codajastal on March 22, 2013, 06:49:24 PM
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How much HP that Monster sticker add?
about 5hp I think?


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 23, 2013, 06:37:35 AM
Imma gonna have to get me some of that shiznit. Maybe a UNIT sticker would work too  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on March 23, 2013, 06:40:09 AM
Just put the fairings back on after fixing indicators and installing adidas horn the other day, just so i could drive it to work on a 50ies cloudy day  :cookoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on March 23, 2013, 11:40:22 AM
Good news, vacuum leak just turned out to be a missing vacuum cap.

Also ratchet strapped my gas tank. No more rattles!

Needs a good wash now.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 23, 2013, 03:06:49 PM
Quote from: Twisted on March 23, 2013, 04:04:45 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 23, 2013, 03:56:36 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 23, 2013, 03:52:37 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on March 22, 2013, 07:39:09 PM
Washed all the salt off it.  :D

You take it surfing?

Na , just sea spray from up at the top end of the beach road on the Goldie ( Gold Coast )  , at least need to rinse it , but did the right thing and gave it a wash.  :)

Hot water (as hot as you can handle) is the best thing for breaking down salt crystals. I used to live on the Sunny Coast (Coolum) Cold water is only good for dirt.  :thumb:

So that's why my mate told me to do that when I was younger when I washed his boat. I've learnt my new thing for the day. Haven't given it a second thought after all these years.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on March 23, 2013, 08:27:36 PM
A ratchet strapped tank?


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on March 23, 2013, 08:33:32 PM
Broke the whole rear end down earlier today. Started trying to retrofit my new Bandit 600 rear hugger for my 160 tire and chrome Katana rims. Also took off the rear caliper completely. I have new pads to go in the front and rear. Calipers are getting stripped and painted. Rear sets are being swapped out also.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on March 23, 2013, 09:00:02 PM
Quote from: jestercinti on March 23, 2013, 08:27:36 PM
A ratchet strapped tank?

Yep. I hate random noises/rattles. Also don't care much how the bike looks so long as it's in good mechanical condition. Replaced all the rubber parts and it still rattles. So why not?
(And yes, I put on the strip that runs around the outside. I took it off since it didn't help and was a nuisance when removing the tank)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on March 24, 2013, 03:11:05 PM
Took her out for a ride this morning at about 10am, temps were low 70s. I went on one of my favorite local runs, through some canyons and then some avacado and orange groves. Was a GREAT cruise, only had one cage in front of me at the beginning of the ride, as soon as I passed him I came up on Johnny Law waiting for a sucker. Good thing I dropped back down to a decent speed before I came up on him. Orange trees smelled great and SoCal valley was all abloom, real pretty ride!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on March 24, 2013, 10:12:41 PM
Primer painted all my pieces for my GSXR1100 reat sets. Ordered new front pegs to match the rear pegs. Broke down the front end and took off my old clip ons and started putting on the new 89 clips ons I painted and clear coated last week. Still have to raise the front end back up. Ordered a new fuel tank petcock, bolts, o-rings and gaskets for my second tank. I think I got my Bandit 600 rear hugger situated. I wont know for sure until I get my Bandit rear brake arm back on but the calipers still have to be painted.

I have A LOT of work to do and only a month left. UGH
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on March 24, 2013, 10:31:20 PM
finally changed the oil and lucky for me i did. After pulling the fairing and laying on my side to remove the drain plug i noticed a lose plate on side of engine... The 2 phillips screws where almost all the way out, so plate was ready to drop off at anytime  :icon_eek: I thought i was hearing something rattling the last few times i was able to ride it, but put it off as normal GS for some reason.


fixed cracked fairing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on March 24, 2013, 10:50:47 PM
Checked the tyre pressure.  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 25, 2013, 12:17:47 AM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 24, 2013, 10:31:20 PM
I thought i was hearing something rattling the last few times i was able to ride it, but put it off as normal GS for some reason.


That is normal for a GS. It will undo bolts and screws and eject them from your bike always leaving you guessing where the next one is.  :thumb:

Quote from: peterscotts on March 24, 2013, 10:50:47 PM
Checked the tyre pressure.  ;)

Big day on the tools for you then?  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on March 25, 2013, 02:21:29 AM
Quote from: Twisted on March 25, 2013, 12:17:47 AM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 24, 2013, 10:31:20 PM
I thought i was hearing something rattling the last few times i was able to ride it, but put it off as normal GS for some reason.


That is normal for a GS. It will undo bolts and screws and eject them from your bike always leaving you guessing where the next one is.  :thumb:



That's ok, I'm a huge fan of lock tight and have plenty of it to go around  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: popnlock on March 25, 2013, 05:54:33 PM
Installed new spark plugs, brake flush and removed the clip on bars that came with my bike, lowered the front fork and installed the stock handle bars

Here are the before and after pics of the bars

Before
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ghshZC9Digg/UVDxY5cpuBI/AAAAAAAACMo/4JzBlWU1lYM/s801/IMG_20130324_202215.jpg)

After
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fUcmG-woYuM/UVDun2lMulI/AAAAAAAACMc/1GxxFY0idJk/s801/IMG_20130325_201543_511.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on March 25, 2013, 05:57:20 PM
Quote from: popnlock on March 25, 2013, 05:54:33 PM
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ghshZC9Digg/UVDxY5cpuBI/AAAAAAAACMo/4JzBlWU1lYM/s801/IMG_20130324_202215.jpg)
Hey is that how you ride all the time lol 8)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on March 25, 2013, 08:06:17 PM
Pulled the front and rear calipers and prepped them for paint. Also took my spare rotors and bead blasted the paint off and primer painted them. Got my 89 top clamp on but found the OEM 89 bars are too short for my controls and grips so I ordered new 7/8 bars. Also ordered new grips and bar links. I got my rear sets, rear hub and sprocket also primered. Engine and rear fairings are sanded down ready for primer. Front fairing will get sanded tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 25, 2013, 10:22:38 PM
Quote from: popnlock on March 25, 2013, 05:54:33 PM
Installed new spark plugs, brake flush and removed the clip on bars that came with my bike, lowered the front fork and installed the stock handle bars

Here are the before and after pics of the bars

Before
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ghshZC9Digg/UVDxY5cpuBI/AAAAAAAACMo/4JzBlWU1lYM/s801/IMG_20130324_202215.jpg)

After
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fUcmG-woYuM/UVDun2lMulI/AAAAAAAACMc/1GxxFY0idJk/s801/IMG_20130325_201543_511.jpg)

You sure you had clip ons installed? It looks like drag bars?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 26, 2013, 03:55:14 AM
Pint of fresh 15/40 diesel oil in the case... Tank of fresh fuel .... Adjusted headlight alignment just a tad cos it was pissing me off...

Nice dusk/twilight/dark cruise run around the regional back roads... Nothin flash... Just rollin for the fun of it!!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: popnlock on March 26, 2013, 04:34:28 AM
Quote
You sure you had clip ons installed? It looks like drag bars?

Yeah they were two separate bars clamped to the fork. Looked something like this:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclexchange.net%2Findex%2520pics%2FCycle%2520X%2520Black%2520Clip-Ons.JPG&hash=4a8ce5d02290e773011d1d76a0ef2236fbdb1a09)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 26, 2013, 04:56:14 AM
Quote from: popnlock on March 26, 2013, 04:34:28 AM
Quote
You sure you had clip ons installed? It looks like drag bars?

Yeah they were two separate bars clamped to the fork. Looked something like this:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclexchange.net%2Findex%2520pics%2FCycle%2520X%2520Black%2520Clip-Ons.JPG&hash=4a8ce5d02290e773011d1d76a0ef2236fbdb1a09)

Interesting. The first photo makes them look like they are mounted above the triple. Did you find the position too aggressive?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: popnlock on March 26, 2013, 06:41:17 AM
Quote

Interesting. The first photo makes them look like they are mounted above the triple. Did you find the position too aggressive?

I am just starting riding for the first time, just passed the MSF's BRC this past weekend so i wanted something a bit more upright to start out with.  I'm holding on the the clip-ons for now, maybe sometime down the road they will find themselves back on the bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on March 26, 2013, 04:18:04 PM
Well, this was yesterday so I do not know if I should get a slap on the wrist, hand cut off, banished from the forum, or what for posting in the "What have you done for your bike today????" thread. Any who, I took it for a nice little ride to and through Point Defiance Zoo in Washington with my brother and his Kawasaki Spectre 1100. It's a really awesome ride with amazing views.

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/578933_557083107657492_1341641280_n.jpg)

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/526478_557088277656975_1784739026_n.jpg)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 26, 2013, 04:50:13 PM
Quote from: popnlock on March 26, 2013, 06:41:17 AM
Quote

Interesting. The first photo makes them look like they are mounted above the triple. Did you find the position too aggressive?

I am just starting riding for the first time, just passed the MSF's BRC this past weekend so i wanted something a bit more upright to start out with.  I'm holding on the the clip-ons for now, maybe sometime down the road they will find themselves back on the bike.
Good idea. When you are more comfortable with the bike you will notice the clip ons will give you a more natural wrist position especially for twisty roads.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on March 27, 2013, 05:51:03 AM
My new Philips headlight made the little parking light look yellow and old.

So I ordered a 5 Led replacement, installed it.

Now my new parking light makes my headlight look yellow and old  :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gilkeyb on March 27, 2013, 10:26:32 AM
After working this winter to prep my GS500 for the track, including getting all mechanical pieces checked and put within tolerance and re-springing the front with Race-tech springs and the rear with an SV650 shock, I rendered all my work for naught.

Found a great deal on a SV650 track prepped bike locally.  This means i'll strip the 500 back to stock form and sell the bike and the parts.  Have too many bikes in the garage to justify keeping the 500.

She and I had a good run.  I'm sure i'll regret it if/when I move it on to the next rider.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ToneZone on March 27, 2013, 01:09:41 PM
Building an aluminum bracket to mount my f headlight naked on my bike, almost finished with it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 27, 2013, 06:28:35 PM
Quote from: W79 on March 27, 2013, 05:51:03 AM
My new Philips headlight made the little parking light look yellow and old.

So I ordered a 5 Led replacement, installed it.

Now my new parking light makes my headlight look yellow and old  :2guns:

lol ..  :icon_lol: ... this could be an expensive conclusion... somewhere in the future...

you could try something like this guy!!


and this second video .. to somewhat prove that it IS possible to have too much light?! ..  :D

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on March 27, 2013, 07:03:41 PM
Nah, I'm good...  Not going to invest in more lights.

If I find the time next week, I'll pop the old bulbs back in, and shoot some pictures: same angle, same camera settings, in the dark.

Went for a short drive with a mate a few days ago, and he actually noticed the new light, said it was a lot whiter/brighter in his mirrors.

The white from the LED is just super white, there's no way a conventional bulb is going to get the same result, so I'm not bothered.
I'm sure it'll grow on me :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pliskin on March 27, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
The most dangerous thing out these light is the fact he is driving on the wrong side of the road :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 27, 2013, 07:32:31 PM
Quote from: pliskin on March 27, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
The most dangerous thing out these light is the fact he is driving on the wrong side of the road :icon_mrgreen:

no no no... its in australia yeah??... we on the other side of the planet yeah? ... so watch it upside down!! duh!!  :flipoff: ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 27, 2013, 09:06:27 PM
To be clear we sit on the correct side of the car like civilized people
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ToneZone on March 28, 2013, 10:24:33 PM
Got the headlight mounted and the signals, made the bracket with $10 worth of home depot parts

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 28, 2013, 11:45:11 PM
It was so nice I took Junior for a 40km ride with some good highway. (He's Canadian so he is in KM, not miles). Junior is so happy. Running so much better. He had a rather quiet winter after the motorcycle show in December. Glad I have good batteries. Never need a tender even after sitting over a month while waiting for sunny weather.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on March 29, 2013, 12:16:04 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 28, 2013, 11:45:11 PM
It was so nice I took Junior for a 40km ride with some good highway. (He's Canadian so he is in KM, not miles). Junior is so happy. Running so much better. He had a rather quiet winter after the motorcycle show in December. Glad I have good batteries. Never need a tender even after sitting over a month while waiting for sunny weather.

Nice! Waitin on a sunny day... ha ha.. Who sung that?  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on March 29, 2013, 06:30:03 AM
Trying out some clip ons on the Monster to see if I like the position.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi243.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff62%2Ficecreamhands%2F9E44D203-A5A5-4605-BD18-39AD1CC6969E-3326-00000826B4F4FB1B_zpscda04d53.jpg&hash=8d58cd72c079012b6a342cde7a1afae30bbc13ef)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on March 29, 2013, 03:06:10 PM
Rode to moto shop for brake fluid and new spark plugs. Installed new plugs and new HEL stainless brake lines. Take a look:

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=63683.0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on March 29, 2013, 04:57:44 PM
Got all my fairings and front cowl 2K primered, then wet sanded, sprayed my silver base and then mixed 3 different flakes in my interclear. Two coats of clear tomorrow. Then they get to cure for two days so I can wetsand and polish before I lay my HOK Burgandywine Kandy.

Can't wait to get this finished.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 29, 2013, 05:37:54 PM
How flat can you get your clear?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 29, 2013, 05:44:29 PM
Quote from: Twisted on March 29, 2013, 06:30:03 AM
Trying out some clip ons on the Monster to see if I like the position.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi243.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff62%2Ficecreamhands%2F9E44D203-A5A5-4605-BD18-39AD1CC6969E-3326-00000826B4F4FB1B_zpscda04d53.jpg&hash=8d58cd72c079012b6a342cde7a1afae30bbc13ef)

Now that looks cool I wanna see this.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: LoBuk on March 29, 2013, 05:59:04 PM
Finished buttoning up the bike and went to take it for its first real ride since I've taken ownership and fuel started puking from the carbs. Additionally the bike would not go into neutral when running. Pulled the tank off, again and broke down the carbs. They were full of all sorts of gunk so I cleaned them out. Found that the jets had already been upgraded to 145's so one less thing to do! Put the carbs back on along with the nice new K&N Lunchbox and buttoned it all up.

I then checked the oil level and had to remove at least a quart of oil.

Fired it up and took it for a quick ride around the block and all was well. Got fully geared up and took it for a nice 20 mile local ride. Not a bad bike! Rear brake will need to be bled again as it was really mushy. The carbs will need to be fiddled with a little bit more as it bogs a little around 5k.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on March 29, 2013, 06:04:44 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on March 29, 2013, 05:37:54 PM
How flat can you get your clear?

They make a matte clear. It doesnt have to be a gloss.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on March 29, 2013, 06:10:25 PM
Walked out to the garage and wiped it down with a dust cloth since its to cold and raining to bring out :cry:

P.S: Yes i said "it", i have not come up with a name for the old boy. :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Slack on March 29, 2013, 06:10:32 PM
Swapped the factory pegs back on instead of the Knight Industries.  I think they are just too low for an inseam as short as mine; they might be for sale soon, but IDK.  Also met the UPS driver at the door to receive my new rear tire, a Pirelli Diablo Rosso II to replace the Michelin Road 3 (just a little too wide- too bad  :dunno_white:).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Slack on March 29, 2013, 06:12:29 PM
Quote from: wayne242 on March 29, 2013, 06:10:25 PM
P.S: Yes i said "it", i have not come up with a name for the old boy. :dunno_black:

BOY???   You do have an interesting sence of humor   :wink:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: oz353 on March 29, 2013, 09:15:35 PM
 lots of pictures!  :D
I have been meaning to post for a few days now :dunno_black: could not get my pics to load for some reason... :technical: :technical:

This week i received and installed both a r6 rear shock  :woohoo: courtesy browncheetah  :bowdown:  and front and rear diablo rosso 2 tires.

new tire not on yet in the pics, still have to take those, I did them today.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0701_zps184f9e7b.jpg&hash=e7ff6c24cd0e9fbcd7ad08da2e1ec08c7ab209fa)

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(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0707_zps37103af0.jpg&hash=33536cbf989dfc68bf69a4221e9724c4d608cda8)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0708_zpsb96b02f8.jpg&hash=b866dfc3ffe732a34f4eba0cd383e8bd61bc7708)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0709_zps135a9dfa.jpg&hash=cf179021f8014a2d955e3f4dbf5ce5678eb24f7c)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0712_zpsfe13c78f.jpg&hash=19f856cf18c698ec9c118b5a910ee70be1d5eef9)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0713_zpsf88df38e.jpg&hash=3e2efb0c997e7f820f8af4240e5bfc8c8b381ce4)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0714_zpsa3d4f153.jpg&hash=7025ab410c71a07e0794bbf07181a51481239930)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0716_zps33a0f1d5.jpg&hash=e72aa3310790ee8d68c0d805ea156ae8a2592dfc)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on March 30, 2013, 08:16:21 AM
You're going to love the new R6 shock. Be sure to download the manual for the R6 so you can read up on how to fine-tune that bad boy - the R6 book is very good at describing the procedure. Download it here:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDgQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yamaha-motor.com%2Fassets%2Fservice%2Fmanuals%2F2007%2FLIT-11626-20-43_r6_1310.pdf&ei=YwFXUdazDIW_igLS_ICgCw&usg=AFQjCNE2K-vvjDQRCkITDdZeDIWq_AK3Hw&bvm=bv.44442042,d.cGE

It's tricky to install if you haven't watched a tutorial. It *almost* fits in there without taking off the tank, air box and battery tray, but not quite. Also, did you need to grind anything off the swing arm to get the new shock to fit?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on March 30, 2013, 01:56:55 PM
scared some birds with it:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abload.de%2Fimg%2Fheybirdbyryb.gif&hash=0fb4761b93d13133e5766f8e5fb355723fff41c0)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS Paul on March 30, 2013, 03:50:12 PM
...had my new Bridgestone BATTLAX BT45's installed!!!

Now onto the brake pads and fluid...........
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on March 30, 2013, 04:56:53 PM
Finished spraying my clear coat on all my pieces I'm painting. Now it's time to let it cure for two days, then I can wet sand it and polish before before I go to the next step. I'll u/l pics later
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: oz353 on March 30, 2013, 06:41:29 PM
I do love it! Thanks for the link... I did not remove the tank or battery tray. I already had a lunchbox on there so no need to remove airbox.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 30, 2013, 09:43:12 PM
I think this picture says a lot!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F503%2FIMGP2080a.JPG&hash=28680674b853fabc198f2a55f3169b19842f4aa3) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/170/title/imgp2080a/cat/503)

BrianRC spent the day working on Quin. Lots will be in the Restoration of Quin thread.
At the end of the day, things were back together with new turn signals and other stuff. Brian got to take Quin into the Bike Cave - quite a privilege to have your bike there!

When time to move him in, I suggested "Why don't you start him up and ride him into the Bike Cave?" and so he did. This is the FIRST ride on Quin. Only 20 feet - but his smile says it all.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on March 31, 2013, 08:16:45 PM
Quote from: LoBuk on March 29, 2013, 05:59:04 PM
Finished buttoning up the bike and went to take it for its first real ride since I've taken ownership and fuel started puking from the carbs. Additionally the bike would not go into neutral when running. Pulled the tank off, again and broke down the carbs. They were full of all sorts of gunk so I cleaned them out. Found that the jets had already been upgraded to 145's so one less thing to do! Put the carbs back on along with the nice new K&N Lunchbox and buttoned it all up.

I then checked the oil level and had to remove at least a quart of oil.

Fired it up and took it for a quick ride around the block and all was well. Got fully geared up and took it for a nice 20 mile local ride. Not a bad bike! Rear brake will need to be bled again as it was really mushy. The carbs will need to be fiddled with a little bit more as it bogs a little around 5k.

This throws up a red flag to me. If your carbs have been overflowing, it's likely the gas has made it into the cylinders. So that 'overfilled oil' is probably gas. Which would be very bad to your engine, as it lowers the lubrication properties of oil... And the GS engine does not do well in low lubrication situations. I would be changing the oil ASAP if this is the case.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 31, 2013, 09:51:42 PM
Junior got the first ride on the new toy in the Bike Cave of West Seattle.
A million thanks to AuburnGSfan for picking it up at HF and helping set it up.
I rode Phenix to HF to meet him and buy it. Gee - like 270 pounds. Pretty good deal for $329.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F503%2FIMGP2091a.JPG&hash=0432e34e107e12c3981fb3d58dd3e113d77a853f) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/176/title/imgp2091a/cat/503)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Banzai on April 01, 2013, 02:58:16 AM
Thanks to Adidasguy's excellent instructions, I now have a dash full of LEDs. Now I can actually see the indicator indicator flashing in full sunlight.  :thumb: Couldn't get green LEDs so I just used white for the Neutral and Indicator lights.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi181.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx107%2FBanzai_Elise%2FWeb%2520Pix%2Ffile_zps2ffbfd7a.jpg&hash=0a20bbf8149a92053b32da5b09c9a94994f44f57)

Also did something else I've been thinking about for the last year and that is put an accessory socket up the front so I can power my GPS on long trips. Bought a drop in convertor so it can be USB as required (eg with GPS) but a normal socket when needed.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi181.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx107%2FBanzai_Elise%2FWeb%2520Pix%2Ffile_zps05aaf638.jpg&hash=430234fb0ae6d9490755694bcd3b8508efd63e33)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 01, 2013, 03:07:22 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 31, 2013, 09:51:42 PM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F503%2FIMGP2091a.JPG&hash=0432e34e107e12c3981fb3d58dd3e113d77a853f) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/176/title/imgp2091a/cat/503)

Love it :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on April 01, 2013, 07:42:54 AM
New 18t sprocket and did a quick clean of the gunk in the sprocket cover. Hopefully it'll keep the engine a bit happier and burning less oil on my long highway trips.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa459%2FDydler%2F20130331_190751_zpsb213b3fd.jpg&hash=349ff91683cff1e544211e8006ad68d9c95914f7)

Well... it shows it in the right orientation in photobucket...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 01, 2013, 11:52:43 AM
You should smear some grease on the splines of the shaft and gear and a little grease on the clip. Makes them last longer.
Oiled the chain lately? Looks a little rusty.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: LoBuk on April 01, 2013, 02:41:31 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on March 31, 2013, 08:16:45 PM
Quote from: LoBuk on March 29, 2013, 05:59:04 PM
Finished buttoning up the bike and went to take it for its first real ride since I've taken ownership and fuel started puking from the carbs. Additionally the bike would not go into neutral when running. Pulled the tank off, again and broke down the carbs. They were full of all sorts of gunk so I cleaned them out. Found that the jets had already been upgraded to 145's so one less thing to do! Put the carbs back on along with the nice new K&N Lunchbox and buttoned it all up.

I then checked the oil level and had to remove at least a quart of oil.

Fired it up and took it for a quick ride around the block and all was well. Got fully geared up and took it for a nice 20 mile local ride. Not a bad bike! Rear brake will need to be bled again as it was really mushy. The carbs will need to be fiddled with a little bit more as it bogs a little around 5k.

This throws up a red flag to me. If your carbs have been overflowing, it's likely the gas has made it into the cylinders. So that 'overfilled oil' is probably gas. Which would be very bad to your engine, as it lowers the lubrication properties of oil... And the GS engine does not do well in low lubrication situations. I would be changing the oil ASAP if this is the case.

- Bboy

Very good point! Time to dump the oil. It was on the list of tasks that needed to be done.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on April 01, 2013, 03:51:39 PM
Quote from: oz353 on March 30, 2013, 06:41:29 PM
I do love it! Thanks for the link... I did not remove the tank or battery tray. I already had a lunchbox on there so no need to remove airbox.

Did u need or wanted to grind?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Calpantera on April 01, 2013, 06:08:04 PM
Quote from: Zwerski on March 30, 2013, 08:16:21 AM
You're going to love the new R6 shock. Be sure to download the manual for the R6 so you can read up on how to fine-tune that bad boy 

It's tricky to install if you haven't watched a tutorial. It *almost* fits in there without taking off the tank, air box and battery tray, but not quite. Also, did you need to grind anything off the swing arm to get the new shock to fit?
I have heard it depends on the year, also if you clock the shock 180 degrees when you lower it in you can get away with just removing the airbox..

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on April 01, 2013, 06:32:30 PM
Yeh, I think it was 09? when they changed the reservoir on the R6 shock to a much smaller one. So if you buy 09+ you don't need to remove airbox, it can fit in to slide through the side. Makes install faster, but shock is the same other than the smaller reservoir.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: oz353 on April 01, 2013, 07:00:15 PM
Sorry i meant to answer that.... no i did not need to grind nor do i want to... there is enough clearance
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FDSCN0716_zps33a0f1d5.jpg&hash=e72aa3310790ee8d68c0d805ea156ae8a2592dfc)

also as i promised the pic of the new tires  :D
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on April 01, 2013, 07:23:47 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 01, 2013, 11:52:43 AM
You should smear some grease on the splines of the shaft and gear and a little grease on the clip. Makes them last longer.
Oiled the chain lately? Looks a little rusty.

All just a bit of surface rust. There's gear oil on the splines.

The chain is a bit of a story. I've found that using the super tech (walmart) 'equivalent' of wd-40 causes any dirt that sticks to the chain to get flung off into the front cover very well. The oil dries within a week so it leaves an easy to clean layer of flaky dirt in there. On the other hand, it dries within a week so if you don't ride a lot it probably wouldn't do much good. As far as wear goes, I've had extremely good wear when dry, and about the same as using gear oil in wet conditions (It's parked outside and I commute to work and only have the bike, so I ride in absolutely any condition... hence the bit of rust)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on April 03, 2013, 10:14:08 AM
Taking advantage of the warmer weather lately.  Hammered through a full tank already this week and its only Wednesday.

:cheers:

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: oz353 on April 04, 2013, 03:51:10 PM
Rode to work. 28 degrees this morning. Chilly ride. Nice warm ride at lunch and cool ride home
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: anoopb on April 04, 2013, 11:08:01 PM
cleaned out the float bowls and the float assembly area after a "gas from the pee pee hose incident".

i think the bike itself appreciated the love :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 05, 2013, 04:05:49 AM
Checked the oil and drained the breather catch tank all set for a ride in the morning if it's not pouring with rain...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 05, 2013, 01:25:53 PM
Bought them lots of stuff.

EX500:
stainless Motad exhaust (it is a full 2:1 system)
center stand
new tail cowling
new front fairing bracket

Husky Bike Build
Gimbel seat
Gimbel rear set (in the small box)
Motad exhaust (complete stainless system)

Other Bikes

2 titled frames (2006 and 1998)
2 boxes of assorted parts (wiring harness, turn signals, box-o-bolts, and I have no idea what else)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F500%2FIMG_0195a.JPG&hash=5ab69d77d8620de86abfa6db9e8aede9b64f5adb) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/191/title/parts-21-gs500-and-ex500/cat/500)

Box of these stainless heel thingies
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FIMG_0187.JPG&hash=0e458ca278e34df7ebd55c1ca03a9f0e62e88ddb) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/192/title/gs500-heel-guards/cat/2)

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dry_humor on April 06, 2013, 01:17:51 PM
checked tire pressures, fiancee brought it to my attention that her SIX YEAR OLD TIRES are wearing oddly (quite the overlook on my part, if i do say so myself :( ), changed the oil and filter for the first time and replaced with a FRAM filter and AMSoil full synthetic, then went for  a test ride. got back and ordered new michelin pilot activs front and rear.

the fiancee informed me that the change to AMSoil is well worth it. shifting is butter smooth and the ride is much smoother.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 07, 2013, 12:13:44 AM
After a full day of work, BrianRC rode with me to the Metro Market to get some dinner at their deli.
this was BrianRC's first real ride on Quinn. We did a LOT today. He will give all the details in the build thread.

It was a very satisfying day.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03291a.JPG&hash=48d603f056d65d479562771a919ca9f4d632a1c8) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/198/title/dsc03291a/cat/2)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BrianRC on April 07, 2013, 01:03:00 AM
Oooh boy its a long one!
Adidasguy and I shot how to videos on how to change out the chain and rear brakes and covered a lot of this stuff today:

New chain
Front and rear sprockets
upgraded to rear stainless steel brake line
replaced rear set (all of it really, including the reservoir)
New rear disc

Rear brakes work now! :icon_mrgreen:

Cleaned the swing arm (not too bad)
Re-installed the rear fender
wired in the rear signals
Put bulbs in the turn signals (so that's why those didn't work)

Went for my FIRST RIDE ON MY NEW BIKE! :woohoo:
First rookie mistake :oops:: cleaned seat, used a detailing spray AKA WAX! Will definitely never do that again! :icon_eek:

Ate dinner and then put together gauge cluster with LED lights and installed it
Put new headlight bezel on (was all scraped up)

Still a bit of things to do but I can ride now!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 07, 2013, 01:22:13 AM
Quote from: BrianRC on April 07, 2013, 01:03:00 AM
First rookie mistake :oops:: cleaned seat, used a detailing spray AKA WAX! Will definitely never do that again! :icon_eek:
LMFAO........I have also done this a very long time ago......lesson also learned :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on April 07, 2013, 07:30:14 AM
Quote from: BrianRC on April 07, 2013, 01:03:00 AM

Put bulbs in the turn signals (so that's why those didn't work)


Hahahaha I hope you weren't sitting there for hours tracing down wires and stuff.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 07, 2013, 12:43:55 PM
Put a bit over 230km's on her Saturday... nice ride to Woodford, down past Somerset Dam and up over Mt Glorious. Showers held off the whole way until turning into my street  :thumb:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FRide%2520Photos%2F20130406%2520-%2520Power%2520Circle%2F20130406-01.jpg&hash=c9afc6349a3b94e291565d3ae31d9b9f084beea9)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on April 07, 2013, 01:17:24 PM
 What's the purple bike there?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on April 07, 2013, 03:14:59 PM
I was having some lean surging at around 6k rpm, so I decided to do a couple things to try to alleviate it today.  First, I suspected that my gas cap vent was gummed up, so I followed ben2go's thread (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=41061.0) about cleaning and greasing it. 

Then I put some seafoam in the tank.  I also fed a little bit of seafoam slowly through the carb breather with the bike idling.  When the rpms started to drop I stopped pouring.  Then I revved it a little bit.  It didn't want to rev past 4k with the seafoam, and I got the expected white smoke from the exhaust (due to cleaning the top end with the seafoam).  After a little while of that, I drained the carbs of the seafoam gas mixture. 

Results?  I don't know which one did it, but the bike ran perfect after that.  I took about a 45 mile ride with the wife on the back and got 6 more pictures for The Pace E2E Rally (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=63698.0).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on April 07, 2013, 08:16:07 PM
Left for PA on Friday, ~300 mile ride. Replaced the head gasket and cleaned out the carbon while I was there. Looked to be a bit much carbon so I leaned the main some. Old head gasket (although previously reused) seemed perfect. Rattle noise is still there. I suppose I'll just live with it, as much as it bothers me and probably kills the resale value  :icon_sad:

Weather was great though. Finally warming up. It's nice being able to go on trips without worrying about snow.

18t sprocket definitely helps keep the oil in the engine on long high speed trips.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 08, 2013, 04:52:12 AM
Quote from: Watevaman on April 07, 2013, 01:17:24 PM
What's the purple bike there?

That's an 84 or 85 (can't remember the year) Katana 750 pop up minus the pop up headlight cowl...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 08, 2013, 04:53:51 AM
I picked my bike up off the road today after getting rear ended... fortunately minimal damage, mainly just a cracked rear guard and bent tail light bracket. Tail and brake light still work so still rideable, but now need to go through insurance crap and get it sorted...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on April 08, 2013, 05:09:35 AM
Oh crap no Pete that's no good mate. Your having a rough bit of luck with that ole GS
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on April 08, 2013, 05:10:10 AM
Crikey Pete!!! ... That's 'lucky' ...  You not injured eh?! ... To get rear ended and minimal damage is a win in a way!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on April 08, 2013, 07:43:04 AM
Quote from: peteGS on April 08, 2013, 04:53:51 AM
I picked my bike up off the road today after getting rear ended... fortunately minimal damage, mainly just a cracked rear guard and bent tail light bracket. Tail and brake light still work so still rideable, but now need to go through insurance crap and get it sorted...

That sucks, but it sounds like you're at least not hurt too bad. Good luck with insurance and fixing it up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on April 08, 2013, 10:14:15 AM
Replaced the signal generator, got the bike up and running again. Got some new handlebars on order to replace the ever so slightly bent ones. And while I was replacing the signal generator, I managed to break the head off the oil light ground screw, which is now temporarily grounded to the frame. I damaged the switch trying to extract the screw, so until I change the oil and replace the switch, my oil light will be lit up.

And today I'm going for my first ride since I lowsided it down last year. Woohoo!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 08, 2013, 03:56:11 PM
Got more parts - thanks to Piresito! He bought them from Germany, had them shipped to him in Portugal and then shipped them on to me.

Super! 

:cheers: :bowdown: :woohoo: :cheers: :bowdown: :woohoo: :cheers: :bowdown: :woohoo:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F500%2FIMG_0200a.JPG&hash=503a8c0b2797aad491df2ba19291278a9590a622) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/199/title/mystery-box/cat/500)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Roxtar on April 08, 2013, 04:14:29 PM
yesterday... leaned her over far enough to scrape for the first time 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 08, 2013, 08:02:05 PM
Cheers guys... yeah lucky/unlucky all at the same time... waiting for the insurance company to call (never claimed before) and a couple of bruises my left shin is it... quite lucky actually!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on April 08, 2013, 08:05:17 PM
as far as accidents go... any that you walk away from with naught but a few bruises..... is awesome!!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 08, 2013, 08:07:16 PM
Yeah that's gotta be very true! I just don't want any more... accidents or bruises!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on April 09, 2013, 03:36:36 PM
Went for a good ride today, then when I pulled into my parking spot, I found out that the sidestand doesn't work so well in the up position. No harm no foul, and only one witness. :laugh:

EDIT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7miu0Mwm3Kg
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on April 09, 2013, 04:29:31 PM
Quote from: RossLH on April 09, 2013, 03:36:36 PM
Went for a good ride today, then when I pulled into my parking spot, I found out that the sidestand doesn't work so well in the up position. No harm no foul, and only one witness. :laugh:

EDIT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7miu0Mwm3Kg

Absolutely exquisite sound additions.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BrianRC on April 10, 2013, 01:06:17 AM
Oil change and a left tank/frame bushing. Went for a ride too!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: popnlock on April 10, 2013, 04:52:40 AM
Finally got my bike back from the shop getting a wheel replaced and took it for a short 10 mile ride.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on April 10, 2013, 06:03:42 AM
Quote from: Badot on April 09, 2013, 04:29:31 PM
Absolutely exquisite sound additions.

+1, had me cracking up! Glad you can laugh at it Ross, hope she didn't get too scratched up
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: anoopb on April 10, 2013, 11:30:02 AM
Finally got around to fixing the ghettoness that was inflicted upon him by the PO.

looks so much better now!

the bike is finally coming together!

edit: tilt your head. get some exercise :)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: W79 on April 10, 2013, 12:17:38 PM
Got a Dremel for my birthday last week  :woohoo:

Put it to good use:
- did a fenderectomy (nothing too spectacular: stock turnsignals still on.  Belgian licenseplates are so big it doesn't even make much difference)
- moved the Givi-box another inch toward the rear (had to modify the baseplate a bit to do this, box was pushing my wife in the back)

Also took the fairings off again: a few weeks ago I sanded down the headers and gave them a couple layers of WD40, but the effect didn't last very long.  Cleaned them again and polished them with some stove polish (suggestion from Adidasguy on the wiki  :thumb:)
Looks awesome, don't know how long this will last, but it takes a lot less effort than completely sanding them down, so I guess I'll keep doing this...

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 12, 2013, 11:20:35 AM
Took resistors out of the spark plug caps for Phenix. He starts and runs better now.

The reason:
1. LiFe batteries are a little weak in cold weather, though probably similar to lead acid.
2. Brisk plugs had 7.5k resistance as opposed to 5k resistance of NGK's.
3. Brisk plugs have a spark that travels longer so better voltage is necessary (really weak electrical systems they do not like)

I had notice many times that when letting up on the starter the motor would kick in. That's because inertia of the engine kept it turning another rev and with the starter released, the voltage popped back up and hence the spark was good and the motor revved up.

Therefore, cold (below 45*) and good voltage being required made me think of the old V=IR Ohm's law. Less resistance = more voltage. The resistor in the cap was about 20k. Removing it would increase voltage and overcome situations when voltage is a little low or the engine is stubborn.

I'm going to remove the resistors in all my plug caps. Better spark will always mean better performance even in hot weather.

Today, in 40* weather (WTF? Its April! Why so cold? Global cooling - that's it!) Phenix started right up. Well, we also get lots of water condensation here at night and that does contribute to poor starting on cold mornings.

My usual trick when cold is start engine for 10 seconds. Wait 15 seconds. Repeat a couple times. That warms up the battery for higher voltage. (Things I learned from my father and his old Plymouth's) One member put back in NGK's for the winter as they will fire in low voltage where the Brisk need normal voltage for best operation.





Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on April 12, 2013, 12:12:40 PM
Rode DORA to work yesterday,she's been in the shed for 6 months while I transformed her into a Alaska dirt road adventure bike for my wife.



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on April 12, 2013, 02:19:16 PM
Just checked the tires and found out they're 7 and a half years old. Not good. And twice the age I was told when I bought the bike. Not cool.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on April 12, 2013, 02:51:57 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 12, 2013, 11:20:35 AM
Took resistors out of the spark plug caps for Phenix. He starts and runs better now.

The reason:
1. LiFe batteries are a little weak in cold weather, though probably similar to lead acid.
2. Brisk plugs had 7.5k resistance as opposed to 5k resistance of NGK's.
3. Brisk plugs have a spark that travels longer so better voltage is necessary (really weak electrical systems they do not like)

I had notice many times that when letting up on the starter the motor would kick in. That's because inertia of the engine kept it turning another rev and with the starter released, the voltage popped back up and hence the spark was good and the motor revved up.

Therefore, cold (below 45*) and good voltage being required made me think of the old V=IR Ohm's law. Less resistance = more voltage. The resistor in the cap was about 20k. Removing it would increase voltage and overcome situations when voltage is a little low or the engine is stubborn.

I'm going to remove the resistors in all my plug caps. Better spark will always mean better performance even in hot weather.

Today, in 40* weather (WTF? Its April! Why so cold? Global cooling - that's it!) Phenix started right up. Well, we also get lots of water condensation here at night and that does contribute to poor starting on cold mornings.

My usual trick when cold is start engine for 10 seconds. Wait 15 seconds. Repeat a couple times. That warms up the battery for higher voltage. (Things I learned from my father and his old Plymouth's) One member put back in NGK's for the winter as they will fire in low voltage where the Brisk need normal voltage for best operation.

Is there really no disadvantage to removing the resistors? Why are they there in the first place? I got around the problem by keeping my battery on a tender every night so the battery's temp never got too low. Still, may be interested in the mod.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 12, 2013, 03:20:11 PM
Resistors are for people listening to AM radio near you. The plugs have resistors that serve the same purpose.
You can get non-resistor plugs because the caps have resistors.
Brisk have resistors so I took them out of the caps.
(Remember I mentioned I had a pair of caps you could try, last time you were over?)
The tender keeps your battery warm. Today it was 41* and Phenix started up just fine. No need for my trick to warm the battery.
I was contemplating a dual battery system. One for the ignition and the other for the starter when it is cold. When bike running, batteries would be in parallel for charging. Removing resistors seems to have solved the cold weather issue.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on April 12, 2013, 09:12:05 PM
a Karma for you NortwestRider!! .. that looks really nice and neat!! .. well done Sir! :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on April 12, 2013, 09:55:12 PM
oh and last night .. before sleep... spent half an hour just bumbling around through my Haynes manual....

...  :icon_rolleyes: .... i was.... ohhhhh so thats where shims go.... hmmm... wow lookit!... that cover comes off like that! ... ahhh so thats where to access that! ....  :icon_rolleyes:

most of my perusal of the book to this point has been wire tracing... oh and the torque settings for the fork brackets etc ..

who knew there was so much more in the book!!  ;) :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on April 12, 2013, 10:28:13 PM
Been working feverishly trying to get my bike back together.All my paint is done although I did but it short due to time constraints. Chrome Katana rims are on, calipers and rotors are in place, calipers are bled, GSXR 1100 rear sets are on. Working on the front cowl dash now for a few custom switches
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: popnlock on April 13, 2013, 11:15:08 AM
Did an oil change new filter and gasket running nice and smooth.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 14, 2013, 05:28:34 PM
Sun came out and I texted people "Vashon anyone?"
I rode Junior. BrianRC rode his new Quin.
So two of us went to Vashon Island. The stopped at Palouse Winery on the island before jumping on the ferry back to West Seattle.

Quite a spectacular day.



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on April 14, 2013, 06:48:05 PM
Added the stock reflectors back to the bike.  The back reflector needed a couple of countersunk holes drilled to mount behind the licence plate due to the fenderectomy.  M5 phillips bolts, nuts, and lock washers are used to mount these.

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I also got 4 more pictures for The Pace Podcast Rally, and got to ride on my friend's Aprilia Shiver 750.  I love the riding position on that bike.  It's nice and upright and your legs have some room but are still underneath you.




Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on April 14, 2013, 08:36:10 PM
Drilled a couple holes in the new handlebars for the controls. On that note, is there a good adhesive I could pick up at an auto parts store (or a grocery store, as the case may be) to glue the grips down?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on April 14, 2013, 08:36:52 PM
Rode it to pick up some free avocados from my uncle, then ran out of gas on the freeway and had to be rescued by mu little cousin who brought gas to my on the side of the road. Interesting day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on April 14, 2013, 09:24:53 PM
Quote from: RossLH on April 14, 2013, 08:36:10 PM
Drilled a couple holes in the new handlebars for the controls. On that note, is there a good adhesive I could pick up at an auto parts store (or a grocery store, as the case may be) to glue the grips down?
If you don't have grip glue 3m spray adhesive works good and in a pinch you can use spray paint.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 15, 2013, 04:07:55 AM
Grab your wife's hair spray and go for it... while wet it helps lubes the grips to get them on, then when it dries it sticks like glue  :thumb:

As for me I got my damaged assessed (they have to wait for panel beating quote) and then stuck 145 main jets in it tonight, test ride during the commute tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 15, 2013, 04:59:24 AM
Quote from: peteGS on April 15, 2013, 04:07:55 AM
Grab your wife's hair spray and go for it... while wet it helps lubes the grips to get them on, then when it dries it sticks like glue  :thumb:

As for me I got my damaged assessed (they have to wait for panel beating quote) and then stuck 145 main jets in it tonight, test ride during the commute tomorrow.
+1 on the hair spray. Works brilliant.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on April 15, 2013, 08:54:25 AM
Quote from: NortwestRider on April 14, 2013, 09:24:53 PMIf you don't have grip glue 3m spray adhesive works good and in a pinch you can use spray paint.

Thanks! I'll probably pick up a can of the spray adhesive today.

Quote from: peteGS on April 15, 2013, 04:07:55 AM
Grab your wife's hair spray and go for it... while wet it helps lubes the grips to get them on, then when it dries it sticks like glue  :thumb:

No wife! I live with my brother, neither of us are married. That's why we both have toys (he daily drives a Camaro SS and rides an FZ6, I DD a modified WRX and ride a GS500). :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on April 15, 2013, 09:14:41 AM
I also safety wire my grips !!.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Worm on April 15, 2013, 09:18:10 AM
Oil change, chain cleaned and lubed and and the new Shorai battery is fitted and working well! Yay for spring!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on April 15, 2013, 07:06:41 PM
Quote from: RossLH on April 15, 2013, 08:54:25 AM
Quote from: NortwestRider on April 14, 2013, 09:24:53 PMIf you don't have grip glue 3m spray adhesive works good and in a pinch you can use spray paint.

Thanks! I'll probably pick up a can of the spray adhesive today.

Quote from: peteGS on April 15, 2013, 04:07:55 AM
Grab your wife's hair spray and go for it... while wet it helps lubes the grips to get them on, then when it dries it sticks like glue  :thumb:

No wife! I live with my brother, neither of us are married. That's why we both have toys (he daily drives a Camaro SS and rides an FZ6, I DD a modified WRX and ride a GS500). :laugh:

easy fixed!!... no women about.... do the 'helpful & loving hubby routine' down at the supermarket... go in... grab your can of hairspray ... and a box of tampons (explain why in a min) ... go up to the checkout and just act normal... everyone usually thinks you just being a 'top notch' hubby and getting your missus some emergency supplies... all good!!

oh and the tampons... excellent shotgun wadding for 20ga and .410 .. when used with solid slugs...  ;) :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NjDan on April 15, 2013, 07:16:37 PM
Quote from: RossLH on April 14, 2013, 08:36:10 PM
Drilled a couple holes in the new handlebars for the controls. On that note, is there a good adhesive I could pick up at an auto parts store (or a grocery store, as the case may be) to glue the grips down?

dawn detergent and water....no chemicals and does an excellent job...also compressed air helps alot getting them on and off

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Post by: weedahoe on April 15, 2013, 08:02:26 PM
Finally got my new shift linkage modified, adjusted and shifting correctly

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Post by: Nugent on April 15, 2013, 08:54:44 PM
Took apart, cleaned and lubed the moving parts on the hand brake lever. I can't believe how much of a difference it made and how I put up with a choppy brake lever for so long.
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Post by: BrianRC on April 15, 2013, 10:53:27 PM
Today we added a european headlight switch, now I can turn them off instead of blinding the neighbors at night.

New squishy bar grips that match.

Bled the rear brakes

Yesterday I got the privilege to ride Adidasguy's bike, Junior. Now that is one nice ride! Really makes me want to add stiffer springs and a fairing to mine!
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Post by: peteGS on April 16, 2013, 04:05:47 AM
Test ride with the 145 mains on the commute to work... feels different definitely and maybe a bit meatier up top but hard to tell with almost no opportunity for WOT today.

It definitely richened up the idle circuit too much so would the mixture screws in 3/4 of a turn this avo when I got home and it seemed to idle a little better.

Try again tomorrow... although it's predicted to be wet so probably not much chance for WOT again  :dunno_black:
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Post by: Worm on April 16, 2013, 08:38:42 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on April 15, 2013, 08:02:26 PM
Finally got my new shift linkage modified, adjusted and shifting correctly

(https://veqikq.bn1.livefilestore.com/y1pI_X2En-5geLo0kEzlCTnLsLBGYDe1calh4kOGHLkCPu8_lZjrBBRX898nsRJJY2gmrmo5hzZviw/IMG_20130415_162301_077.jpg?psid=1)

That looks to me like it would shift in reverse. When you lift the lever, does it downshift?

EDIT: Nevermind! I just realized the shift lever is mounted in reverse of stock! D'oh!
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Post by: Watevaman on April 16, 2013, 04:46:04 PM
Quote from: Worm on April 16, 2013, 08:38:42 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on April 15, 2013, 08:02:26 PM
Finally got my new shift linkage modified, adjusted and shifting correctly

(https://veqikq.bn1.livefilestore.com/y1pI_X2En-5geLo0kEzlCTnLsLBGYDe1calh4kOGHLkCPu8_lZjrBBRX898nsRJJY2gmrmo5hzZviw/IMG_20130415_162301_077.jpg?psid=1)

That looks to me like it would shift in reverse. When you lift the lever, does it downshift?

EDIT: Nevermind! I just realized the shift lever is mounted in reverse of stock! D'oh!

Yeah, that looks like normal shift, but some people do do what you're describing. It's typically called MotoGP Shifting, where you would push down to shift up.
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Post by: RossLH on April 16, 2013, 05:26:16 PM
Installed the new handlebars. The spray adhesive sneezed all over my bike, so that'll be fun to get off. >:(
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Post by: GatorTrae on April 16, 2013, 06:01:40 PM
I rolled 5,000 on the odometer today!  I was watching at 4999.2 then again stopped at a light at 4999.6. Get going and watching where I'm going and not the odo, bam it's at 5008 by the time I think of it and look down again. Oh well,  missed it. Gotta get something for my short term memory though! LOL. 
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Post by: peteGS on April 17, 2013, 04:15:10 AM
Turns out I went way too lean on the mixture screws yesterday, lots of embarrassing popping on the way to/from work today when closing the throttle...  :oops: And to add insult to injury I forgot to take my little flat blade screwdriver so I could adjust them at work if need be... and then on the way home I managed to need to flip to reserve right at the wrong time while I had the clutch pulled in in traffic and it stalled, and then it didn't want to start... seems my "is it the battery or the starter" issue has come back...

Tonight, trickle charging and trying the 150 mains... definitely a bit stronger with the 145's but not sure if I can go more or not... see how she goes tomorrow!
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Post by: W79 on April 17, 2013, 12:34:00 PM
Fixed the left instrument cluster (choke, high beam, turn signals).

The pin holding it in place on the handlebars was damaged, so it moved around.
Opened it up, added some tape, closed again.     :thumb:
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Post by: RossLH on April 17, 2013, 02:25:42 PM
Cleaned up the glue sneeze. No longer looks like Spiderman got a little too excited all over the left side of my bike. Considered going for a brief ride around town, but the 9-year-old front tire and 7.5-year-old rear tire make me nervous.
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Post by: bombsquad83 on April 17, 2013, 04:50:38 PM
Quote from: RossLH on April 17, 2013, 02:25:42 PM
Cleaned up the glue sneeze. No longer looks like Spiderman got a little too excited all over the left side of my bike. Considered going for a brief ride around town, but the 9-year-old front tire and 7.5-year-old rear tire make me nervous.

Wow, that could explain a little more about the cause of the low side....
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Post by: RossLH on April 17, 2013, 06:38:45 PM
Yeah...I'm sure that didn't help. I was told the tires were about 3 years old, just one more thing the previous owner blatantly lied about.
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Post by: wayne242 on April 17, 2013, 06:45:38 PM
Got engine bolted into new gs 500f donor frame. buddy painted rear tail of it from white to black to match rest of bike. Another buddy took it home with him to finish running the wiring etc and it will probably stay there until finished.
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Post by: peteGS on April 18, 2013, 04:49:08 AM
Did the commute to check out the 150 main jets... I think it's good  :thumb:
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Post by: adidasguy on April 18, 2013, 11:45:30 AM
Brought the Ex500 home. Now to start the restoration in my spare time.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSC03309a.JPG&hash=4e19fa8ff289e84327b6a0fd8ba5b2c33b8b66a7) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/231/title/dsc03309a/cat/504)
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Post by: adidasguy on April 18, 2013, 01:28:44 PM
Mail came!
Stuff for GS500's and the EX500
* Another "E" fairing - in blue, used, but nice condition
* Engine bars for the EX500 (yes - I know, too late since its already banged up by the PO) Photo shows how they fit. They are not installed yet.
* Rear rack for the EX500



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Post by: NortwestRider on April 18, 2013, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 18, 2013, 01:28:44 PM
Mail came!
Stuff for GS500's and the EX500
* Another "E" fairing - in blue, used, but nice condition
* Engine bars for the EX500 (yes - I know, too late since its already banged up by the PO) Photo shows how they fit. They are not installed yet.
* Rear rack for the EX500
Me and DORA stopped by the bike cave Sunday around noon,but nobody was there !!!.


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Post by: Watevaman on April 18, 2013, 04:58:29 PM
 Damn adidas, how do your bikes always look showroom new?
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Post by: adidasguy on April 18, 2013, 05:14:53 PM
Quote from: NortwestRider on April 18, 2013, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 18, 2013, 01:28:44 PM
Mail came!
Stuff for GS500's and the EX500
* Another "E" fairing - in blue, used, but nice condition
* Engine bars for the EX500 (yes - I know, too late since its already banged up by the PO) Photo shows how they fit. They are not installed yet.
* Rear rack for the EX500
Me and DORA stopped by the bike cave Sunday around noon,but nobody was there !!!.


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Couple of us took advantage of the sun and went to Vashon for the day. We had fun! We'll let you know next time we go.
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Post by: adidasguy on April 18, 2013, 05:22:52 PM
Quote from: Watevaman on April 18, 2013, 04:58:29 PM
Damn adidas, how do your bikes always look showroom new?
I guess you haven't seen the other side of the EX500. 6 years ago owner dropped it and parked it - never to ride it again.
One member of the West Seattle GS500 Club that did an unintentional stoppie  :icon_eek: on a CBR600 and really smashed it up,  is now an expert at repairing plastics and painting (due to necessity). He will help fix up this bike's plastics.  :technical:
The front fairing is smooshed to the left and I have a replacement fairing bracket ready to put on. The lower AirTEch cowling has been removed and was really scraped up (scraped all the way through the fiberglass) and is being given away to someone that wants it on the EX-500.com  forum. The Muzzy exhaust is also scraped up/ Being replaced with a new Motad.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSC03311a.JPG&hash=3f8ee8626a91acf14e253d66753d65081857e1cf) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/233/title/dsc03311a/cat/504)
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Post by: Badot on April 18, 2013, 05:39:35 PM
New rear tire. So easy to get on the center stand now!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa459%2FDydler%2F20130418_183759_zps1b58491b.jpg&hash=f1c733cb52636c42d241f09e76bdbe712799b408)

So much easier than I was expecting to install too. Used the ratchet strap off my gas tank (who's laughing now?  :icon_mrgreen:) to widen the tire so it sealed reasonably right off the bat. Noticed that it spread the bead most right under the ratchet. Once I got the air started I removed the strap. 30 psi, ping, one side seated. 40 psi, other side still not seated. Bounced it, no good. Put the ratchet strap back on with the ratchet right over the unseated part. Click-click-ping! all done, without even going over the sidewall pressure.

Pretty easy, even with a broken foot pump. No more Bell brand air pumps for me though, this is the second one I've had a problem with.
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Post by: Watevaman on April 18, 2013, 07:03:19 PM
Passed 10k miles on my GS finally. Bike is a 90, had about 7200 miles when I bought it and up until about last November. I'm glad it's working ok for now.
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Post by: Nugent on April 20, 2013, 05:47:32 AM
I dumped my bike for the first time on left side  :sad:. It happened in my driveway when I was pulling out of my garage. My Magnolia tree is in full bloom and all the wind had blown the petals all over the place. While I was walking my GS onto the concrete I stepped on a single petal that acted like a banana peel and I lost balance and sloooooowly dropped my bike. Luckily the crash site was grass I only got mud on my mirror and handlebar but my hamstring was in pain. It must have been a site to see when I tried to lift it up only to slip on the banana peel like petals AGAIN and landed on top on the bike and taking a face full of frame.

By the time rode off the driveway I was covered with mud and a fat lip. 
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Post by: slipperymongoose on April 20, 2013, 05:49:41 AM
We've all been there man, no damage? Jump back on that horse and ride that sucker to show it no pretty flower will take you down.
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Post by: Nugent on April 20, 2013, 06:06:56 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 20, 2013, 05:49:41 AM
We've all been there man, no damage? Jump back on that horse and ride that sucker to show it no pretty flower will take you down.

Heh, those pretty flowers sure are trouble makers. No real damage aside for muddy everything and a bruised ego.
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Post by: slipperymongoose on April 20, 2013, 06:09:17 AM
That's the best news then. It's a given we will all drop our bikes weather we want to or not.
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Post by: peteGS on April 20, 2013, 06:20:24 AM
Glad to hear there's no damage  :thumb:

Got a proper test ride in with the Katana boys this morning and looking like my jetting is pretty good if a little too rich with the 150 main jets, might look at dropping the needles half a notch now.

Beautiful weather for a ride too...

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FRide%2520Photos%2F20130420%2520-%2520Power%2520Circle%2F20130420-01.jpg&hash=52ee22144f14a0687298863abc7e63dd8cccd14d) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/Ride%20Photos/20130420%20-%20Power%20Circle/20130420-01.jpg.html)

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Post by: mister on April 20, 2013, 02:38:27 PM
Had a loose left rear plastic. Loose at the front. Could see the small rubber washers on the "frame" but just space between them and the plastic. Hmmmm.

Rode down to local suzuki cause parts fiche was no help. They have the same parts diagrams. Seems I can buy the cushion washers but not the bit that goes between them and the plastic - because - it is part of the plastic.

Time for a bit of McGyvering. Anyone know the length of that small piece of plastic - in mm please?
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Post by: codajastal on April 20, 2013, 03:36:12 PM
Quote from: mister on April 20, 2013, 02:38:27 PM
Had a loose left rear plastic. Loose at the front. Could see the small rubber washers on the "frame" but just space between them and the plastic. Hmmmm.

Rode down to local suzuki cause parts fiche was no help. They have the same parts diagrams. Seems I can buy the cushion washers but not the bit that goes between them and the plastic - because - it is part of the plastic.

Time for a bit of McGyvering. Anyone know the length of that small piece of plastic - in mm please?
got a pic of it as I may have what you need?


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Post by: NortwestRider on April 20, 2013, 04:41:31 PM
You know Pat will have what you need !!!!.


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Post by: lboaman on April 20, 2013, 04:56:31 PM
Checked and corrected tire pressure, lubed chain, topped off the oil and went for a ride!   :cheers:
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Post by: Soloratov on April 20, 2013, 06:44:57 PM
Put some aluminum in the lathe and made cap covers for the speedo port on the wheel, and the tach port on the motor. She's plugged and ready for dust!
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Post by: weedahoe on April 20, 2013, 09:39:44 PM
Finished my reassembly of everything. Sleep hasnt been much for the last week. Now I can get some

More pics - http://sdrv.ms/17P7gTc

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Post by: codajastal on April 20, 2013, 10:29:36 PM
Looks like a new bike :thumb:
Im not a fan of the colour being plain. Looks like it needs decals.
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Post by: jacob92icu on April 20, 2013, 10:34:17 PM
Plus 1 coda, but looks good weed! Went to the Spring fair in Washington and saw this GS

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/536907_568060546559748_815412307_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 20, 2013, 10:39:26 PM
Quote from: jacob92icu on April 20, 2013, 10:34:17 PM
Plus 1 coda, but looks good weed! Went to the Spring fair in Washington and saw this GS

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/536907_568060546559748_815412307_n.jpg)

That looks an awful lot like a Katana?
Not a GS but a GSX1000 or GSX1100S :dunno_black:
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Post by: adidasguy on April 20, 2013, 11:09:21 PM
Brian and I were busy. Details in the Quin thread.

Please, one and all, meet the new Quin!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FIMAG0085a.jpg&hash=4d0aba4004a9c354315cc8c5033970b45eaac71b) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/241/title/imag0085a/cat/2)
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Post by: jacob92icu on April 20, 2013, 11:16:03 PM
Are you joking me!? Quin looks amazing! Good job guys! And coda, I was only kidding. It is a GSX1000 haha.
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Post by: adidasguy on April 20, 2013, 11:21:21 PM
Quote from: jacob92icu on April 20, 2013, 11:16:03 PM
Are you joking me!? Quin looks amazing! Good job guys!
Photos do not do justice to Quin. You MUST see the bike in person. The paint color is unbelievable. All from the Netherlands. A color not sold in the US. Depending on light and angle, it changes from dark blue-green to a deep blue.
With the white wheels, it is absolutely stunning! Maybe the most beautiful color I've seen. Seems all colors these days are close to the primary colors. This one is somewhere in between. You have to see it in person.
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Post by: codajastal on April 20, 2013, 11:33:07 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 20, 2013, 11:09:21 PM
Brian and I were busy. Details in the Quin thread.

Please, one and all, meet the new Quin!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FIMAG0085a.jpg&hash=4d0aba4004a9c354315cc8c5033970b45eaac71b) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/241/title/imag0085a/cat/2)
Holy crap, That bike looks stunning. :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
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Post by: adidasguy on April 21, 2013, 12:53:03 AM
Another shot that shows more of the color. The color shimmers and changes when seen in person so no photo can do justice to this bike. I can't wait until tomorrow and hope there is sun to really get a nice photo of Quin.

For anyone that doubts it - this IS Quin. Lots of work. Lots of fun! Very satisfying to see this transformation.


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Post by: NortwestRider on April 21, 2013, 09:17:09 AM
Hey Pat,are you going to be around the bike cave today ??.


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Post by: adidasguy on April 21, 2013, 10:54:41 AM
Yes. farmers market shortly then back. If not there, just wait as I'm at the market 45th and alaska behind Key Bank.
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Post by: NortwestRider on April 21, 2013, 12:01:02 PM
I might ride by later today.


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Post by: adidasguy on April 21, 2013, 12:02:18 PM
Make it before 4:30. If Bike Cave open and not there, count the bikes. If one missing, test riding one around the block.

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Post by: adidasguy on April 21, 2013, 09:33:19 PM
The infamous World Famous Suzuki Stevo visited the West Seattle Bike Cave!


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Post by: Janx101 on April 21, 2013, 09:34:07 PM
lol  :bowdown: :woohoo:
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Post by: adidasguy on April 21, 2013, 09:39:47 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on April 21, 2013, 09:34:07 PM
lol  :bowdown: :woohoo:
And he had a beer and left some of his left-over GS500 parts!
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Post by: Janx101 on April 21, 2013, 09:40:41 PM
legend!!!  :D
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Post by: Suzuki Stevo on April 21, 2013, 10:05:56 PM
People aren't ready to see my face  :nono:

The Bike Cave does exist, Thanx Pat, I had a Blast!!  :woohoo:

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Post by: GS Paul on April 23, 2013, 02:41:23 PM
- Installed some new NGK Iridium Plugs
- Lubed Clutch Cable
- Sea Foam Treatment

Took her out and heard her purr...
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Post by: peteGS on April 25, 2013, 04:57:07 AM
Finally bit the bullet on Wednesday night... measured the vacuum holes to be 1.79mm:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FCarb%2520Jetting%2F20130425-02.jpg&hash=89851b43e9566b76fdfab9862bc2473606ac29de) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Carb%20Jetting/20130425-02.jpg.html)

Had a look at what drill bits I had available and the one that seemed to give a "sensible" enlargement was a 3/32 bit:

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Now a bit larger:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FCarb%2520Jetting%2F20130425-06.jpg&hash=f4984680845dd11571e455eac272c23662095bdb) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Carb%20Jetting/20130425-06.jpg.html)

Haven't test ridden yet due to lack of time, so will see how she goes on the commute tomorrow...
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Post by: john on April 25, 2013, 07:42:51 AM
Washed the bikes today.  Changed oil last week.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on April 25, 2013, 07:14:55 PM
Got the replacement GS titled etc today, but i had to get it inspected by the sheriff's office first? Anyone had this happen? They said since i used the engine and few other small parts off a wrecked one it had to be inspected(to make sure not stolen  :confused: )? I thought the frame was the only thing that mattered(like correct vin to title). Inspection was $25.

So that was my headache of a day :police:
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Post by: jestercinti on April 25, 2013, 07:20:27 PM
Ohio has inspections on out-of-state bikes and bikes that are trying to be "cleared" when the titles are trashed.

That's all I know about inspections...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on April 25, 2013, 07:21:12 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 21, 2013, 09:33:19 PM
The infamous World Famous Suzuki Stevo visited the West Seattle Bike Cave!

This will be me in a year.  Mark my word.  OH will be in Washington.
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Post by: Barrie on April 25, 2013, 07:26:14 PM
Took off the cover, checked the fluids, pumped up the tires, and went for a ride.  WOW !  It was great to be back in the saddle !!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on April 26, 2013, 12:18:54 AM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F500%2FHeel_Guard_rhs.jpg&hash=807692ae0db968fac5024df9bfd0f7a85012cad0) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/245/title/heel-guard-rhs/cat/500)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F500%2Fheel_guard_and_chain.jpg&hash=aa6d39710bba37fa8d91c69115890f2e043bb3a3) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/244/title/heel-guard-and-chain/cat/500)

apologies for the atrocious white balance and so on.. and it wasnt today... it was couple days ago... but.. Addy's staino chain guard!! .. got at least another 850rpm onto the redline from that!!

plus the superchrome heel guards i bought off Addy who bought them from the UK ..  :thumb: reckon these give me at least .7g more cornering downforce in the lateral plane!!  ;)

note on the heelguards.. they are nice!! .. but not as thick as the stock ones nor as 'shaped' .. its only a minor difference but i can feel it through my boots... the angle of rest is slightly different... not bad or uncomfortable... just different... :thumb:

i'll do some better shots with the DSLR when i get a chance and remember
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 26, 2013, 03:43:04 AM
Well they look good Janx, gotta be enough to make your claims accurate  :thumb:

I reckon my enlarged slide vacuum holes are workin' like a charm... general consensus is I can go bigger though...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tmbr_wulf on April 26, 2013, 06:15:05 AM
Fired it up the other week, just to wake it up from the winter slumber.  The tires are dryrotting so I won't be riding until my new Avons come in.  But while I'm waiting for those I'm checking the valve clearances as I've never done it.  Exhausts were both at .04mm, but intakes were < .04mm, so everything is getting smaller shims.

Hopefully I'll be riding in a week or two with a nicely tuned engine and new rubber!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: AlexT on April 26, 2013, 06:40:23 AM
Picked up my bike from the repair shop yesterday! I got a new chain, new rear brakes, and also had the carbs cleaned and synced. I'm usually a DIY guy but my temporary inspection tag only lasts for 10 days and this stuff seemed way over my head. Next time I'll be doing it myself and saving the labor fee!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on April 26, 2013, 04:35:26 PM
On my way home from work, I hear a loud POP with a noticeable drag from the rear wheel.  Sensing a flat tire, I pull over immediately.

The bolt holding the rear caliper to the long metal bar came off...you know, the brake torque arm thingie.  Not quite sure how that happened.

Limp home.  MIRACULOUSLY had another bolt.  Install, and good as new.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on April 27, 2013, 01:37:36 AM
Quote from: jestercinti on April 26, 2013, 04:35:26 PM
On my way home from work, I hear a loud POP with a noticeable drag from the rear wheel.  Sensing a flat tire, I pull over immediately.

The bolt holding the rear caliper to the long metal bar came off...you know, the brake torque arm thingie.  Not quite sure how that happened.

Limp home.  MIRACULOUSLY had another bolt.  Install, and good as new.

Yeh, had that happen before. Chewed out the side  of my muffler too. Thank god for zip ties.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 27, 2013, 10:11:35 PM
Took Phenix to Vashon. Showing BrianRC around on his newly restored Quin and Oly on his Ninja 250.
What could be better?

1. Meet at Bike Cave and check oil, tires, etc.
2. Ferry ride to Vashon. LONG LONG line of cars as one of the 3 boats was out of commission today. Didn't matter as bikes go to the head of the line!
3. Hour and a half of twisties and scenery
4. Lunch with superb key lime pie
5. Wine tasting at Palouse Winery. Were treated to some braized lamb and other foods.
6. Ferry ride home to Bike Cave
7. Olly did oil change to his Ninja and oiled chain. BrianRC and I put brake light modulators in Phenix and Quin.
8. Shot air guns
9. Cracked open a bottle of wonderful Malbec wine from Palouse Winery
10. and that was our day today.

What could be better?

It was a very low tide when we did a photo stop


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 28, 2013, 04:20:36 AM
Gave her a wash yesterday, polish tonight, and went up to 3mm diameter holes for the vacuum slides. See how she goes tomorrow...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wayne242 on April 28, 2013, 05:08:01 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 27, 2013, 10:11:35 PM
Took Phenix to Vashon. Showing BrianRC around on his newly restored Quin and Oly on his Ninja 250.
What could be better?

1. Meet at Bike Cave and check oil, tires, etc.
2. Ferry ride to Vashon. LONG LONG line of cars as one of the 3 boats was out of commission today. Didn't matter as bikes go to the head of the line!
3. Hour and a half of twisties and scenery
4. Lunch with superb key lime pie
5. Wine tasting at Palouse Winery. Were treated to some braized lamb and other foods.
6. Ferry ride home to Bike Cave
7. Olly did oil change to his Ninja and oiled chain. BrianRC and I put brake light modulators in Phenix and Quin.
8. Shot air guns
9. Cracked open a bottle of wonderful Malbec wine from Palouse Winery
10. and that was our day today.

What could be better?

It was a very low tide when we did a photo stop

Sounds like a great day of riding! Lucky for you guys, around here its all fast fast faster when riding..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CCmatters on April 28, 2013, 09:15:39 AM
Changed the oil and oil filter, drained the carbs and then all of the gas, changed the gas filters, put fresh(not stale) gas in it, and put a brand new battery in her! :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 02:23:58 PM
Saw this on Reddit...I'm definitely going to do this to my spare key.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLWAt39w.jpg%3F1&hash=f77a796de151a52da42e6893d9a9d439c43af679)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 28, 2013, 03:04:57 PM
Suzi and Phenix got a bath.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on April 28, 2013, 05:59:44 PM
Quote from: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 02:23:58 PM
Saw this on Reddit...I'm definitely going to do this to my spare key.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLWAt39w.jpg%3F1&hash=f77a796de151a52da42e6893d9a9d439c43af679)
WHY ????


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 06:27:08 PM
Mainly because I find it hilarious. Also, why not?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on April 28, 2013, 06:41:04 PM
For a house key it'd be fine. For a car or bike it'll more likely than not damage your ignition cylinder due to the excessive weight/torque.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 07:17:53 PM
The key wouldn't damage the ignition cylinder from excessive torque, the operator would. Fortunately this operator understands the increased torque of such a key. And it'd take a lot more weight than a screwdriver handle to damage an ignition cylinder. They're a bit more robust than you seem to think.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on April 28, 2013, 07:21:37 PM
Quote from: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 07:17:53 PM
The key wouldn't damage the ignition cylinder from excessive torque, the operator would. Fortunately this operator understands the increased torque of such a key. And it'd take a lot more weight than a screwdriver handle to damage an ignition cylinder. They're a bit more robust than you seem to think.

I mean the torque that the weight of the handle exerts on the ignition cylinder due to its longer lever arm. Not only given the weight, but also imagine the force that'll put into your cylinder every bump.

I've seen plenty of ignition cylinders damaged by large keychains. I see no reason a screwdriver handle would be any better.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 07:33:59 PM
If the ignition cylinder were horizontal, it may present an issue, but the ignition cylinder very closely follows the rake angle. Any force transferred from the front wheel will follow the angle of the ignition cylinder closely enough that the effective torque on the ignition cylinder by the key will be negligible. This is not at all the same as having a heavy keychain, nor is it as heavy as said heavy keychain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on April 29, 2013, 01:02:51 AM
Quote from: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 02:23:58 PM
Saw this on Reddit...I'm definitely going to do this to my spare key.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLWAt39w.jpg%3F1&hash=f77a796de151a52da42e6893d9a9d439c43af679)

Humorous but I think this will end up biting you in the ass as it is bit of a cop magnet. Imagine getting pulled up and having to explain the screwdriver sticking out of your ignition.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 29, 2013, 01:58:52 AM

Quote from: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 02:23:58 PM
Saw this on Reddit...I'm definitely going to do this to my spare key.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLWAt39w.jpg%3F1&hash=f77a796de151a52da42e6893d9a9d439c43af679)

As a qualified key cutter and such I can tell you it will not damage the barrel depending on the size of the driver and would be funny as fukk explaining to the popo when you are pulled for it. I would go for it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on April 29, 2013, 02:50:18 AM
Am I the only one who has visions of someone being impaled on that in a crash?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on April 29, 2013, 04:18:44 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 29, 2013, 02:50:18 AM
Am I the only one who has visions of someone being impaled on that in a crash?

.... Zo you zay you ist havink visions of impalink random people's in crashez? ... Und how long haf you been havink zese visions?  :icon_question:  :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 29, 2013, 04:41:26 AM
Well the 3mm vacuum holes in the slides are the go  :thumb:

Fantastic difference today... shorter slide springs + bigger vacuum holes = nice snappier throttle response.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on April 29, 2013, 05:12:01 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on April 29, 2013, 04:18:44 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 29, 2013, 02:50:18 AM
Am I the only one who has visions of someone being impaled on that in a crash?

.... Zo you zay you ist havink visions of impalink random people's in crashez? ... Und how long haf you been havink zese visions?  :icon_question:  :flipoff:

Going on about 3 posts now
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on April 29, 2013, 06:30:49 AM
Quote from: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 02:23:58 PM
Saw this on Reddit...I'm definitely going to do this to my spare key.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLWAt39w.jpg%3F1&hash=f77a796de151a52da42e6893d9a9d439c43af679)

Originally, I thought that might be a cool way to hide a key in your bike's tool kit under the seat...but after further thought, I realized that wouldn't work out well if you actually lost your primary key.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on April 29, 2013, 08:42:54 AM
Just gotta learn how to remove the seat without using a key. It's not very hard.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: popnlock on April 30, 2013, 04:29:50 PM
I purchased a joe rocket hammerhead tank bag to have for my commute to work, stores my ezpass and phone/gps for easy access and visability and my lunch and everything else i need for when i get to work.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on April 30, 2013, 08:22:39 PM
Quote from: popnlock on April 30, 2013, 04:29:50 PM
I purchased a joe rocket hammerhead tank bag to have for my commute to work, stores my ezpass and phone/gps for easy access and visability and my lunch and everything else i need for when i get to work.

pics or it didnt happen.  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: moe_z3l on April 30, 2013, 09:28:32 PM
finished scrubbing the sticker residue off the cowlings. also reversed the timing advance on my 04 gsf. very unproductive modification that turned out to be.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on May 01, 2013, 07:23:01 AM
Rode to work today.  Here is a picture of my pile of motorcycle gear at work.  Stay safe out there and ATGATT!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on May 01, 2013, 08:34:04 AM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on May 01, 2013, 07:23:01 AM
Rode to work today.  Here is a picture of my pile of motorcycle gear at work.  Stay safe out there and ATGATT!

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Sweet thats what I wish I could do.. suit and tie doesnt go well on a bike. Plus if I have to make a run to a client it may not go over well! Appearance is a large portion in the commercial insurance industry.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: antfwd on May 04, 2013, 12:14:10 AM
new rear tyre fitted today ..... hopefully i've got the rear wheel back on correctly  ;) whilst at the shop waiting for my wheel back, I questioned the service bloke about a replacement controller for my oxford heated grips, they didn't have one so he rang their supplier who said they'd replace them under warranty, even though I have no idea how old the grips are...... so shot home took the old grips off and took them back to the shop, walked out with a brand new set, which i've just finished installing on my bike...... stoked ..... score  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 04, 2013, 12:17:39 AM
Quote from: antfwd on May 04, 2013, 12:14:10 AM
new rear tyre fitted today ..... hopefully i've got the rear wheel back on correctly  ;) whilst at the shop waiting for my wheel back, I questioned the service bloke about a replacement controller for my oxford heated grips, they didn't have one so he rang their supplier who said they'd replace them under warranty, even though I have no idea how old the grips are...... so shot home took the old grips off and took them back to the shop, walked out with a brand new set, which i've just finished installing on my bike...... stoked ..... score  :)
SCORE :bowdown:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on May 04, 2013, 07:32:23 AM
Changed oil after leaving defective petcock on prime. Waiting for a kid-free weekend and/or evening bro time to fix needles and replace fuel lines and install new petcock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Slack on May 04, 2013, 08:44:25 AM
Quote from: antfwd on May 04, 2013, 12:14:10 AM
new rear tyre fitted today ..... hopefully i've got the rear wheel back on correctly  ;) whilst at the shop waiting for my wheel back, I questioned the service bloke about a replacement controller for my oxford heated grips, they didn't have one so he rang their supplier who said they'd replace them under warranty, even though I have no idea how old the grips are...... so shot home took the old grips off and took them back to the shop, walked out with a brand new set, which i've just finished installing on my bike...... stoked ..... score  :)

It's great to hear of a company that backs their product like that.  I've got a set and I love them.  I don't think I'll ever own another street bike that doesn't get a set, that's how much I like them.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on May 04, 2013, 09:52:38 AM
Quote from: Slack on May 04, 2013, 08:44:25 AMIt's great to hear of a company that backs their product like that.  I've got a set and I love them.  I don't think I'll ever own another street bike that doesn't get a set, that's how much I like them.

Same here. I love mine and had no idea how much they'd help until I put them on, on a chilly day they can make your entire body feel warmer. Rode ~400 miles through a 10-15 degree snowstorm over spring break the day after I put them on with nothing on my hands but my thick winter gloves and the grips - my hands got a bit chilly, but it was great compared to how it used to go.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BrianRC on May 05, 2013, 02:15:50 AM
Rode to the theatre to see the new Iron Man 3 movie. Wanted to bring the bike in but they said no, even after I promised she wouldn't drip and would sit quietly through the whole movie.  :cookoo:

Awesome movie by the way!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsJack on May 05, 2013, 05:18:05 AM
Took the Plexi 2 off and put the Spitfire on so it's officially summer now in my 2 season summer/winter world.  Been doing the twice a year windshield switch since 02.  The big Plexi 2 can be a handful at higher speeds on windy days and the wind in the face feel of the smaller shield makes me feel more like a real biker.  :icon_lol:  But the big Plexi is hard to beat in the winter here in NE Ohio.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F500%2Fsummer-winterGS1.jpg&hash=bc26498838d3e0d981fad156145c4b10bbc0f365)

Spent a couple hours trying to get the Spitfire lower since I'm 3" shorter now than I was when I first put it on 10 years ago.  Not an easy task with my GenMar risers and my modified 4 point mount for the Spitfire.  Think I'll just get a new Spitfire with the standard 2 point mount if I'm putting it on again next year, much easier to reset height.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 05, 2013, 10:42:18 AM
Put a set of Euro clip-ons on de-lectronic 's bike.
His old bars were too low and a little bent.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on May 05, 2013, 07:27:12 PM
Oh man,

I'm liking the look of clip-ons more and more. Don't know if my bike would!

Flick has lots of goodies coming up he's got new heel guards  :bowdown: Adidas guy, a V&H exhaust (be here Friday), and need to put that master cylinder on. Now that school is out I can't wait to ride tomorrow I'm super duper stoked!

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 05, 2013, 07:30:33 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 05, 2013, 10:42:18 AM
Put a set of Euro clip-ons on de-lectronic 's bike.
His old bars were too low and a little bent.

? Who is he? I dont remember seeing an introduction?
Oh and it would look better with fork caps :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 05, 2013, 09:31:28 PM
Quote from: codajastal on May 05, 2013, 07:30:33 PM
? Who is he? I dont remember seeing an introduction?
Oh and it would look better with fork caps :flipoff:
Next time he stops over. He bought the gel seat from me a few weeks ago. I rebuilt the forks before he bought it from someone else. Long story. Complicated with lots of trades, cheap prices for parts and good beers.
Amazing what you can ride away with if you bring good local beers to the bike cave.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on May 05, 2013, 10:38:05 PM
Just dropped the bike off for it's first service, pick it up tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JustinLeeWilson32 on May 05, 2013, 10:55:47 PM
Added an R1 muffler. Looks and sounds great. Had to custom fab the stock pipe a bit( just a couple bends). But all in all a great finished product!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Joolstacho on May 06, 2013, 03:44:17 AM
Pulled the top off and found about 40mm slack in the timing chain between the sprockets !!!
(Glad I checked before I ran it)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on May 06, 2013, 04:40:33 AM
Quote from: Joolstacho on May 06, 2013, 03:44:17 AM
Pulled the top off and found about 40mm slack in the timing chain between the sprockets !!!
(Glad I checked before I ran it)

Ugh! That could've been ugly...

I cranked my pre-load on the Ikons up one notch yesterday... so far so good but the traffic was crawling over the bumps on the commute that get her a little bouncy today so couldn't really tell...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on May 07, 2013, 05:36:55 AM
I started her up.


After over 3 months of not being used, being rained on, covered in snow and generally ignored.. She started 3rd press of the button. (All i did was charge the battery) Words cannot describe this happiness!!! :D

New rear tyre and MoT soon, then the fun begins
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bryan88 on May 08, 2013, 12:48:56 AM
Fixed the oil leak (hopefully). I was obviously a little tardy when I did my last oil change and there was a bit of crap under the oil filter cover. Much as its bad practice and I curse others for doing it, I used a bit of silicone sealant on the o ring for good measure. Its getting colder here and the bike battled to start followed by a HUGE backfire (neighbours looking out the windows stuff) the other day, so looks like a valve clearance check is in my near future.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on May 08, 2013, 02:33:25 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on May 05, 2013, 10:38:05 PM
Just dropped the bike off for it's first service, pick it up tomorrow.

Picked it up today, couldn't make it yesterday. Cost $255.00  A bit rich  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MalcolmA on May 08, 2013, 06:23:29 AM
Just got my GS a few weeks ago, first bike!  :) New rear tire, painted headlight basket, rerouted wiring, checked plugs (beauty), checked oil. She's working perfectly now
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on May 08, 2013, 06:51:28 AM
Reinstalled the gauge cluster, modified indicator light harness + LEDs. Will post pics in BEEST's build thread.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tmbr_wulf on May 09, 2013, 08:58:57 AM
I got my rims back with new rubber on them.  I did my valve clearance maintenance, and opened everything up just a lil' bit.  Exhaust valves were both on the low side of spec, and the intakes were below spec [<.04 mm, my thinnest blade].  Now everything is floating between .04 and .08 mm.  I would have like my exhausts to be a little looser, but I screwed up my shim order a little and NO ONE around me has Suzuki shims, not even my nearest dealer.

I fired it up with the tank off and it seemed to run nicely, although blipping the throttle at all makes it stumble.  I'm going to sync the carbs tonight, button up the rear wheel, and ride this weekend!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS Paul on May 09, 2013, 04:06:07 PM
Changed rear brake pads...FA63 EBC's

Cheers

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shuffle57 on May 09, 2013, 07:29:18 PM
Changed the oil and filter.  Pretty sure the bike has never had any of the scheduled maintenance done (2005 GS500f, 3k miles), so I am going to do all of it this summer before I have to go back to school.  Who knows, I might even get to bring her back with me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kness124 on May 09, 2013, 08:14:30 PM
Mine is in the shop... Exhuast work and Fuel Air mixture repair.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gti5notrkt on May 10, 2013, 09:56:29 AM
New to me '07 GS500F that I purchased as a first bike in the fall last year with 235 original miles. I'm a bit anal about going through used items for safety reasons so its taken until this past Monday to get everything sorted to my satisfaction...Tomorrow 68deg and sunny  = first ride :)

Pirelli Sport Demon 120/70F, 140/70R
Sonic .90 springs w/15wt oil
Bar risers
ProTaper gel grips
Yoshimura TRS slip-on
K&N lunchbox
Rejet to 20/65/147.5
Speedbleeders
AGM battery w/tender
Airhawk seat pad
Motocentric tank bag
Tank protector
R&G crash bars
Brisk sparkplugs
Brake fluid flush
Oil change

/Jon.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 11, 2013, 09:18:46 PM
Busy day at the West Seattle Bike Cave.
First, tried to open up Juniors old busted engine and had nothing but problems. I wanted to see what went wrong last year and salvage parts for other members. There are parts UNDER the clutch stuff that have to be removed but you have to remove the clutch which you should do before removing all the parts that keep it from turning so I learned a lesson and gave up. That motor bottom will go to the trash if I can figure what trash it goes in.

Nortwestrider stopped by with Dora (previously Trey). Nice job! Getting her/him ready for the trip to Alaska.

Nonfiction stopped over. We replaced throttle cable. Decided to do fuel lines while tank was off. Then after cleaning the chain we discovered it, too, needed replacing so pulled a new one from the parts shgelf and plopped on a new chain, 14t front sprocket and a few other things.

BrianRC stopped back with Quin who is now called Audrey.

Here are pictures because it DID happen today! Quite a busy day in the Bike Cave.

Dora!
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Nonfiction's bike: Crap under a clutch cover with MANY o-rings that should have been in the chain.
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BrianRC with Audrey (formerly Quin) and Nonfiction's bike without a name. (Seat off because we also changed air filter)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NonFiction on May 11, 2013, 09:27:48 PM
New countershaft sprocket (14--there's some SNAP off the line now, and it wants another gear on the freeway, go figure), new chain, new throttle cable, new air cleaner, troubleshot fuel starvation issue :dunno_black: and got gently schooled by Adidasguy on a number of routine maintenance issues I've been neglecting out of breezy arrogance. Turns out it's good to know how much oil is in your crankcase, how much water is in your battery, how much air is in your tires. Oh yea, and fuel in the tank.. :embarrassed: (and once again)  :embarrassed:

Good little ride around on a balmy Seattle presummer eve, and I'm feeilng my bike likes me more than ever. So I rewarded it back, by crashing a little hooning about in gravel. Bad NonFiction! No harm, no foul, better than the time I dropped it by forgetting to deploy the sidestand at Backfire moto night. Dork.  :thumb:

Now I see where, as I've been typing this Adidasguy has been doing an epic post of his own... Most of all, enormous thanks to Adidasguy. Also met NorthwestRider and BrianRC. Lucky to have the WS GS community!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 11, 2013, 09:56:48 PM
It is always fun to have people around and doing wrenching while having a beer.
Also we helped my neighbor unload his CBR from his truck. He has it almost all restored and back together - better than before he did that un-intentional stoppie that flipped the bike.

Scott: had fun! Glad to help you get your no-name bike fixed up. Now what are you calling your adventure bike?

We never did get around to any air gun target practice. Next time.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on May 11, 2013, 10:04:36 PM
Took her to the beach.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: antfwd on May 11, 2013, 10:28:55 PM
cleaned and lubed the chain on the old girl today .......
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BeerIsSoAwesome on May 12, 2013, 07:38:51 AM
Just found this thread now--

Yesterday I rebuilt the fork with Sonic springs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on May 12, 2013, 08:16:27 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 11, 2013, 09:18:46 PM
Busy day at the West Seattle Bike Cave.

Pat, you need to move the motorcycle lift into the Bike Cave, bending over and squatting will make you old before your time  :nono:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: shuffle57 on May 12, 2013, 01:11:14 PM
Lunch box and jets. :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 16, 2013, 01:14:22 PM
Finished demolishing Junior's old bottom end. Also demolished a spare engine that was real crap. Word of advice: there is a bolt under the oil sump screen. Removing it makes opening up the engine easier. Without removing it sledge hammers had little effect - but were lots of fun to hit on it! BrianRC and I had some fun hitting it and got to vent some frustrations out on it (followed by some beers!  :cheers: )

Now ready for the scrap yard. That high grade steel and aluminum will fetch a pretty penny. Actually, gave it all to friend doing new stairs in my house. He likes to sell scrap and it is a "thank you" for giving me the lead for the $400 1992 kawasaki EX-500 (which is running fantastic!)

Without these two engines in the cave, there is room to start another project.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Wagoneer on May 16, 2013, 02:45:34 PM
Got it safetied :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on May 16, 2013, 06:55:39 PM
Put the R6 shock in works great. Much better for two up riding. Going to up grade the front now. Also going to get the f frame and do a complete engine and everything swap into the newer frame.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on May 16, 2013, 07:27:53 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 16, 2013, 01:14:22 PMNow ready for the scrap yard. That high grade steel and aluminum will fetch a pretty penny.

Is that so? I've got an engine in my basement that needs to be either rebuilt or scrapped.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 16, 2013, 09:33:45 PM
Quote from: RossLH on May 16, 2013, 07:27:53 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 16, 2013, 01:14:22 PMNow ready for the scrap yard. That high grade steel and aluminum will fetch a pretty penny.

Is that so? I've got an engine in my basement that needs to be either rebuilt or scrapped.
Yep - there is good stuff in them engines when they are no longer good to fix. I salvaged the crank and rods, magneto, stator and stuff for one member. Saved the clutch baskets. Saved the jugs.

My friend has a scrap license - which means he's legal to scrap anything and not be accused of stealing metal from houses and roads and park wiring. By taking in quantity, he gets a better price. Giving him a few rims, too. He says that fetches good money.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on May 16, 2013, 09:50:43 PM
Finally got the special order Hepco & Becker rear rack in from Germany. A big thanks to Moto International in Seattle for getting me the part, although it did take them 5 months  :2guns:

The H&B rack is better made, and more sturdy than any other GS rear rack I have seen (it better be at almost $200). I got it because it interfaces perfectly with my side cases.

For the moment I have an old EMGO travel trunk mounted back there. I'm going to save up and eventually get Hepco's 55L Junior top case for massive storage but the EMGO does pretty good for now, as I have 90L of total storage. I'll post pictures soon. The bike looks like a tank with all that lockable luggage but handles as good as ever.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on May 17, 2013, 05:39:13 AM
Starter motor issues for me... two of the stationary magnets were no longer stationary...  :dunno_white:

Now with the help of JB Weld she starts better than she ever has, even when I got her back in '98  :thumb::

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: madjak30 on May 17, 2013, 10:06:59 AM
Ordered a few accessories...

K&N filter, center stand from SW Motec, a Stebel horn (no more "Meep Meep") & a tail bag...Hope they arrive before my road trip in July (8 week back order on the center stand)...

Wednesday will be oil change day...truck, car & bike...and a good cleaning of all three too.

Bike will get some extra attention...clean, lube & adjust chain tension, check gap & clean plugs

Later.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: drbayer on May 17, 2013, 10:55:42 AM
The accessories I've picked up since I got my bike in January are a tank protector, chain lube, and Cortech Super 2.0 Tailbag. Not nearly as much as some of you other guys have done but still better than nothing!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: oz353 on May 17, 2013, 01:33:40 PM
I did a fresh oil change and i cleaned and lubed my chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on May 17, 2013, 07:24:25 PM
Last two days after work.

Installed Gas tank bushing.. how the previous owner lost that I have no idea.

Replaced right side float bowl gasket. Finally adjusted float height.

Left side float bowl height ok:
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Right side float bowl original: (NO its not on the kickstand)
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Right side after first attempt..not bad:
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Thoughts on plugs? ~500 miles since installed. No chop here just a quick pic.

Right:
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Left:
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Installed Saddle bags. Grabbed these brand new off Craigslist. Fit well. Think the wife will fit on the back with them as well. Wish they were expandable but this works for now.

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&

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Also adjusted headlight height.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on May 17, 2013, 07:35:10 PM
Nice exhaust, how much diff that run you? And how does it sound??
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on May 17, 2013, 08:10:10 PM
Cobra they made an FR1 and an FZ1 (?) I believe.

Came on my bike when bought, but when researched I think it was 120-200?

Sad part is I have not rode or heard a stock GS500 so I have no idea compared to stocker. Its actually running a dynojet stage 1 kit and I was very careful when rebuilding dialing in the carbs. I believe its all dialed in. Pulls well above 6500 all the way to 11k.. really doesnt drop off at all. Its got ok pull under 6500. Again I dont have a base, but there are no flat spots above 6500 rpm at all (or anywhere) just noticeably more power above 6500

I think it sounds pretty good, but have not had anyone over to ride it for me to listen either.  :nono:

I may make a quick video tomorrow and upload it.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pliskin on May 17, 2013, 08:29:28 PM
 What have I done for your bike today????

Not much at all. I put some ethanol free gas in that sucker and I rode it. That's what I did for it. That is what it told me it wanted to do.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on May 17, 2013, 08:39:20 PM
Quote from: jacob92icu on May 17, 2013, 07:35:10 PM
Nice exhaust, how much diff that run you? And how does it sound??

Ah what the heck.. whats the point of living in the country with barely any neighbors if you cant go out and rev your bike when its almost midnight.

Garage door is closed here so its a bit of reverb.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipSGP7G1RE8

phone video but its HD.

Dont mind the dirty bike I was caught in the rain last weekend and have yet to wash it. Been too busy riding it and working.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: PatheticPuma on May 17, 2013, 11:01:08 PM
For the first time in a bit, I made some progress.  :woohoo:
Went through all my wiring, now things like the starter motor, tail lights, indicators, turn signals actually WORK again.
Cut the ends of my grips and installed my bar end mirrors.
Recharged the K&N drop in.
Traced out my fenderectomy.
Then I put the recently painted tank on the bike, dropped in some fuel and started her up for the first time since November. She started right up like it had been only a couple days.  :icon_mrgreen:
Cut the headlight mounts to fit the HID headlight (paint to come soon)
Rebuilt my gauges witht he new dampers, and LED's


What's left until my project is finished (for this season anyway):

Paint and clear my plastics and front fender once I get the paint. 2K clear came in  :D
Paint and install gas cap.
Swap out my front master cylinder with one from an 89 and bleed the lines.
Figure how I want to mount my integrated tail light.
Drink beer and rejoice.

Below is how it looked when purchased:
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And how it is currently sitting (sorry for bad pic. I take a new current pic next time I get it outside)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on May 18, 2013, 02:02:28 PM
Got a dyno run done yesterday:

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Huge 32hp... some of the guys think the dyno reads low though  :dunno_black:

All I know is I need to drop down to the 145 main jets and drop the needle one notch... so rich she's off the charts at 5K RPM!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 18, 2013, 09:27:43 PM
Not one damn thing. I gave all of them the day off.
Did yard work, moving some black bamboo and other stuff.
Scrubbed the floor of the Bike Cave. Amazing - other than some stains, that floor is intact in 50 year old concrete. Armorpoxy is what it is. All the work we've been doing and dropping tools & parts and no chips or peeling at all.
Also touched up some dirty paint on the Bike Cave and fixed up a target area for the air guns.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on May 19, 2013, 02:22:15 AM
Finally delt with a couple of the major pet peeves left on my bike that I wanted to fix like the toushy lift and fender elimination.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1329.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw549%2FJaco20sikkness%2FIMG_20130518_144441_zpsf3d0a82c.jpg&hash=9a8429b1b5528e5c1a5c24792b6fda5f32500c40)

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For more pictures visit my thread in the projects section.

Keep it classy gsers!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on May 19, 2013, 06:10:48 AM
Dropped my mains to 145 and dropped the needles one notch after my disturbingly rich dyno run yesterday, see how she runs tomorrow  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on May 19, 2013, 11:02:41 AM
Quote from: Snake2715 on May 17, 2013, 08:39:20 PM
Quote from: jacob92icu on May 17, 2013, 07:35:10 PM
Nice exhaust, how much diff that run you? And how does it sound??

Ah what the heck.. whats the point of living in the country with barely any neighbors if you cant go out and rev your bike when its almost midnight.

Garage door is closed here so its a bit of reverb.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipSGP7G1RE8

phone video but its HD.

Dont mind the dirty bike I was caught in the rain last weekend and have yet to wash it. Been too busy riding it and working.

Sounds good man, not too much of an improvement though, but anything is better than stock  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Loki76 on May 19, 2013, 11:14:27 AM
New Avon Roadrides, in stock sizes..
Replaced front disk with nos part, same price as a new Chinese rotor. :woohoo:
New EBC HH disks..
Cleaned and lubed chain..
Carried old tires and wheels 10 blocks to get tires mounted.....not doing that again.
Rode the sea to sky highway.  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS Paul on May 20, 2013, 02:46:16 AM
Strapped her up...drained the forks...filled with new Motul Synthetic 10w and my new PROGRESSIVE SPRINGS!
....best thing I've done to her by far!!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on May 20, 2013, 06:03:44 AM
Possibly sold the GS500 tonight.  Prospective buyer sent his father around tonight to view it, prospective buyer then rang me and wanted to put down a deposit while I get the roadworthy.  He'll test ride it this weekend and then decide.  Hopefully I have the roadworthy by then.  Will be sad to see the GS500 go, but I'd rather it go to someone who can ride it instead of me just having it there sitting idle.

Now I just need a buyer for the Intruder.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on May 20, 2013, 06:12:36 PM
Quote from: jacob92icu on May 19, 2013, 11:02:41 AM
Quote from: Snake2715 on May 17, 2013, 08:39:20 PM
Quote from: jacob92icu on May 17, 2013, 07:35:10 PM
Nice exhaust, how much diff that run you? And how does it sound??

Ah what the heck.. whats the point of living in the country with barely any neighbors if you cant go out and rev your bike when its almost midnight.

Garage door is closed here so its a bit of reverb.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipSGP7G1RE8

phone video but its HD.

Dont mind the dirty bike I was caught in the rain last weekend and have yet to wash it. Been too busy riding it and working.

Sounds good man, not too much of an improvement though, but anything is better than stock  :icon_lol:

YEah I played around on Youtube a lot of others have a deeper rumble.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on May 20, 2013, 06:25:01 PM
Greased and adjusted chain. Riding to Chicago Friday. 350 miles with a stop for supper in Indy.

Should be a good ride.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: antfwd on May 24, 2013, 12:06:23 AM
Took the old girl for a 400km run today, a bit cool at times, but bloody good fun anyhow :-)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on May 24, 2013, 02:38:04 PM
Ive been working on a lot of other bikes here recently and got tired of being on my knees so I bought a new bike table lift. Works great and I love it. It could be longer though to hold some of the stretched bikes Ive been working on so I might extend both ends a bit. Maybe.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on May 24, 2013, 03:14:46 PM
New tires are in! Ordered a set of Battleax BT-45's yesterday, and they showed up today. Monday I'm taking the wheels off and heading over to the bike shop to get them mounted. I can finally get back on the GS! :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 24, 2013, 04:26:28 PM
West Seattle Bike Cave tasks:
1. jmill came over with a muffler damaged when he got hit recently. Only damage was muffler so we took a good one from the parts pile and replaced it. Car driver (young, wealthy) will be paying for it! (And has agreed to to avoid insurance issues) Then adjusted chain and washed his bike.
2. BrianRC came over with gender confused/changed Audry (used to be called Quin) and  put in new Amsoil.
3. Suzi's rotor is loose so she is retired until I get back from Newark/NYC and will fix that and perform an overdue valve adjustment plus an overall check up and checking of all wiring and bolts.
4. Shipped parts to a couple members
5. Gathering parts to take to Newark.

Pix of new muffler on jmill's Gs500 and old one after taken off.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on May 25, 2013, 02:50:12 AM
Sold my GS500 to a guy named Brayden from Toowoomba.  Told him about this site, we'll see if he joins up.

Now I just need a buyer for the Intruder.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on May 25, 2013, 10:31:50 AM
Rode it about 80miles.
Noticed the tacho cable is leaking oil. Again.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on May 25, 2013, 04:52:51 PM
Mounted up our ALASKA tires today.
A 120/70 TKC front
A 140/80 K60 rear
I thought I would have to raise the front fender and bend/cut the rear brake bar but both wheels went back on just fine with no rubbing.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 25, 2013, 05:59:49 PM
Gorilla and his father came over to the West Seattle Bike Cave with a POS that didn't run and had holes in the gas tank.....
.....and 7 hours later, went home with a running  bike - which for some reason has taken on the colors Quin used to have!
We did a lot! He can fill in the list but here are some pictures.
The first time he ever got to ride this bike! And Happy Birthday to Gorilla!

Some serious work going on. Including valves, fuel lines, missing bolts?!?!?
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Transforming into a Quin look-a-like!
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Posing for pictures now that his bike really does run!
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His father knows bikes, just not GS500's. He was a great help. Both had done their homework before coming over. what a great day this was. It makes me feel good knowing another GS500 is back on the road.
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Test ride in the alley - all works well!
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All done - now looks kind of like Quin? Front fender will go on when they get him home.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on May 25, 2013, 09:05:32 PM
Those are some white rims! Sweet deal, another resurrection Gorilla/Addidasguy.


And Northwestrider.. those look sweet. Reminds me of my old TW200's.

Not mine this is TheMules packed to go on his 6100 mile trip:
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I had maybe 5-6 of TW's so far, great little bikes.

Heres a documented trip from Utah to Alaska (6100 miles) on a TW200:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255995&highlight=tw200+alaska
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on May 25, 2013, 10:23:54 PM
It looks like the shield/guard is blocking the airflow to the fins on the bottom of the jugs?
Edit: I guess the crossover tube would be in the path also

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on May 25, 2013, 10:30:21 PM
It's right at the bottom of them,and it's full of holes for airflow.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 25, 2013, 11:01:44 PM
What did I do for MY bike? Did a dumb thing. I removed the battery so we had a good one for working on garilla's bike. When I put the spare LiFe on in Phenix, I missed connecting the regulator so it wasn't charging.
FYI: A fresh, out of the box LiFe will run your bike about 29 minutes before draining the battery on Alki beach. A neighbor rescued me by bringing me the other LiFe battery that we used in garilla's bike.

So when I got home, I connected the drained one to a balance charger. The difference? Rather than charging to a total voltage, the balance charger charges each of the 4 cells in the LiFe battery to the same voltage. You can charge a LiFe battery, but one cell might be 3.65 volts and another might be 3.5 volts. So when drained like that, for optomum performance, you use a balance charger (by Ballistic) that can charge all cells to the same voltage. That gives really super performance.

I learned that from the guys at Seattle Used Bikes. The tech does RC helicopters. he says a balance charger lengthens the life and really boosts performance. So I got one. It is true: a simple charge leaves all cells at a random voltage that sums up to the total voltage. Balance charge and all cells are equally charged. He said it is good to do that once in a while.

So if you have LiFe and need to charge them, get a balance charger rather than just a battery tender. It connects to that port under the gray cover (bet you wondered what that was for!) to read each of the 4 cell's voltage and charge them equally.

Anyway, here it is charging back up. (And yes, even I do dumb things and I am not embarrassed to admit it. I'm a man. I can change. If I have to. I guess.)



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 26, 2013, 02:28:01 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 25, 2013, 11:01:44 PM
So if you have LiFe and need to charge them, get a balance charger rather than just a battery tender. It connects to that port under the gray cover (bet you wondered what that was for!) to read each of the 4 cell's voltage and charge them equally.

Anyway, here it is charging back up. (And yes, even I do dumb things and I am not embarrassed to admit it. I'm a man. I can change. If I have to. I guess.)
I have never had to charge my batteries in any of my bikes even when they sit for months. Turn key, push button and ride away always. Dont even own a motorcycle battery charger.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ThatOtherGuy on May 26, 2013, 12:37:18 PM
Quote from: codajastal on May 26, 2013, 02:28:01 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on May 25, 2013, 11:01:44 PM
So if you have LiFe and need to charge them, get a balance charger rather than just a battery tender. It connects to that port under the gray cover (bet you wondered what that was for!) to read each of the 4 cell's voltage and charge them equally.

Anyway, here it is charging back up. (And yes, even I do dumb things and I am not embarrassed to admit it. I'm a man. I can change. If I have to. I guess.)
I have never had to charge my batteries in any of my bikes even when they sit for months. Turn key, push button and ride away always. Dont even own a motorcycle battery charger.
I have one but was actually bought for the car I owned, used it once when the battery on the GS500 was nearing the end of its life.  When I was in hospital, my bikes were not ridden and it was just over 3 months before the GS500 was started.  First turn of the starter it kicked into life.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on May 26, 2013, 07:15:52 PM
Bought my Katana GSX600 shock.. maybe it will be in by next week!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400495521177?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D400495521177%26_rdc%3D1

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 26, 2013, 10:12:36 PM
When testing and working on bikes you can drain a battery and should balance charge it for best performance.
When you drain one by forgetting to connect the regulator, then you drain it in 29minutes. so you should do a proper charge.

Cods,,,, I think you missed the part of the post as to why I had to use a balanced charger.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on May 27, 2013, 07:52:36 AM
Put a set of pod filters on! Got 40 pilots and 145 mains in with 2 washers. Still messing with the fuel mix trying to get it to idle correctly...

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on May 27, 2013, 08:10:37 PM
down the track a little... give us a evaluation with the pods....

and for the general population... previous experiences with pod filters?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 27, 2013, 11:54:37 PM
Installed Katana Shock that came in the mail from the good ol US of A :thumb:
Waiting for K&N Lunchbox filter to arrive
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on May 27, 2013, 11:57:33 PM
Quote from: codajastal on May 27, 2013, 11:54:37 PM
Installed Katana Shock that came in the mail from the good ol US of A :thumb:
Waiting for K&N Lunchbox filter to arrive

600 shock or 750 with the remote?

:icon_question:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on May 28, 2013, 12:00:29 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on May 27, 2013, 11:57:33 PM
Quote from: codajastal on May 27, 2013, 11:54:37 PM
Installed Katana Shock that came in the mail from the good ol US of A :thumb:
Waiting for K&N Lunchbox filter to arrive

600 shock or 750 with the remote?

:icon_question:
1999 Suzuki Katana GSX 600 F
Looked like new :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on May 28, 2013, 04:25:05 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on May 27, 2013, 08:10:37 PM
down the track a little... give us a evaluation with the pods....

and for the general population... previous experiences with pod filters?

Love mine! But you gotta get good ones... K&N are the only way to go for the 450  :thumb:

Sitting and idling, blip the throttle, you can hear a bit of suction happening... nice  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 29, 2013, 12:08:12 PM
In Newark. Had lunch with Rui and delivered a bag of parts for his Gs500.
Hope to shop for adidas tomorrow in Manhattan with Rui and hit up B&H Photo. Then we will go visit new member Tim across the border into Brooklyn and help fix his bike.

Movie trivia:
"Why I was just about out of Mame Denise's in the Manhattan directory and was worried I'd have to get out my passport and set sail for Brooklyn."
(Paraphrased from memory). Who said it and what movie?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on May 29, 2013, 12:31:10 PM
taking a stab at auntie mame?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 29, 2013, 02:18:36 PM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on May 29, 2013, 12:31:10 PM
taking a stab at auntie mame?
Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside as he was looking for Auntie after the incident in the roller skate department at Macy's.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on May 29, 2013, 08:41:05 PM
Leaving for the Marine Corps again in a couple weeks. Sold the bike because I won't be able to ride over the summer anyways and the market is hot. Instant sellers regret. I'm down to no more bikes, but I'm working with Adidas to get another one up and running for the fall.

I put a lot of work in, and it was worth it. But damn I miss it already.

Before
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on May 29, 2013, 08:44:46 PM
Quote from: jmill on May 29, 2013, 08:41:05 PM
Leaving for the Marine Corps again in a couple weeks. Sold the bike because I won't be able to ride over the summer anyways and the market is hot. Instant sellers regret. I'm down to no more bikes, but I'm working with Adidas to get another one up and running for the fall.

I put a lot of work in, and it was worth it. But damn I miss it already.


Ahhh that was your bike on craigslist. Are you a reservist at ft lewis/yakima?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 29, 2013, 09:03:39 PM
Quote from: jmill on May 29, 2013, 08:41:05 PM
Leaving for the Marine Corps again in a couple weeks. Sold the bike because I won't be able to ride over the summer anyways and the market is hot. Instant sellers regret. I'm down to no more bikes, but I'm working with Adidas to get another one up and running for the fall.

I put a lot of work in, and it was worth it. But damn I miss it already.

We will build you a new bike. We have the technology (and the parts!) Maybe you'll want one of the extra original "E" fairings I have?

I have 4 frames to build.
1. Husky bike Gen 1 a pristine custom painted show bike
2. Gen 2 for me or to sell to a friend or for James
3, Gen 1 to be a beater bike - nothing pretty but something to take on dirt and trash around
4. 1994 red with pink squiggles (I have all NOS parts for this!) as a pristine bike to ride and sell to probably a gurl.

Gen 1 = 1989-2000
Gen2 = 2001+
Gen-2-F would be fully faired 2004+



Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on May 29, 2013, 11:01:34 PM
Quote from: jacob92icu on May 29, 2013, 08:44:46 PM
Quote from: jmill on May 29, 2013, 08:41:05 PM
Leaving for the Marine Corps again in a couple weeks. Sold the bike because I won't be able to ride over the summer anyways and the market is hot. Instant sellers regret. I'm down to no more bikes, but I'm working with Adidas to get another one up and running for the fall.

I put a lot of work in, and it was worth it. But damn I miss it already.


Ahhh that was your bike on craigslist. Are you a reservist at ft lewis/yakima?

I go to UW and I'm in PLC there. I'm off this summer for my second round of OCS in Quantico, VA.

There's your dose of acronyms as well haha
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BikelifeGs500f on May 30, 2013, 03:28:15 PM
sup Gs gurus  :D, i'm a brand spanking new rider of a 2008 gs500f black n silver, what have i done for her today???
I changed her grips(to match her colours) added a double bubble tinted zero gravity windshield and a yoshimura exhaust   :thumb:
Shes still at the dealership till everything's ready i can't wait to saddle up and blaze Toronto's streets.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on May 30, 2013, 05:16:56 PM
Quote from: jmill on May 29, 2013, 11:01:34 PM
I go to UW and I'm in PLC there. I'm off this summer for my second round of OCS in Quantico, VA.

There's your dose of acronyms as well haha

i was always a fan of the Adrian Cronauer spiel in Good Morning Vietnam.. "Excuse me sir. Seeing as how the VP is such a VIP, shouldn't we keep the PC on the QT, because if it leaks to the VC, you could end up an MIA, and then we'd all be put on KP."

:D :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on May 30, 2013, 10:18:45 PM
Spent the evening in Coney Island helping out new member Tim Berg with his 2001. dealt with bent clutch perch and clutch switch. Fuses. Bad battery (ran it by jumping from a car). Bike is now running fine. Just needs the right battery. Oil was over filled and learned to not check oil on side stand. All in all - a fun, enjoyable evening. Made trip to auto store for necessary metric tools.

Quite rewarding to help out a new GS-twinner.

MODERATORS: Please get rid of the security on his account. He uses his phone most and answering 5 questions is a pain. I was there. (Sorry, no pictures) He is a REAL member that wants to participate more - except the 5 questions each time is a drag.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on May 31, 2013, 08:33:06 AM
Quote from: jmill on May 29, 2013, 08:41:05 PM
Leaving for the Marine Corps again in a couple weeks. Sold the bike because I won't be able to ride over the summer anyways and the market is hot. Instant sellers regret. I'm down to no more bikes, but I'm working with Adidas to get another one up and running for the fall.

I put a lot of work in, and it was worth it. But damn I miss it already.

Before



when you get back man let me know. i would be totally up to helping out and learning more!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on May 31, 2013, 06:48:17 PM
Took the wheels off, dropped them off at a local shop to get the new tires mounted. :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: PatheticPuma on May 31, 2013, 11:45:59 PM
I repainted the tank after a terrible incident that left it intermittently stripped. Now I am just stuck with an internal debate on how I want to do my tank decals.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on June 01, 2013, 04:01:38 AM
Washed and polished ready for a fang with the Katana boys tomorrow, should be a good day providing it doesn't rain too much  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on June 01, 2013, 10:38:46 AM
got the XR all loaded up on the truck. en route to miles and miles of trails at a buddies cottage. perfect trail day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on June 01, 2013, 12:47:20 PM
Finally got my paint job done. I have not wet sanded or waxed yet.

Before:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on June 01, 2013, 02:24:58 PM
Quote from: jacob92icu on June 01, 2013, 12:47:20 PM
Finally got my paint job done. I have not wet sanded or waxed yet.

Before:

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Second pic for me is that working
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on June 01, 2013, 05:36:52 PM
Picked up the wheels, put the front wheel back on, and accidentally "removed" the windscreen. Guess it's going to be windy riding for a little while.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on June 02, 2013, 02:56:07 AM
Took the last of the stickers off and also the shitty reflectors it came with and ordered some bar end mirrors  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on June 02, 2013, 04:37:06 AM
Put a bit over 330km's on her today... and then got wet on the way home... so much for the wash and polish yesterday!

I gotta say with the pre-load one notch firmer on the shocks and the carb work done she is a new bike! First real good ride since doing all that work and it's paid off very well indeed  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on June 02, 2013, 04:56:16 AM
Came back from a week holiday, 250mile each way on the GS.
She performed perfectly, so im going out for a ride in an hr or so.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on June 02, 2013, 11:51:01 PM
Quote from: vinny on June 02, 2013, 04:56:16 AM
Came back from a week holiday, 250mile each way on the GS.
She performed perfectly, so im going out for a ride in an hr or so.

:thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 03, 2013, 03:18:09 PM
Re-tightened Suzi's generator rotor (that's what the manual calls it). You know, the magnet thingy that the starter gear attaches to. It came loose all on its own. Now editing the video of it.

Then a box arrived from Jim K. in Germany. A pair if adjustable fork caps AND a brand new, rare Five Stars (aka TCP) headlight cowling. Different from what we are used to. It is larger and no doubt will provide more wind protection.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 03, 2013, 03:24:08 PM
... And it has a red S sticker.... Yet more HP gains!!  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: frylockjim on June 03, 2013, 05:19:39 PM
cleaned out the carbs, polished her up, and took her out for a ride  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on June 03, 2013, 05:45:05 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on June 03, 2013, 03:18:09 PM
Re-tightened Suzi's generator rotor (that's what the manual calls it). You know, the magnet thingy that the starter gear attaches to. It came loose all on its own. Now editing the video of it.

Then a box arrived from Jim K. in Germany. A pair if adjustable fork caps AND a brand new, rare Five Stars (aka TCP) headlight cowling. Different from what we are used to. It is larger and no doubt will provide more wind protection.

Oh man... That would look real good in white with a chin faring...

Now with no bike I spend more time on here than ever before :technical:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on June 03, 2013, 09:33:54 PM
New set of brake pads and bled the brake lines.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on June 04, 2013, 05:43:14 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on June 03, 2013, 03:18:09 PM

Then a box arrived from Jim K. in Germany. A pair if adjustable fork caps AND a brand new, rare Five Stars (aka TCP) headlight cowling. Different from what we are used to. It is larger and no doubt will provide more wind protection.

Wow, that cowling looks soooo nice!

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on June 04, 2013, 12:07:47 PM
Put the rear wheel back on, tensioned the chain, and made sure the wheels are straight. Later today I'm going to put a little lube on the chain and try the new tires out.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 04, 2013, 04:38:42 PM
Sonic Springs and K&N Lunchbox arrived in the post today  :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on June 04, 2013, 05:16:30 PM
After a brief ride I decided I'm keeping the windscreen off. (Well not that I could put it back on, due to it being broken, but...) So much less buffeting on the highway. More wind noise, but my ear plugs are specifically designed to cancel out wind noise, so I hardly even notice it.

Also, I switched bikes with my brother for a leg of the ride so he could feel what it was like without the windscreen. He got all scared when the gas got down to the reserve, thought there was something wrong with the bike....crazy kids and their newfangled fuel injection. :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 05, 2013, 12:28:24 PM
Fixed Suzi's loose starter/generator rotor and made a new video of the repair.
Direct link:   http://youtu.be/GxS5yZ44AHU
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: antfwd on June 05, 2013, 03:57:17 PM
took the old girl for a ride from kingston to queenstown and back approx 600kms ...... lots of windy roads and pretty cool

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: iclrag on June 05, 2013, 04:35:17 PM
Stripped her down! no tank, no tires, no carbs! getting ready for the "back to street legal" project
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on June 06, 2013, 03:11:11 AM
Put bar end mirrors on her...

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on June 06, 2013, 03:12:19 AM
Put bar end mirrors on her...  2

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on June 06, 2013, 08:27:50 PM
what mirrors are those, if I may ask.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 06, 2013, 08:47:39 PM
mmm yeah .. i likes those mirrors also!! ... been thinking about using something like that on my F model ... to line up on 'the blind spot' part of road that the fairing mirrors dont quite cover...

was going to put some small 2" convex on the main mirrors .. but they do cover up a bit much of what i consider the good viewable areas ..

wont stop doing my head checks of course... that would be silly ... just after a bit better situational awareness view in general..

funny thing... since i started riding the road bike a few years ago.... even in the car now.. i do a lot more headchecks automatically .. before it was occasionally ..  :thumb:
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Post by: peteGS on June 07, 2013, 02:42:17 PM
New tyres yesterday!

Pirelli Sport Demons...

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FWheels%2520and%2520Brakes%2F20130607-01.jpg&hash=6aeca318fd954f01219fe93669fe2ebdea46b423) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Wheels%20and%20Brakes/20130607-01.jpg.html)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FWheels%2520and%2520Brakes%2F20130607-02.jpg&hash=e15dd2863fee1e70490c4733713b62de51ba8847) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Wheels%20and%20Brakes/20130607-02.jpg.html)

100/90-18 front, date code 2612.

110/90-18 rear, date code 1712.

Only about 60km's on them so far but they feel good!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on June 07, 2013, 04:49:02 PM
Quote from: Snake2715 on June 06, 2013, 08:27:50 PM
what mirrors are those, if I may ask.

Somerset Cafe Racer Motorcycle Bar End Mirrors, that's what they call em...

mirrors can change em around a fair bit on the ends or how i have em up or down , pretty much ya have 4 different positions..

Links here >> http://www.thirdgear.com.au/categories/Mirrors/
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on June 07, 2013, 05:03:01 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on June 06, 2013, 08:47:39 PM
mmm yeah .. i likes those mirrors also!! ... been thinking about using something like that on my F model ... to line up on 'the blind spot' part of road that the fairing mirrors dont quite cover...

was going to put some small 2" convex on the main mirrors .. but they do cover up a bit much of what i consider the good viewable areas ..

wont stop doing my head checks of course... that would be silly ... just after a bit better situational awareness view in general..

funny thing... since i started riding the road bike a few years ago.... even in the car now.. i do a lot more headchecks automatically .. before it was occasionally ..  :thumb:

:star: Never stop doing head checks!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 07, 2013, 11:01:32 PM
Installed my new .95 Sonic Springs into my adjustable forks (fork oil was black and very dirty so probably never changed) and my K&N Lunchbox filter.
Katana 600 Shock is also installed.
Bike sounds great but I am yet to ride it as I have been too busy :( Maybe tomorrow Ill give it a go :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on June 08, 2013, 12:38:13 AM
Quote from: codajastal on June 07, 2013, 11:01:32 PM
Installed my new .95 Sonic Springs into my adjustable forks (fork oil was black and very dirty so probably never changed) and my K&N Lunchbox filter.
Katana 600 Shock is also installed.
Bike sounds great but I am yet to ride it as I have been too busy :( Maybe tomorrow Ill give it a go :dunno_black:

:cheers:  :woohoo:  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: demonsavatar on June 08, 2013, 08:56:07 AM
Well here goes:

-New Fork oil/dust seals
-New rear tire
-New air filter
-Brake flush
-Oil/Filter change
-New frame rubber cushions (was missing some)
-New Speedo/Tach bulbs
-Chain cleaned/lubed

Pretty much took the whole day...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BrianRC on June 08, 2013, 11:15:38 AM
Bike Cave: The Gathering!

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Post by: Watevaman on June 08, 2013, 01:13:23 PM
i f%&ked up and ruined the rubber gasket on my gas cap, but I was looking for an excuse anyway so I bought a new CNC aluminum keyless cap.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 08, 2013, 07:51:51 PM
Worked on the EX500.
Brian came over and installed a bad ass horn on his bike (Audry formerly known as Quin).
Jacob came over. Oil change. Forks upgraded. To our surprise he is the 2nd bike I have seen now in Seattle with progressive springs but no spacers for preload! We put in his Sonics anyway and the progressives are in  the Bike Cave for someone else. also he replaced the clutch push rod seal.
Jacob's bike is looking really good.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSCF0674a.JPG&hash=8fc70e3fe232c0874926fb584db1ce20cc8726c3) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/297/title/dscf0674a/cat/2)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: galaga72 on June 09, 2013, 12:53:00 AM
Today: oil and filter change, chain tensioned, list made of everything else I want to do or need...

Previously: installed .80 Sonic springs with fork brace (thanks to Chuck81); installed R6 shock (thanks to Cods and everyone else on the forum with suggestions, hints and ideas); clutch cover from Chuck81; new RH handlebar (from OrTahor) and a replacement screen (the old one was faded and yellowed with age and sunlight exposure).

Tomorrow: ride in the hills if the weather is good (fingers crossed)

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Post by: codajastal on June 09, 2013, 01:12:30 AM
Looking good galaga72 :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on June 09, 2013, 08:23:24 AM
I put my new cell mount on. I like it so far

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Nahian on June 09, 2013, 11:08:31 PM
Switched to factory clip ons from standard bars. What a difference! I love them lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: frylockjim on June 10, 2013, 02:18:45 AM
put new mirrors on and prepping her for a new transmission cover on the left side as i had recently abused her... :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on June 10, 2013, 04:08:26 AM
Quote from: Nahian on June 09, 2013, 11:08:31 PM
Switched to factory clip ons from standard bars. What a difference! I love them lol.

What are you going to do with the factory clip ons?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 10, 2013, 04:10:09 AM
Switched TO factory clipons weed!!  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on June 10, 2013, 04:12:05 AM
Sorry. It's still early. I'm In bed on my phone and don't have my glasses on either. My bad. ::facepalm::
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 10, 2013, 04:24:46 AM
 :D ... Not fair though!... You get to lie in AND browse the forum!? ... I'd have to 'run away from home' to be able to do that ....  :icon_lol:

But to try keep on topic... Lubed chain, checked oil, pumped tyres, fresh fuel ... Nice 2 hour cruisy ride around the mountains with nary a hiccup! ..

Just rain about 10 min before home ... Still loved it!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on June 10, 2013, 05:10:24 AM
You can always go hide in the bathroom..... Lol

I haven't done anything recently. Hope to do some riding this week as it has been raining off and on for the last several days due to that hurricane/tropical storm that went through here.

I did however buy a new Teknic Supervent mesh and a new Teknic Mercury leather jacket

My used Suzuki mesh and Teknic leather will be for sale
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on June 10, 2013, 07:20:47 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on June 10, 2013, 05:10:24 AM
You can always go hide in the bathroom..... Lol

I haven't done anything recently. Hope to do some riding this week as it has been raining off and on for the last several days due to that hurricane/tropical storm that went through here.

I did however buy a new Teknic Supervent mesh and a new Teknic Mercury leather jacket

My used Suzuki mesh and Teknic leather will be for sale

I picked one up on CL last week.  Got one for my fiance too (the female version of course).  It was a 2-4-1 deal.  Awesome breathability on the supervent mesh.  Great jacket for the price, and looks awesome too.  Noticed they were on clearance on revzilla, and had em in my wish list forever, but they were out of our sizes.  Just happen to google them, and they popped up on local CL in the sizes we were looking for.. talk about luck!  I got the silver/white and my fiance got the white/pink.  Which color did you get?

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zithromax on June 10, 2013, 07:33:25 AM
Just adopted an '06 after a (long story short) many moon hiatus of NOT having one. I had an '82 GS450S in '85 and have gone through dozens of bikes since then looking for right balance between fuel mileage and comfort... I'm BACK to the Suzuki GS! LOVE IT!!!

Today, removed the sun bleached decals on either side of the seat and buffed the sticky off. Looks like a new bike!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: weedahoe on June 10, 2013, 07:49:00 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on June 10, 2013, 07:20:47 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on June 10, 2013, 05:10:24 AM
You can always go hide in the bathroom..... Lol

I haven't done anything recently. Hope to do some riding this week as it has been raining off and on for the last several days due to that hurricane/tropical storm that went through here.

I did however buy a new Teknic Supervent mesh and a new Teknic Mercury leather jacket

My used Suzuki mesh and Teknic leather will be for sale

I picked one up on CL last week.  Got one for my fiance too (the female version of course).  It was a 2-4-1 deal.  Awesome breathability on the supervent mesh.  Great jacket for the price, and looks awesome too.  Noticed they were on clearance on revzilla, and had em in my wish list forever, but they were out of our sizes.  Just happen to google them, and they popped up on local CL in the sizes we were looking for.. talk about luck!  I got the silver/white and my fiance got the white/pink.  Which color did you get?

- Bboy

Lol.... I bought my mesh Supervent from revzilla. I got the solid black. Congrats on the awesome deal on CL!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 10, 2013, 05:55:13 PM
Well I took my bike for its test ride with the .95 sonic springs and k&n lunchbox filter and I have to say that anyone thinking of doing the spring swap DO IT NOW

The lunchbox sounds great (very growly under throttle) Bike seems to have more power as well :thumb:

And before anyone asks NO I did not rejet. Bike is running PERFECT. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zmerica19 on June 10, 2013, 06:03:37 PM
yesterday removed the front fairings and went with the naked look, put new bar end mirrors on (love the look but the design is poor) and today when i got home from work i wiped it all down and made her nice and shiny
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on June 10, 2013, 06:13:45 PM
Took her to my first day at work for my summer internship. She was looking pretty in the sunlight.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1329.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw549%2FJaco20sikkness%2FIMG_20130610_073146_zps8a01961a.jpg&hash=015369c369e7314409429e4c44f64f1af66e0ece)

Had some odd fuel delivery issues, just like before I cleaned my tank. Seems to happen more often now to be honest. Probably cause I put those fuel filters on and now they are all gunked up or something. How long should I use the filters after cleaning the tank?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Soloratov on June 10, 2013, 06:42:57 PM
3-4 tanks should do it...anything generally after that should just burn up, assuming no chunks.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 10, 2013, 07:51:03 PM
Quote from: codajastal on June 10, 2013, 05:55:13 PM
Well I took my bike for its test ride with the .95 sonic springs and k&n lunchbox filter and I have to say that anyone thinking of doing the spring swap DO IT NOW

(motions for the hooded/cloaked figures in the shadows to form a circle)

Gather round Brothers! ... we have a new member! .. Someone summon the Master so the new blood can be Welcomed properly ..  ;)  :icon_twisted: :flipoff:

.... good aint they!! .... i'm hangin to do the rear katana bit too... to stop the 'cadillac sway' with my lardy ass on board!!  :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 10, 2013, 11:01:22 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on June 10, 2013, 07:51:03 PM
Quote from: codajastal on June 10, 2013, 05:55:13 PM
Well I took my bike for its test ride with the .95 sonic springs and k&n lunchbox filter and I have to say that anyone thinking of doing the spring swap DO IT NOW

(motions for the hooded/cloaked figures in the shadows to form a circle)

Gather round Brothers! ... we have a new member! .. Someone summon the Master so the new blood can be Welcomed properly ..  ;)  :icon_twisted: :flipoff:

.... good aint they!! .... i'm hangin to do the rear katana bit too... to stop the 'cadillac sway' with my lardy ass on board!!  :icon_rolleyes:
I tell ya what the Katana on the back and the .95 sonics on the front makes the bike feel totally different.
Very stable and no more nose diving under heavy braking. I should have done it the day I bought the bike :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 10, 2013, 11:05:53 PM
you use the 'normal' katana 600 shock?.... just straight up and down one.... i saw a pic of one off a katana 750 somewhere online.... looked pretty much same but had a remote resevoir thingy too.... must remember to look up measurements  :icon_exclaim:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 10, 2013, 11:47:46 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on June 10, 2013, 11:05:53 PM
you use the 'normal' katana 600 shock?.... just straight up and down one.... i saw a pic of one off a katana 750 somewhere online.... looked pretty much same but had a remote resevoir thingy too.... must remember to look up measurements  :icon_exclaim:
Normal one

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 10, 2013, 11:50:17 PM
Is this the one you saw Janx

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 11, 2013, 12:10:20 AM
like the second one... but with the base clevis thing lsame as your one... not that bent thingy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on June 11, 2013, 05:16:21 AM
Cods, glad to see the springs have made an improvement!

As for me, stuck the horrendously ugly stock guard and tail light on yesterday as the repairer has the new parts so I can redo the customisation and get her back to lookin' purdy again...

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2F20130408%2520-%2520Rear%2520Ended%2F20130610-09.jpg&hash=3c1ce78563280c5e08b1a341880646b0e182f4ca) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/20130408%20-%20Rear%20Ended/20130610-09.jpg.html)

And I then discovered that the nuts on the bottom of the left fork were loose after having new tyres put on on Friday... and the rear brake was no longer operating the brake light... and the bolt for the drum actuator was loose... so I took care of that as well, and made a phone call this morning to express my displeasure...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 11, 2013, 03:07:19 PM
... Because of .... "That moment after a spirited ride, when you are late braking into the speed camera trigger zone, and your speedo goes completely dead 40m before the camera!" .......  :icon_eek:

I cleaned some gunk off the cable and tightened the nut things up properly this time! ....

... Still gotta deal with other minor issues here and there right now ....

Do these things 'happen' in groups? ..... Or do we just NOTICE them in groups? ..., ;) ahhhh philosophy!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Wagoneer on June 11, 2013, 08:25:00 PM
Finished installing my .90 sonic springs, katana rear shock swap and an oil change. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! Totally new bike! If you're still running around on the stock suspension you're either crazy or a munchkin weighing less than 100lbs. Scratch that, even if you're a munchkin you need to do this swap! The bike itself is too heavy for the stock suspension.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi159.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft155%2FWagoneer855%2F4F61BDD6-CEDE-447A-A79B-CD11AAB630E5-21791-00000B93DE228952.jpg&hash=cb65df2e4bfbff7a567db755d04b9f5576038047) (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/Wagoneer855/media/4F61BDD6-CEDE-447A-A79B-CD11AAB630E5-21791-00000B93DE228952.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: frylockjim on June 11, 2013, 10:16:09 PM
Took off the last of the fairing and mounted the GS500F headlight to the forks. Looks Badass!!!! Sorry for blurry pic



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Post by: Zithromax on June 11, 2013, 11:24:42 PM
Soldered together a weather proof cigarette lighter dongle to plug into trickle charger port on battery... NOW I need a day off work to actually MOUNT the thing.   :icon_neutral:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 11, 2013, 11:37:13 PM
Changed the cush rubbers on the CT110, Changed the back tyre and shortened the chain,
Rode the shaZam! out of the GS with the new katana shock and sonic springs and went to the Honda shop to have a look at some bikes and talk to the sales rep :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: galaga72 on June 12, 2013, 04:08:29 AM
Quote from: codajastal on June 10, 2013, 05:55:13 PM
Well I took my bike for its test ride with the .95 sonic springs and k&n lunchbox filter and I have to say that anyone thinking of doing the spring swap DO IT NOW

The lunchbox sounds great (very growly under throttle) Bike seems to have more power as well :thumb:

And before anyone asks NO I did not rejet. Bike is running PERFECT. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Yeah mate, I totally agree on the sonic springs update, as well as R6 or similar shock at the rear!! Mine feels like a new bike - still playing with the settings on the R6. Would you recommend the lunchbox over the standard k n filter replacement?
Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: popnlock on June 12, 2013, 04:19:59 AM
Finally rode it in to work today. The bike has been out of commission for about a week due to a dime sized hole in the gas tank. Finally got a "new" one on the other day and rode it into work . Of course there was road construction on my way in so i took the long way to go around it.  :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on June 12, 2013, 05:58:51 AM
I installed my HEL stainless steel brake line in the front along with an SV650 front caliper from ebay with HH pads.  After a couple sessions of bleeding, I finally got the lever to have a very solid pull.  I adjusted the position of my levers slightly as well.

I also did a slight tweak on my clutch.  I turned it about 1/6 of a turn back in at the adjustment screw on the side cover, and it shifts much smoother now.  I think I turned it too far out when I adjusted it the first time, so it was taking too much pull to engage fully.

Then I went for a ride.  It rode perfectly!  I took 8 more pictures for The Pace Podcast's E2E Rally.  I'm over 80 pics now!  Here's my library of pics and a link to the Rally page for those who don't know what it is.

http://s265.photobucket.com/user/dtilford/slideshow/Pace%20Podcast%20E2E%20Rally%202013
http://thepacepodcast.com/2013-equinox-to-equinox-rally
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 12, 2013, 05:36:36 PM
Quote from: galaga72 on June 12, 2013, 04:08:29 AMWould you recommend the lunchbox over the standard k n filter replacement?
Keep up the good work!

Only if you like LOUD bikes lol
And be prepared to rejet if you install the lunchbox :cookoo: I didnt and my bike runs fantastic but everyone says you have to?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 12, 2013, 05:53:55 PM
reckon its a case of you 'may have to' ... with some bikes who knows whats been adjusted this way or that way by a previous owner or mechanic?...

and each bike in different countries with slightly different fuels/weather-temps etc .. is going to behave a little differently too...

of course if you had yours dialed in pretty neat before a filter change then it might have been within the acceptable difference range too!!

bargain!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Wagoneer on June 12, 2013, 07:09:56 PM
Quote from: codajastal on June 12, 2013, 05:36:36 PM

Only if you like LOUD bikes lol
And be prepared to rejet if you install the lunchbox :cookoo: I didnt and my bike runs fantastic but everyone says you have to?
What if you're already jetted for a full exhaust and K&N drop-in? Would I have to rejet if I add the lunchbox? I like me some intake noises.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on June 12, 2013, 11:45:18 PM
Quote from: Wagoneer on June 12, 2013, 07:09:56 PM
Quote from: codajastal on June 12, 2013, 05:36:36 PM

Only if you like LOUD bikes lol
And be prepared to rejet if you install the lunchbox :cookoo: I didnt and my bike runs fantastic but everyone says you have to?
What if you're already jetted for a full exhaust and K&N drop-in? Would I have to rejet if I add the lunchbox? I like me some intake noises.
If you are already tuned in for the K&N drop in I would think you would be ok for the Lunchbox.
This is my opinion only  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: frylockjim on June 13, 2013, 02:14:27 AM
Finally fixed the transmission cover on my bike, filled her up with oil, and took her on a long deserving ride
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Nahian on June 13, 2013, 02:14:43 PM
Converted entire dash/guages to leds. Used t10 7 leds for the oil, neutral, and turn indicator and used a single led for my high beam indicator. Guages have radial leds.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Wagoneer on June 13, 2013, 03:39:47 PM
Quote from: codajastal on June 12, 2013, 11:45:18 PM
If you are already tuned in for the K&N drop in I would think you would be ok for the Lunchbox.
This is my opinion only  :thumb:
It's running so well right now, not sure if I want to fiddle with it just for some more intake noise. If it ain't broke don't fix it sorta thing.

If a used one comes up for cheap I might grab it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on June 13, 2013, 03:50:29 PM
Did a 3-point clutch adjustment and closed the idle screws half a turn. Wanted to take it for a ride today, but it has been raining all day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on June 13, 2013, 04:46:48 PM
Quote from: Nahian on June 13, 2013, 02:14:43 PM
Converted entire dash/guages to leds. Used t10 7 leds for the oil, neutral, and turn indicator and used a single led for my high beam indicator. Guages have radial leds.

I have to look into doing this soon as well.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Nahian on June 13, 2013, 06:11:19 PM
@snake this might help you: http://www.ebay.com/itm/390440368546?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649

I bought all mine from this guy excluding the gauge lights which i got from china. They're loads cheaper than superbrighteds and it took a whopping 3 days to get to me from cali (i live in nj). They needed no modifications, just plug and play and the turn signal works just fine too  :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on June 13, 2013, 10:35:16 PM
I changed out the hoses and fuel switch tonight.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShanghaiPete on June 14, 2013, 06:40:49 PM
Today I checked my oil. It needed a little bit. I always keep oil full. It is sad motorcycle does not have oil window but oilstick is OK I suppose. And I checked my air pressure in my tires. The air pressure was OK. I like to keep my air at high pressure like 40 in back and 35 in front tire. Sometimes I put 40 in front but then it is too hard for me. And I put some oil on my chain. I use 40sae oil on my chain. Do you think that is OK for Australia? Some of my friends at uni use a white grease for their chain. Is that good too? Also I tightened the bolt on my headlamp right side because it had got loose. Then I went to Miranda to get some things. Next week I will take off NSW registration paper holder because we do not need that anymore but I have to buy new tool to get number plate bolts off. I was going to use pliers but I am worried that bolt will be damaged.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rebel_rocket on June 15, 2013, 04:38:59 AM
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Chopped off the tail!!!  :icon_twisted: just kidding, it bolts on and off :icon_eek:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShanghaiPete on June 15, 2013, 06:01:41 AM
Wow chopping off the tail on your gs500 is INCREDIBLE.....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 15, 2013, 06:24:56 AM
Quote from: rebel_rocket on June 15, 2013, 04:38:59 AM
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Chopped off the tail!!!  :icon_twisted: just kidding, it bolts on and off :icon_eek:

  • I did the katana shock swap
  • Decided that it was maybe time to finally do something about the paint maybe
  • in the process of redoing the battery box from the sv650 tail

That's brave. So you going bobber style?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on June 15, 2013, 08:54:53 AM
reading comprehension guys!!!  8)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rebel_rocket on June 15, 2013, 02:14:51 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on June 15, 2013, 06:24:56 AM
Quote from: rebel_rocket on June 15, 2013, 04:38:59 AM
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Chopped off the tail!!!  :icon_twisted: just kidding, it bolts on and off :icon_eek:

  • I did the katana shock swap
  • Decided that it was maybe time to finally do something about the paint maybe
  • in the process of redoing the battery box from the sv650 tail

That's brave. So you going bobber style?

Bobber style is fun and I was doing that for a while, but I'm using a sv650 tail at the moment. I made it so I could bolt on or off the oem sv650 subframe.

This picture was taken about 10 min later:
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 15, 2013, 02:37:28 PM
You going to lop off the pillion pegs too?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: The Antibody on June 15, 2013, 08:08:45 PM
Today I shoo'd the cats off of her again. She thanks me every time.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on June 16, 2013, 04:01:12 AM
Trimmed and drilled the replacement guard to fit with the replacement tail light:

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They can now go back to the repairer this week for paint  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 16, 2013, 04:04:26 AM
Neat! .. Good Job Chap!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 16, 2013, 04:07:28 AM
Took my bar end mirrors off and put the factory ones back on. And put 2 litres of fuel in
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on June 16, 2013, 04:10:06 AM
2 litres? Guess you're not planning on going far??
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on June 16, 2013, 04:10:59 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on June 16, 2013, 04:04:26 AM
Neat! .. Good Job Chap!  :thumb:

Cheers mate! Frustrating that I have to do it all over again though... at least this time I could copy off the original one I modified...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 16, 2013, 04:11:37 AM
I had my last 15 bucks I filled up the mower can do ill steal a litre or 2 if I need it
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on June 16, 2013, 04:13:31 AM
Cool... I feel I'll be filling up on the way to work tomorrow... normally hit reserve around the 200km mark during the commute and it's there already...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 16, 2013, 04:17:46 AM
200 jeez that's not alot. How big is the tank on that 450? I get about 350 out of 16 litres
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Jimbob on June 16, 2013, 05:20:41 AM
Yeah I get about 350k's as well
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 16, 2013, 06:05:45 AM
That's out of a direct injection 800 though.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 16, 2013, 03:59:56 PM
Finished installing the relay for the bad-ass horn on Suzi. Then buttoned her up and gave her a bath.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 16, 2013, 04:32:27 PM
That things isn't gonna melt on the side if the block there?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rebel_rocket on June 16, 2013, 05:23:45 PM
Me and My dad put her all back together!  :) I forgot how much I liked the sound of the two brother's slip on! :D



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on June 16, 2013, 05:56:13 PM
Put 100 miles on it. Runs great, but needs a bit of work. My mirrors can't see around me and I need bar end weights--turns out the bike vibrates a little. This calls for bar end mirrors. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on June 16, 2013, 09:02:57 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on June 16, 2013, 04:32:27 PM
That things isn't gonna melt on the side if the block there?
There is space. If it does, I'll put on another one I have and mount it somewhere else.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 16, 2013, 09:26:21 PM
Nothing like frightening a cager with a horn he doesn't expect
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on June 16, 2013, 09:29:53 PM
Got my red LED's put in for my gauges.  :thumb: Pretty cool looking.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on June 17, 2013, 02:58:45 AM
Got her back in the garage. Nice and shiny.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 17, 2013, 03:25:17 AM
Ummmm ahhhhhh!! ... You put a Duc sticker on a Hyo!! ..  ;) ;) .. The Ducatisti gon' git yew!! :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 17, 2013, 03:34:20 AM
How's it sound with the Leo's?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on June 17, 2013, 04:19:46 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on June 17, 2013, 03:25:17 AM
Ummmm ahhhhhh!! ... You put a Duc sticker on a Hyo!! ..  ;) ;) .. The Ducatisti gon' git yew!! :flipoff:

Trust me, there's nothing remotely Korean on that bike. Ok I confess. The clip ons came from China.

Quote from: slipperymongoose on June 17, 2013, 03:34:20 AM
How's it sound with the Leo's?

Loud! Need to hear it to appreciate. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 17, 2013, 04:24:42 AM
 :icon_twisted: yeah I know... Also know Ducatisti don't like their rides being confused with Hyo's  :icon_twisted:

.... What I don't get is with all Duc's brilliance.... Why they copied the Hyo GTR's for the monsters?  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on June 17, 2013, 04:33:49 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on June 16, 2013, 04:17:46 AM
200 jeez that's not alot. How big is the tank on that 450? I get about 350 out of 16 litres

Seems my economy is slightly improved... 210km's before I had to fill this morning... typically I put 11.2 litres in when I go to reserve.

If I'm out riding in the hills I get more like 230 to 240 but have never hit reserve out there to be sure...

My little 450 breathes very well and is jetted on the rich side... I sacrifice economy for fun with those K&N's and that nice pipe  :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 17, 2013, 04:34:10 AM
Yeah we're gonna have to hear them
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on June 17, 2013, 04:36:41 AM
Hey I keep offering rides up to ya'...  :flipoff:

Haha, there's a bunch of vid's in the Brissie thread will give you a clue too...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on June 17, 2013, 04:50:54 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on June 17, 2013, 04:24:42 AM
:icon_twisted: yeah I know... Also know Ducatisti don't like their rides being confused with Hyo's  :icon_twisted:

.... What I don't get is with all Duc's brilliance.... Why they copied the Hyo GTR's for the monsters?  ;)

Thought Ducati copied the Honda VTR 250s  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 17, 2013, 04:55:12 AM
Don't you get bothered now! ... It's ok... A lot of Ducatisti have trouble 'thought-ing' ..  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on June 17, 2013, 12:31:27 PM
Quote from: Twisted on June 17, 2013, 04:50:54 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on June 17, 2013, 04:24:42 AM
:icon_twisted: yeah I know... Also know Ducatisti don't like their rides being confused with Hyo's  :icon_twisted:

.... What I don't get is with all Duc's brilliance.... Why they copied the Hyo GTR's for the monsters?  ;)

Thought Ducati copied the Honda VTR 250s  :dunno_black:

Ok I must've missed something... where was the Duc?

And did you fix the GS yet?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on June 17, 2013, 11:22:29 PM
GS is being borrowed by a friend who is bikeless at the mo.

Ducati is here -

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 18, 2013, 02:39:41 AM
Cos I don't know squat about Duc's ... Other than they red and ridden by snobby types  ;) lmao ...

What's that little white lever looking thing just behind the key?  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on June 18, 2013, 02:47:30 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on June 18, 2013, 02:39:41 AM
Cos I don't know squat about Duc's ... Other than they red and ridden by snobby types  ;) lmao ...

What's that little white lever looking thing just behind the key?  :dunno_black:

Quick release .. Tank removal  :dunno_black:  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on June 18, 2013, 02:53:39 AM
Gee those Italians think of everything eh!! ... Imagine... Knowing their product could burst into flames at any time they include a QR for the tank.... So those riders with fast enough reactions can rip the tank away and prevent a total conflagration!! ... Nice!!  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on June 18, 2013, 04:57:44 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on June 18, 2013, 02:47:30 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on June 18, 2013, 02:39:41 AM
Cos I don't know squat about Duc's ... Other than they red and ridden by snobby types  ;) lmao ...

What's that little white lever looking thing just behind the key?  :dunno_black:

Quick release .. Tank removal  :dunno_black:  :icon_lol:

Correct. Flips up just like a hood of a car.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on June 22, 2013, 12:13:01 PM
Pile o parts.. now back to work to see what all I get done between distractions.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on June 22, 2013, 09:14:49 PM
Looks like the same windshield I've got Snake :P .

Well I haven't had a lot of time to get much riding in other than back and forth to work, but today went on a nice 150ish mile ride through the twisty country roads of Tennessee. Although it was to a funeral that I rode in  :icon_neutral: . Still a very nice ride on a very nice summer day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on June 23, 2013, 05:47:48 PM
rode it:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on June 26, 2013, 10:42:10 PM
My wife got hers all dirty 2,000 miles from home !!.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: makman on June 27, 2013, 02:47:29 AM
Ridden it through the tumultuous streets of London in rush hour traffic.  Also had the chance to clean the rear swingarm area and have a look at the non working Scottoiler.  That will get more looking at this afternoon if time permits.  Has the touring tank under the numberplate fitted and is a rather nice addition, but is currently not pushing any fluid through the pipework.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Vindicate on June 27, 2013, 04:09:54 AM
That is just how I like to see working bike on a road trip NorthWEst ride. I like to view my Nissan Patrol like that as well and then when getting home use the highpressure water to make the vehicle clean again. Good fun always.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on June 27, 2013, 10:08:35 AM
Well saturday (above) got thrown out the window.. bought another GS. Tuesday got thrown out as I bought... another GS..

So Sunday partially and Monday night after work I did the following:

Brake Bleed front and rear before pic:
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Front Fork rebuild, Seals, Sonic install, Front Fork Brace install:
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Superbike Bars and Pro Grips installed:
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Battery box painted (sticky residue is old tape, I didnt bother cleaning  tape residue off it, plus it rained on my finished paint!):
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Raptor Screen install:
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Katana Rear shock install:
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No pics but also:
Clutch Adjustment
Bar End Mirrors
LED Indicator conversion
Battery Tender Quick Connector


Still have some fine tuning to do, shave tail, etc.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on June 27, 2013, 12:54:12 PM
Haven't uploaded pic's yet but replacement rear guard and tail light back from the repairer's yesterday and installed, and put my replacement rear brake pedal on last night  :thumb:

I also got to give the new Sport Demons a bit of a better run yesterday  :thumb:

Awesome tyres!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Old Mechanic on June 27, 2013, 02:32:07 PM
Tightened up the kick stand by adding a washer, and lubed the chain. Waiting for fork seals to get here and get them done then I should be set for a while.

regards
Mech
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on June 29, 2013, 09:34:17 AM
Installed .90 Sonic springs & changed fork oil, installed chuck81's stainless fork brace & stator cover, snapped some pics of the bike in general. Pics are posted over in my build thread.

Also noticed that cracks have appeared inside the tread on both front & rear tires. I swear they weren't there when I checked last weekend...anyway, ordered some Sport Demons (110/70-17, 140/70-17) as replacements. Should be here toward the end of the week.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on June 29, 2013, 02:56:42 PM
Let post this in the right thread this time..

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Finally got to take her on the first ride outside the neighborhood today!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Old Mechanic on June 29, 2013, 07:47:58 PM
Pulled the front fork assemblies and took them to the dealer for seal replacement. They finished them and I put them back in the bike. I think I have most of the issues dealt with for now. Topped the tank off today and got 62.48 MPG, so I think I will leave the carbs alone and just ride it for a while. Currently I am painting the center of the front handlebars where the keys scratched the paint off. I might have to adjust the chain a little more but no hurry there. I am still riding on reserve since the petcock does not like to supply enough fuel in the on position. I'll fiddle with that some more, might replace the petcock later. Closing in on 300 miles since I put it on the road.

regards
Mech
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ctjacket on June 30, 2013, 08:31:10 AM
Put some renthal ultra lows on and tried to clean her up the best I could in my parking garage.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on June 30, 2013, 04:30:09 PM
Field oil change in Lexington. After the GS Relay, had no oil level reading on dipstick (???!!!). Level was fine 400 miles ago. I guess high speed highways do that.

Made the decision to just change the oil on the spot without filter. More piece of mind than anything else. Didn't want to be another seized engine statistic.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on June 30, 2013, 08:17:56 PM
Quote from: ctjacket on June 30, 2013, 08:31:10 AM
Put some renthal ultra lows on and tried to clean her up the best I could in my parking garage.

I like that splash of purple on the bike, looks good.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on July 01, 2013, 02:58:21 PM
Took the bike out for a ride (Mostly since i needed to de-stress), and ticked over 45000miles on the counter.

I gave her a pat on the tank as it ticked over. A sort of "Well done" thing..

I also decided to do an oil change soon, having 5 different types of oil in it at the same time probably isnt the best idea.. :embarassed:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on July 01, 2013, 03:10:37 PM
 ;) 5 oils? ... Well now ... They have you covered for all situations! ... Slow riding , fast riding, high altitude perhaps? , wet weather and hmmmm ..... Oh yeah! .. Long idling!  ;)

More depends on the various ages of the oil I think? ... Ie .. If you added some different stuff when the older oil 'felt' real thin and lacked slipperiness .... Then the lesser volume of new oil isn't going to replace the full viscosity of the old .... And that's assuming the same grade was used! ...

I have mixed together 3 different oil 'leftovers' to make enough for a fill before ... All 'new' or at least unused ... Same numbers on the bottles though ... Doesn't seem to have broken anything! ...

Just real old worn oil and a top up of new stuff ... It's ok just just get you to the next change if not too far away ... But don't assume you have extended the service interval  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on July 01, 2013, 04:12:08 PM
It leaks a little, and burns a little too, so i just kept topping it up with whatever i had at the time. :dunno_black:

Its all 10w40 semi synthetic, (some of its dedicated motorcycle oil, some is car oil, some is diesel car oil etc...) none of it has those dreaded friction modifiers in so i figured it would be ok.. Besides ive kept oil in it, thats the main point.

The 45000mile mark was the next oil change interval, i dont ride much recently, so ill do it within the month...... or was 42000 the oil change point? i should check that...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jestercinti on July 01, 2013, 05:19:39 PM
Cleaned the horn switch. Stopped working. Was filthy. Now works as intended.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 01, 2013, 05:22:22 PM
Installed some bar end mirrors, now I can see around my shoulders.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on July 01, 2013, 06:46:59 PM
almost lost it:

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gravel fucks you up, guys
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Phil B on July 01, 2013, 08:08:20 PM
I cheated, and didnt quite change the brake fluid in my gs.

I did a full change in my SV650. Had a little fresh stuff left over. Decided to use a baster to suck out just the nasty stuff in the main reservoir on top of the bars and replace that with clean stuff.
Better than not doing it at all?  :->
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on July 01, 2013, 08:22:15 PM
nice recovery Watevaman! ... hows yer underpants!!??  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on July 01, 2013, 08:56:35 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on July 01, 2013, 08:22:15 PM
nice recovery Watevaman! ... hows yer underpants!!??  ;)

no shaZam!?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on July 02, 2013, 02:57:42 AM
thanks

was definitely a butt pucker moment
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on July 03, 2013, 01:14:33 PM
Finally got some new grips for the handlebars. Figured it was time to change the old 21 year old stock ones lol.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bremsstrahlung.positron on July 03, 2013, 01:46:31 PM
push started the bike as battery went down. didn't ride it for like a week  :cry:. ultra hot here in pakistan  :icon_eek:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on July 03, 2013, 04:16:00 PM
Received my fork brace today, now i just have to fit it  :)

Pic >> http://instagram.com/p/bS6_4SLmYe/
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on July 03, 2013, 05:12:38 PM
 Installed the EBC HH front pads today. I abhor the way the front pads are on the caliper. Absolutely bonkers on the older GS500s.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: newbie1993 on July 04, 2013, 12:00:26 AM
Finally got her started... And sealed up the pinholes in her gas tank( currently drying )
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on July 04, 2013, 12:13:45 AM
interesting idea... what you seal the holes with?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: newbie1993 on July 04, 2013, 11:55:54 AM
Por-15 tank sealer the most time consuming project ever
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on July 05, 2013, 04:38:54 AM
Quote from: newbie1993 on July 04, 2013, 11:55:54 AM
Por-15 tank sealer the most time consuming project ever

Look at what I went through with my tank in the link in my signature.  It's held up well for over a year and 2500 miles though.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: newbie1993 on July 05, 2013, 11:29:25 AM
How long did it take for the sealer to dry in your tank ?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on July 05, 2013, 11:33:21 AM
The directions say 96 hours (4 days) before you should put fuel in the tank.  I don't remember how long mine sat before fuel, but I waited at least that long.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on July 05, 2013, 12:05:54 PM
Looked at mine with a sad face on because of this relentless rain last couple days.  :icon_sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Ric0157 on July 05, 2013, 12:31:04 PM
Got the carbs dialed in, picked up new plugs, oil and filter. All thats left is is to check the valve shims and the tuneup will be all done. Been out riding every day!  Man I love this little bike now that its running right.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on July 05, 2013, 01:23:05 PM
Was supposed to have already started bringing this one back from the dead:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1002.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf147%2FSnake2715%2FIMAG1670_zps9c543259.jpg&hash=2f7ac7949dd021bb3aa47d87c02abd8b8d1220a7)

But then I wanted to "just wash the bugs off my shield".. and that turned into another complete detail. Still have some stuff to fix.. shave the tail more, New brake light, Exhaust stickers to match paint,  new front fender with guard, etc..

Really liking the new addtions however:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1002.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf147%2FSnake2715%2FIMAG1680_zpsbc4a00db.jpg&hash=560e835cb5f72f8c4d4e9749302981fe587f7cd2)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1002.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf147%2FSnake2715%2FIMAG1677_zps66cfba24.jpg&hash=f36b074db13599bdca3f72be8c026c9aacced60a)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1002.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf147%2FSnake2715%2FIMAG1683_zps9f693bb1.jpg&hash=91c36f10e15f6004515c655c8b7668578bdec2c8)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1002.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf147%2FSnake2715%2FIMAG1681_zpsd149442c.jpg&hash=d1b3e1dc43973e7c60d5a0d7c06fa4b9422b0c40)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1002.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf147%2FSnake2715%2FIMAG1675_zps439e1b15.jpg&hash=3ebc6503ab80a77dcad30d95ae2bd4a65b4edb02)

I would take it elsewhere to get some shots and still will, but living on dirt roads means its dusty as soon as I pull away. :cookoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on July 05, 2013, 06:59:46 PM
Fitted fork brace  :)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on July 05, 2013, 09:01:20 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on July 05, 2013, 06:59:46 PM
Fitted fork brace  :)

Gotta get the kids involved  :D



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on July 05, 2013, 09:09:26 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on July 05, 2013, 09:01:20 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on July 05, 2013, 06:59:46 PM
Fitted fork brace  :)

Gotta get the kids involved  :D

There you go!

Looks good. Will look great on your bike with the black to accent it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Soloratov on July 05, 2013, 09:37:43 PM
I "washed" it.

This means I rode in the rain, then wiped it off with a towel.  :cookoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on July 05, 2013, 09:39:26 PM
Quote from: Soloratov on July 05, 2013, 09:37:43 PM
I "washed" it.

This means I rode in the rain, then wiped it off with a towel.  :cookoo:

Thats the whole point of owning it right? I think I spent 1/2 as long today washing as I did riding.. now that its dark I realize my "mistake".
:embarrassed:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on July 05, 2013, 09:56:23 PM
Rode it for the first time in a week n a half. Need to pump up the tyres and lube the chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: vinny on July 06, 2013, 02:47:59 PM
Today - nothing.

Yesterday - Spent 4 hours riding, Mostly country roads. Covered 80mile, most relaxing ride ive had for a while.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on July 09, 2013, 09:51:03 AM
Spent some time wrestling old rubber off the rims, then wrestling new Sport Demons on them.  :D  Front wheel is aired up and installed on the bike. Rear wheel is still sitting in the garage, needing to be aired up and installed. I decided that it was a good time to call it quits last night after I managed to get both beads set on the rear wheel (2nd attempt, only got 1 bead set the first time). Well, the 75-80% humidity and being drenched with sweat and couldn't stand it anymore helped me determine it was time to quit.

Overall, I'd say it was good experience, even though it was a Buddha Loves You at times. I can't help but wonder if getting the tire onto the rear rim might have been easier if I had used a 130/70 instead of a 140/17?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on July 09, 2013, 10:29:11 AM
Not wortht the $20 just to have someone else do it?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 09, 2013, 10:57:28 AM
Quote from: Snake2715 on July 09, 2013, 10:29:11 AM
Not wortht the $20 just to have someone else do it?

$20? Cheapest I could find around here was $50 for the pair, mounted and balanced, off the bike. And that "shop" was just a guy with a garage big enough to hold 8 bikes, the sign out front isn't even big enough to be read from the road.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on July 09, 2013, 11:47:36 AM
Yeah I meant $20 per rim off the bike. So to be correct $40. Even if the front is easy it might have been worht the $20 for the back.

I hear you though if you can do it yourself go for it, sometimes the frustration and time isnt worth it.
Hindsight is 20/20!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on July 10, 2013, 05:30:00 AM
Finally have my fly screen back on after one of the brackets self destructed on the last big ride. This time I added a second inner bracket to each side and riveted them together to try to stop a lot of the flexing... bit dodgy but hopefully should work.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FFly%2520Screen%2F20130710-02.jpg&hash=8a251fcf80150400e783648b10e112f28d078a9e) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Fly%20Screen/20130710-02.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on July 10, 2013, 08:51:26 AM
Quote from: Snake2715 on July 09, 2013, 11:47:36 AM
Yeah I meant $20 per rim off the bike. So to be correct $40. Even if the front is easy it might have been worht the $20 for the back.


Wouldn't have been so bad if I hadn't done it in the garage with such high humidity levels. Wiping sweat out of my eyes every minute or so doesn't do much for the concentration or consistency.

Also, found that most of the shops in my area tend to run $30-35 per axle, off the bike. Add to that the fact that they open after I get to work in the morning and close about the time I leave work and you start to see why I decided to tackle it myself this time.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on July 10, 2013, 10:37:15 AM
Quote from: jdoorn14 on July 10, 2013, 08:51:26 AM
Quote from: Snake2715 on July 09, 2013, 11:47:36 AM
Yeah I meant $20 per rim off the bike. So to be correct $40. Even if the front is easy it might have been worht the $20 for the back.


Wouldn't have been so bad if I hadn't done it in the garage with such high humidity levels. Wiping sweat out of my eyes every minute or so doesn't do much for the concentration or consistency.

Also, found that most of the shops in my area tend to run $30-35 per axle, off the bike. Add to that the fact that they open after I get to work in the morning and close about the time I leave work and you start to see why I decided to tackle it myself this time.


Yeah I do.

So were you using true tools or improvising? Humidity is always fun thats for sure.


I was going to buy tire spoons, etc but it would ahve costed more for the tools, then I would have had to worry about a balance and or weights, etc Figured its just worth the frustration to birng it into my local shop.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on July 10, 2013, 01:18:06 PM
I bought a bead breaker, a couple motion pro tire spoons, and motion pro rim protectors as fillers to get me to free shipping cutoff points a while back. That's usually how I accumulate odds and ends tools/supplies.

I decided to try Dynabeads with this set of tires rather than traditional balancing, so I didn't need to worry about wheel weights and such for balancing. I'll post reviews after I ride on them for a bit.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on July 14, 2013, 05:24:29 PM
Fixed the fuel tee leak, put the carbs and pod filters back on and took her out. Much more responsive and more low rpm power.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on July 14, 2013, 10:24:42 PM
in an hour or so... going to get a MotoBatt MB10U .... cos i can  :thumb: ... Or not! .. Despite what the website of the local shop says .. He is still there but now mainly a RC car seller  :icon_confused: ... Only has remnants of the bike stock and no motobatts anymore ... Now I gotta find another place

... and a new pair of Phillips Extreme 100+ H4 bulbs... cos i was fiddling with the wires up front... had the other bulb out to 'keep it safe'  :icon_rolleyes: .. and dropped it on re-install  :mad: ... so 1 for me and one for my mate with a XVS650 ... his current bulb is standard and clouded .. it would be better to use a friggin candle!!  :icon_eek:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on July 15, 2013, 04:42:46 AM
Got my chain adjusted yesterday, then clean with kero and a lube job after a quick wash/polish/wax. Going to be raining again this week for something unusual so no point doing a proper detailed job...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on July 15, 2013, 01:46:44 PM
Changed forks to progressives and updated to a Shora battery!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1283.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa558%2FBatpimpn%2F20130713_131247_zpsdfa9da12.jpg&hash=e72277a12b428d10d2d44d0eb580c13c6664f262) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Batpimpn/media/20130713_131247_zpsdfa9da12.jpg.html)

Also updated Oil to AMS

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1283.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa558%2FBatpimpn%2F20130713_164128_zps284c6dda.jpg&hash=c68a3618f15fa6dd9f937de2838a796f9dfcc3f2) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Batpimpn/media/20130713_164128_zps284c6dda.jpg.html)

ALL with the immense help of @adidasguy !!! :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Old Mechanic on July 15, 2013, 05:09:28 PM
Picked up a bulb for the tachometer. Didn't actually install it today, my 1997 Ranger needed a blower motor resistor. I replaced it last October, but that one died. Lifetime warranty, but doing the same job twice gets old quick. Good old made in China parts, maybe if this one gives out I'll get one from Ford, before all the threads are stripped and the harness connections disintegrate.
Bulb in the bike tomorrow AM. That is just about everything I need to do to my 94. After 600 miles she is running great, a quick oil drop and fill helped me get neutral easier. Maybe some synthetic in about 1k miles.

regards
Mech
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on July 15, 2013, 06:25:59 PM
no AGM battery yet  :technical:

i did however get headlight bulb!! this morning...  :D

went to shop ... saw the little phillips counter display with test buttons to see comparable light output...

press #1 ....hmmm normal ... #2... (+60) ooh better ... #3 (+100) .. oooooo i like!! ... #4 (crystal vision 4300k) ...  :icon_eek: :D :D :D :icon_twisted: ..... #5 (ultimate something 5000k) ... nahhh too blue and beginning to lose peripheral brightness...

so got a set of the Crystal vision 4300K ... plus came with 2 park light bulbs of blue colour but they reckon super white! .. and all for only $7 more than the +100 extreme bulbs...

now i gotta wait all day to get home and install
:icon_neutral:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on July 15, 2013, 06:34:36 PM
Quote from: Old Mechanic on July 15, 2013, 05:09:28 PM
Picked up a bulb for the tachometer. Didn't actually install it today, my 1997 Ranger needed a blower motor resistor. I replaced it last October, but that one died. Lifetime warranty, but doing the same job twice gets old quick. Good old made in China parts, maybe if this one gives out I'll get one from Ford, before all the threads are stripped and the harness connections disintegrate.
Bulb in the bike tomorrow AM. That is just about everything I need to do to my 94. After 600 miles she is running great, a quick oil drop and fill helped me get neutral easier. Maybe some synthetic in about 1k miles.

regards
Mech

www.rockauto.com carriers high quality parts for cheap!

That tachometer bulb can be done fairly quickly.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on July 15, 2013, 07:22:04 PM
I let her take a nap going 40 mph on the side of the freeway in the bumpy grass after acting like a dual sport for a few seconds. Damage to the bike was not too terrible, other than some minor scratches to my brand new paint job, the only damage was the left bracket for the headlight got pretty dang bent up, and the light popped out a little bit.

When I woke her back up, the clutch lever and left hand controls were pushed all the way down, which was easily twisted back into place. When I got home from work I bent the headlight bracket back into place and reconnected some electrical stuff that rattled loose. Heres the before and after:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1329.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw549%2FJaco20sikkness%2FIMG_20130715_162209_zps1081d0a8.jpg&hash=b4664c8b200683f8be0e69d3883def01f4b9198b)

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Other than that it was a pretty good day, went to the police station and got finger printed for my CPL (CWP) concealed weapons permit. The crash happened after this.

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1010047_608798525819283_875581702_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Courtice_GS500 on July 16, 2013, 01:50:19 PM
Been a busy couple of weeks so far.

Couple little things done, dropped a tooth to 15 on the front and popped on an R6 throttle tube.
Changing the tube was worth the 20 minutes and $15 bucks it cost. Easy upgrade and the difference in throttle response is very noticeable.

Today at work....while getting paid which was great (my boss is a great guy) I cut out the old stock exhaust and threw on a Delkevic 225mm stainless steel shorty.

For $200 shipped and duties....thank you canadian government  :mad: this was a great investment.

It looks great and the sound is fantastic. It's nice and throaty but not obnoxiously loud. That being said I have the baffle installed, without it, it was very loud with a serious bark.

Here is a quick video of the finished product, the video doesn't do the pipe justice as it was shot with my phone.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1317.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft634%2FCourtice_gs500%2F56575C02-9BD0-4899-80E4-29B0BFA4002C-10724-0000049AC694D560_zps7f4de783.mp4&hash=9473823b2b93bbbbf833a67958b1fbbde18f00c7)

Just a note it was a 20 minute install, the mid pipe was a perfect fit and it even has a bracket and bumper welded on for the center stand which is great in my opinion.

For what it's worth I'm happy with the result and would recommend Delkevic.

 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on July 16, 2013, 01:54:57 PM
no video? Maybe its just my work pc.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Courtice_GS500 on July 16, 2013, 01:56:46 PM
Apparently the video wouldn't upload to the forum and I will try again tomorrow. Here's some pics of the finished product.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1317.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft634%2FCourtice_gs500%2F0C9ABE11-8368-43A2-94CB-A6202DF51C92-10724-0000049FF111588A_zps9cbde3e5.jpg&hash=4e46c60ddc89fcc372799a4af099a53746ff2d7e)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1317.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft634%2FCourtice_gs500%2F0ACF49AF-3878-4587-9677-9971F02CA1B4-10724-000004A0EDB7E871_zps336ad75e.jpg&hash=ba4712e79f995db210975ae60b9f1f4b7d2e7b61)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1317.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft634%2FCourtice_gs500%2F63E0700A-630E-4C61-9C72-086C6C7791B9-10724-000004A18068B768_zps35a0d4ac.jpg&hash=22196198762dc9dc0fc2abb5956dec68d06fefa9)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zwerski on July 16, 2013, 01:59:07 PM
Installed mesh sleeves over my nekkid Tygon fuel lines.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Courtice_GS500 on July 16, 2013, 02:24:33 PM
Here is the video hopefully

http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t634/Courtice_gs500/56575C02-9BD0-4899-80E4-29B0BFA4002C-10724-0000049AC694D560_zps7f4de783.mp4
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on July 16, 2013, 06:53:29 PM
new AGM battery and headlight bulb .. FINALLY!!! .. installed last night...

headlight review part 1 (crap on session  ;) ) .. here http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64979.msg775998#new
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Old Mechanic on July 16, 2013, 07:14:41 PM
Quote from: Snake2715 on July 15, 2013, 06:34:36 PM
Quote from: Old Mechanic on July 15, 2013, 05:09:28 PM
Picked up a bulb for the tachometer. Didn't actually install it today, my 1997 Ranger needed a blower motor resistor. I replaced it last October, but that one died. Lifetime warranty, but doing the same job twice gets old quick. Good old made in China parts, maybe if this one gives out I'll get one from Ford, before all the threads are stripped and the harness connections disintegrate.
Bulb in the bike tomorrow AM. That is just about everything I need to do to my 94. After 600 miles she is running great, a quick oil drop and fill helped me get neutral easier. Maybe some synthetic in about 1k miles.

regards
Mech

www.rockauto.com carriers high quality parts for cheap!

That tachometer bulb can be done fairly quickly.

I figured it was a disconnect the drive cable, two nuts, lift out the gauge, pull the socket, switch bulb and reconnect everything. Didn't do it today. I don't ride at night very much, my 62 year old eyes don't see stuff very well when it's dark.

regards
Mech
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on July 16, 2013, 07:31:15 PM
Courtice .. in general im not a huge fan of aftermarket exhausts ... not against them!! .. just i dont usually bother changing unless something breaks in the first place.....

but that sounds good!! ... good job there chap!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on July 16, 2013, 08:20:33 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on July 16, 2013, 07:31:15 PM
Courtice .. in general im not a huge fan of aftermarket exhausts ... not against them!! .. just i dont usually bother changing unless something breaks in the first place.....

but that sounds good!! ... good job there chap!!

I agree. I've seen a bunch of That brand around eBay lately, but none installed on the GS until now. One thing you can't usually tell in a video like that is whether it is a lot louder than stock or just deeper tone. What are your thoughts on that?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Courtice_GS500 on July 16, 2013, 08:21:40 PM
Thanks Janx

Generally I'm not a fan of aftermarket cans however as you can see in the picture below the PO dropped the bike in his driveway and tore up the stock pipe.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1317.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft634%2FCourtice_gs500%2F20A2843E-C9C0-4C35-9A8C-A6AFE994E21F-11029-000004BA8F47CA43_zpsfca5cd32.jpg&hash=20df1e82652a25869ea36e0cc208edb85250b4d5)

That being said the sound of the new can might have brought me over to the dark side  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Courtice_GS500 on July 16, 2013, 08:23:10 PM
It's louder for sure but with the baffle in its not obnoxious by any means.
Personally I like the new tone.
It gives it a nice growl.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on July 17, 2013, 05:27:36 AM
Rode it to work for the past 2 days, this morning while downshifting to a stop light it started making this weird squeaking noise. Sounds like it could be the clutch hanging up just a bit but I'm not sure. Definitely has to do with the engine rpm though. Any suggestions on where to start?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsJack on July 17, 2013, 06:04:02 AM
Last week I dug out my 02 wheels with 120/70 and 140/70 less than half worn Roadrider tires and put them back on.  I had been running the old 97 wheels with different tires.  Noticed the badly worn front caliper was even worse now so I ordered one from Adidas's favorite supplier Pinwall which is located far from Seattle right here in my own back yard.  It came Sat and I put it on yesterday and went for a test ride this morning and it was like brand new with hardly worn HH pads.  Came back and searched eBay for the rear caliper from Pinwall from the same 09 bike with less than 3k miles on it and bought it.  My rear caliper was even worse than the front one from splashing thru the winter salt water here in NE Ohio for 10 years.  Changed my front sprocket from stock 16T to a 15T while changing tires, that 140/70 rear RR tire is oversized, same diameter as a standard 150/70.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Snake2715 on July 17, 2013, 09:14:05 AM
Quote from: Tronspeed3 on July 17, 2013, 05:27:36 AM
Rode it to work for the past 2 days, this morning while downshifting to a stop light it started making this weird squeaking noise. Sounds like it could be the clutch hanging up just a bit but I'm not sure. Definitely has to do with the engine rpm though. Any suggestions on where to start?

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Post by: adidasguy on July 18, 2013, 10:07:30 PM
Decorated Suzi.


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Post by: Twisted on July 19, 2013, 01:40:18 AM
Is it a raccoon sticker?
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Post by: jdoorn14 on July 19, 2013, 05:52:34 AM
Looks like Grumpy Cat. 




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Post by: Snake2715 on July 19, 2013, 06:38:25 AM
Quote from: jdoorn14 on July 19, 2013, 05:52:34 AM
Looks like Grumpy Cat. 




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"Backoff"

Great pic, it matches it so well.


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on July 19, 2013, 09:39:53 AM
Yes - Grumpy Cat.
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Post by: lole00 on July 19, 2013, 09:54:32 AM
well today i went into the garage as soon as i woke up to hopefully diagnose why my bike is SO FREAKIN RIDICULOUSLY LOUD... after adjusting the clutch cable and going on a test ride it doesn't even start now  :icon_sad: .  So for my bike i have started to call different shops in hopes they can diagnose it!  because i am too frustrated with it at this point.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on July 19, 2013, 10:04:33 AM
Put some gas in it that it apparently didn't agree with, and rode it for 90 miles in 100°F heat. The bike started running real hot and started stumbling when I gave it throttle, so I opened up the choke to richen it up. That seemed to help, and hopefully get rid of that bad gas faster too.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mimikeni on July 19, 2013, 10:11:04 AM
I gave the bike the day off.  It's 100 degrees so i don't either of us would have enjoyed being out.
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Post by: Banzai on July 21, 2013, 09:55:53 PM
I've joined the Pirelli Sport Demon club. After 17,000km the original Bridgestone rear was well below legal and the front didn't have a lot left either.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rebel_rocket on July 22, 2013, 02:24:53 AM
I've decided that I really dig the two brothers can I put on my GS.   :thumb:
It's makes a nice grumbly growl with out being too loud.
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Also a Public Service Announcement that harbor freight welders are lousy
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Post by: Banzai on July 22, 2013, 04:35:51 AM
rebel_rocket, I simultaneously love and hate the gif in your signature.
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Post by: Janx101 on July 22, 2013, 04:41:47 AM
Quote from: Banzai on July 22, 2013, 04:35:51 AM
rebel_rocket, I simultaneously love and hate the gif in your signature.

Mm mm yes ... I was trying to figure out how the frag the iPad suddenly had a mouse cursor ... For a few seconds!  :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on July 25, 2013, 02:02:32 AM
Installed a set of old school barrel gum grips. Always loved these on old bikes so I thought what the heck.

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Post by: newbie1993 on July 29, 2013, 08:15:49 PM
New clutch lever, clutch cable and new stock left turn signal because I broke the original one
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Post by: newbie1993 on July 29, 2013, 08:22:47 PM
Next week she'll be getting a shiny new Vance and Hines full exhaust
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Post by: codajastal on July 29, 2013, 09:41:02 PM
Bought her a playmate :)


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Post by: peteGS on July 30, 2013, 04:13:50 AM
Forgot to post... put a Motion Pro R1 throttle tube in on the weekend... nice and quick action to WOT now  :thumb:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 06, 2013, 03:28:07 PM
My 2006 bike got a license plate today. Yes, I know it doesn't have wheels or a motor yet but that is not required to get a license plate.
(The frame in the plastic wrap also has a license plate!)

Let the bike builds begin  :woohoo:

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Post by: Old Mechanic on August 06, 2013, 04:54:14 PM
Pulled and cleaned the carbs on the 94 today, finished up at 1 PM. Just finished the bondo work on the tank dent on the 89, ready for some urethane primer if the rain lets up. I'm trying to decide if I want to go back with the white with blue stripes that were original in 89, or maybe a different paint color altogether. Always liked the metallics that are about the same color as a new penny.

regards
Mech
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on August 07, 2013, 08:21:36 AM
Bought a clutch cover gasket,oil and filter.So now I can fix the Alaska " Tampon and RTV " temp fix !!.


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Post by: peteGS on August 08, 2013, 03:47:00 AM
Trying to sort out the issue with my throttle... when I put the R1 tube in I discovered I had a lot of free play in the cable. Tightened it up and it opens the throttle when turning right... d'oh!

Pulled the tank off tonight and discovered I've actually routed it completely wrong  :mad:

Will make a bit of a compromise in adjustment and next service in a couple of weeks will see me routing it correctly  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Banzai on August 08, 2013, 05:09:24 AM
Took the P Plate off for the last time. Yay!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: knowles on August 08, 2013, 09:36:14 AM
put new gaskets around the speedo and tac, handlebar weights, oil change,
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsJack on August 08, 2013, 12:32:24 PM
Took an 81st Birthday ride on it.   :thumb:
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Post by: Soloratov on August 08, 2013, 12:58:45 PM
Happy birthday sir!
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Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on August 08, 2013, 12:59:35 PM
Congrats and Happy Birthday Jack!! You're an inspiration for us young'uns  :bowdown:
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Post by: Kerry on August 08, 2013, 01:14:28 PM
Quote from: gsJack on August 08, 2013, 12:32:24 PMTook an 81st Birthday ride on it.   :thumb:

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Wow - we're almost exactly 30 years apart!  (My birthday was yesterday.)

Hang in there gsJack! :bowdown:
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Post by: gsJack on August 08, 2013, 06:49:02 PM
Thanks Kerry and a happy birthday to you too.  You should end up with a lot more riding years than me by the time your 81, I didn't start riding until I was 52.

And thanks to Soloratov and steezin_and_wheezin too for the birthday wishes.   :thumb:
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Post by: Janx101 on August 08, 2013, 07:07:23 PM
Happy Birthday "old Chap" !! ..  :D

i wondered what that glow on the satellite imagery was.... now i realise it was the candles on your cake!  ;)
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Post by: peteGS on August 09, 2013, 01:28:57 PM
Happy b'day Jack!

And I couldn't stand my throttle issue any more so ripped the tank off last night and routed the cable correctly... will find out Monday if it's right or not...
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Post by: adidasguy on August 09, 2013, 09:52:03 PM
Happy Birthday jack! For your present, I made this into another cat thread!



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Post by: JAS6377 on August 10, 2013, 03:29:51 PM
Put on Rox Risers and GSXR 1100 rearsets. Well, I did this last weekend... But I rode it today lol. I don't know if it was the GSXR master cylinder, or the fresh brake fluid, but my rear brake is incredibly responsive now.

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Post by: adidasguy on August 10, 2013, 07:29:05 PM
Started building another one with help from bluesmudge and jmill. Should be on the road next weekend. 2 weeks at most.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Old Mechanic on August 10, 2013, 08:35:56 PM
Picked up two oil filters today and a quart of Valvoline synthetic 10W40 motorcycle oil. Changed the oil and filter in the 94 this afternoon. No broken bolts or stripped threads, everything went very smooth. The 94 is pretty much up to date on service and ready to go. I'll see soon how much the carb cleaning affected my mileage, hoping it will get better. Bike is running like new. Fresh oil made both bikes easier to get into neutral.

Oh and Happy Birthday Jack, you have 18 years on me, hope I am still riding at 81!
That's remarkable.

regards
Mech
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ver4 on August 10, 2013, 11:35:25 PM
New fork seals and oil, brake pads, resurfaced rotors, and the brakes were bled.
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Post by: Janx101 on August 11, 2013, 03:45:39 AM
Gave it this seasons Bath, checked the oil, rode around local 'fun' roads, clicked over 18k, now it's a bit dirty again but purrin like a tiger kitty!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Golly on August 11, 2013, 05:27:28 AM
Got a burble and a slight run out of the ole girl for about 30 secs then she died, battery is dead through trying hard hahaha..
Battery on charge over night, then new brakes tomorrow on rear then try again.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: DrtRydr23 on August 11, 2013, 06:20:48 AM
Started it for the first time in 4 years after de-rusting and sealing the tank, cleaning the carbs and frame petcock, replacing fuel lines/tank petcock/chain/sprockets/battery, changing oil/filter, and replacing spark plugs.  It started up pretty well, but is running really rough after 1/4 throttle and at least 1 carb is overflowing.  I need to check the float heights again, and change a few O-rings in the carbs.  I'll probably go after it again next weekend after I get some parts and clean the air filter element (uni filter).  I also need to lube the cables and adjust the clutch, and eventually do the fork oil and seals.  I also replaced the brake fluid.

It was nice to hear it run again. 
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Post by: peterscotts on August 12, 2013, 04:54:46 PM
Fitted the R&G Sliders.

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Post by: AlexT on August 12, 2013, 06:32:24 PM
Got some Vortex clip ons in the mail for the whopping price of... $60! It was an open box model from Amazon warehouse and hasn't been installed before as far as I can tell. Pretty happy about that!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on August 17, 2013, 04:00:58 AM
Put new front and back tires on in the Honda 919. Went from Pilot Road 2s to Pilot Road 3s.

Mileage since last change... 20,517km for the front and 17,257km for the rear. Not too shappy for a larger bike. Even the tire guy was impressed  :dunno_black: - guess he'd be knocked over by 30,000kms from front tires on the GS then  ;)
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Post by: Old Mechanic on August 17, 2013, 07:00:23 AM
Cleaned the carbs on the 89. Primed the tank repairs. Sanding down the urethane primer with some 320. It will need a little more primer. My buddy got some pearl white paint for an 05 Nissan Murano that was not even close to matching, so That paint is available instead of spending $70 for another half pint. Can't beat free. I stripped the decals off of the 89, in preparation for painting all of the plastics and tank. This winter I'll tear her down and clean-paint the frame, but I doubt I will replace the graphics, probably cost a fortune. Maybe something custom.

I never drilled out the idle adjustment screws on the 89, just really focused on the primary jets. Boths bikes are running absolutely fantastic now, but mileage actually dropped a little bit, right around 60 MPG. It might be because I am more agressive on the throttle, much more fum to ride when the bikes are running close to 100%.

Yesterday I rode 145 miles.

regards
Mech
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Post by: newbie1993 on August 17, 2013, 09:28:13 PM
Took her for her first ride since I bought her.. Discovered that she needs cosmetic work
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Falcon01 on August 17, 2013, 11:06:48 PM
Replaced my front tire with a Dunlop GT 501 and rode for 200 miles.  So far it seems to be a great tire.  I like it better than the BT45.
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Post by: adidasguy on August 20, 2013, 10:27:06 PM
Put on a new Gimbel seat on Junior that I just finished painting and clear coating.


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Post by: BrianRC on August 21, 2013, 01:52:34 AM
Put a new OEM bikini fairing on Audrey, looks great :thumb: but the wind deflection is only marginally better  :icon_sad:

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Post by: Janx101 on August 21, 2013, 01:57:50 AM
LED units in gauges and idiot lights except indicator ...

Pearl White 4spot T10 for gauges and Pearl White single spot T5 for the idiot lights .. The milky top instead of clear small lens does not wash the colour out of the jewels  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 21, 2013, 02:46:37 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on August 21, 2013, 01:57:50 AM
Pearl White 4spot T10 for gauges and Pearl White single spot T5 for the idiot lights .. The milky top instead of clear small lens does not wash the colour out of the jewels  :thumb:
You are using white LED for the jewels? Try LED of the same color as the jewel. It makes the color very intense,
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Post by: Janx101 on August 21, 2013, 03:20:41 AM
Yeah I remember seeing that mentioned..  :thumb: .. The milky/pearl tips on these white ones don't wash out any colour far as my eye can see though...

Main difference is that until I diode up the indicator circuit ... The old style bulb in that looks like a candle in a desert!
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Post by: Golly on August 21, 2013, 06:06:23 PM
Ive put leds in all the idiot lights...noticed when left indicator is on the idiot light no work...but on right it does

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Post by: jdoorn14 on August 21, 2013, 07:37:24 PM
Quote from: Golly on August 21, 2013, 06:06:23 PM
Ive put leds in all the idiot lights...noticed when left indicator is on the idiot light no work...but on right it does

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Do a search for the led indicator diode fix. What you're seeing is because your LED is polarized, but power flows in both directions through the turn signal indicator when using a normal bulb.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Old Mechanic on August 21, 2013, 07:40:10 PM
Took the 89 painted parts to my buddies body shop to be painted. Picked up some black paint and glass bead blasted the tubes and brackets in the rear frame area and painted them black when I got home. Tank, fender, side covers and rear connector as well as grab bar will be painted by Friday. I ordered a tail light sub harness, something ate the insulation off of  some of the wires.

regards
Mech
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Post by: Janx101 on August 21, 2013, 11:04:25 PM
bought a oil filter, o-ring and crush washer .. change it myself this time... figure it may be stress relief? ... some 'me' time  :thumb:
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Post by: peteGS on August 22, 2013, 04:10:49 AM
Picked up 5L of Penrite fully synthetic Every Day 10w40 for the service this weekend... on sale, save $4...  :thumb:

Also put the right size sockets out on the work bench ready to drop the oil when I roll in from work tomorrow avo'...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on August 22, 2013, 04:20:45 AM
I don't think I'll buy oil this time .... I seem to have a 44gal drum of Valvoline All Fleet 15w40 in the shed for the trucks ... Reckon I can spare a couple litres for the bike eh  :thumb:
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Post by: Twisted on August 23, 2013, 01:37:35 AM
Got some nice Rizoma bar ends off Gumtree for a steal

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Post by: slipperymongoose on August 23, 2013, 01:39:47 AM
Oooooooooo nice find
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Post by: peteGS on August 23, 2013, 02:30:14 PM
Janx, as long as it's good on the clutch then go for it  :thumb:

Nice score Twisted!

I dumped the oil yesterday avo'... this weekend is service, rebuild cam chain tensioner, sort out throttle cable routing, and attempt to repair the horn time.
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Post by: slipperymongoose on August 23, 2013, 04:32:27 PM
Good luck.
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Post by: Old Mechanic on August 23, 2013, 04:38:07 PM
Painted parts, fender, tank, side panels, rear grab bar reinstalled today. Came out real nice. Waiting on the tail light sub harness and she will be roadworthy again.

regards
Mech
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on August 24, 2013, 02:18:25 PM
Valve clearances checked last night, same as last service  :thumb:

Rebuilt cam chain tensioner... twice... too much loctite on the nut first time around  :oops:

Penrite Everyday Full Synthetic 10w40 in with a new filter.

Still to sort out throttle cable routing and clean/check under the sprocket cover.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Old Mechanic on August 24, 2013, 02:53:42 PM
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193 miles since purchased. Check out the odometer and the left side tank dent repair. I posted a pic on another thread when the mteal work was done before filler.

regards
Mech
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mjslive2fly on August 24, 2013, 05:28:25 PM
Realigned the front wheel.

The original owner had been down once in a low side.  Muffler was scratched, brake lever slightly modified via asphalt grinding, and fork reflector cracked.  The engine cover with Suzuki emblem had been replaced.

Handlebars had a slight bias to the right and the front tire was noticeably misaligned with the fender but all was smooth riding with no wobble or vibration.  I loosened the lower pinch bolts and the fork brace bolts.  A couple of whacks with a rubber mallet and all was straight.  Now its nearly perfect.

'02 GS500E.  5800 mi and climbing...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 24, 2013, 06:23:27 PM
We built a bike.


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Post by: NortwestRider on August 24, 2013, 09:20:50 PM
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We built a bike.
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Very cool,who's is it?????.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on August 24, 2013, 09:21:51 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on August 24, 2013, 06:23:27 PM
We built a bike.


Very cool,who's is it ?????


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 24, 2013, 09:55:38 PM
Jacob will buy it at cost.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on August 25, 2013, 03:10:24 AM
Took it up with a group of mates to WSID ... To watch the 'big bikes' storm down the quarter mile! ...

Also a lot of cars running ....

Got to be 'crew' for one of the lads ... Which meant we got to go right down next to the staging/launch area to help out in case a bike failed at the start line.... Which they didn't ...

Meant I got several bathings in tyre smoke and alcohol scented exhaust  :D

My bike ran so smooth and without a hitch for both the 2 hour transits... I gave it a big hug when I got home......  :whisper: (it wasn't because my ass and legs were numb and I tripped while dismounting!  :oops: :icon_rolleyes: )  :whisper:
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Post by: Zookmang on August 25, 2013, 03:37:28 AM
Detailed mine, took hours! Cleaned underneath it, cleaned and lubed my chain, waxed it. Then took it for a blast up around church point which was tons of fun! But yes, rock hard seat doesn't do much good for the ol' posterior does it?  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on August 25, 2013, 03:58:37 AM
Had a serious CBF moment when looking at the throttle cable routing, will do that another time.

Cleaned under the sprocket cover... ugh! Horrendous...

Put it back together, degreased the motor, and a short test ride 'round the long block... so far no oil weeping anywhere and the tensioner seems to be working... good start!
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Post by: Janx101 on August 25, 2013, 04:16:30 AM
Quote from: Zookmang on August 25, 2013, 03:37:28 AM
Detailed mine, took hours! Cleaned underneath it, cleaned and lubed my chain, waxed it. Then took it for a blast up around church point which was tons of fun! But yes, rock hard seat doesn't do much good for the ol' posterior does it?  :icon_lol:

I think my seat is relatively comfy compared to some I have sat on.... It's mainly my lack of regular riding... Combined with my jelly ass ...  Oh and the ride leader thought it would be fun if we took the old nostalgic route up there... Which added on about 30-40 mins and 15-20km of crap roads .... I kept pointing to the glassy smooth motorway!! ... But ooooooooohhhhh no!! ... Nostalgia is better!  :icon_rolleyes:
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Post by: Malfruen on August 25, 2013, 08:55:22 PM
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Pulled Speweys face apart and pulled his legs out in prep to put new seals and springs in.
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Post by: peteGS on August 26, 2013, 05:35:12 AM
Commute to and from work and so far all dry, no oil to be seen outside the motor.

Started working on repairing my horn tonight, tried two aftermarket replacements and both have failed  :technical:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on August 26, 2013, 09:13:33 AM
3rd oil change since purchase a little over a year ago... had 2500 miles, now at 8350.  She also, got a much deserved bath, with fairings off!

- Bboy
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Post by: RossLH on August 26, 2013, 05:08:20 PM
Rode it a quarter mile to the gas station, found out the gas cap is stuck (key wont turn), rode it home and parked it. Had a pretty awful day and was hoping a nice ride could give me some therapy, but instead it was just the icing on the cake.

I need a beer.
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Post by: peteGS on August 27, 2013, 04:53:31 AM
Still no oil on the outside  :thumb:
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Post by: bombsquad83 on August 27, 2013, 05:45:26 AM
Quote from: RossLH on August 26, 2013, 05:08:20 PM
Rode it a quarter mile to the gas station, found out the gas cap is stuck (key wont turn), rode it home and parked it. Had a pretty awful day and was hoping a nice ride could give me some therapy, but instead it was just the icing on the cake.

I need a beer.

Push down hard on the cap as you try to turn.  You can also try giving it a tap with a rubber mallet as you try to turn.
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Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on August 27, 2013, 07:23:08 AM
Took a ride over the weekend with the owner of my old 04 gs. Great ride through the old back roads we grew up on. We switched out leading a few times and kept a decent pace. Nothing too intense, but got to push the bt003 more than I have been. Enjoying every mile out there!

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Post by: Tonyp884 on August 27, 2013, 12:28:14 PM
Installed new Daytona style handlebars, Bad Bot all in one compact airhorn, 1/4 fairing, PIAA Xtreme White H4 Headlamp, and have on order a 17 tooth countershaft sprocket, sport saddlebags, and Progressive fork springs.
Tony p
New Salem, NC
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on August 27, 2013, 12:33:48 PM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on August 27, 2013, 05:45:26 AMPush down hard on the cap as you try to turn.  You can also try giving it a tap with a rubber mallet as you try to turn.

Got the cap open, then off today. The locks were badly corroded, I had to use a hammer instead of a mallet. Got it all cleaned up, oiled, greased, and it works fine now.

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Post by: smittybuilt92 on August 27, 2013, 08:55:33 PM
Took it out for its first legal ,legitiment ride! Lovin it!
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Post by: peteGS on August 28, 2013, 04:50:01 AM
Re-assembled the original horn and re-installed tonight... amazingly enough it made a sound somewhat resembling a beep when I tried it briefly... will give it a proper try in the morning, bit late at night to be beeping a horn in the garage!
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Post by: slipperymongoose on August 28, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
We all have a little troll in us all Pete. Be a rebel
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Post by: tmbr_wulf on August 28, 2013, 01:28:23 PM
When I was checking my oil today I noticed a damp spot on the top of my cylinder.  I think I've got a very minor weaping leak from my valve cover gasket.  At the end of the season I think I'll take it off to double check my shim job and replace the gasket, and clean all the exterior surfaces real well.
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Post by: Old Mechanic on August 28, 2013, 08:16:15 PM
Replaced the dead illumination bulb in my tachometer on the 94 today. Didn't ride today, raining heavily now and rain was threatening earlier.

regards
Mech
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Post by: anoopb on August 29, 2013, 08:21:49 AM
Finally bought the OEM bar ends for my 01. It had none so I'm happy to be replacing them :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on August 29, 2013, 12:52:00 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on August 28, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
We all have a little troll in us all Pete. Be a rebel

Haha yes true... got a few beeps in yesterday  :thumb:

So it now seems better than it used to be but no idea why  :dunno_black:

I also still have all my oil in the engine and not weeping down from the cam chain tensioner  :thumb:
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Post by: peterscotts on August 30, 2013, 10:22:01 PM
Got one of these put on, not today.. Last week!  :laugh:

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Post by: Zookmang on August 30, 2013, 10:34:57 PM
Walked past mine with a box of goodies and managed to bump into it scratching the tail.  :mad: So cranky at myself right now!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: supersilas on August 31, 2013, 02:03:24 PM
i rode it like i stole it :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on August 31, 2013, 02:31:15 PM
Put about 220km's on it yesterday, perfect weather for a top ride  :thumb:

Cam chain tensioner still oil tight  :thumb:

Horn still working  :thumb:

Have discovered what looks to be a head gasket leak now  :technical:

Gonna give the head bolts a tweak down this week and see if that fixes it... otherwise the head's gotta come off next service...
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Post by: ctjacket on August 31, 2013, 06:57:29 PM
Began my teardown to replace both sprockets, chain, rear shock, and fully detail the bike.  I should have done this sooner, but I was lazy.  There must have been about 100 o rings in the front sprocket cover, so I am glad I am doing this.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on August 31, 2013, 11:04:15 PM
They all got the day off.
Frank's real, official title came in the mail today from the state. So he's 100% titled in Washington (frame came from Maryland and did a title transfer 3 weeks ago when the bike build started.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on September 01, 2013, 03:22:47 AM
Popped the valve cover off, gave the head nuts a tweak but could only really tighten about two of them, plus the upside down one on the front. Re-assembled, degreased and rinsed. I'm hoping that will be enough to stop the head gasket weep... at least the weep is so slight it didn't even register on the dipstick.
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Post by: JAS6377 on September 01, 2013, 10:37:04 AM
Put the petcock back in after a good JB Weld to the reserve connector, gave her a good carb sync with a $10 homemade monometer and the "hillbilly carb sync" method (courtesy of all you backyard mechanics here), and replaced all of those obnoxious SS fuel lines with 3/8" fuel line.

It's amazing what a little bit of love will do to a bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on September 01, 2013, 11:38:40 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on August 30, 2013, 10:22:01 PM
Got one of these put on, not today.. Last week!  :laugh:

Yeah got one a couple of weeks ago... Sound GREAT! see >>> http://youtu.be/_D_iLUli7bY and http://youtu.be/gpWa84y3MsA   :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on September 02, 2013, 01:25:56 AM
Give her a serv... I mean a service a few days ago. See >> The Cost to Service Your Bike Yourself as to a Dealer. http://youtu.be/Nri_xAoeg6k
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on September 02, 2013, 01:47:11 AM
Yeah dealer servicing in AUS is ridiculous, especially major services. The dealer i bought my bike from said the price would be the same each time.. what a crock. $240 for the 1000km, $320 for the 6000km. Didn't take long for them to go back on their word!  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on September 02, 2013, 01:59:44 AM
Quote from: Zookmang on September 02, 2013, 01:47:11 AM
Yeah dealer servicing in AUS is ridiculous, especially major services. The dealer i bought my bike from said the price would be the same each time.. what a crock. $240 for the 1000km, $320 for the 6000km. Didn't take long for them to go back on their word!  :icon_lol:

So true... Said they same the dealer (stealer) to me.. First around 180 to 200$, Quoted, then when it was time 1K service was 240$  :o  For what = Joke!  :dunno_black: No more  :flipoff: , they can belt it (right up their ... U know what)  :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on September 02, 2013, 02:07:05 AM
Not to mention they are generally careless with your bike and often damage it. They can indeed stick it in their ring.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on September 02, 2013, 02:14:13 AM
Quote from: Zookmang on September 02, 2013, 02:07:05 AM
Not to mention they are generally careless with your bike and often damage it. They can indeed stick it in their ring.

Totally agree!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on September 02, 2013, 04:25:32 AM
I do mine myself as well  :thumb:
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Post by: codajastal on September 02, 2013, 07:32:06 PM
Installed crash bars on the wee strom
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Post by: dry_humor on September 02, 2013, 07:40:57 PM
took it out for a test ride in the community after finishing up the surgery from repairing "goats"!!!

everything checked out after a minor clutch adjustment issue (the fiancee fiddling with nuts that shouldn't be fiddled with :nono:), then we rode down to st. augustine for lunch and ice cream before the 5 o'clock florida rains rolled in.
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Post by: peteGS on September 03, 2013, 04:32:01 AM
Them there are some serious bars Cods! Nice  :thumb:
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Post by: codajastal on September 03, 2013, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: peteGS on September 03, 2013, 04:32:01 AM
Them there are some serious bars Cods! Nice  :thumb:
Yes it should save a few tears if I ever hit the gravel :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JAS6377 on September 03, 2013, 07:28:52 PM
I wired up a 12V adapter with an in-line fuse and a toggle switch (so it doesn't drain the battery). And my saddle bags came in today! I'm all ready for Delmarva!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 12:20:40 AM
new oil filter .. crush washer (cos the one on there .. i dont even know what its off... but it wasnt even close to right!!) .. and washed the gizzards down with a few litres of Valvoline Super Diesel 15w/40 ... my first real engine maint .. not done by a bike mechanic  :D

oh and got it inspected for rego.... almost 3 minutes this time!  :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on September 04, 2013, 12:26:52 AM
Is your bike a high km one? or is there an advantage to using heavier oil? Thought 10w/40 was recommended..
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 12:29:52 AM
just rolled through 18k ... i been topping it up with 15/40 since last service... generally i think the higher kms 'benefit' from the oil... but .. i have a 44gal drum of the stuff for the trucks... gsJack been use 15/40 for awhile i think.. cant see the harm in it...

now wait for the oil wars!!  :icon_rolleyes: :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on September 04, 2013, 12:31:42 AM
Ahh, yeah makes sense if you got litres and litres of the stuff. Mine just hit 16k today, only a year old!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 02:27:17 AM
Wow .. I bought mine 3 years ago at 9k ish ... Only up to 18 now! ... But I don't get out as much as I would like to eh

On another note...

The Katana 600 shock arrived today from the US ... Nice and clean and exactly as pictured on eBay ... Woot woot!!

:woohoo:
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Post by: codajastal on September 04, 2013, 02:33:36 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 02:27:17 AM
Wow .. I bought mine 3 years ago at 9k ish ... Only up to 18 now! ... But I don't get out as much as I would like to eh

On another note...

The Katana 600 shock arrived today from the US ... Nice and clean and exactly as pictured on eBay ... Woot woot!!

:woohoo:
Install it quick.......you will love the difference
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 02:34:55 AM
Saturday I reckon ... What preload you use? What body weight if you don't mind sayin?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 04, 2013, 02:37:14 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 02:34:55 AM
Saturday I reckon ... What preload you use? What body weight if you don't mind sayin?
Preload set in the middle? 3 I think? and Im 120kg approx (all fat)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 04, 2013, 02:37:54 AM
I hope you have or are going to install sonic springs?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 02:47:34 AM
Got .95s in earlier this year .. Love them! ... Just the ass has been getting all Cadillac on me lately!

I'm about 13kg more ... So I'll go at least 4 to start and see how it goes... The poor old stocker has always been up on 7!!!

... Glad my OEM toolkit Baggie has the shock wrench thingy eh!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 04, 2013, 02:51:07 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 02:47:34 AM
Got .95s in earlier this year .. Love them! ... Just the ass has been getting all Cadillac on me lately!

I'm about 13kg more ... So I'll go at least 4 to start and see how it goes... The poor old stocker has always been up on 7!!!

... Glad my OEM toolkit Baggie has the shock wrench thingy eh!
Well my friend you are in for a pleasant surprise :)
I took my little GS out today to get rid of the cobwebs and realised how much I love the Katana Shock and .95 Springs I installed before I bought the WeeStrom
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 02:54:31 AM
Next budget items are air cleaner and plugs ... These plugs are still good but wanna try the brisks ..

After that is the sprockets and chain ... Which are really more overdue .. But I know roughly when the budget is gonna fit the needs   :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 04, 2013, 03:07:05 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 02:54:31 AM
Next budget items are air cleaner and plugs ... These plugs are still good but wanna try the brisks ..

After that is the sprockets and chain ... Which are really more overdue .. But I know roughly when the budget is gonna fit the needs   :icon_rolleyes:
I have brisk and i like...........but..........save your money and buy ngk  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 03:17:51 AM
Hmmm I could ... But then it wouldn't grind sand into all the "anti's" gears ... Would it ?  :icon_twisted: ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on September 04, 2013, 03:19:43 AM
Your sprockets and chain are stuffed at 18k? How is that possible? mine still look new.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 03:54:12 AM
Because (I think) ... I'm owner 3 ... First bloke dropped it after a few weeks and left it in shed for awhile where by the look of it later it rusted a bit on the rollers ... 2nd owner greased the chain .. Lots ... With grease ... But by the look of it when I bought it... Never really adjusted it much or wiped the grit and debris out of the old grease ... It was flexi and funky ... I spent a few hours with toothbrush and cloths and cleaner etc .. And rehab it somewhat ... Then got a mate to help me adjust it better ...

The sprockets are not shot ... But they are worn enough for me to want to change them ... The chain is suffering still but surviving ... I would have done it last year probably but budget and time constraints kept on interfering ... And considering I wasn't riding frequently it got pushed back and back ...

Good or poor maintenance can have a significant effect on your chain and sprockets  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on September 04, 2013, 04:01:19 AM
Clearly does! I'm pretty overzealous about that sorta thing.. maintenance is cheap, parts are expensive.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on September 04, 2013, 07:10:33 AM
Had to bump start it for the first time with this battery (2 year old stock type lead acid).  Good reminder that I should check the electrolyte level and top it off and put it back on the battery tender when I get home.  Hopefully after keeping the rpms up on the 6 mile commute, it will have charged enough so I don't have to bump it again after work.  This is what I get for only riding it 2 times in 3 or 4 weeks.  :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 04, 2013, 07:57:58 AM
Quote from: bombsquad83 on September 04, 2013, 07:10:33 AM
Had to bump start it for the first time with this battery (2 year old stock type lead acid).  Good reminder that I should check the electrolyte level and top it off and put it back on the battery tender when I get home.  Hopefully after keeping the rpms up on the 6 mile commute, it will have charged enough so I don't have to bump it again after work.  This is what I get for only riding it 2 times in 3 or 4 weeks.  :cry:
It might be time for a new battery,it should hold a charge even if you only rode it 3-4 times in the last month.You should be able to leave it for a couple months with no problem.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on September 04, 2013, 09:24:11 AM
I think I can make it last the rest of the season by using a battery tender and refilling electrolyte, but it's probably time for a new one for next year.  Is it normal for a battery to die after just a regular 2 years of use?  I might test voltages on my charging system too after leaving the battery on the smart charger overnight.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 04, 2013, 10:12:50 AM
My stock battery in Suzi (new, May 2010) lasted for a year and a half then went through a rapid death in 10 days.
Shorai ever since.
If you need a battery tender - then your battery is bad. Plain and simple.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 04, 2013, 11:33:32 AM
The Shorai in Dora sat for over 6 months then started right up.The AGM battery in my sidecar rig sat outside for 5 months and also started right up.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 04, 2013, 12:31:37 PM
One other thing to remember-----
If you need a battery tender when your bike sits over night, what will happen when it sits all day outside of work for 10 hours? Weill it start up when you need to go home? Will the battery take its last gasp when you're at work?

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Roxtar on September 04, 2013, 05:37:19 PM
dropped her in my driveway. just cosmetic damage, but very angry with myself.
:cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JAS6377 on September 04, 2013, 06:12:16 PM
Quote from: Roxtar on September 04, 2013, 05:37:19 PM
dropped her in my driveway. just cosmetic damage, but very angry with myself.
:cry:

Been there, done that... It sucks. I actually almost dropped it tonight. I was aiming my headlight using the garage door and forgot that I didn't have the kickstand down.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on September 04, 2013, 09:16:14 PM
Bike started right up after work.  I can tell this battery sucks though because my headlight dims slightly when I apply the brakes or turn signals at idle.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 09:18:37 PM
yeah they do that Bomb! ... i had same effect with the old lead acid battery .. and still same with the brand new AGM battery ...

dunno if anyone really has come up with a fix for it yet!? ... install 'new and improved' charging system perhaps? ... far as i know its a GS500 thing  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 04, 2013, 10:46:18 PM
There is no "gs500 thing" in regards to the electricity. A good battery is fine. Lights won't dim with brake light.
Things that will cause it:
1. Weak battery
2. Excessive electricity usage due to
    a) too much crap
    b) shorts sopping up power
3. Weak power due to corroded connections
4. Defective regulator

You can upgrade the charging to MosFet. Costs about the same as an OEM regulator - maybe less (like $110).
That and a really good battery and you'll be fine.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 04, 2013, 11:36:42 PM
 :icon_eek: ahh .. ruling out 1 and 2a .. probably ruling out 3 ... which leaves 2b and 4 ...

have had wiring issues .. but while sorting those out i did have a pretty fair look through the other bits of harness and not having other 'shorting issues' .. pretty much leaves me with 4 .. something to add to the list ..  :icon_rolleyes:

only thought it was a gs500 thing because seen fair few mentions of it last couple years ... assumed it was a common thing... like the optional squeaky rear brake some have ..  :dunno_black:

my bad....

i'll look up how and where to test the regulator with the meter!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 05, 2013, 07:42:42 AM
Mosfet rocks !!!!!!.
The added bonus if you commute and sit in traffic is it charges better at or around idle!!.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on September 05, 2013, 11:57:58 AM
I'm going to chalk mine up to a weak battery since it's been getting worse over time.  I'll be slightly more concerned if I replace the battery and it's still really noticeable.  I'm not going to be replacing my regulator or sorting through all my wiring looking for shorts until I have real issues.  It's not bad right now, just slightly noticeable.

I have the rear brake squeek "feature" too. ;)  Went away for a while with some CRC Brake Quiet on the back of the pads, then came back more quietly after a couple months.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on September 05, 2013, 01:06:54 PM
There is one better upgrade than MOSFET... Shindengen SH775.

This is a series regulator... with the standard shunt style regulator, when the battery is charged it shunts excess current to ground, heating up the regulator and stator.

With the series style regulator, it is able to regulate the output in a completely different way I believe that doesn't heat up the stator = longer stator life  :thumb:

I believe these are available from Polaris dealers at around $US75 - 85 or somewhere thereabouts, but not sure of the part number...

Edit: Here is a link to the thread on the GS Resources re: SH775 source...

http://thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=200004 (http://thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=200004)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 05, 2013, 08:26:07 PM
Both of these regs I believe were used in Honda motorcycles.There is a thread over on GSresources that list's ALL of them so you can find one that fits.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 05, 2013, 09:59:30 PM
I need some more regulators for upcoming projects so I contacted Joe at RoadsterCycle.com, where I buy MosFet kits.
He says Shindengen  is a real beaitsch to deal with. The 775's are nigh on to impossible to get. Even the FH020AA's are difficult to get.

He added this bit of information:
"I do have the CE605SB that is a series R/R made in the USA in Ohio and I sell tons of those to the 1125c Rotax motor buell guys because it helps to keep the stator running cooler.  There is advantages to them for sure but they are expensive. They are nice for race bikes as the headlights and tail lights are unplugged which actually kills shunt type R/Rs.  The series also have a 2 year manufacturers warranty."
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on September 06, 2013, 04:21:33 AM
Look for the Polaris branded SH775's... going by that thread on the GS Resources I posted they can be had as cheap as $65 brand spanking new from the dealer.

Today I hopefully fixed the oil weep from my oil filter cover... last service I changed from Castrol GTX Diesel 10w40 to Penrite Every Day Full Synthetic 10w40... but I neglected to change the O ring in the filter cover. I sacrificed some oil and swapped that out today.

Then I adjusted the chain and added a bit of aluminium under the rear mudguard to support the tail light bracket a bit better. The guard's cracked after a brain fart the other week at work resulting in me rear ending the concrete wall  :technical:

Then she got a proper degrease, wash, polish, and wax for the first time in months and a run around the block to pump the tyres up and get the chain warmed up for a lube job.

All set for our big GS Resources/Katana Australia ride tomorrow  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 06, 2013, 04:23:40 AM
 :icon_eek: you didn't do the oring before?!?!  ... Peter Peter Peter  :nono: ... To the naughty corner with you!!  ;) :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on September 06, 2013, 04:31:37 AM
Yeah completely numpty there Janx... had one sitting there ready and didn't swap it out  :oops:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JAS6377 on September 06, 2013, 01:41:49 PM
Just got done re-tuning the mixture screws after the carb sync (had a nasty carb backfire), and lubing/adjusting the chain to about .875" loaded up. That's down from 2" of play  :icon_eek:. I don't know how nothing bad happened.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tcmia on September 06, 2013, 01:58:28 PM
Got it registered!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 06, 2013, 06:47:18 PM
Quote from: tcmia on September 06, 2013, 01:58:28 PM
Got it registered!

Same!!!  :D

Edit ... And now my bikes ass end is chock full of Katana-ery goodness!! ... Test ride tmw I think!!

Preloaded it to 5 .. Haven't messed with the damper dial yet ... Will work that out with some reading first ..

And back tyre still clears the ground on the centre stand by a couple mm... Just enough to rotate it!

Bounced my ass on the seat though ... It's like a marines blanket now! ... No bouncy spring! ... In comparison the .95 sonics seem to be yo yo all over the place .. But I know they are good...

30 min job by myself ... Well with the Missus rocking the back end for 30 seconds while I put the lower bolt back in anyway!

Looking forward to This!!!!!  :D :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on September 07, 2013, 02:37:22 PM
Awesome Janx!

I put a few hundred km's on with the GSR and Katana Australia crew yesterday... and watched oil leaking out the head gasket again  :mad:

It didn't get worse though so will check the dipstick again this morning to see how much it's gone down if any...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on September 08, 2013, 11:20:45 PM
Quote from: codajastal on September 03, 2013, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: peteGS on September 03, 2013, 04:32:01 AM
Them there are some serious bars Cods! Nice  :thumb:
Yes it should save a few tears if I ever hit the gravel :)

Very GOOD!

Removed note from postie... Sprung Cods.. Seen ya put it on... I thought what is that postie doing at my bike :icon_question:   :dunno_black:  :cheers:  :thumb:



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 08, 2013, 11:50:48 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on September 08, 2013, 11:20:45 PM
Quote from: codajastal on September 03, 2013, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: peteGS on September 03, 2013, 04:32:01 AM
Them there are some serious bars Cods! Nice  :thumb:
Yes it should save a few tears if I ever hit the gravel :)

Very GOOD!

Removed note from postie... Sprung Cods.. Seen ya put it on... I thought what is that postie doing at my bike :icon_question:   :dunno_black:  :cheers:  :thumb:



BUSTED :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on September 09, 2013, 12:00:07 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 08, 2013, 11:50:48 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on September 08, 2013, 11:20:45 PM
Quote from: codajastal on September 03, 2013, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: peteGS on September 03, 2013, 04:32:01 AM
Them there are some serious bars Cods! Nice  :thumb:
Yes it should save a few tears if I ever hit the gravel :)

Very GOOD!

Removed note from postie... Sprung Cods.. Seen ya put it on... I thought what is that postie doing at my bike :icon_question:   :dunno_black:  :cheers:  :thumb:



BUSTED :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:

YEP!    :police: :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 09, 2013, 12:03:24 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on September 09, 2013, 12:00:07 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 08, 2013, 11:50:48 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on September 08, 2013, 11:20:45 PM
Quote from: codajastal on September 03, 2013, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: peteGS on September 03, 2013, 04:32:01 AM
Them there are some serious bars Cods! Nice  :thumb:
Yes it should save a few tears if I ever hit the gravel :)

Very GOOD!

Removed note from postie... Sprung Cods.. Seen ya put it on... I thought what is that postie doing at my bike :icon_question:   :dunno_black:  :cheers:  :thumb:



BUSTED :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:

YEP!    :police: :2guns:
Are you working there or just visiting that place? :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on September 09, 2013, 12:06:29 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 09, 2013, 12:03:24 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on September 09, 2013, 12:00:07 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 08, 2013, 11:50:48 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on September 08, 2013, 11:20:45 PM
Quote from: codajastal on September 03, 2013, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: peteGS on September 03, 2013, 04:32:01 AM
Them there are some serious bars Cods! Nice  :thumb:
Yes it should save a few tears if I ever hit the gravel :)

Very GOOD!

Removed note from postie... Sprung Cods.. Seen ya put it on... I thought what is that postie doing at my bike :icon_question:   :dunno_black:  :cheers:  :thumb:



BUSTED :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:

YEP!    :police: :2guns:
Are you working there or just visiting that place? :dunno_black:

Work there mate on a casual basis  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 09, 2013, 12:09:07 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on September 09, 2013, 12:06:29 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 09, 2013, 12:03:24 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on September 09, 2013, 12:00:07 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 08, 2013, 11:50:48 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on September 08, 2013, 11:20:45 PM
Quote from: codajastal on September 03, 2013, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: peteGS on September 03, 2013, 04:32:01 AM
Them there are some serious bars Cods! Nice  :thumb:
Yes it should save a few tears if I ever hit the gravel :)

Very GOOD!

Removed note from postie... Sprung Cods.. Seen ya put it on... I thought what is that postie doing at my bike :icon_question:   :dunno_black:  :cheers:  :thumb:



BUSTED :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:

YEP!    :police: :2guns:
Are you working there or just visiting that place? :dunno_black:

Work there mate on a casual basis  :thumb:
Cool, I guess we will see more of each other then :dunno_black:
Not that I will ever stop but you will see me fly past occasionally :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on September 09, 2013, 12:35:45 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 09, 2013, 12:09:07 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on September 09, 2013, 12:06:29 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 09, 2013, 12:03:24 AM
Quote from: peterscotts on September 09, 2013, 12:00:07 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 08, 2013, 11:50:48 PM
Quote from: peterscotts on September 08, 2013, 11:20:45 PM
Quote from: codajastal on September 03, 2013, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: peteGS on September 03, 2013, 04:32:01 AM
Them there are some serious bars Cods! Nice  :thumb:
Yes it should save a few tears if I ever hit the gravel :)

Very GOOD!

Removed note from postie... Sprung Cods.. Seen ya put it on... I thought what is that postie doing at my bike :icon_question:   :dunno_black:  :cheers:  :thumb:



BUSTED :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:

YEP!    :police: :2guns:
Are you working there or just visiting that place? :dunno_black:

Work there mate on a casual basis  :thumb:
Cool, I guess we will see more of each other then :dunno_black:
Not that I will ever stop but you will see me fly past occasionally :thumb:

Prolly...

AND

:nono:

You'll stop as I'll throw out the road spikes! :laugh: ;) :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: makman on September 09, 2013, 12:57:46 AM
Washed and polished it with micro fibre cloths. it was a happy. Of course it is raining today and the poor beast is rather sad looking again.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on September 09, 2013, 01:00:04 AM
does she live outside makman?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Inclement on September 09, 2013, 01:02:11 AM
I replaced my brake lever today after she was knocked over wed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: makman on September 09, 2013, 02:36:26 AM
Quote from: Zookmang on September 09, 2013, 01:00:04 AM
does she live outside makman?

Yes, on the street in miserable London.  All my bikes have.  Gets washed regularly enough and will be giving it a nice ACF50 treatment session when I get another can.  Just a case of time. I've got some Scottoiler FS365, but the ACF50 is way better.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on September 09, 2013, 02:54:18 AM
Is ACF50 a bit like WD40? Surely You'd need to drown her in the stuff to stop corrosion over there, with salty roads and stuff?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: makman on September 09, 2013, 02:55:45 AM
http://www.acf-50.co.uk/motorcycle.htm (http://www.acf-50.co.uk/motorcycle.htm) have a read.  Kept my Triumph Looking new for 4 years of winter riding.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on September 09, 2013, 03:11:02 AM
Looks like good stuff, interesting that it neutralizes salt.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: makman on September 09, 2013, 03:25:57 AM
And more. it is a case of apply and leave for the winter season.  Clean bike in Spring and apply again.  It stays on under light washing, so cleaning off heavy salt crud with cold water is fine.  Cleaning bike using SnowFoam or bike gel will clean it off. Do not get it on your calipers or discs!!!
Reasonably pricey, but worth the spend. 

I've just got to get a can for the Suzuki as the paintwork is noticably thinner than on the Triumph/Honda/Yamaha's have had before.  I've stripped and repainted parts of the swingarm already.  But, the engine is a peach and I'm quite happy with the little thing as a very competent commuter.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on September 09, 2013, 03:31:03 AM
Might have to get something like this soon, my bike is a year old and has signs of rust forming on the welds in the frame. Sh** paint job. And my bike lives undercover, just gets rainy weather sometimes on the commute.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: makman on September 09, 2013, 04:08:29 AM
Well worth it. If you don't have a compressor to atomise the ACF50, I just spray it into a small cap and use a small width paint brush to apply. It is then accurately placed on all metal parts where I want it and minimises waste which gladdens my Scottish heart!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: nico on September 09, 2013, 09:08:48 AM
woke up at 5:30 am unexplainably. what would most reasonable peopel do" Go to the bathroom...water, back to bed for another hour.

what did I do? went to the lot with a few wrenches, steel wool and grease and rubbed the rust off the bolts of the headlight triangle. Greased the threads and replaced. One at a time so the headlight adjustments stayed the same.

:icon_neutral:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on September 09, 2013, 01:15:48 PM
Photo shoot with my girls

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- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 09, 2013, 02:22:53 PM
Quote from: nico on September 09, 2013, 09:08:48 AM
woke up at 5:30 am unexplainably. what would most reasonable peopel do" Go to the bathroom...water, back to bed for another hour.

what did I do? went to the lot with a few wrenches, steel wool and grease and rubbed the rust off the bolts of the headlight triangle. Greased the threads and replaced. One at a time so the headlight adjustments stayed the same.

:icon_neutral:

:D  :thumb: ... Good job that Man!! ... Dedication!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JAS6377 on September 09, 2013, 06:12:20 PM
Added oil, made a tool kit with everything I need for general maintenance/repairs, and pulled off left and right covers just to take a peek and make sure everything's intact. I found some metal flashing on the rotor side, though... Dunno what that's all about...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: AlexT on September 09, 2013, 06:45:47 PM
Tried to figure out a place to mount a GPS... the mount I bought is not great. Mounts to the handlebars but doesn't work very well with clipons... didn't think this through before I made the purchase lol. Still have to work something out. Also, wires came loose on the right side turn signal so fixed that.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 09, 2013, 07:21:38 PM
They have mounts that fit into the steering stem..


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on September 09, 2013, 07:28:37 PM
Quote from: AlexT on September 09, 2013, 06:45:47 PM
Tried to figure out a place to mount a GPS... the mount I bought is not great. Mounts to the handlebars but doesn't work very well with clipons... didn't think this through before I made the purchase lol. Still have to work something out. Also, wires came loose on the right side turn signal so fixed that.

By any chance is it a Ram Mount 1" ball system like this?

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: AlexT on September 09, 2013, 07:38:27 PM
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It's got a ball mount, yep, but you can see how the base for the ball is pretty thick/wide. It fits on the clipons but doesn't allow the mount to rotate to an angle to point directly at you. I'd rather not purchase another mount at this point. Probably going to cut off a section of my old handlebars and put it back into the handlebar mounts, attach the gps mount to that, and call it a day. Assuming that I can still put the key in the ignition without trouble.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on September 09, 2013, 08:00:37 PM
This is how I have my Garmin GPS mounted to my WR, the Ram Mount system is very stable...even off-road, maybe you can get some ideas from my photos? I can turn my GPS up and down or across, they have different length arms also.

I bought this Ram Mount 1" ball... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012TRIY4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012TRIY4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: AlexT on September 09, 2013, 08:19:34 PM
Something like yours is definitely would work. I'll play around and see what I can make happen. If anything, I'll probably just purchase the same set up you have, thanks for the link.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ndlsjk on September 09, 2013, 09:07:53 PM
Not very exciting but: degreased the entire engine, which was a helluva job due to the oil leak I'm experiencing. Now I will be able to try and spot the source of the oil when I ride to work tomorrow.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on September 10, 2013, 05:06:51 AM
Quote from: AlexT on September 09, 2013, 08:19:34 PM
Something like yours is definitely would work. I'll play around and see what I can make happen. If anything, I'll probably just purchase the same set up you have, thanks for the link.

Check out this thread as well... more about RAM mounts too
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64338.0

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tmbr_wulf on September 11, 2013, 08:26:28 AM
It's supposed to rain this afternoon, so I gave it the day off.  First time I've had to drive my truck to work in three weeks, I'm really bummed.  I've ridden more in the past couple of months then I have in the last few years since I've finally gotten some lingering bike issues taken care of and the weather has been great and I've been loving every day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 11, 2013, 10:29:13 AM
Quote from: tmbr_wulf on September 11, 2013, 08:26:28 AM
It's supposed to rain this afternoon, so I gave it the day off.  First time I've had to drive my truck to work in three weeks, I'm really bummed.  I've ridden more in the past couple of months then I have in the last few years since I've finally gotten some lingering bike issues taken care of and the weather has been great and I've been loving every day.
Good for you getting to ride more.
I have only driven a 4 wheeler to work 4 times in the last 2+ years.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: nico on September 11, 2013, 12:44:06 PM
Just made me realize something and I did some quick math:
I've had my bike 2.5 weeks and I have ridden almost 1000 mile son it.  :icon_eek:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on September 12, 2013, 05:11:36 PM
Quote from: nico on September 11, 2013, 12:44:06 PM
Just made me realize something and I did some quick math:
I've had my bike 2.5 weeks and I have ridden almost 1000 mile son it.  :icon_eek:
Ride brother..RIDE !!!!!.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on September 12, 2013, 06:46:05 PM
I swapped out the factory CR8E's for 4 CR8EIX Iridium spark plugs and tightened 1 of the 4 coils (causing a misfire on #2) .....on my GSX650F. I will admit the GS500 is way easier to work on, but I will never give up the 2 extra cylinders or the EFI  :thumb:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 12, 2013, 08:27:56 PM
Sorry everyone. I've been negligent in my duty to thread-jack every thread with cat pictures. I'll try harder.
Here's one for working on your bike.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on September 12, 2013, 08:36:54 PM
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 12, 2013, 08:38:11 PM
We need to play with our toys. SPAA or where else?


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on September 13, 2013, 07:43:01 AM
Rejetted last night, and replaced some vacuum lines while I was there.  WOW, what an improvement with the rejet.  I can't believe I didn't 'drink the water' sooner.  Interested to see where it take my mileage, but not that big of a deal to begin with.

Also, carb screws are a B****!  I had JIS screwdrivers in prep for this excursion, and they still stripped like crazy.  After stripping the first two so easily, I got the dremel out and cut slots in them for a perfect fit on a flathead impact screwdriver.  Came out easily with that.  Thank goodness for Buddha's jet kit which came with the Allen head replacement screws for the bowls.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SF500 on September 13, 2013, 09:05:26 AM
Replaced the bulbs in both gauges and all 4 indicator bulbs.  Gauge bulbs were burnt out, now I can see how fast I'm going at night!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on September 13, 2013, 02:51:35 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on September 13, 2013, 07:43:01 AM
Interested to see where it take my mileage, but not that big of a deal to begin with.

It will probably improve, but then you might be spooling it more....now that your engine does what your hand tells it  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 13, 2013, 09:54:31 PM
Renewed the tabs for the Husky bike build. In doing it, I saw the title said it was a 600SW (a Bandit model) though everything else was correct and the VIN indicated GM51A which is GS500.

So, to show how cool things are here in West Seattle, I went to the local licensing office.

"There is an error in the model. It should be GS500"
them: "OK. Are you planning on selling it in the next 30 days?"
"No. It is being painted"
them: "OK. I have to take this title and you will get the new one within 30 days. I'll put in for a free replacement title"
"Thank you,. I also need to renew the tabs"
them: "I'll do the new title first then the tabs. Oh, darn. It won't let me change the model. I'll call the main office in Olympia."
She gets right through - and on their end change the model.
them: "Well, it shows GS500 but still had the GSE/RS and I can't get rid of that"
"That's OK. As long as there is GS500 and not 600SW, if I sell it that's OK. Models are just human  data because the VIN is the real model."
and so I walk out a couple minutes later with new tabs and the new title will be here in a couple weeks.

One can never imagine that renewing tabs and correcting data on a title can be so easy, simple and fast. In fact, every time I have to transfer a title, buy or sell a bike at the West Seattle office they are just so darn helpful.

Maybe because the licensing office is a private franchise and not a full fledged government office? Who knows. What might be a frightful task to do turns out to be amazingly easy.
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Post by: Suzuki Stevo on September 13, 2013, 10:09:29 PM
Last time I renewed my drivers license, I rode out to North Bend and walked right up to the counter. I would rather ride for 45 minutes rather than stand in line at any of the DOL's in or around Seattle  :mad:
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Post by: Wagoneer on September 13, 2013, 10:36:24 PM
Got my bike towed home, punctured rear tire about an hour away from home. Little tiny gash right in the center of the tire in the middle of a tread block. Less than 3,000km on these tires, what a piss-off.

And it happened on Friday the 13th with 33,333km on the bike. Weird.
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Post by: adidasguy on September 13, 2013, 10:44:43 PM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on September 13, 2013, 10:09:29 PM
Last time I renewed my drivers license, I rode out to North Bend and walked right up to the counter. I would rather ride for 45 minutes rather than stand in line at any of the DOL's in or around Seattle  :mad:
Yea - West Seattle DOL can be a pain but on-line you can get estimated wait time and go there when it is empty.
Glad the licensing office on California is always empty and they are really helpful. Once when buying a parts bike with questionable title, they even ran  the VIN and confirmed the sellers story (hence a motor for Phenix, frame for someone else, wheels went elsewhere.....and bike is off the radar as far as the title is/was concerned)
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Post by: knowles on September 13, 2013, 11:01:57 PM
Got the bike moslty apart except for the engine and tires. Just got my New frame in but had to go to work. Cant wait to finish taking apart and doing a refresh.
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Post by: 0Bw4n on September 14, 2013, 04:48:13 PM
Took off all the plastic (it's a F model) and reassembled. I was going to add turn signal mirrors from a GSX, but after taking everything apart I discovered that the mirrors don't adjust the way I thought they would. After that, I did an r6 rear shock swap.

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Post by: adidasguy on September 15, 2013, 12:03:28 AM
West Seattle GS500 Club Bike Cave day today!
Member Gorilla came over and helped with a much needed cleaning up of the cave. Then we evaluated his bike. Seems besides eating oil it now has a leaky gas tank with some dampness under the right side (we smelled gas).

So..... 

Looking at the plugs and inside of cylinders with a spy scope, we deciding the oil issue was leaky valve stems on the left cylinder.

Rather than take the bike out of service we opted to embark on a head rebuild. No heads on ebay so we took a chance and finished stripping down that $100 parts bike I got last year. Surprisingly - the engine looked really good. There was a little water in the left side so some slight rust on the valve and gunk in the cylinder.

The head looked really great otherwise, so the plan is to rebuild that head, clean the pistons and hone the jugs. Once done, we can take a day and swap the jugs & head onto his bike without removing the engine from the frame. He took the pistons home to clean and get new rings.

Our only expense will be a valve spring compression tool. Anyone in West Seattle area have one you'd let us use?

After all, with the spare parts here and since the head on his bike needs new valve stem seals, why not take a spare motor and rebuild the head, pistons, jugs then just do a one day swap? No down time. and we will gain valuable experience. When done, he will have an engine like new good for another 100k miles. I imagine we will replace the clutch plates and do a lower end check-up when we replace the head.

...and that makes for an interesting project in the next few weeks.

(For those wondering, since we replaced his forks a month ago he has no more leaking forks from those perpetually leaking forks. New bushings came in to completely rebuild those leaky forks for the next person needing forks. )

As for the gas tank problem, he will borrow a spare tank from the Bike Cave and matching tail plastics for a few weeks while he finishes painting his original tank.

Later BrianRC stopped over and we put engine bars on the EX500. We were going to put on the Motad exhaust but found we needed to get original exhaust clamps as they were not included with the Motad and the Muzzy on there didn't use the OEM exhaust clamps. I posted on the EX500 forum for those parts. If anyone has them here, let me know.

(New members may not know the West Seattle Bike Cave operates like a co-op. People take parts and others leave/donate parts. We all help each other and the only cost is for a part we don't have, and beers & pizza's. Often parts go around the world to help twinners in need for postage + donation. We're now stocked on shims thanks to jestercini and other assorted parts thanks to weedahoe. We're always glad to warehouse your un-needed parts and distribute them when someone needs them. We've got 16 rims, some with decent rubber, plastics, luggage mounts, cowlings and other stuff. We only ask that requests for special parts you be patient for us to locate them. Emergencies to get your bike running or licensed get priority.)

Today was a fun, satisfying day.

.....and here are a couple pictures....


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Post by: NortwestRider on September 15, 2013, 09:29:26 AM
All praise the bike cave !!!.
It's a wonderful,magical place !!.


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Post by: bremsstrahlung.positron on September 15, 2013, 10:45:38 AM
U guy's r so lucky with all the help n stuff around. I have to get my friggin wheel aligned & I sweated all day but its still the same... Like the joker said why so serious  :mad:  :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 17, 2013, 04:06:02 AM
Got a spare engine from Unsane .. Cheers bro!
Got a second seat from Beezleboss .. Cheers bro! ... Nice cars btw!
Got a K&N drop in .... Because it was on sale AND the sales guy gave me an extra discount  :D .. And because I needed an air filter anyway
Got a reasonable set of feeler gauges
Got myself a pair of Bull-It riding jeans http://bull-it.com/products/covec-laser/indy/ .. And got a discount on them too!!
Got the new copy of AMCN free ...  :woohoo:

Quite a good day !  :thumb:
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Post by: slipperymongoose on September 17, 2013, 04:48:30 AM
God damn janx u did have a good day
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Post by: Janx101 on September 17, 2013, 04:54:08 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on September 17, 2013, 04:48:30 AM
God damn janx u did have a good day

:D yep! ... Nearly forgot ... Unsane also gave me a spare whole dash and clocks!!

Only thing I am having trouble tracking down is a waterproof case for the Ghost .... Might just end up going online for it   :icon_rolleyes: ..but I want it NOW!!  ;)
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Post by: slipperymongoose on September 17, 2013, 05:19:06 AM
I thought the drifts were all waterproof as they are?
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Post by: Janx101 on September 17, 2013, 05:20:41 AM
Vlog thread
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Post by: tcmia on September 17, 2013, 11:26:28 AM
Got insurance and went for a ride.  :D

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Post by: adidasguy on September 17, 2013, 11:44:24 AM
T - that's a beautiful bike! Like brand new!

(Stainless steel chain guard would really look good on her. )
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Post by: BockinBboy on September 17, 2013, 11:46:09 AM
Agreed.  I really like that color scheme.

- Bboy
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Post by: tcmia on September 17, 2013, 12:55:59 PM
Thanks. Probably later. (who is doing the chaingards?) Going for the shock upgrade next and the spacers for the front. 11k on the clock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 17, 2013, 01:27:03 PM
Quote from: tcmia on September 17, 2013, 12:55:59 PM
Thanks. Probably later. (who is doing the chaingards?)
Me.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58237.msg660337#msg660337
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Post by: RossLH on September 18, 2013, 06:43:33 PM
Took it for a quick ride to the MVA to renew my car's registration (which I found out has been expired since April...WHOOPS). The bike is running poorly again. :technical: It seems to bog down and stop accelerating past 1/4 throttle, so I'm thinking it's a carb issue. Putting the petcock to prime doesn't help, nor does opening the choke or any combination of the two.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on September 18, 2013, 07:32:43 PM
test the performance of the rejet I did last night.  Stock jetting sucked; now it's almost perfectly the way I like it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on September 21, 2013, 11:30:49 PM
BrianRC came over and got "IT" - a 1971 TS-185 to fire up. It is a real POS! Throttle seems stuck open internally so we have to kill it after 1 second since it goes right to full throttle.

Then I put the black tails onto Frank. These are the 2007 tails that go with the 2007 tank. I think I prefer the silver 2006 tail.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSC03526a.JPG&hash=edcc3500560e6f2a83d6c8160c42d40a1a807539) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/457/title/dsc03526a/cat/504)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSC03522a.JPG&hash=9c1076bb0b000573ad925c1c78d515ac8aafbe80) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/456/title/dsc03522a/cat/504)
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Post by: knowles on September 21, 2013, 11:44:52 PM
Looked at the wiring think i got it figured out. It sits in the garage waitibg for the frame brace and a few other parts. Mught be able to ride before the snow flies.
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Post by: codajastal on September 22, 2013, 12:16:01 AM
Installed an LED Battery Monitor
Works a treat


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Post by: codajastal on September 22, 2013, 12:22:27 AM
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Post by: peteGS on September 23, 2013, 04:32:13 AM
Is that the Gammatronix one from the UK Cods? Got one on my custom dash and has already saved me from one failed R/R  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 23, 2013, 04:05:36 PM
Quote from: peteGS on September 23, 2013, 04:32:13 AM
Is that the Gammatronix one from the UK Cods? Got one on my custom dash and has already saved me from one failed R/R  :thumb:
As a matter of fact it is :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
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Post by: adidasguy on September 24, 2013, 12:46:28 AM
BrianRC came over and we put the Motad exhaust on the ex500. Now able to put a center stand back on. Last week we installed engine bars.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSC03527a.JPG&hash=be9dde25317fc4f410a2535ae9a62d37b9f4cca1) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/463/title/dsc03527a/cat/504)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSC03528a.JPG&hash=8dea47cf302bd1197e33d8e724a21c6941efe07e) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/464/title/dsc03528a/cat/504)

Brian did more work on the POS called a 1971 TS-185. made a list of parts needed to make it come back to life.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSC03526a.JPG&hash=edcc3500560e6f2a83d6c8160c42d40a1a807539) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/457/title/dsc03526a/cat/504)
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Post by: Janx101 on September 24, 2013, 12:53:17 AM
nice work there guys!!  :thumb:

reckon you gonna need one of these machines to make the TS live though  ;) ;) ;)  :thumb:

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Post by: adidasguy on September 24, 2013, 01:11:43 AM
Brian has named the bike "Scutter". (Bonus points to anyone who knows where that name comes from.)
It is just so cool to hang out, have some beers, and work on all these projects.

There's a new Yamaha at the Bike Cave. Olly bought it and just sold his green Ninja 250. already, fender replacement and new horn. Tomorrow we put on frame sliders.

The Bike Cave is a pretty busy place.


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Post by: codajastal on September 24, 2013, 01:44:05 AM
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=scutter


Scutter
A tiny speck of sh1t that gets lodged in the dickhole of a man performing ghey anal sex.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 24, 2013, 01:46:19 AM
An Irish slang word meaning runny poo or diarrhoea.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on September 24, 2013, 01:47:31 AM
a scutter (if you're from England) is someone who doesn't wash, has no job but sits on their stale asre watching trisher/kilroy all morning. They usually sport an huge collection of gold jewellery (purchased from Argos) and call their children- babby as apposed to baby.
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Post by: Janx101 on September 24, 2013, 03:05:16 AM
... Or a reference to the little droid bots on Red Dwarf series ... Dwarf Boys ... Sound Off!!  :thumb:
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Post by: codajastal on September 24, 2013, 03:14:22 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on September 24, 2013, 03:05:16 AM
... Or a reference to the little droid bots on Red Dwarf series ... Dwarf Boys ... Sound Off!!  :thumb:

Yes Janxy we all knew that but I was being facaetious :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:


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Post by: Janx101 on September 24, 2013, 03:39:37 AM
Yes ok .... But you didn't say it .... Or sound off!! ...  :icon_rolleyes: :flipoff:
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Post by: peteGS on September 24, 2013, 03:49:37 AM
Quote from: codajastal on September 23, 2013, 04:05:36 PM
Quote from: peteGS on September 23, 2013, 04:32:13 AM
Is that the Gammatronix one from the UK Cods? Got one on my custom dash and has already saved me from one failed R/R  :thumb:
As a matter of fact it is :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Good stuff, here's mine in the custom dash, and I have a push button momentary switch under the left side of the dash so I can give it a flick and check the battery voltage as well  :thumb:

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Post by: adidasguy on September 24, 2013, 10:04:58 AM
Yes - Red Dwarf. I suggested "Smeg" but "Scutter" it is.
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Post by: RossLH on September 25, 2013, 01:00:50 PM
Went to check the floats to make sure that wasn't the reason my bike was running badly. Floats are spot on, but this came out of the float bowls....

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It's a pretty significant ratio of "stuff" to gasoline. I'm hoping it's just dirty water from a bad batch of fuel and/or being left outside for a long period of time, but at the very least I'll be draining the tank and cleaning the carbs.
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Post by: Janx101 on September 30, 2013, 03:08:05 AM
Put the K&N drop in ... In ... Is the restrict or just supposed to sit there? ... Don't think it will pop out .. But it's not exactly tight! ...

Put my new Bull-It jeans on ... Went for a 25km round trip 'to the shops' ... Nice cool evening air! ..

.. No massive change in bike ... Slightly more 'growl' on decel from the airbox .. I think... Nice sharp throttle response ... Though I'm really putting that down to having a clean new filter rather than the 'K&N' effect , plus the cool air ... Twisted the wrist a bit on the freeway run .. Which has some swoopy turns and hills ....'Scsccccccssscscscscscsccscs' (Ernie laugh noise) ... Best half hour of fun I've had this week!  :D :thumb:
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Post by: lboaman on October 01, 2013, 09:34:07 AM
Cooling off a good bit, so took the bike to work this morning.  As it was warming up, I noticed an unusual knocking sound.  Video below.  Off some searching, it looks to be normal camshaft knocking?

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Post by: Watevaman on October 01, 2013, 04:20:44 PM
 Sounds like the usual camshaft knocking. Mine does pretty much the same thing and has for the past 7k miles.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Joolstacho on October 01, 2013, 05:28:52 PM
Is it worth shimming the camshaft? Any ideas on this? shim it out to minimal endfloat?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on October 01, 2013, 06:32:35 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on September 30, 2013, 03:08:05 AM
Put the K&N drop in ... In ... Is the restrict or just supposed to sit there? ... Don't think it will pop out .. But it's not exactly tight! ...

I'm running the K&N drop-in without the restrictor.  I've got the rejet almost perfect now (just have to fine-tune the mixture screws).  Can't compare to with the restrictor or stock filter with proper rejet.  But compared to stock it's got a hell of a lot more pull across the whole range with more of a growl when rolling on the throttle.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 01, 2013, 06:35:20 PM
Quote from: Joolstacho on October 01, 2013, 05:28:52 PM
Is it worth shimming the camshaft? Any ideas on this? shim it out to minimal endfloat?
First, you don't know for sure if it is cam shaft knocking.
Only older bikes have that problem. Somewhere along the line Suzuki added spring shim washers to eliminate it.
You should determine the source (i.e. location) if the knocking before tearing into things.
It could be valves, counter balance, cracked cam journals or a host of other things.
Determine what the problem is before randomly doing  things which may only make things worse.
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Post by: Janx101 on October 02, 2013, 12:34:47 AM
Quote from: radodrill on October 01, 2013, 06:32:35 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on September 30, 2013, 03:08:05 AM
Put the K&N drop in ... In ... Is the restrict or just supposed to sit there? ... Don't think it will pop out .. But it's not exactly tight! ...

I'm running the K&N drop-in without the restrictor.  I've got the rejet almost perfect now (just have to fine-tune the mixture screws).  Can't compare to with the restrictor or stock filter with proper rejet.  But compared to stock it's got a hell of a lot more pull across the whole range with more of a growl when rolling on the throttle.

im not going to mess with re-jet for (quite) a bit... till i read the book on carbs and understand the concepts better...

... one thing though... and im not sure even what this is...

riding last couple evenings ... wind on medium to heavy throttle on freeway onramp .. or passing maneuver .. then .... as i either back off the throttle OR change gears and moderate throttle again ... theres just a 'slight' surge kinda thing... no bangs or backfires .. no interruption to usable power ... but .. ummm ... just like if you were push starting a car .. and everyone gives it that last extra little shove .. or a different and more accurate description .. like half a second lag on roll off throttle?!

i didnt notice this before with stock filter ... and maybe i just didnt notice it?... i really dont know if its a K&N effect .. clean filter effect ... lean/rich now effect .. or what the heck?!

anyone?... anyone?
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Post by: Zookmang on October 02, 2013, 12:57:37 AM
Finally dropped my zook off for some new rubber, the old set were lookin' rather tatty indeed. Can't wait to get her back! I hope they don't scratch it, the bastards.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 02, 2013, 07:35:16 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 01, 2013, 06:35:20 PM
Quote from: Joolstacho on October 01, 2013, 05:28:52 PM
Is it worth shimming the camshaft? Any ideas on this? shim it out to minimal endfloat?
First, you don't know for sure if it is cam shaft knocking.
Only older bikes have that problem. Somewhere along the line Suzuki added spring shim washers to eliminate it.
You should determine the source (i.e. location) if the knocking before tearing into things.
It could be valves, counter balance, cracked cam journals or a host of other things.
Determine what the problem is before randomly doing  things which may only make things worse.

Just to add some info on the infamous camshaft knock... Suzuki released the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) in May of '05 regarding the 'shim fix' (well the revised version was released on that date).  I remember reading the shims were added on stock models in '06, and that models up through '05 could have the knock as they do not have the shims.  I remember reading that specifically because I was trying to find whether the sound from my '04 was the cam knock, and after testing by the info in the bulletin, I believe that is the sound mine makes....

I copied this out of the bulletin for when I checked mine, and I would advise anyone who thinks they may have the endplay to try and confirm using the method from Suzuki's TSB:

QuoteSolution: This knocking noise may be caused by the camshafts walking side to side during operation due to excessive end play. The "walking" movement will not cause damage.

Note: Test the source of the noise for camshaft "walking" by carefully leaning the motorcycle over to the left (towards the sidestand) while the engine is running and continue to listen for the noise. The noise will quiet if the camshafts are loaded toward the left hand side.

- Bboy
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Post by: radodrill on October 02, 2013, 08:49:25 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on October 02, 2013, 12:34:47 AMriding last couple evenings ... wind on medium to heavy throttle on freeway onramp .. or passing maneuver .. then .... as i either back off the throttle OR change gears and moderate throttle again ... theres just a 'slight' surge kinda thing... no bangs or backfires .. no interruption to usable power ... but .. ummm ... just like if you were push starting a car .. and everyone gives it that last extra little shove .. or a different and more accurate description .. like half a second lag on roll off throttle?!

i didnt notice this before with stock filter ... and maybe i just didnt notice it?... i really dont know if its a K&N effect .. clean filter effect ... lean/rich now effect .. or what the heck?!

Could be lean surging.  The K&N is less restrictive than stock and thus allows the engine to pull more air; since the jets are unchanged, they are not metering more fuel to compensate for the additional air, thus resulting in a leaner mix.  Coupled with the fact that the stock GS is jetted lean, you're now really lean.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 02, 2013, 05:57:31 PM
Got in a NOS right side panel. Looks great! I just located a left side panel on ebay so that's on its way. Now to fix the cowling and she will look real darn purdy like!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSC03599a.JPG&hash=f5b50bbbce9a362a0284ec0050b24089eb6c47ca) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/488/title/dsc03599a/cat/504)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on October 02, 2013, 06:16:43 PM

Quote from: lboaman on October 01, 2013, 09:34:07 AM
Cooling off a good bit, so took the bike to work this morning.  As it was warming up, I noticed an unusual knocking sound.  Video below.  Off some searching, it looks to be normal camshaft knocking?


Mine does the exact same thing, but it also does it when I come to a stop ..


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Post by: codajastal on October 03, 2013, 12:21:12 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 02, 2013, 05:57:31 PM
Got in a NOS right side panel. Looks great! I just located a left side panel on ebay so that's on its way. Now to fix the cowling and she will look real darn purdy like!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSC03599a.JPG&hash=f5b50bbbce9a362a0284ec0050b24089eb6c47ca) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/488/title/dsc03599a/cat/504)
Looking good there my friend :thumb:
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Post by: Twisted on October 03, 2013, 01:50:59 AM
Quote from: NortwestRider on October 02, 2013, 06:16:43 PM

Quote from: lboaman on October 01, 2013, 09:34:07 AM
Cooling off a good bit, so took the bike to work this morning.  As it was warming up, I noticed an unusual knocking sound.  Video below.  Off some searching, it looks to be normal camshaft knocking?


Mine does the exact same thing, but it also does it when I come to a stop ..


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Yep that sounds like cam end float knock.
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Post by: Joolstacho on October 03, 2013, 05:34:13 PM
Just out of interest... I'm ReCo-ing my head at the mo', camshaft endfloat is approx 0.18mm with the shim washer, which is 0.9mm thick. Looks to me like a thicker washer would be ideal, about 1.5mm would do it. Obviously we need a few thou running clearance. (Washer is 22mm ID X 29.7 OD) if any machinist wants to knock up a few!)

That noise certainly sounds like camshaft endfloat... I get that same 'clack-clack' sound when I wiggle the camshafts side to side. (I've never run my bike, so I don't know if I'll have the noise when it's running).
Probably it's perfectly  alright, just manufacturing tolerences, because there's negligable wear on the head thrust face.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tcmia on October 04, 2013, 08:53:35 AM
R6 rear shock swap last night. Would not go in from the bottom. Took the tank and air box out and then smooth sailing. Will try out his weekend.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on October 04, 2013, 09:40:45 AM
Quote from: tcmia on October 04, 2013, 08:53:35 AM
R6 rear shock swap last night. Would not go in from the bottom. Took the tank and air box out and then smooth sailing. Will try out his weekend.

Yeah, any model year of R6 shock older than 2010? I think it was? (can't remember at the moment)... has to be installed from the top.  The newer ones have a smaller reservoir and can squeeze in from the side.  All 06+ will ultimately fit and work the same, they just made a smaller reservoir in later years.

- Bboy
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Post by: slipperymongoose on October 04, 2013, 01:40:03 PM
Quote from: tcmia on October 04, 2013, 08:53:35 AM
R6 rear shock swap last night. Would not go in from the bottom. Took the tank and air box out and then smooth sailing. Will try out his weekend.

Did you watch the conversion video?
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Post by: tcmia on October 06, 2013, 08:37:11 AM
Rear shock is now much better than the original one. Is there a tread on how to adjust it? Right now it feels like the front is on a delay compared to the rear.
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Post by: JAS6377 on October 06, 2013, 12:06:51 PM
Quote from: tcmia on October 06, 2013, 08:37:11 AM
Rear shock is now much better than the original one. Is there a tread on how to adjust it? Right now it feels like the front is on a delay compared to the rear.

http://www.r6-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80410

This is a good resource that I've used for suspension setup. This guy goes through pretty much everything. I'm not a professional by any means, but it sounds like you may have your low speed damping set too high in the rear (assuming you're taking about smoother bumps in the road).
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Post by: Zookmang on October 07, 2013, 02:20:23 AM
Bastards did scratch it! And left my right hand side tensioner undone and rattling around for me to tighten up! ARGH. Butchers.
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Post by: knowles on October 07, 2013, 10:30:35 PM
Put new oil in, torqued down frame and engine bolts, put gas tanks on, new fuel lines, put lunchbox filter back on, finished carb lines, fixed a leaky fuel petcock,  made some positive and negative cable extensions hooked up the battery and she started right up. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
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Post by: peteGS on October 08, 2013, 05:41:01 AM
Sick of the floppy rear end after rolling back into the concrete wall at work and cracking the rear guard, so making a subframe based on what the stock guard uses to give it some support. Pretty much finished, just need some more time to get it mounted up and hopefully no more floppy rear end...

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Also dropped the carb needles half a notch last Sunday and so far she's much nicer at small throttle openings too  :thumb:
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Post by: codajastal on October 08, 2013, 06:09:37 AM
Excellent work Pete


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Post by: peteGS on October 08, 2013, 12:56:21 PM
Cheers Cods, hoping to get it all bolted up tonight, see if it works like it should...
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Post by: peteGS on October 09, 2013, 05:21:14 AM
Rear end sorted... a little crooked but I'll cope, not quite as bad as it looks in the photo though!

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And a bit of video to demonstrate the firmness now...

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Post by: Janx101 on October 10, 2013, 03:03:45 AM
Was fiddling about with a camera mount position ... Bumped the bike a little.... Hang on? .. Did that exhaust just wiggle? ... Yep!

Off we go to the hardware store... M10 Allen head bolt x 35mm ... Bit short   :icon_rolleyes:

Oh well ... Maybe tmw I'll get a 45mm or 50mm and a machine washer for the outside of the rubber ... Got my lock nut for it though .... Danged vibratey bike! ... Don't know where the other bolt went ... Only last ride though ..  :icon_neutral:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on October 10, 2013, 04:44:45 AM
Need to adjust your valves and give her a carb balance Janxy!
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Post by: Janx101 on October 10, 2013, 05:21:39 AM
Hmmm .. Maybe

But I don't mean extra vibration.... Just the normal buzzing... And it's probably been about 10 rides since I actually sat down beside the bike and just looked.... To check for looseness in bolts or panels....  :icon_rolleyes:

It's one of the things I should do regularly ... Even some of the ones that 'I' tighten (since the PO didn't seem to bother at all) ... Do get a little bit loose occasionally ... The PO also had some sort of polishing and liquid Polish OCD too!! ... Nearly 3 years later and I still find hidden dried up smudges of bloody liquid polish! ... He must have used a friggin fire truck to squirt it on!  ;)
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Post by: tmbr_wulf on October 10, 2013, 08:27:17 AM
Torqued down the 8mm bolts on the right crankcase cover because I was noticing some oil weeping from one of the bolts.  Turns out most of them were below spec.  We'll see if that takes care of the oil film that kept forming, and I'll probably be torquing the rest of the bike down soon.
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Post by: RossLH on October 13, 2013, 10:55:07 AM
Drained all the watery gas out of my tank, and a whole bunch of big chunks of rust came out with it. Lovely.
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Post by: peteGS on October 13, 2013, 12:53:50 PM
Haha nice Janx... gotta love OCD with polish! That's something I definitely don't have...

On the plus side for me, the newly reinforced guard and tail light are solid as a rock, survived the first test run through the twisties up to Mt Mee on Saturday and had a ball  :thumb:
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Post by: adidasguy on October 13, 2013, 09:55:45 PM
The EX is nearing completion of its restoration. So today she went for a road trip to Vashon Island with some friends on an R1 and a GS500 (BrianRC).
We had great weather here in Seattle today. Riding Vashon Island is my favorite place: ferry ride to the island. Ride. Lunch. Ride. Wine tasting. Ferry ride home. How could it be better?

We looked for a Honda - so we could pose in order as  Yama-Hon-Kawa-Zuki   :cheers:

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Post by: rebel_rocket on October 15, 2013, 12:02:30 AM
Threw some clip ons on the bike today. I can't tell if I like it or not
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Post by: tcmia on October 15, 2013, 10:48:20 AM
Took it for a ride and noticed the left fork seal is starting to seep. :laugh:
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Post by: frylockjim on October 16, 2013, 02:21:08 PM
stuck a new clutch cable adjuster on, cleaned and polished my bike, took her for a ride, and lit a cigarette on the exhaust manifold  :thumb:
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Post by: Craftylilalien on October 18, 2013, 02:09:28 AM
New oil and filter, cleaned, lubed and tightened the chain, adjusted the clutch, nice and shiny after a bath, then took it for a 150km ride =D.
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Post by: TheOzTurkish on October 18, 2013, 02:20:59 AM
changed plugs, lubed cables, oiled chain, adjusted the idle, looked at the carbies and thought f%$k that for now, went for a ride and played chasey with a skyline through the hills  O0 was a good day
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Post by: Erika on October 18, 2013, 10:35:47 AM
Cleaned my chain and noticed some really tight spots. Gotta order a new one soon. Also thought about getting a carb kit. My plugs seem to show it's running a little lean. Maybe a good cleaning will help.

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Post by: slipperymongoose on October 18, 2013, 04:01:39 PM
Dunno bout you but those plugs look pretty good
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Post by: Erika on October 18, 2013, 06:12:20 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 18, 2013, 04:01:39 PM
Dunno bout you but those plugs look pretty good

That's what I thought!... until 2 guys saw them and both said "those look lean". I think I'll just clean the carbs... I know they're due anyway.
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Post by: Turd Ferguson on October 18, 2013, 06:52:24 PM
Quote from: Erika on October 18, 2013, 06:12:20 PM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 18, 2013, 04:01:39 PM
Dunno bout you but those plugs look pretty good

That's what I thought!... until 2 guys saw them and both said "those look lean". I think I'll just clean the carbs... I know they're due anyway.

Well perhaps they look different in person, but those plugs look good to me.  Left one slightly more lean than the other, but they both look good.

Dan
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Post by: RossLH on October 18, 2013, 06:59:15 PM
Quote from: Erika on October 18, 2013, 06:12:20 PMThat's what I thought!... until 2 guys saw them and both said "those look lean". I think I'll just clean the carbs... I know they're due anyway.

They might be a touch lean, but that's nothing unusual for a GS500.
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Post by: Janx101 on October 19, 2013, 02:03:46 AM
The right side one is definitely leaning.... Clearly not parallel to the other!! ...  ;) :D :thumb:
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Post by: adidasguy on October 19, 2013, 11:46:11 PM
Busy day at the West Seattle Bike Cave.
Nikonandy came by for a headlight, headlight brackets, stainless chain guard and something else but I forget because he left some beers which were enjoyed later in the day.
Brianrc gave Audry a valve adjustment. Carbs were in perfect sync! Other stuff but I forget because we were having good local beers and pizza.
Suzi got her much needed valve adjustment. A couple were under 0.04 and well, she needed it at 4000 miles and she is now at 9000. She ran fine, but runs better now. Carbs also were in sync so no adjustment there.
Olly  did oil change on his new R6.
In all, a good 13 hour day in the bike cave.

Now I remember. Andy also got a pair of front turn signals.
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Post by: Janx101 on October 20, 2013, 02:42:04 AM
Found the issue with the horn not working ... 1 wire in the plug I replaced a few months back... Hadn't clipped it into the plastic surround plug properly.. Hit the button and it went meep! ... So...  :icon_rolleyes:

Picked up a new button type horn .. 450hz and 118dB ...adjusted it for maximum sound available..there were other ones avail at the auto parts store and could have gone BIG noise... But budget constraints for now make that acceptable....  :thumb:

Finally got a hole saw and cut up on the black bit inside the top fairing .. And screwed in the weatherproof 12v plug for accessory use...  :thumb:

Buuuut.... While I was removing the tank to get at the loose wiring job ... Undoing the front fuel line from the tank petcock.... And pulled the bloody metal tube clean out of the petcock  >:(

.... So now I'm searching the board for pulled out petcock tube.... I know I've seen it... No big drama .. Just I can't remember what or if it's bodge-able ... May have to sideline the beast for a few days if I need a new or replacement petcock... Mutter mumble
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Post by: codajastal on October 20, 2013, 02:51:11 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on October 20, 2013, 02:42:04 AM
Buuuut.... While I was removing the tank to get at the loose wiring job ... Undoing the front fuel line from the tank petcock.... And pulled the bloody metal tube clean out of the petcock  >:(

.... So now I'm searching the board for pulled out petcock tube.... I know I've seen it... No big drama .. Just I can't remember what or if it's bodge-able ... May have to sideline the beast for a few days if I need a new or replacement petcock... Mutter mumble

Done that and its no biggie,
Just push it back into place and you are good to go :thumb:
Otherwise buy a new one, I also did that too for my new tank. Found one under $30

Heres one for $42
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-SUZUKI-89-02-GS500-EV-K2-04-09-GS500F-PETCOCK-/190931767438?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c746b908e&_uhb=1
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Post by: Janx101 on October 20, 2013, 02:55:35 AM
Yeah I'll have a go at just putting it back in for now.... But will leave it till tmw... Mozzies are outside like the Luftwaffe atm .. And I'm gonna replace the fuel lines with new tube ... Cos time before last I tore about 5cm of tube length off... Plus I want longer for tank lifting higher during minor maint things like this...

Anyone think a little smear of LocTite 243 on the outside of brass tube before I tap it back in is a good idea?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 20, 2013, 02:58:38 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on October 20, 2013, 02:55:35 AM

Anyone think a little smear of LocTite 243 on the outside of brass tube before I tap it back in is a good idea?

NO, I just pushed it back in with a tap of the mallet and it has never leaked at all.
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Post by: Janx101 on October 20, 2013, 03:01:27 AM
Ok... No it is...

Only mentioned it cos I noticed the tube in one of my toolbars this morning.... It's likely to last me a lifetime at the rate I actually use it... Lol
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Post by: codajastal on October 20, 2013, 03:12:10 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on October 20, 2013, 03:01:27 AM
Ok... No it is...

Only mentioned it cos I noticed the tube in one of my toolbars this morning.... It's likely to last me a lifetime at the rate I actually use it... Lol
Well if it makes you feel better then loctite it in :dunno_black:
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Post by: Janx101 on October 20, 2013, 03:23:51 AM
Not about feeling better... Just wondering if anyone had done it and felt it improved the 'grip' .... Or conversely if it caused issues? .. Like a little bit got inside the fuel line and subsequently got into a jet and gunked it up or something?

I'm good with just tapping it in... Searched threads I looked up seemed about 70% no further issues and remaining items with some issues... Which may just be too much tapping or not careful enough...

I'll be careful enough!! ... Or .. Replace the petcock.. Easy
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Post by: codajastal on October 20, 2013, 03:35:11 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on October 20, 2013, 03:23:51 AM
I'll be careful enough!! ... Or .. Replace the petcock.. Easy
Cheap enough to replace if you futz it up :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsJack on October 20, 2013, 06:15:02 AM
Erika, those plugs look like mine did on my 97 GS for most of the 80k miles I used it without touching the carbs.  Ran a bit lean for winter use but I had an old CM400 I used winters.

Plugs also looked about the same on my current 02 GS with the 3 circuit carbs that I use year around here in NE OH until the last plug change at 96,800 miles and they both came out black.  Put in hotter DPR7-EA9 plugs and it's still running fine now at over 100k, carbs untouched.  Also changed from 15W-40 to 20W-50 oil at that time.

Don't mess with your carbs and they won't mess with you.  And I'm not afraid of carbs, was a wiz on 4 barrel Quadrajets many decades ago, just a not broke don't fix kinda guy.  I've put a couple bikes back in service without cleaning carbs after they sat a couple years or so, 81 CM400 and 97 GS.

Love tan plugs, hate black ones.   :icon_lol:
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Post by: gsJack on October 20, 2013, 06:29:14 AM
And for my bike today, yesterday actually.  Put the big Plexi 2 shield back on for the winter.  A bit early but it's been cold and rainy the last few days and highs in the 40F's predicted for next week.  Been switching them twice a year for about 10 years now but that's a bit early for me.  Guess my old bones are chilling faster now.   :cry:

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Post by: Turd Ferguson on October 20, 2013, 12:03:22 PM
Has been a good few of days:


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-Dan
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Post by: adidasguy on October 20, 2013, 12:45:53 PM
Suzi got new brakes and stainless lines. It was a real beatch getting the bubbles out of the front line.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 20, 2013, 03:17:45 PM
Gave bikes some love.
Rode Suzi.
Rode Frank.
Rode Phenix.
Rode the EX.
Rode Junior.

Only Thumper didn't go for a ride but I did give him a hug.
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Post by: NikonAndy on October 20, 2013, 09:04:30 PM
Started Betty for the first time with the new motor in her today :)
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Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on October 22, 2013, 09:06:52 AM
Brought Gabby down to the shop to inspect the chain, fix headlight wiring, and figure out why my tach's not working.

2 out of 3 isn't too bad I guess. Fixed the headlight wiring and now have functional high and low beams!

Pulled my sprocket cover and found that I did indeed use a 15t front sprocket. No wonder why my chain is nearing the end of adjusters so soon. Also noticed chain looked like its never been lubed, even though I've lubed it 3 times in the 1,000 miles I've put on it.. Going to be ordering a new 16t front sprocket, maybe another chain for a backup, and a different brand of chain lube.

Still no headway on the tach, no damaged wires, but the screws connection wires to tach have a bit of surface rust. I'm finally ordering a multimeter to see what's going on. Anyone have a clue on a dead tacho? Its an 06 so electronic, not cable driven

Here she is with her head hanging low haha..
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Post by: bremsstrahlung.positron on October 22, 2013, 10:10:06 AM
Cleaned the rascal, good ole garage hose wash and lots of oil gunk cleaning from chain/sprockets and engine region. But m totally lost over chain tension n more than that rear wheel alignment. Have surfed the posts here but my head is all messed up. Totally confused,  :-/. Maybe too many Marlboros while cleaning bike today ;-)
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Post by: adidasguy on October 22, 2013, 10:20:53 AM
Steez: follow the wires back. 2 wires for the tack go into a 3 pin connector. One wire is a separate barrel connector. I guess one of those is pulled loose. if gauge lights work, the 3 pin connector is probably OK. The barrel connector is the signal from the ICU.
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Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on October 22, 2013, 10:57:30 AM
Sounds good, 'preciate it adidas! Tacho worked when I first got the bike running. Gauge still lights, and all wires were connected at plug and barrel connector. I did have my wires secured poorly when I first put the dual lights on. It my have hung low enough to pitch it in the steering lock.. I'll look at it closer next time
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Post by: tcmia on October 23, 2013, 07:46:46 AM
Stripes on the fairing.

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Post by: Atesz792 on October 23, 2013, 09:17:17 AM
Checked oil level, took her for a nice ride, adjusted the chain.
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Post by: Janx101 on October 23, 2013, 04:01:24 PM
picked up fuel line of correct diameter .. enough for both lines... and it was in a 'offcut' length they had sitting on the shelf .. which happened to be pretty much the amount i needed to do the fuel line extension anyway! ..  :thumb: ... and being the 'last of the spool' and an offcut... the nice man gave me the stuff for half price  :D

cant find spring clips to suit the tank end petcock... like rocking horse shaZam! around here!... so zip ties it is! ... the frame petcock ones are still good to go ... only gonna zip the tank end
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on October 24, 2013, 01:19:01 AM
K&N replacement filter ordered seeing as I cant get one from the dealers in a timely manner, Carb kit ordered, ultrasonic clean booked, Carb boots ordered, Suzuki shim set ordered, 16T front, 39T rear sprocket and new chain ordered......................... going to be busy when it all gets here.

also side note what chain lube do you guys recommend?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Banzai on October 24, 2013, 02:16:15 AM
Quote from: TheOzTurkish on October 24, 2013, 01:19:01 AM
also side note what chain lube do you guys recommend?

I use Motul which is available at most decent bike shops.

I know quite a few people who recommend Silkolene/Fuchs. Will try it myself when I next need to buy some. Available from Supercheap Auto.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on October 24, 2013, 03:13:17 AM
Yes I recommend using chain lube!

Hrrrrm ... Adelaide.... So nothing too thin/wet so it flicks off in the heat of summer... All over the bike...

And nothing too thick and gluggy so it picks up all the fine red dirt grit...

..  :thumb:

...

Oh and apart from that I fitted the fuel lines up.. Was going to go a full 12" longer but ran into crimping problems with trying to fit lines in the space available... So I knocked it back to about 8" extra.... I've never had any complaints with that number before !  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on October 24, 2013, 03:58:32 AM
Quote from: Banzai on October 24, 2013, 02:16:15 AM
Quote from: TheOzTurkish on October 24, 2013, 01:19:01 AM
also side note what chain lube do you guys recommend?

I use Motul which is available at most decent bike shops.

I know quite a few people who recommend Silkolene/Fuchs. Will try it myself when I next need to buy some. Available from Supercheap Auto.
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cheers will give it a try, I've been using a Honda motorsport with molly one, they threw it in with my dryrider so thought f%$k it but it gets everywhere
Quote from: Janx101 on October 24, 2013, 03:13:17 AM
Yes I recommend using chain lube!

Hrrrrm ... Adelaide.... So nothing too thin/wet so it flicks off in the heat of summer... All over the bike...

And nothing too thick and gluggy so it picks up all the fine red dirt grit...

..  :thumb:

yer don't want anything to gluggy ill end up wit crows supporters stuck to my chain  :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on October 24, 2013, 04:19:43 AM
I use this and love it $15 a can

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on October 24, 2013, 04:30:46 AM
Aaaaah forgot I'm out of chain lube! Must get some of that ASAP...

New battery in yesterday morning, main jets dropped to 142.5's last night, and she now starts perfectly and throttle response is somewhat crisper... I've also wound the mixture screws in a quarter turn tonight so I'm at 2 1/2 turns... see how she rides tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on October 24, 2013, 05:02:20 AM
Wow.... That's really surprising! ... Cos I haven't so much as pulled a hose off my carbs.... And they still don't need to be fiddled with!  ;) :flipoff:

Yes yes.... I have the carb book... But I think that's going to be used for my spare engine and something
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on October 24, 2013, 12:40:29 PM
Hahaha yeah yeah Janxy... but I'm betting you don't have K&N's, a nice custom 2 into 1 high pipe, shortened slide springs, and enlarged vacuum ports in the slides either right?  :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on October 24, 2013, 12:52:07 PM
ive used gun oil in times past when chain lube wasnt available.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on October 24, 2013, 01:12:38 PM
Quote from: peteGS on October 24, 2013, 12:40:29 PM
Hahaha yeah yeah Janxy... but I'm betting you don't have K&N's, a nice custom 2 into 1 high pipe, shortened slide springs, and enlarged vacuum ports in the slides either right?  :flipoff:

Umm no ... Just a drop in ... And e10 ...

Still no messing about though!  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JAS6377 on October 25, 2013, 02:05:01 PM
New intake valve shims (finally), carb sync, and new oil. All that's left is to pull the battery and put it on the tender. Then I get to play new levers over the winter.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NikonAndy on October 25, 2013, 02:11:51 PM
Rode Betty to work this morning for the first time ever. Actually, first street ride I've ever done past a few blocks. Put 18 miles on the odometer. Still have adrenaline going....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JAS6377 on October 25, 2013, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: NikonAndy on October 25, 2013, 02:11:51 PM
Rode Betty to work this morning for the first time ever. Actually, first street ride I've ever done past a few blocks. Put 18 miles on the odometer. Still have adrenaline going....

It's fun, isn't it? I didn't have the chance to putt around the neighborhood first on mine. I bought it off of the guy and had to ride it 15 miles home on the main drag. The first true ride does get the blood pumping.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NikonAndy on October 25, 2013, 02:19:37 PM
Quote from: JAS6377 on October 25, 2013, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: NikonAndy on October 25, 2013, 02:11:51 PM
Rode Betty to work this morning for the first time ever. Actually, first street ride I've ever done past a few blocks. Put 18 miles on the odometer. Still have adrenaline going....

It's fun, isn't it? I didn't have the chance to putt around the neighborhood first on mine. I bought it off of the guy and had to ride it 15 miles home on the main drag. The first true ride does get the blood pumping.

Still pumping... It's been 2 hours :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Jimbob on October 25, 2013, 04:19:33 PM
I ride my bike to work everyday i can unless its storming then I take the car. Everyday I take the car though I miss the bike
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on October 25, 2013, 10:31:33 PM
Me too jimbob, it's just not the same on 4 wheels.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Jimbob on October 25, 2013, 10:38:46 PM
Well just cleaned and adjusted the chain which badly needed doing. It sucks how no matter how much crap you get off the chain that when you lube it back up afterwards then sprockets go black again. Used almost 3/4 a can of chain cleaner and multiple racks which are now black :P Took about couple of hours because i wanted to make sure each roller was free and could spin.
Do you guys soak your chain in kero to get all the dirf off?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mitch79 on October 26, 2013, 03:23:32 AM
I spray the chain wet with kero then let it soak for 5 minutes. Scrub both sides with a toothbrush and more kero. Scrub the rear sprocket whilst at it. Spray everything clean while rotating the rear tyre. Wipe down with rags, lube and ride :)
A pump up spray bottle makes things easier. Takes me about half an hour to do it properly. I lube every 500kms and clean and lube every 1000kms. Motul Road chain lube for me  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Jimbob on October 26, 2013, 04:29:23 AM
Yeah motul road is what I'm using :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Turd Ferguson on October 26, 2013, 05:26:55 AM
I use WD-40 to clean the chain, which is keroseen based.  May not be the cheapest method, but gets the job done and I don't do it often enough to worry about the expense.  Of course, lube once dry.  O0

Dan
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mjslive2fly on October 26, 2013, 11:08:19 AM
Replaced the generator cover gasket on my '02.  I found two cracks and evidence of an RTV "repair" from the previous owner.  Overall not too bad although scraping off the old gasket took some time.  No more oil on my boot and time to get rid of that cardboard for the garage floor with oil spots all over it...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 26, 2013, 08:37:41 PM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FVideos%2Fmotorcyclenoises.gif&hash=5f16a745ae92be4490b6ec5ebd49dc73bf865647) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/adidasguy/media/Videos/motorcyclenoises.gif.html)NikonAndy stopped in today at the West Seattle Bike Cave. A lot was done to "Betty".
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He already put on the headlight with OEM headlight brackets (brackets from the BikeCave in exchange for some beers), stainless chain guard (from you know where),  bar end mirrors. He as new tires on order and a new/used tank. Rear reflectors go on next time he's here. Tires ordered from our local dealer Aurora Suzuki. They give us 10-15% discount all the time! We support our local dealer and they reward us with discounts and free popcorn.(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FVideos%2Fpopcorn2.gif&hash=004b42d90d64749d034b3ac664acc2a7989c156b) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/adidasguy/media/Videos/popcorn2.gif.html)

It feels like Betty already has upgraded springs. Front is pretty firm.

included was:
Rear sprocket
Chain
Rear brake rotor (was very badly worn). Found a much better on on a wheel in the wheel-bone-yard. Rear wheel was off - so why not replace it at the same time?
Front fork reflectors (I wish I remembered who on this board got me hooked on the Harley fork reflectors)
Adjustable front brake lever (his wasn't - as they stopped putting them on bikes in 2004)
Replaced bent rear brake pedal
Replaced left front turn signal
Repaired turn signal wiring
Replaced busted horn
Adjusted clutch cable for better free play and operation.
Cleaned header pipes with Rutland Stove Polish (thank you CenturyGhost for that tip a couple years ago)
Assorted little things like rubber grommets & plastic bolt caps.
Re-routed the new, longer fuel lines above the cross brace to keep them out of the way of the chain.
Cleaned up some carb hoses.
Re-routed many hoses to proper place.

Test rode after all changes/upgrades made and fine tuned clutch lever.

Andy - did I forget anything?

(....and all it cost was some beers!)

Notice how brown and tacky the headers look BEFORE the stove polish was applied.
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Applying Rutland Stove Polish to the pipes.
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On go the Harley stick-on fork reflectors. Don't those header pipes look fantastic?
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A great day for wrenching!

This what the Bike Cave is all about!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NikonAndy on October 26, 2013, 10:20:49 PM
Sounds like you covered it all. Can't think of anything else...

A great day in the Bike Cave indeed! We did a lot to Betty today. Plus I got to ride Frank (I think it was Frank, I'm bad with names) and got a sense of another GS and how similar yet unique each of them are.

Thanks again Adidasguy!!! Looking forward to a little comfortable cruising tomorrow with all our fixes today :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Joolstacho on October 28, 2013, 12:33:52 AM
Well I fired mine up for the first time today. Sad case it was, bent valves caused by broken timing chain tensioner, been down the road a few times, previous owner a gorilla (threads!)  And he thought it was a good idea to spray it all over (and I mean ALL over) with a few black rattle cans (sigh!)
So I've breathed new life into her. Sounds pretty good but...
Now I guess I'm going to be searching all those carburation threads to get it running like a watch.
Anyway, +1 for me, minus lots for the dickhead PO's who bodged it before I got it.
:kiss3:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: prmas on October 28, 2013, 12:43:08 AM
Hey Joolstacho, I hope that you get it all sorted OK. I just noticed that you are from Greendale. I have been to the pub there with a few mates for lunch. It is a nice area but there was a young local guy on an unregistered dirt bike hooning around the area whilst we were having lunch. The Chicken Parma was ace and the biggest I have ever seen! The chips were brilliant, crisp and dry. I will definitely go there again. Perhaps we can catch up there for lunch one day.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Joolstacho on October 28, 2013, 01:53:34 AM
Prmas, yup -lets do it sometime.
I'm just a minute up the road  -into the forest, from the pub. Pretty classic country pub eh?
There's plenty of good riding 'round here- easy ride out from Melbourne, and the parma's always on at the pub!
My gisser will be going on historic Club reg in 2014 (it gets to be 25 years old), so maybe we can organise something in the new year.
-Jools
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: prmas on October 28, 2013, 02:17:13 AM
Yup, we will do it! Keep in touch.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on October 29, 2013, 05:18:59 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on October 24, 2013, 01:12:38 PM
Umm no ... Just a drop in ... And e10 ...

Still no messing about though!  :D

Haha true! Just noticed your reply... I wouldn't be running E10 if I was you!  :dunno_white:

I can't recall the source now but there are almost no Japanse bikes recommended to run E10 in. The true octane rating of E10 fuel is apparently lowered by about 10... the rating on the bowser is not equivalent to the non-E10 variety.

It is not good for our bikes... sorry I can't remember the source but if I find it I will post it...

And on another note I did some chain loving tonight... adjusted and gave it a good clean with kero and a wipe down. Will let that evaporate overnight and have left the tin of lube on the seat so I remember to lube it in the morning before work.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on October 29, 2013, 08:54:46 AM
I thought ethanol had a higher octane rating than gas  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tcmia on October 29, 2013, 09:48:17 AM
I like those reflectors. Those e-bay finds?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on October 29, 2013, 12:24:10 PM
Quote from: Badot on October 29, 2013, 08:54:46 AM
I thought ethanol had a higher octane rating than gas  :dunno_black:

So the octane rating is supposed to indicate resistance to pre-detonation right? That's one figure... there's another figure that indicates energy, and when adding ethanol to fuel that figure goes down.

Typically bikes will have x% *less* power and be x% *less* efficient when using ethanol.

I really want to find this source! Frustrating to be saying this and not be able to show where I read it  :technical:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on October 29, 2013, 12:33:35 PM
Found it!!!!!! Yay... Fuel has a MON rating as well as RON... I was a bit wrong... non-ethanol fuel MON is about 10 less, ethanol typically has lower MON. It's no good for carb's or mechanical fuel injection:

http://motorbikewriter.com/2013/08/14/is-ethanol-suitable-for-motorcycles/ (http://motorbikewriter.com/2013/08/14/is-ethanol-suitable-for-motorcycles/)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NikonAndy on October 29, 2013, 03:45:17 PM
Quote from: tcmia on October 29, 2013, 09:48:17 AM
I like those reflectors. Those e-bay finds?

Check with adidasguy, he'll probably have the link. I guess they're Harley front reflectors that just stick right on. Reminds me I still owe adidasguy some $ for those....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 29, 2013, 05:19:47 PM
Go to ebay and search for "harley fork reflector". You'll find them. $12-$15 a pair. Sometimes free shipping. Two styles: round ends and tapered ends.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Turd Ferguson on October 29, 2013, 05:33:23 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 29, 2013, 05:19:47 PM
Go to ebay and search for "harley fork reflector". You'll find them. $12-$15 a pair. Sometimes free shipping. Two styles: round ends and tapered ends.

Are reflectors required in WA?  Would something like reflective tape not suffice?

Dam
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 29, 2013, 10:49:38 PM
Reflectors are required by the  DOT. Orange in the front and red in the rear and a reflector in the back.
Any reflective material of the proper color and size would work.

DOT also has requirements for turn signals and lots of other stuff. Some things are required for new vehicles. Some stuff you can change after you buy it and state laws sometimes have their own rules - like whether you need one or two mirrors on a bike.

Check your state laws as to what is required. If traveling around to other states, best to be legal to the max. While you may not get pulled over for missing a reflector, if you do squidly things that get you pulled over, equipment violations just add more cost to your "certificate of merit".
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on October 30, 2013, 06:49:55 PM
Started cleaning my tank. Shook out the loose stuff first. After I drained the water-fouled gas and the tank dried, it sounded like sand was sloshing around in it. Here's about half of what I was able to shake out before rinsing:

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I filled it up with a 50/50 mix of Behr 991 and water. It's going to sit overnight, I'll neutralize it and drain it in the morning.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on October 31, 2013, 12:56:18 PM
Carbs are a tricky beast. I want them perfect so I sent 3 sets off to PJ Motorsports for professional cleaning. 89-00 set, 01-02 set and a 2004+ set. They will be re-jetted as well. I think I have a few more sets I'll send off. $75 plus parts for professional cleaning and adjusting. I just don't have time for that with all the other things to do for 3 bike projects (including the Husky bike). Not a bad price so I can concentrate on other things.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shepa on October 31, 2013, 03:19:26 PM
Bought an gsxr1000 k5 rear shock just for fun.
Pictures upon fitting.

Shouldn't be a problem since I'm using K&N lunchbox, so there's no airbox clearance issues with shock's gas chamber.

It's 5 mms shorter than curent SV650 shock, so it should be a perfect fit.

The spring is a bit stiffer than SV's, so I'll have to sort compression and rebound dumping settings, I hope Dave Moss videos will help.

I also got (pretty cheap) a Fazer 600 front forks with Ohlins progressive  springs and RaceTech valves, but I'm not too eager to swap them yet.

Maybe during winter, I'm in lazy mode right now. O0


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cheddle on October 31, 2013, 09:12:29 PM
Weeeeeeel in the last month I have:

- fitted a -1 tooth front sproket
- removed K&N restrictor
- "shorty"fied my stock muffler
- repainted exaughst
- rejetted 22.5/60/142.5
- fitted aftermarket 7inch headlight
- fitted a/m wide "dirtbike" bars
- installed heated hand grips
- repaired some drop damage :-) (previous owner!)
- installed a/m GSXR750 pegs

This GS is really starting to feel like "my" bike haha - almost reluctant to sell it once im on my open licence -.-
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 01, 2013, 12:37:29 AM
So today was the big day

D.I.D front and rear sprockets
D.I.D Pro gold chain
Fuel mixture adjustment now running a bit richer
Carb gaskets replaced
Carb boots
Carb synch (left carb at about 1/2 vacuum of the right)
Float height adjusted
Valve's adjusted all 4 were on the tight side
K&N air filter fitted


all in all a very productive day, bike feels completely different now it seems to pull effortlessly..... and its nice to hear no chain slap :D


Shes now part wog with her gold chain, goes well with my Italian missus :P
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500F2004 on November 01, 2013, 04:57:43 AM
Nice work on the chain and sprockets, are you in Sydney?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 01, 2013, 06:19:14 AM
Quote from: GS500F2004 on November 01, 2013, 04:57:43 AM
Nice work on the chain and sprockets, are you in Sydney?

nah Adelaide mate

one of the top 10 cities to visit in the world btw.................. swing buy ill show ya some roads
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500F2004 on November 01, 2013, 09:25:55 AM
Quote from: TheOzTurkish on November 01, 2013, 06:19:14 AM
Quote from: GS500F2004 on November 01, 2013, 04:57:43 AM
Nice work on the chain and sprockets, are you in Sydney?

nah Adelaide mate

one of the top 10 cities to visit in the world btw.................. swing buy ill show ya some roads

I'll keep it in mind, really need to get out and about on the bike to another state.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bomber on November 01, 2013, 05:49:24 PM
I cleaned some bird crap off the tail and secured my L-Plate properly :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Joolstacho on November 01, 2013, 08:42:48 PM
I can confirm that the bird life in Adelaide (especially up the mall or whatever is is) is truly astounding!
:icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 01, 2013, 11:29:37 PM
Quote from: GS500F2004 on November 01, 2013, 09:25:55 AM
Quote from: TheOzTurkish on November 01, 2013, 06:19:14 AM
Quote from: GS500F2004 on November 01, 2013, 04:57:43 AM
Nice work on the chain and sprockets, are you in Sydney?

nah Adelaide mate

one of the top 10 cities to visit in the world btw.................. swing buy ill show ya some roads

I'll keep it in mind, really need to get out and about on the bike to another state.
hahahaha I wouldn't bother heading out this way I don't know how we got on the list lol unless you like wine and seafood there isn't much else except the hills.

im thinking i might plan a ride over to Philip island for the Moto GP next year hopefully will be off my LOONY plates and have all the add on's im looking for


Quote from: Joolstacho on November 01, 2013, 08:42:48 PM
I can confirm that the bird life in Adelaide (especially up the mall or whatever is is) is truly astounding!
:icon_mrgreen:

birds as in fun bags and ass birds or birds as in swoop you because their duck bird birds?

if your after tail I've herd Perth has the goods.... :D

on another note was a wash and polish today to get all them fingerprints off, top up the tank and get ready for the ride tomorrow
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Joolstacho on November 03, 2013, 02:18:32 AM
Talking grow not crow mate   :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mimikeni on November 03, 2013, 08:23:42 AM
Started an oil change and decided to use a new crush washer for the drain bolt.  Trashed the old one getting it off and then discovered no one in my town has a replacement.  I will have to have one ordered tomorrow, so for now the bike sits disassembled. :(
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on November 03, 2013, 07:57:48 PM
I was lazy and used the petcock to plug the tank while it was filled with acid....I knew it'd eat the rubber and start leaking out after a few hours, but it turns out the acid ate clear through the petcock itself. Now I'm stuck with no way to plug the petcock hole (brand new house, don't even have any scrap wood laying around) while the tank flash rusts. It looked great for a couple hours! :D On the bright side, at least I had the foresight to remove the filter element before I ruined the petcock.

As soon as the replacement petcock shows up, I've cut a steel plate out of some old parts I had laying around. I'll RTV that on, siphon the acid back in, and maybe do it the right way this time.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: AlexT on November 07, 2013, 01:31:37 PM
Got some stabilizer in the tank and put her away for good for the winter... It's not terribly cold yet but I hardly have time on the weekends anymore so I figured I'd get a head start. Project for the winter: new fork oil and springs!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slipperymongoose on November 07, 2013, 04:54:51 PM
Can of injector cleaner and a loving stare. I bought the right bike
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peterscotts on November 09, 2013, 09:40:21 PM
Purchased a cheap action camera ... http://youtu.be/kslOpoIi87Q
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 09, 2013, 11:40:40 PM
Pulled the tank off to fettle and check the carb synch again just to make sure everything was tikkity boo after last week and it was. then re mounted the tank but without realizing we split a fuel line............ road 20 odd kms to my bro's house when I pulled up fuel was pouring out onto the front sprocket housing, rushed to get the tank up and turn the petcock off, removed the tank and noticed the split was right next to the nipple so cut the fuel line and re fitted it, doused the bike in water and left it to dry, came back out a couple hours later and still no leaks, was hesitant to ride it home but got there, refilled the tank on the way, going to call up my local dealership and see if I can get some new lines fitted I don't have the time to do it this week, all in all a hair raising day, actually felt scared riding it home lol its been a few hours and still no leaks and cant smell any fuel besides whats on my clothes and skin lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Banzai on November 10, 2013, 01:35:16 AM
My GS went to a new home today. Sad to see it go as she has been a very good steed for my former rookie status.

Last Tuesday I picked up my new ride; a brand new Yamaha FZ1S. Going from 50hp to 150hp is certainly quite a difference but the new bike also has better handling and brakes. I can't say they are 300% better but it is noticeable.

This board has been a treasure trove of information and entertainment. I probably won't be here as much but I will still check in from time to time. Who knows, I may get another GS later on. They are brilliant for commuting.

The new bike:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi181.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx107%2FBanzai_Elise%2FMotorbike%2Ffile_zpsd0b0e332.jpg&hash=d8420218017b58c91c81acfca832f574063dc533)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500F2004 on November 10, 2013, 01:37:54 AM
Nice upgrade, more pics?

When I upgrade, I'm not sure that I want to sell the GS. I might just keep it, clean it out and bring it inside the house. Put it on the centre-stand, and there it will be for eternity.

Are you in Australia by the way?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mitch79 on November 10, 2013, 03:29:33 AM
Let's see, Friday I changed fork oil after 20K kms on the old stuff and took a little pre load off the Sonic 0.85 Springs.
Spacers are now 1/8" below the top of the tubes rather than level. I wasn't expecting much from a 1/8" change but it really has made a difference. More flickable, fun and holds lines though corners without having to keep so much pressure on the bars. Oh, and the old fork oil was totally stuffed. I thought my forks where a bit harsh, I just didn't have any dampening left lol. I'll be changing fork oil every 10K kms from now on.

Gave her a full service Saturday, oil and filter, checked valve clearances, backed off and re-torqued head studs, replaced all fuel lines, balanced the carbs, lubed the new chain I put on last week then got kinky with her and gave her a nice sponge bath ;)

Today I road her smiling to myself at just how nice a well maintained GS can be :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Banzai on November 10, 2013, 03:39:58 AM
I hadn't planned to sell the GS. A friend mentioned he had another friend who just got the learner's permit and was looking for a bike. Deal unexpectedly and painlessly done.

And yes, I'm in Australia. Sydney' upper north shore.

I only have one more worthwhile pic. I've either been working or riding.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi181.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx107%2FBanzai_Elise%2FMotorbike%2Ffile_zps4e195bb6.jpg&hash=d47c787c7439e7f4b780828400537f877f2f073c)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 10, 2013, 03:48:25 AM
Quote from: Banzai on November 10, 2013, 01:35:16 AM
The new bike:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi181.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx107%2FBanzai_Elise%2FMotorbike%2Ffile_zpsd0b0e332.jpg&hash=d8420218017b58c91c81acfca832f574063dc533)

that looks aggressive as hell LOVE IT

I saw my dream bike today finally in person the Ducati Diavel soooooooooooooooo sweet :D and sounds so nice
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 10, 2013, 04:00:28 AM
Hey Oz ... Mate of mine was or is selling one.... Feel like lashing out and parking it up for a bit? ... You could still drool on it of an evening!  :laugh: ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on November 10, 2013, 04:11:04 AM
My gear shifting's been pretty crap for a while. Unlike the 500's the 450 runs a linkage setup, and basically it's all pretty worn after 32 years of service.

At the end of the rebuild I replaced the heim joints as they were flogged out and that sorted most of the wear and tear, but the pivot for the lever was still quite worn and floppy, so this weekend I took care of that.

I got a new pivot bolt a while back but discovered I couldn't get it through the pivot on the lever. It turns out the original pivot bolt has worn from 12.1mm (diameter of the new bolt) to around 11.8mm, and this has also caused the pivot to go slightly out of round.

I was able to use a 12mm drill and a round file to get the pivot pretty much round again and the new pivot bolt is a nice snug fit now.

Added grease, assembled, then discovered a nice big crack where the pivot bolt threads in:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20131108-01.jpg&hash=cc9202b0a0c2949b262ec377dcfa1d2f99f4171f) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20131108-01.jpg.html)

Some crappy welding later it seems pretty solid now:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20131110-02.jpg&hash=d076bb02e1d252a238e8ad710cbc3c432e1b5fec) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20131110-02.jpg.html)

A quick test ride today shows it's now much improved  :thumb:

In addition to that, I'm still trying to fine tune the carbs for better idling during the commute. It still tends to pop and fart and occasionally stall and generally seems to run too rich in traffic, but after dropping the mains and needle and trying to get the mixture screws a bit leaner, I ended up with a flat spot just as I crack the throttle.

So I swapped the 0.02" (half a notch) shim for the 0.03" (3/4 of a notch) shim to lift the needle just that little more, turned the mixture screws in another half turn to 2 1/2 turns (down from 3 turns) and that same quick test ride today showed me the flat spot seems to be gone. I'll have to wait for the commute tomorrow to see how she goes in traffic.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20131110-03.jpg&hash=094372229b1896fb05bd04b5bd51a34e46ffad3f) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20131110-03.jpg.html)

All in all a successful bit of wrenching  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Banzai on November 10, 2013, 04:15:16 AM
The FZ1s and FZ8s are actually very comfy to ride. I'd say the FZ8 was the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. The sitting position is a little more upright than the GS500.

They basically a detuned street/tourer version of the older R1 supersports bikes. Four cylinders are certainly a lot smoother than any parallel twin and the 20valve engine is a lot more high tech than the GS.

Apart from paint and fine tuning of the ECU, the FZ1s have barely changed since 2006.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500F2004 on November 10, 2013, 04:15:26 AM
Nice work Pete, is it me or is there still a small crack? Not where the weld is but just on the upper side?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500F2004 on November 10, 2013, 04:20:21 AM
Quote from: Banzai on November 10, 2013, 03:39:58 AM
I hadn't planned to sell the GS. A friend mentioned he had another friend who just got the learner's permit and was looking for a bike. Deal unexpectedly and painlessly done.

And yes, I'm in Australia. Sydney' upper north shore.

I only have one more worthwhile pic. I've either been working or riding.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi181.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx107%2FBanzai_Elise%2FMotorbike%2Ffile_zps4e195bb6.jpg&hash=d47c787c7439e7f4b780828400537f877f2f073c)

The FZ1 is one nice bike, I plan on getting one at some point too. Perhaps not the FZ1, more likely the FZ8. Going to keep a supersports and a tourer type, if money permits.

I'm very hesitant to sell my GS to a learner, the wreckers are full of newer F model GS500's. If I do sell it, it will be a very reluctant sale and I will be pretty selective. Don't want to rock up to the wreckers one day looking for a spare part and see my old bike hanging around there.

Us Sydneysiders should meet up one day, have a beer and a steak, maybe two beers or no beers depending on the licence.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on November 10, 2013, 04:23:47 AM
Quote from: GS500F2004 on November 10, 2013, 04:15:26 AM
Nice work Pete, is it me or is there still a small crack? Not where the weld is but just on the upper side?

Cheers mate, and yes there is still a bit there but it feels pretty solid regardless.

I wanted to run a weld down the inside as well which would've taken care of that, but I only have a stick welder and my hand shakes too much to get a run on the inside of the 90 degree angle, so I called it good enough for now.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 10, 2013, 05:50:52 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on November 10, 2013, 04:00:28 AM
Hey Oz ... Mate of mine was or is selling one.... Feel like lashing out and parking it up for a bit? ... You could still drool on it of an evening!  :laugh: ;)

If i had the cash I'd buy one on my L's no probs lol I saw one up in QLD for about $13,000 32k km's would be a sweet ride back..... but I think my next step up will be a Yamaha XJ6...... I didn't know they were LAMS bikes
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NikonAndy on November 10, 2013, 01:09:40 PM
Got my new p3 brake and turn signal modulator put in. Pretty over the top, but cagers are noticeably backing off on my way home. Also, got caught in our Seattle rain coming home. Welcome to winter.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zithromax on November 11, 2013, 12:03:06 AM
Trucked the bike to Atlanta today, then left the truck at a shop and used the bike as an "escape pod" to ride back home. Applied "fly racing" sticker to windshield and picked up about 4 more horse power.

(adding stickers to gain HP is a long running joke I picked up, everyone here in on it?)  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 11, 2013, 01:14:22 AM
Most of us.... Of course stickers don't add as much HP as a good stainless GS500 chain guard!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 11, 2013, 01:54:50 AM
Just got home almost ran into the back door to check on the bike, no puddle of fuel and no smell, opened the tank and was still full so good signs, booked her in Friday to get new hoses fitted while at work should be good, was talking to the mechanic he was saying I was lucky the whole thing didn't go up in flames...... must've had someone watching over me hahahaha
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on November 11, 2013, 03:57:04 AM
The commute was great today, gear changing much improved and no flat spot as I crack the throttle was a huge bonus  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 11, 2013, 04:16:38 AM
Quote from: peteGS on November 11, 2013, 03:57:04 AM
The commute was great today, gear changing much improved and no flat spot as I crack the throttle was a huge bonus  :thumb:

did you end up getting the second weld done on the back?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500F2004 on November 11, 2013, 04:39:54 AM
Quote from: TheOzTurkish on November 10, 2013, 05:50:52 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on November 10, 2013, 04:00:28 AM
Hey Oz ... Mate of mine was or is selling one.... Feel like lashing out and parking it up for a bit? ... You could still drool on it of an evening!  :laugh: ;)

If i had the cash I'd buy one on my L's no probs lol I saw one up in QLD for about $13,000 32k km's would be a sweet ride back..... but I think my next step up will be a Yamaha XJ6...... I didn't know they were LAMS bikes

When do you go for your P's test? Will you have to do P2 or straight to full's after the year?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 11, 2013, 04:52:25 AM
Quote from: GS500F2004 on November 11, 2013, 04:39:54 AM
Quote from: TheOzTurkish on November 10, 2013, 05:50:52 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on November 10, 2013, 04:00:28 AM
Hey Oz ... Mate of mine was or is selling one.... Feel like lashing out and parking it up for a bit? ... You could still drool on it of an evening!  :laugh: ;)

If i had the cash I'd buy one on my L's no probs lol I saw one up in QLD for about $13,000 32k km's would be a sweet ride back..... but I think my next step up will be a Yamaha XJ6...... I didn't know they were LAMS bikes

When do you go for your P's test? Will you have to do P2 or straight to full's after the year?

P2's as I lost my drivers license, got my L's back after 6 months and got my bike license, Ive been riding 4 or so months now, thinking another 4-6 and ill do the advance test
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500F2004 on November 11, 2013, 05:04:54 AM
Hmm, I'm not too sure how it works in SA. Will look it up now.

That's unfortunate losing your licence, we got some of the harshest road rules and it does nothing safety wise.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Turd Ferguson on November 11, 2013, 05:09:56 AM
Rode my GS for the first time in 5 years yesterday.  It ran perfectly, as if it hadn't been sitting all of this time!  Unfortunately, it has to be stored for the year, but looking forward to riding it next spring!

Dan
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 11, 2013, 05:10:24 AM
Quote from: GS500F2004 on November 11, 2013, 05:04:54 AM
Hmm, I'm not too sure how it works in SA. Will look it up now.

That's unfortunate losing your licence, we got some of the harshest road rules and it does nothing safety wise.

yer I can understand where their coming from but I think it could be implemented better..... but who am I to say, minds far greater then mine make the rules :D I can do the advanced course at any time, they recommend 6 months but I want to be sure, I also couldn't find any info on whether you can have just a motorcycle license or whether you need a full car license, no one seems to know

EDIT: http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/transport,%20travel%20and%20motoring/Motoring/Motorcycling/Motorcycle+licences/Applying+for+a+motorcycle+licence
So after passing the advanced course I can take my slip in and get bumped to my P's, then after 12 months can get an unrestricted license
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 11, 2013, 05:12:13 AM
Quote from: Turd Ferguson on November 11, 2013, 05:09:56 AM
Rode my GS for the first time in 5 years yesterday.  It ran perfectly, as if it hadn't been sitting all of this time!  Unfortunately, it has to be stored for the year, but looking forward to riding it next spring!

Dan

5 years? holy crap and there's the guy on the forum trying to sort his gf's bike after 3 years under a tree............ shows what good maintenance and prepping can do hay
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500F2004 on November 11, 2013, 05:30:24 AM
Quote from: TheOzTurkish on November 11, 2013, 05:10:24 AM
Quote from: GS500F2004 on November 11, 2013, 05:04:54 AM
Hmm, I'm not too sure how it works in SA. Will look it up now.

That's unfortunate losing your licence, we got some of the harshest road rules and it does nothing safety wise.

yer I can understand where their coming from but I think it could be implemented better..... but who am I to say, minds far greater then mine make the rules :D I can do the advanced course at any time, they recommend 6 months but I want to be sure, I also couldn't find any info on whether you can have just a motorcycle license or whether you need a full car license, no one seems to know

EDIT: http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/transport,%20travel%20and%20motoring/Motoring/Motorcycling/Motorcycle+licences/Applying+for+a+motorcycle+licence
So after passing the advanced course I can take my slip in and get bumped to my P's, then after 12 months can get an unrestricted license

That is very confusing, for me at least in NSW. I think the system may be similar to ours? It's just not very clear, but I guess since you live there you'll have a better idea.

I'm not entirely convinced that this idea of if you hold a car licence you're automatically OK to get on a full motorcycle licence after a year and jump on a Hayabusa. However, I'm not going to complain as thanks to that, I get to jump on a 600RR in about 2 months from now as I skip the P2 period. :icon_razz:

Edit: I'm actually moving to Victoria for a bit, and their laws are even better, I'll actually try and get my full licence in about one week. If you hold a full car licence there, and are over 25 you'll go straight to a full motorcycle licence after the test. Although, you're still restricted to LAMS and no pillion. But there are no speed restrictions, no need for plates, and the regular BAC limit of 0.05 :bowdown:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500F2004 on November 11, 2013, 05:51:38 AM
Oh, and to stay on topic.

I bought an '01 SV650 clutch perch + lever for $45 today at the wreckers. No time to put it on just yet. Will do so soon, and will likely need a new clutch cable as the throw is different as someone said before. It doesn't have the mirror mount, so I'm guessing it didn't come off a naked model, but as I have the F model GS, it won't really matter to me.

They were pretty nice blokes at the wreckers, they put in a brand new lever for me as well, the old lever was rather tarnished and not in the best shape.

So it's right next to the bike, waiting to be installed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on November 11, 2013, 12:35:19 PM
Quote from: TheOzTurkish on November 11, 2013, 04:16:38 AM
Quote from: peteGS on November 11, 2013, 03:57:04 AM
The commute was great today, gear changing much improved and no flat spot as I crack the throttle was a huge bonus  :thumb:

did you end up getting the second weld done on the back?

Nah I stuck with just the one, I can't get my hand to stop shaking the stick enough to weld in the 90 degree angle. It's definitely nice and solid though!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Turd Ferguson on November 11, 2013, 06:37:59 PM
Quote from: TheOzTurkish on November 11, 2013, 05:12:13 AM
5 years? holy crap and there's the guy on the forum trying to sort his gf's bike after 3 years under a tree............ shows what good maintenance and prepping can do hay

Yeah, I thought the same when reading that thread.  I kept my fuel stabilized, and drained/refilled it yearly.  My tank is absolutely spotless inside.  Also drained the carbs well and kept the bike frame and chain slathered in rust preventative.  Kept oily rags jammed in the muffler and intake ports, and had a fresh coat of paint on the exhaust to prevent rust.  Bike was under a cover, in a garage, clean, with a coat of wax on the shiny parts.  Did need new fuel lines and a battery, though.  Carbs back on, oil changed, fresh gas, and a new air filter.  Fired it up, adjusted the idle and the thing hauls ass. 8)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc391%2FKSUDanimal%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2Fimage_zpsa66f2c21.jpg&hash=941c00e6fba6a4f6146ef34ae274a57a0ea6abf8) (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/KSUDanimal/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa66f2c21.jpg.html)

Dan
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Lecktrico on November 13, 2013, 05:09:00 PM
Well, this was my "afternoon-job", new Napoleon Mirrors and old-school turn signals:

Before:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fscaled%2Fmedium%2F191%2F59t2.jpg&hash=ed974e312994e61ce6357337b3dd7170e7008e70) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/59t2.jpg/)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fscaled%2Fmedium%2F35%2Flkb.JPG&hash=7d01c0ef222704e94586466ac667933cfe373ed7) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/35/lkb.JPG/)

After:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fscaled%2Fmedium%2F542%2Fiaxh.jpg&hash=118acadbb5e28b37592615dbf25eae721db7ea41) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/iaxh.jpg/)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fscaled%2Fmedium%2F17%2Fq3wu.jpg&hash=3a42bbb2b7e899a4ff80adcf9582d2bd16e97a01) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/17/q3wu.jpg/)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fscaled%2Fmedium%2F191%2F0q54.jpg&hash=aaac7578c5299607da7736d783b80ae887a3fc18) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/0q54.jpg/)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fscaled%2Fmedium%2F822%2Fyvl1.jpg&hash=38d000178a1393ef074fb5cfb463591b8aa45b36) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/yvl1.jpg/)

Next to do:

-Paint the Headlight bracket
-Seek for new handlebar (i'm not shure to go for clip-ons, or lower handlebar)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on November 14, 2013, 10:57:16 AM
wash n oil change,.... :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 14, 2013, 11:56:34 PM
Ok so just picked Sasha up from the workshop, I asked them to replace the fuel lines, check the oil leak and give it a once over to make sure I'd done everything right and everything was done to the T very happy, had a couple of phone calls during the day to let me know what was going on, and got a good report at the end detailing everything, so fuel lines done, they were well past due apparently they were the originals so 10 years old, head gasket was crimped (my bad) so they replaced that, checked the carbs (were spot on) valves (spot on) chain and sprockets were fitted right, oh and cleaned out the petcock apparently it was full of a$$.

so shes all spot on and I can enjoy riding her again, huge weight off my mind all I gotta do is clean her again........ bloody fingerprints
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on November 15, 2013, 01:49:12 PM
Yesterday... I pulled the clutch in... and the lever stayed pulled in...  :mad:

Haven't pulled the sprocket cover off yet but I expect to find a broken cable, and of course noone in Brissie has stock so I won't get the new one 'til Monday.

I was just thinking the other day that my lever felt a bit stiff and that I should lube my cable real soon...  :technical:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 15, 2013, 04:03:22 PM
Lube it anyway! ... It might just be real stuck?

Can't hurt if that is it... And if not you gonna pull the cable off anyway!  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on November 15, 2013, 07:14:35 PM
cleaned/lubed the chain and finally settled on my optimum jetting (20/60/142.5)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 15, 2013, 10:11:17 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 26, 2013, 08:37:41 PM
Applying Rutland Stove Polish to the pipes.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb442%2Fadidasguy%2FGS500%2FDSCF0719a_zps3aedec9b.jpg&hash=1c81cb4338cd64297698839cb5cdd33bfc188560) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/adidasguy/media/GS500/DSCF0719a_zps3aedec9b.jpg.html)

That looks killer I might have to look into getting some, my pipes are starting to look a little tired
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 16, 2013, 09:35:30 PM
Found out what's wrong with Matt's (Sea206) engine. I'm sure someone can fix it.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 16, 2013, 09:41:49 PM
Zak and Gorilla were over. Nikinandy stopped over to get some free tail plastics.
Gorilla and Zak learned to hone cylinders by using some spares for practice before doing their cylinders.
And Zak got started on his school project. Engine almost back together. With so much going on today we made less peogress than hoped, but we all had fun and a good 9 hours of wrenching.



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 17, 2013, 02:07:54 AM
Installed the ZG Touring screen .. Went pretty good... Pics with some redneck engineering solutions to minor issues I had in a thread tmw
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NikonAndy on November 17, 2013, 02:26:14 AM
Dropped by adidasguy's place to pick up some interim tail plastics while I'm painting Betty. Sanded for hours, primered, sanded again for what felt like forever, then hit the tank and tail plastics with Betty's topcoat! About 10 hrs in the shop, but I'm making headway. I should have the stripe done soon and next week or two I'll be color sanding. Makeover nearly complete.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on November 17, 2013, 02:46:03 AM
Sprocket cover and tank off today to remove the clutch cable... yep, definitely severed... about 1/4 way down from the lever end. I suspect I had a routing issue and it has been kinked for a while. Will need to double check routing when the new one goes in.

I also noticed with the sprocket cover removed that the front sprocket nut was loose... loctite and torque it back up right? Nup, bloody thread is stripped! Will have to get a new one plus lock washer  :technical: Fortunately the shaft thread looks ok.

Noticed the rear tyre was getting a bit dead in the centre the other day so a new Sport Demon is in the works there too, but I also noticed the rear sprocket wobbly on the axle.

Pulled the rear wheel out tonight, new wheel bearing time as well  :technical:

Will get the bearings and clutch cable tomorrow as I ordered the cable on Friday, but I have no idea if they have stock of the sprocket nut so I may be off the road a bit longer yet...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500F2004 on November 17, 2013, 10:00:16 PM
Bought a Suzuki blank on eBay last month as I don't have a spare key, and just got it cut today.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171094047523

Was first skeptical when it arrived as the blank was noticeably longer than the key I already have. The engraver said that it doesn't matter because he'll just cut it lower, leaving some room at the top. He said however that he can't guarantee it will work. But it fit and turned perfectly, no jiggling, both sides, including the seat lock

Was only $2 for the blank.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on November 18, 2013, 04:19:28 AM
Quote from: GS500F2004 on November 17, 2013, 10:00:16 PM
Bought a Suzuki blank on eBay last month as I don't have a spare key, and just got it cut today.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171094047523

Was first skeptical when it arrived as the blank was noticeably longer than the key I already have. The engraver said that it doesn't matter because he'll just cut it lower, leaving some room at the top. He said however that he can't guarantee it will work. But it fit and turned perfectly, no jiggling, both sides, including the seat lock

Was only $2 for the blank.

Good stuff... the "key" to it all (haha) is does it fall out while riding?

And for me... I'd forgotten the fuse for my custom dash has blown each time I've ridden in rain lately, so I thought I'd best sort out the cause of that tonight.

Turns out that when I fixed my flyscreen, my headlight ended up adjusted just a little higher than it used to be and it's making contact with the insulation on the + feed to the relay that powers the dash. Obviously when it rains the contact encourages water to creep up and bam blown fuse.

A few strategically placed washers under the dash mount (I made it to mount in place of the stock gauges) and I now have a few mm's clearance like I used to. Problem solved I hope!

And my clutch cable arrived at the dealer today but the sprocket nut has to be ordered as they don't have stock and the dust seal for the rear wheel bearings also has to be ordered... and the lock washer for the sprocket nut is discontinued so I'll have to make do with the old one. Fingers crossed they're all in stock tomorrow and I can be on two wheels again Wednesday. The train is killing me!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on November 18, 2013, 07:51:03 AM
Quote from: GS500F2004 on November 17, 2013, 10:00:16 PM
He said however that he can't guarantee it will work.

Most key cutters guarantee cuts on their own blanks but not owner supplied blanks.  The reason being that they buy (generic) blanks dirt cheap and they sell them at a huge markup; if one doesn't work they can easily afford to use another blank and cut a new one.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: orionx on November 18, 2013, 02:58:40 PM
Hey guys just wondering if I could ask a quick question in here. I figured I'd rather not make a whole thread for something so simple.
Any idea if this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/headlight-kit-motorcycle-gs300-gs250-gs450-gs425-gs500-gs550-suzuki-bracket-/221278271332?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3385367764&vxp=mtr

Will work on my 2005 GS500F? Are the connectors the same?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on November 18, 2013, 03:38:53 PM
Made several unsuccessful attempts to remove the broken key tip or get the cylinder to go to "on"; finally covered that unsightly hole on the right engine cover with a proper emblem...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NikonAndy on November 18, 2013, 08:50:24 PM
Painting!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkLOkwK4l.jpg&hash=7080df15aa415104001fd2f010a9ff5734f4ede1)

See here for some extra shots: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=65723.40
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Turd Ferguson on November 19, 2013, 05:14:14 AM
Can't wait to see that thing reassembled!

Dan
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NikonAndy on November 19, 2013, 12:24:05 PM
Quote from: Turd Ferguson on November 19, 2013, 05:14:14 AM
Can't wait to see that thing reassembled!

Dan

Thanks man! You're telling me. It's hard not to want to bolt it all up now. But she still needs sanding and clear, then more sanding, then polishing. But it's soooo close.

Plus, all that extra hp from the stripe will be interesting to get on the road. I'll do dyno tests to show the difference from stock. Maybe a sticker would bump it up a bit too....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 19, 2013, 01:40:29 PM
Quote from: NikonAndy on November 19, 2013, 12:24:05 PM
Quote from: Turd Ferguson on November 19, 2013, 05:14:14 AM
Can't wait to see that thing reassembled!

Dan

Thanks man! You're telling me. It's hard not to want to bolt it all up now. But she still needs sanding and clear, then more sanding, then polishing. But it's soooo close.

Plus, all that extra hp from the stripe will be interesting to get on the road. I'll do dyno tests to show the difference from stock. Maybe a sticker would bump it up a bit too....
Stainless steel chain guards add another 2 or 3 hp at the minimum.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Wagoneer on November 19, 2013, 02:46:31 PM
Went for my last ride (it's currently o degrees out) and put her away to hibernate :(

Put in 2oz of stabilizer (1oz treats 9.5L of fuel). Went for a ride, did some runs on each petc0ck setting, came back home and topped up the gas tank right to the brim and shut her down. Took out the battery, put her up on stands, and gave her a pat on the gas tank.

That's my winter ride in the background. Gotta keep it in the Suzuki family.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi159.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft155%2FWagoneer855%2F523969_831046466967_376541802_n.jpg&hash=0d3d7472ac6241807311f58a994ddeef1189b3c1) (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/Wagoneer855/media/523969_831046466967_376541802_n.jpg.html)

All of my pre-storage cleaning went out the window after finding out the path to my backyard was a LOT muddier than I thought. Sport-touring tires apparently aren't made for mud. Ah well, it'll rinse right off in the spring.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on November 20, 2013, 04:26:55 AM
New sprocket nut torqued up nicely yesterday but I had to make do with the old lock washer... discontinued part now  :technical:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20131119-02.jpg&hash=7c8755a4486ebebe2bde2a0e7eacb6bb0b78b2cc) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20131119-02.jpg.html)

And got my other bits, clutch cable (installed), rear wheel bearings, and dust seal:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20131119-01.jpg&hash=f4ed21309784ab259a29ddcf8429411183bad251) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20131119-01.jpg.html)

Finally was able to ride to work again today after doing the clutch cable and sprocket nut... aaaaah that's better!

New rear tyre on Saturday and I'll do the rear wheel bearings while I've got the wheel out.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Joolstacho on November 28, 2013, 02:30:42 AM
Not so much what I've done for the bike today... more what it's done for me.
Finished the resto stage#1, Another ol' bluey.
Here it is:
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Here's how it was:
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(And it was a LOT worse on the inside!)

I now hold the lap record for the Greendale dirt driveway.  :thumb:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 28, 2013, 02:56:59 AM
Looks good bro!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on November 28, 2013, 08:03:10 PM
Nice to see the holden badge go.. how tacky.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Joolstacho on November 28, 2013, 08:56:41 PM
LOL, -you think the Holden badge was tacky, you should have seen the seller.
As I made him my final offer I was wondering which orifice he was going to pull his blade from!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on November 28, 2013, 09:02:06 PM
I'm guessing a bit of a bogan then?  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on November 29, 2013, 02:17:44 AM
Quote from: Joolstacho on November 28, 2013, 02:30:42 AM
Here it is:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg822%2F8976%2Fjtpt.jpg&hash=ac9b9df5aa82fc04f1589f7f832c05f838266ba6) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/jtpt.jpg/)

Here's how it was:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg41%2F4647%2Fphmt.jpg&hash=ba37846c2dcc5e8a8ed257ec993942a1a41c6da5) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/41/phmt.jpg/)

(And it was a LOT worse on the inside!)

I now hold the lap record for the Greendale dirt driveway.  :thumb:

you don't happen to know the make and part NO. for those disks do you???? they look SWEEEEEEET O0

also nice job on the restore mate
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Joolstacho on November 29, 2013, 04:25:19 PM
Yup, the discs were just about the best things on the bike when I got it!
The brand is: ARASHI
Front part no DBS1010W
Rear part no DBS2013W
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 29, 2013, 09:26:56 PM
Progress on the Husky bike.
Forks, wiring harness and wheels then a motor. Should be in a week or two to have a running bike.
Then I'm waiting for the painting to come.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03374a.JPG&hash=53e8d27ecd5d2944816022e39928f5cc1aefaadc) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/519/title/dsc03374a/cat/2)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on November 29, 2013, 09:36:51 PM
Ordered 2 sets of wheel bearings at Aurora Suzuki (Husky and another project). They gave 20% off for the West Seattle Bike discount today! Cool!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on December 01, 2013, 04:07:31 AM
Put about 430km's on her today, top notch ride with the Katana boys and in perfect weather  :thumb:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FRide%2520Photos%2F20131201%2520-%2520GSR%2520and%2520Kat%2520Forum%2520Ride%2FIMG_5517.jpg&hash=f354b2ad6611ae88022abe7f646183072a0e624c) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/Ride%20Photos/20131201%20-%20GSR%20and%20Kat%20Forum%20Ride/IMG_5517.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: frylockjim on December 01, 2013, 06:34:13 PM
valve adjustment, adjusted the floats, replaced gas lines, washed her up and took her out 8)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on December 01, 2013, 08:07:42 PM
Service time for my baby. Dropped off on way home to book it in and ended up leaving her there. Walking home helps you realize just how much you need that machine day to day, screw walkin'!   :nono:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on December 02, 2013, 04:54:24 AM
Quote from: Zookmang on December 01, 2013, 08:07:42 PM
Service time for my baby. Dropped off on way home to book it in and ended up leaving her there. Walking home helps you realize just how much you need that machine day to day, screw walkin'!   :nono:

Easy fix, service it yourself  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toiletbooger on December 02, 2013, 05:15:39 PM
Ordered the following:

Oil filter and o ring and stuff
Air filter
Dampers/o-ring thingo for the gauge cluster (they bounce around like crazy atm)
Suzuki sticker cause the one on the fairing got a little scuffed when I dropped it
Some screws for the fairing which disappeared in the aforementioned drop
Handlebar Balancer/damper Set (because one fell out while riding around  :cry: )

Plan for this weekend:

Service including oil, oil filter and air filter
New fork seals, dust seals and fork oil
wipe down front disc with metho cause the old seals put oil all over it (actually I have to do that today - goddamn it's so bad)
Prep fairing and engine case for touch up paint

It's my first time servicing a motorcycle so it should be fun - can't be harder than doing a car right?


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Zookmang on December 02, 2013, 08:29:26 PM
Quote from: peteGS on December 02, 2013, 04:54:24 AM
Quote from: Zookmang on December 01, 2013, 08:07:42 PM
Service time for my baby. Dropped off on way home to book it in and ended up leaving her there. Walking home helps you realize just how much you need that machine day to day, screw walkin'!   :nono:

Easy fix, service it yourself  ;)

Under warranty. Will definitely be doing my maintenance myself as of august next year.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 02, 2013, 10:01:27 PM
Said good night and told them tomorrow they will all have the day off.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on December 03, 2013, 04:51:02 AM
Quote from: Zookmang on December 02, 2013, 08:29:26 PMUnder warranty. Will definitely be doing my maintenance myself as of august next year.  :thumb:

Aaaah fair enough then!

As for me... the rear chain guard mount let go descending Mt Mee on Sunday on the way home. The front mounts stop most side to side movement so almost no risk of interference with the chain, but the knocking was driving me insance  :technical:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20131203-04.jpg&hash=e5099ce928119965938dca6eac82fe41f1fef70a) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20131203-04.jpg.html)

Potentially not the most elegant solution but it's hidden behind the registration sticker once it's on the bike:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20131203-06.jpg&hash=463e4481c2943d5c965f8d70b437651e81de96d8) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20131203-06.jpg.html)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20131203-07.jpg&hash=3473373274b9dc45f9e81912d592243152e1aea1) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20131203-07.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: makman on December 03, 2013, 06:23:58 AM
Got taken off it on Friday by a car driver who just turned straight in front of me. I'll find out this week what happens to the bike,  I'm bruised by alive and nothing broken in my.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on December 03, 2013, 10:04:12 AM
'07 Haybusa bar weights.

Instant +17 horsepowers and hawt chix will not be able to fight the urge to sit on the handlebars.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on December 03, 2013, 12:18:41 PM
Quote from: makman on December 03, 2013, 06:23:58 AM
Got taken off it on Friday by a car driver who just turned straight in front of me. I'll find out this week what happens to the bike,  I'm bruised by alive and nothing broken in my.

Bugger! Glad to hear you're relatively ok, the bike at least can be fixed or replaced.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 14, 2013, 11:39:39 PM
Busy day in the Bike Cave.

First, 6000 watt 240v heater really helps!

Zak: His school project is fine. The oil leak seems to have been not torquing down the head enough. There might be a small leak from the cam chain tensioner, but minor if at all. He learned all about the fun of baby powdering your bike. Waiting for him to post pictures. We gambled it was just torquing. Spare head gaskets were available if needed. We lucked out.

Matt's POS bike is running fine now. All oil leaks taken care of because we knew the $200 motor transplant was a success. Soon it will be street legal. (When he comes up with a name it won't be called a POS. Remember that blown engine with the shattered cylinder?)

We spent time on some HUHSKY items: progressive springs in the forks. Installed forks, temporary wheels (while waiting for the purple wheels to come). Did a valve adjustment on a 2001 motor that has been sitting here for a couple years. Seems good. Realized the motor is not seen with the fairing so we won't worry about SUZUKI logos on the sides. We plan to clean it tomorrow and get ready to install it.

We did carb sync's on Zak's bike and Matt's. Everyone learned how to use the carb sync tool.

Jake brought over Honda inverted forks and found we need a tool to take them apart. He got to ride SUZI to Aurora Suzuki and managed to get lost even with the GPS on SUZI. Fun!

We had Pizza but didn't have any  beers.  We were OK. No beer was fine. Had other juices and teas to drink.

Overall a fun, 11 hours day in the Bike Cave.

And since everyone likes pictures, here is HUHSKY in the sun room. Zak needs to post pictures of his bike.





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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on December 18, 2013, 05:08:10 AM
So my first big ride out after fixing the rear chain guard mount... it vibrated enough to crack the aluminium and break it again  :technical:

So, enter two pieces of galvanised steel cut and bent to shape to sandwich the plastic mount, three rivets, and we'll see how it holds up this time... seems a lot less vibey when wobbling it by hand.

Crappy pic but you can sort of make it out... forgot to take one on the bench.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zephyr_bike on December 19, 2013, 10:03:03 PM
Started rebuilding my carbs and installing some heated grips tonight.

How bad do these look? I decided to finally do them because I was out today and suddenly the bike wouldn't idle below 4k-7k. Made for a very difficult ride home. :dunno_white: :technical:

Bike only has 1,300 miles on it but the previous owner let it sit for a long time. Those screws were impossible to get off of the float bowls. I ended up stripping one so I'm going to replace them all with allen head bolts.



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: prmas on December 19, 2013, 10:40:14 PM
I had the rear tyre replaced this morning (first time). I have been happy with the grip of the BT45R although it did wear strangely and get noisy when heeled over due to the raised block edges and only lasted 16,500km. A few months ago I enquired about a 140/70 Michelin Pilot Activ as I have them on my Honda and they are 1/2 worn after 18,oookm. It was available at the time. I wanted to change the GS over to the Michelins but suddenly they have deleted that size and replaced it with the Pilot Street Radial. The PSR seems to have a lot going for it from what I have read on the Webs. I spoke to Mark at Pablo's and he said that the PSR is the go so that is what I had fitted to the loose wheel. It is back on the bike but I have not ridden it yet and will not do so until the end of January. I still have the original BT45F on the front wheel. It will be very interesting to see if the bike handles any differently with this brand/size/type pairing.

Merry Christmas to all here!
Cheers, Macka   :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on December 19, 2013, 11:09:34 PM
Quote from: zephyr_bike on December 19, 2013, 10:03:03 PM
How bad do these look? I decided to finally do them because I was out today and suddenly the bike wouldn't idle below 4k-7k. Made for a very difficult ride home. :dunno_white: :technical:

Float bowls are only there to hold gas. So long as they don't leak they should be fine.

For the high idle -- make sure your idle screw is fine, check for vacuum leaks, and check your choke cable routing. Also check to make sure you didn't leave the choke on if that's the type of thing you'd forget.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mwsptone on December 20, 2013, 09:35:07 PM
Today i ordered 15t &14t front sprockets, brake pads ,rear sprocket and chain :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dinkydonuts on December 20, 2013, 10:25:43 PM
Quote from: prmas on December 19, 2013, 10:40:14 PM
I had the rear tyre replaced this morning (first time). I have been happy with the grip of the BT45R although it did wear strangely and get noisy when heeled over due to the raised block edges and only lasted 16,500km. A few months ago I enquired about a 140/70 Michelin Pilot Activ as I have them on my Honda and they are 1/2 worn after 18,oookm. It was available at the time. I wanted to change the GS over to the Michelins but suddenly they have deleted that size and replaced it with the Pilot Street Radial. The PSR seems to have a lot going for it from what I have read on the Webs. I spoke to Mark at Pablo's and he said that the PSR is the go so that is what I had fitted to the loose wheel. It is back on the bike but I have not ridden it yet and will not do so until the end of January. I still have the original BT45F on the front wheel. It will be very interesting to see if the bike handles any differently with this brand/size/type pairing.

Merry Christmas to all here!
Cheers, Macka   :cheers:

Is it safe to mix bias and radial?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: prmas on December 20, 2013, 11:15:30 PM
As far as I knew beforehand and as confirmed by the Tyre supplier/fitter it is OK to have a radial on the rear with a bias on the front but not the other way around. That is certainly the case for rear drive cars and I believe also for FWD cars too. I did query that situation when told that the Pilot Active was no longer available in the size that I wanted. I hope that they are still available when the Honda needs new tyres because they are a fantastic Touring Tyre. Starting with new tyres I could easily tour around Australia (20,oookm) without having to think about changing tyres. I have done it in a car twice and don't have a plan to do it on a bike yet but I have two friends who are talking about doing it and leaning on me to go.

Any comments from GSJACK?  :bowdown:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsJack on December 21, 2013, 05:56:59 AM
I've run bias front and radial rear a number of times and have said here before that the 110/80 bias Lasertec front with a 150/70 radial RoadAttack rear combo were my favorite all around handling tires on my GSs.  More recently I ran a 150/60 radial Podium rear with a bias Roadrider front with no problems just because I wanted to try the controversial 150/60 size.  A 150/60 on a 3.5" wheel is the only fitment of the many I've run that is not approved here by the tire makers, most approve of fitment of 150/70 radials on a 3.5" rim.

A radial front with a bias rear is a no no but the bias front with a radial rear is generally OK and there are a number of bikes coming from the bike makers with that mix now.  I don't see any problem with the BT45 front and Pilot Street rear, hope that Pilot Street wears as long as the larger Pilot Roads have.  You'll know for sure after you try it, I would do it.   :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: prmas on December 21, 2013, 02:53:43 PM
Thanks for you opinion gsJack.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on December 22, 2013, 04:58:20 PM
Crashed it



Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dinkydonuts on December 22, 2013, 11:25:49 PM
Quote from: codajastal on December 22, 2013, 04:58:20 PM
Crashed it





Ouch! It doesn't look too bad, though.

So you were focusing on the rider in front of you, right? Funny how this is the downfall in so many different motorsports, not just motorcycles.

A quick question, though -- why didn't you put the bike on the stand and give it an inspection? I've seen so many crash videos where the rider seems to be very eager to just hop on and get the hell outta there.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on December 22, 2013, 11:35:41 PM
FIRSTLY FOR THOSE THAT ASKED
I DID stop the bike further down the road and inspected it.
Where I fell was not a safe place nor was it flat enough to put bike on stand to inspect.
I did a very quick inspect when I lifted it up and figured it was ok to ride to a safer place.
I have 35 years of riding under my belt and was quite sure I could move the bike
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on December 23, 2013, 11:19:52 AM
Quote from: makman on December 03, 2013, 06:23:58 AM
Got taken off it on Friday by a car driver who just turned straight in front of me. I'll find out this week what happens to the bike,  I'm bruised by alive and nothing broken in my.

Wow. This past Thursday night, a black livery car pulled out in front of me. I watched his eyes as he looked down a one way street during the turn AWAY from on-coming traffic. I'm glad I just happened to be as far from him as I was.

Glad to see you and coda come out of your "interactions" relatively unscathed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on December 23, 2013, 01:52:56 PM
Big service time... swapping from the fully synthetic oil to Motul 5100 15w50 semi synthetic to try to address the weeps that started. New filter as well of course.

Valve clearances still in spec (haven't swapped a shim since about 5000km's).

New front wheel bearings and fork oil.

This is what about 24000km's does to fork oil:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2FIMG_5534.jpg&hash=05449def2e21c63e6504547898213ea3080a88dc) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/IMG_5534.jpg.html)

Trolley jacks are handy:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2FIMG_5535.jpg&hash=7c07c4727763f7c68334f6ff697009f8c4f12f72) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/IMG_5535.jpg.html)

Bearing removal kit:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2FIMG_5536.jpg&hash=64f618aa32fa0e06776483b54ddd8113705f0ef5) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/IMG_5536.jpg.html)

Glad those cheap crappy Pyramid Parts bearings are now in the bin:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2FIMG_5537.jpg&hash=477c1e3134ca8bf98b4a6f4f472bc9b4468adabe) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/IMG_5537.jpg.html)

All that's left is to swap out the milk in the handlebars, replace the exhaust bearing, and adjust the bolt tying the handlebars to the exhaust... pretty sure I got that last one right hey Mister?  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zephyr_bike on December 24, 2013, 11:34:53 AM
What's the best wire to tap near the headlight on an 05/06? I have some heated grips I'm installing.

I tried the black and white wire going into the parking light but that didn't seem to do anything (unless I should have tapped the brown wire?) Any suggestions for a ground as well?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on December 24, 2013, 02:27:30 PM
Don't tap a wire! Unless it's just to provide power to a switch for a relay.

Heated grips will draw some decent current so you want a fused hot wire straight from the battery for that, fed to a horn relay. You want the horn relay activated by the switch but only when the ignition is on...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: zephyr_bike on December 25, 2013, 12:20:03 AM
Mmm...as long as it's a similarly gauged wire I don't see the issue with tapping. The instructions say to do so as well. http://www.heatdemon.com/products/Motorcycle-External-Grip-Warmer-Kit.html?product_id=1103 http://heatdemon-media.precis5.com/0d9ddfc009f4496a9548f3cbb815fd02
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JAS6377 on December 25, 2013, 11:51:53 AM
I finally got some new levers to go with the GSXR clutch perch.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F12%2F26%2Fy5a5a7as.jpg&hash=5845d87940fed295b742e753597f7be22769c3d9)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on December 27, 2013, 12:04:42 AM
UPDATE


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on December 27, 2013, 06:45:01 AM
You probably target fixated on the post, that's why you hit it, you go where you look  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on December 29, 2013, 12:54:06 PM
Finally got a good test ride on Saturday with the Kat boys after my service... so far I still see a little oil where it was weeping with the fully synthetic but it could just be left over while the semi synthetic starts its work. I did give it a degrease before hand though so I'll see what happens.

The front end though, now that's a fantastic difference! The clymer had me putting 11mm less fork oil in than I should have, and the difference is incredible... I've contemplated putting some pre-load spacers in for a while because I thought the front end was still a touch too soft even with the Ikon springs, but now with the right amount of oil it's a world of difference... made the tight twisty stuff even more fun!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Banzai on December 29, 2013, 04:53:30 PM
Luggage options for the new bike are now complete.
Fitted SW-Motech quick release pannier brackets for GIVI E21 Monokey panniers. I like the E21s because the don't noticeably widen the bike and in combination with the SHAD 45l top box should carry all the luggage I'll need for road trips. In the unlikely event I need a bit more more luggage space I can still use my old faithful Oxford tailbag.

The (not as) quick release (as I'd like) kit is easy enough to take off for the majority of the time when it won't be needed. The SW-Motech mounting kits are pretty good. The instructions don't cover the scenario where you have both panniers and a topbox but it wasn't too hard to work out how to fit it together and which bits of hardware would or wouldn't be needed.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi181.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx107%2FBanzai_Elise%2FMotorbike%2Ffile_zps2b7a6165.jpg&hash=057f6266b0c69a415a791e33d4e58768f67cac42)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi181.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx107%2FBanzai_Elise%2FMotorbike%2Ffile_zps9d4d991e.jpg&hash=9deb63d396e0bc96c3ab583d1353276c8fec0986)
There is a floating cross bracket that would normally bolt to the factory fender. I figure it is good for a bit of extra rigidity in the bracketing and will continue to use it. I also had to cut and rewire the indicators and number plate light so I could fit the undertail bracket. I knew there was a reason I should have waited for everything to turn up before changing the tail lights and installing the fender eliminator

After these photos were taken I added some reflective black tape to the rear and sides of the panniers and top box.

I still have a bit of electrical work to do but there is no rush. Front running lights will be converted to double as indicators thanks to some nifty kit from exLED (http://www.exledshop.com/universal-leds/led-bulbs/exled-2color-2way-r-led-t-10-flower-bulb-ver.2-include-tpc-module-2eapair-for-position-fender-lamp-copy.html) in Korea. And once I've added a Denali Powerhub I'll wire in the USB and 12 power sockets and heated grips.

A new Sargent seat has been ordered. Once that arrives the bike should be ready for long trips. I don't need more power so a slip-on exhaust can wait a bit longer.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on December 30, 2013, 03:46:50 AM
I bought 4 brass gremlin bells from a metal caster in Prague. I will secretly put these on bikes at the West Seattle Bike Cave.
The myth of gremlin bells is that they scare away bad gremlins so you ride safer because gremlins are scared by the tinkle of the bells. 

Three important conditions so they work:
1. You CAN NOT buy the bell yourself. It must be a gift.
2. Someone else must put it on your bike. You can not put it on your bike yourself or it will not work. It is OK for someone to buy the bell for you and someone else to put it on. YOU DON'T TOUCH IT! (Well, you are allowed to tinkle it)
3. If you need to move the bell to a different bike or re-install it, YOU CAN NOT DO IT! Someone else must do it.

These hand cast and detailed bells from Prague should bring extra luck and scare away all gremlins. Each one is different.

(Guys - if you see it on your bike LEAVE IT THERE! Even if you don't believe, it doesn't hurt to leave it there. Consider it a conversation piece.)
Who will buy a gremlin bell for HUHSKY?


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on December 30, 2013, 02:35:54 PM
Quote from: peteGS on December 23, 2013, 01:52:56 PM



Trolley jacks are handy:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2FIMG_5535.jpg&hash=7c07c4727763f7c68334f6ff697009f8c4f12f72) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/IMG_5535.jpg.html)


All that's left is to swap out the milk in the handlebars, replace the exhaust bearing, and adjust the bolt tying the handlebars to the exhaust... pretty sure I got that last one right hey Mister?  :thumb:

That's it Pete. Remember, the milk is NOT to be powdered. NEVER use powdered milk in the handlebars. Full cream = good, powdered = very bad.

BTW, I hadn't paid enough attention before with your pipes. What are they made of? They're not stainless cause they aren't blued like trumpies. Their metal content or plating will determine the type of exhaust bearings to use - sorry I forgot to mention this earlier.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dinkydonuts on December 30, 2013, 03:59:49 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on December 30, 2013, 03:46:50 AM
I bought 4 brass gremlin bells from a metal caster in Prague. I will secretly put these on bikes at the West Seattle Bike Cave.
The myth of gremlin bells is that they scare away bad gremlins so you ride safer because gremlins are scared by the tinkle of the bells. 

Three important conditions so they work:
1. You CAN NOT buy the bell yourself. It must be a gift.
2. Someone else must put it on your bike. You can not put it on your bike yourself or it will not work. It is OK for someone to buy the bell for you and someone else to put it on. YOU DON'T TOUCH IT! (Well, you are allowed to tinkle it)
3. If you need to move the bell to a different bike or re-install it, YOU CAN NOT DO IT! Someone else must do it.

These hand cast and detailed bells from Prague should bring extra luck and scare away all gremlins. Each one is different.

(Guys - if you see it on your bike LEAVE IT THERE! Even if you don't believe, it doesn't hurt to leave it there. Consider it a conversation piece.)
Who will buy a gremlin bell for HUHSKY?

I think these are a great idea. It's nice that not everything in this world is so sterile and secular, and that we can still have faith-based feelings.

I have heard of these called something else, though.

http://www.guardianbell.com/bells.php

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ParkerMax on December 31, 2013, 02:29:32 AM
Just changed my rear shock preload from 1 to 7 :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on December 31, 2013, 02:42:45 AM
Quote from: ParkerMax on December 31, 2013, 02:29:32 AM
Just changed my rear shock preload from 1 to 7 :D

Stock shock? ... Had mine on 7 too ... But it still needed more.... For my errrrr..... Sturdy physique ...  :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ParkerMax on December 31, 2013, 03:50:11 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on December 31, 2013, 02:42:45 AM
Quote from: ParkerMax on December 31, 2013, 02:29:32 AM
Just changed my rear shock preload from 1 to 7 :D

Stock shock? ... Had mine on 7 too ... But it still needed more.... For my errrrr..... Sturdy physique ...  :icon_rolleyes:

Yeah stock. I did buy the bike of a small fellow, so that would explain it being at 1. If I come into some money I may replace the shock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 01, 2014, 06:59:55 AM
5am. Can't sleep. Excited that HUHSKY runs. So changed clutch cable for a shorter one. Adjusted rear wheel. Tightened both wheels. Heck, with brake fluid today he can be ridable in a couple hours. Guess I know what I'll be doing on New Year's Day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CrispThat on January 02, 2014, 09:56:20 AM
Have some new parts coming:

-R6 shock
-K&N drop-in
-20/62.5/140 jets
-Fork seals
-RaceTech Emulators

Trying to start the new year off right....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on January 02, 2014, 12:51:42 PM
Quote from: mister on December 30, 2013, 02:35:54 PMThat's it Pete. Remember, the milk is NOT to be powdered. NEVER use powdered milk in the handlebars. Full cream = good, powdered = very bad.

BTW, I hadn't paid enough attention before with your pipes. What are they made of? They're not stainless cause they aren't blued like trumpies. Their metal content or plating will determine the type of exhaust bearings to use - sorry I forgot to mention this earlier.

Oh no, full cream milk only goes in  :thumb:

The pipes are mild steel with ceramic coating... what are the best bearings for that?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ParkerMax on January 05, 2014, 01:08:37 AM
Just adjusted my clutch and now I can change gears :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 05, 2014, 01:43:24 AM
I kicked HUHSKY out of the house. Its OK. He's making friends with all the other GS500's
Thanks to Brian and Olly for helping get HUHSKY out of the house and back to the Bike Cave.
:woohoo: BrianRC and I rode HUHSKY a total of 11.4km today! :woohoo:
  :woohoo:            So exciting to get him on the road.               :woohoo:
The final plastics and tank won't go on for another week or so. Today was the start of a week of road testing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on January 05, 2014, 09:49:46 AM
Looked on CL for older gs's down on their luck.

Found a 96 500e, beat up and sun touched, for 1k.

Wish I had 1k.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on January 05, 2014, 09:51:40 AM
Also spent most the morning and night watching most of adidasguy's instructional videos.

Very informative, even if you have done it before, its nice to see an easier way of doing it! :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 05, 2014, 01:25:49 PM
Losing track...

Suzi
Junior
Trey
Pheonix
Hughsy

Have I missed any? I know you got rid of one. Was it Trey or Pheonix or...?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: xunedeinx on January 05, 2014, 01:42:30 PM
Quote from: mister on January 05, 2014, 01:25:49 PM
Losing track...

Suzi
Junior
Trey
Pheonix
Hughsy

Have I missed any? I know you got rid of one. Was it Trey or Pheonix or...?

Mr.Ex500
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 05, 2014, 05:02:16 PM
Suzi
Junior
Trey (sold to Nortwestrider, now called Dora)
(sold) Audry to BrianRC
Phenix
Frank
HUHSKY,
Thumper (TS185)
the EX (EX500)
and 2 bare frames....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gl0ckage on January 05, 2014, 08:02:34 PM
Fired up a year old engine with mildew and grime inside. Resorted my wires and look atcni
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bryan88 on January 07, 2014, 05:15:23 AM
Finally got round to wiring my voltmeter through a relay (had it on a switch which had gotten faulty and required 5 mins of jiggling with to get it working). Was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was and how cheap the relay was (will have to see how long it lasts) With the switch removed I was also able to clean up the wiring on the bars.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on January 07, 2014, 07:10:17 AM
Finally reinstalled a front sprocket circlip! Lost mine around a month ago while cleaning the shop mid sprocket change  :nono:

Thanks again Adidas!!

Now to finish trimming my gimbel chin fairing (http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll129/steezin_and_wheezin/steezin_and_wheezin003/d28e023b-943e-4f0c-b2e1-bc6f693a2672_zps87df6d58.jpg).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on January 08, 2014, 12:21:51 AM
So today I pulled the battery out so I can charge or replace it.  It's been too long since I vanished off the radar here.  I had to remove the seat lock barrel with the snapped off key, and I made myself a ring pull arrangement.  I'll throw the old battery on a trickle charger for 24 hours and we'll see if this beast still fires up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on January 08, 2014, 01:44:11 AM
she was running a bit rough the other day so I gave her a wash and now she's happy as a clam :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on January 08, 2014, 01:50:46 AM
Quote from: TheOzTurkish on January 08, 2014, 01:44:11 AM
she was running a bit rough the other day so I gave her a wash and now she's happy as a clam :D

... This is your bike you talking about ... Right?  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on January 08, 2014, 01:52:38 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on January 08, 2014, 01:50:46 AM
Quote from: TheOzTurkish on January 08, 2014, 01:44:11 AM
she was running a bit rough the other day so I gave her a wash and now she's happy as a clam :D

... This is your bike you talking about ... Right?  ;)

yer.........................of course........................ the bike................... riiiiiiiiight
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on January 08, 2014, 07:32:26 AM
Hahah.. got me to laugh out loud on that one Janx! Now my coworkers know I'm not drawing up this terrace section..  :icon_eek:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BrianRC on January 09, 2014, 05:59:16 PM
One should really only be happy with clean clams, the sand can be quite unpleasant  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on January 10, 2014, 09:48:52 AM
Thought hopefully about it.

(Under a tarp on the street in NY, having hopefully survived Hercules' blows.)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on January 11, 2014, 02:20:55 AM
Replaced this -

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1503374_10152178632677658_842229658_n.jpg)

With this -

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rmstator.com%2Fimg%2Fproduct%2FRM30504H-B.jpg&hash=4dca1b33960cb8e8c01d73fa00775256f4f63330)

http://www.rmstator.com/en/mosfet-regulators-1/mosfet-regulator-rectifier-rm30504h
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on January 11, 2014, 02:45:05 AM
Nice one Twisted... although apparently the new SH775 series R/R is now the way to go... series looks after your stator a lot better than the shunt or mosfet ones  :thumb:

However, anything is better than a R/R with a great big bubble on the back like that!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 11, 2014, 03:51:55 AM
MosFet is the way to go. That's what we go to here at the Bike Cave.
A new MosFet is cheaper than replacing with OEM original. Even used ones are almost as expensive.

I have always used The SHINDENGEN FH020AA MOSFET  Super Mosfet Kit FH020AA from Roadster Cycle, but I just ordered on that you have just to compare (and found it was available through Amazon Prime so no shipping or tax.)

The MosFet's, being newer designs, are supposed to quietly shut off if overheated or shorted rather than fry, then turn back on.

Then add the LED idiot light.I LOVE them - so much easier to know if you have a problem than trying to read a volt meter. Use a meter for shop testing. Use the LED on the road.
http://www.roadstercycle.com/Motorcycle%20voltage%20monitor.htm


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on January 11, 2014, 08:02:32 AM
Called UPS to find out why they delayed my package from adidasguy yet another day.  Was originally scheduled for Thursday, but due to the snow their truck was several hours late in getting to Hodgekins Il on Wednesday; understandable and thus was rescheduled for Friday.  Come Thursday evening it arrived at New Stanton, PA and was then rescheduled for Monday; supposedly they were backlogged.  Now yesterday evening it arrived at the destination terminal and they won't even let me pick it up today.  So Alas I'll have to wait till Monday to receive my goodies.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on January 11, 2014, 01:21:27 PM
Also did the diode mod and installed LEDs in the cluster as well as LED tail lights.  For the tail lights, I have all red bulbs and white LED bulbs; the downside of the red ones is that the license plate doesn't get illuminated, so I may have to find a way to install dedicated LEDs for the license plate.

Edit: I think I'll either use some of blue or white LED strip lights inside the tail-light housing for the license plate ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on January 11, 2014, 09:52:42 PM
 :2guns: steamrolled 200km's today blasting through the hills a good 7 hour day out started at 7:30 finished at 3 plenty of brekky and lunch :D was a good day
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on January 12, 2014, 01:45:05 AM
230km's with Twisted today, fun back roads from Samford to Mt Mee, then up to Bellthorpe Range Rd where Twisted turned off then I headed back over Mt Mee, rolling in the drive way at 11.45... Cheers mate!

Nice to have a run on the Monster too, that torque is impressive!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Twisted on January 12, 2014, 02:56:41 AM
Was a good ride! Have to do it again.  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on January 12, 2014, 03:03:38 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 05, 2014, 05:02:16 PM
Suzi
Junior
Trey (sold to Nortwestrider, now called Dora)
(sold) Audry to BrianRC
Phenix
Frank
HUHSKY,
Thumper (TS185)
the EX (EX500)
and 2 bare frames....

:bowdown: :bowdown:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on January 12, 2014, 03:50:19 AM

Quote from: Twisted on January 12, 2014, 02:56:41 AM
Was a good ride! Have to do it again.  :thumb:

Glad you enjoyed!

And yep, most definitely!


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 12, 2014, 04:13:08 AM
BrianRC did a great job fixing Thumper's carb and getting him running again.
Then he took HUHSKY for a test ride.
The lower fairings still have to go on and the purple wheels.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03896a.JPG&hash=ce162f1e76d64ef3966dea556fae0de8c18ff287) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/577/title/dsc03896a/cat/2)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 12, 2014, 04:33:36 PM
Finished him!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03902a.JPG&hash=78f28ce2472571c1a556af8bb28673db3908d7d5) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/579/title/hiskies-2chusky-2cuw-2cgs500-2cdawgs-2clajko-2cadidasguy/cat/2)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03901a.JPG&hash=dffaceeb120e3ad6c31080e13780eee15d2314a9) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/578/title/hiskies-2chusky-2cuw-2cgs500-2cdawgs-2clajko-2cadidasguy/cat/2)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Atesz792 on January 12, 2014, 05:16:16 PM
That is just beautiful :woohoo: :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 12, 2014, 05:46:59 PM
The solo Gimbel seat option
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03907a.JPG&hash=6a586af8bb7c6f60aec1a6704f76dfb04e0e4eef) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/581/title/dsc03907a/cat/2)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: galaga72 on January 12, 2014, 11:27:08 PM
Great work mate - looks amazing!!! :thumb: :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on January 14, 2014, 12:16:39 PM
Politely asked some one to remove their Camry-flavored cage from it's right foot peg.....

(grrrrrr)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bikeneil on January 14, 2014, 05:33:37 PM
Made some brackets to install a windshield from my previously owned Concours that I had cut down. Rode about 50 miles to try it out, seemed to block the wind very well without any extra wind noise. Also mounted some of the GSXR rear pegs on the front brackets as in Wiki.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on January 14, 2014, 06:46:49 PM
 :D cool bikeneil! .. that screen setup is bigger than Jay Leno's chin!! .. how does it 'feel' handling/vision wise?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on January 14, 2014, 06:48:52 PM
So you've got a KawaZuki  :icon_razz: now all that's missing is Yama and Hon  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bikeneil on January 14, 2014, 07:19:25 PM
Janx101, the handling seems unchanged but have not fully put it through curvy road testing yet as winter roads have grit on them. Vision is good, I can still see over it which is how I like it.

radodrill, I have a Yamaha, I'll see if I can find a Honda part to put on it. :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on January 15, 2014, 05:41:06 AM
Flushed the front brake fluid tonight. Since my ride on Sunday the front brake has been dragging and I've got over 2 years and about 24,000km since the new brake line etc. so I figured it was time for a flush.

Lever feels firmer and rolling back and forth seems freer, see how it feels on the commute tomorrow.

Twisted, your comment on lever travel on Sunday led me here... I think it shouldn't have been quite like it was...


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: AnonRider on January 15, 2014, 01:53:40 PM
I took it out for a ride   O0 first ride since i bought the bike!  :rstar:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on January 15, 2014, 02:36:44 PM
Front brake is still dragging but the lever feels awesome...

Had a close look and I've put a cable tie around the line to help it stay in the guide on the lower triple clamp as the braided line is narrower than the old rubber hose and doesn't stay by itself.

I can see that it has been rubbing on the line and I think I have it too tight. Will cut that off today and see if it improves on the ride home.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 15, 2014, 03:11:58 PM
Went to licensing and switched registration so Thumper could have the original plate. Odd - before I was told 40 years but today they said I can do an original plate after 30 years. Anyway, it is the ORIGINAL plate that Thumper had in 1973.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FIMAG0291a.jpg&hash=cc848174ca04c119293995410ffaa502997b3be3) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/588/title/imag0291a/cat/2)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on January 15, 2014, 03:14:14 PM

Quote from: adidasguy on January 15, 2014, 03:11:58 PM
Went to licensing and switched registration so Thumper could have the original plate. Odd - before I was told 40 years but today they said I can do an original plate after 30 years. Anyway, it is the ORIGINAL plate that Thumper had in 1973.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FIMAG0291a.jpg&hash=cc848174ca04c119293995410ffaa502997b3be3) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/588/title/imag0291a/cat/2)

Nice one Addy! Wish I could've done that but over here if your rego ever expires you need a new plate...


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 15, 2014, 03:48:39 PM
Check the laws for antique and collector vehicles.

$67 to switch the registration to an owner-supplied-plate. We can do it for collector registrations at 30 years. As long as it is the correct plate for the year of the vehicle, you can use it even if you bought it off of ebay. They hinted that even reproductions would be allowed because she commented that my plate was a little ragged and I explained it was the actual plate that bike had in 1973.

The only thing is if I get pulled over, I have to show the registration and point out where the old plate number is in an "equipment" field and the plate box on the registration has now just a reference number. If they pull it up on a computer, they have to know to look for that other rarely used field to see the real plate number so they don't think the bike has an expired or stolen plate.

The people at the West Seattle licensing office are always helpful. Not a typical DMV office by any means.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on January 15, 2014, 04:12:31 PM
Here in WV if you have an original instate plate for the vehicle year, that plate is clearly legible, and the number is not in use, then you can request to be assigned that plate number and use the original plate.  Restricted use (weekends and special use e.g. car club meetings or parades) you can have the original plate as is, but for general transportation you have to affix a registration sticker for the current year.  And here the classic/antique vehicle status is for any vehicle 25 years old or more.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 15, 2014, 06:03:10 PM
For using Collector Vehicle plates

    Collector Vehicle license plates must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle. If you provide a set of restored plates, they may be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle.
    You don't need to display month/year tabs on Collector Vehicle plates.
    Vehicles with Collector Vehicle plates:
        May be driven:
            To and from auto shows, circuses, parades, displays, special excursions, and antique car club meetings.
            For testing purposes.
            For the pleasure of others without compensation.
        May not be used for regular transportation in the manner of a fully licensed vehicle.

I think most would allow testing purposes. So riding Thumper a couple days a month is fine for testing....and "pleasure of others" means I can allow anyone to ride Thumper anytime I wish. Probably that is there so you can give people rides in your antique car.

Funny - after 40 years you can get Horseless Carriage plates.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on January 15, 2014, 06:08:54 PM
Between special excursions to the grocery store, extensive testing of what happens when you turn the throttle, and giving others the pleasure of seeing such a well maintained bike of its age, I think you're covered  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on January 15, 2014, 06:10:30 PM
The requirements on those collector plates are basically the same as the restricted antique plates here and registration in WV is only $2/yr; for general transportation you can pay the regular $30/yr to use the vintage plate but you have to attach a registration sticker.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 15, 2014, 06:16:45 PM
Quote from: Badot on January 15, 2014, 06:08:54 PM
Between special excursions to the grocery store, extensive testing of what happens when you turn the throttle, and giving others the pleasure of seeing such a well maintained bike of its age, I think you're covered  :icon_mrgreen:
I like that thought: "Pleasure of others" doesn't have to mean them riding it, it can mean them SEEING it on the road! That can bring pleasure to others!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bryan88 on January 17, 2014, 07:38:50 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 12, 2014, 04:33:36 PM
Finished him!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03902a.JPG&hash=78f28ce2472571c1a556af8bb28673db3908d7d5) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/579/title/hiskies-2chusky-2cuw-2cgs500-2cdawgs-2clajko-2cadidasguy/cat/2)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03901a.JPG&hash=dffaceeb120e3ad6c31080e13780eee15d2314a9) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/578/title/hiskies-2chusky-2cuw-2cgs500-2cdawgs-2clajko-2cadidasguy/cat/2)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03903a.JPG&hash=d6ea353eff764a9f3ec9780ba1bc2605a389f142) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/580/title/hiskies-2chusky-2cuw-2cgs500-2cdawgs-2clajko-2cadidasguy/cat/2)

Wow! That thing looks good. I've always liked the fact that my GS was naked, but seeing yours makes me wonder about that. Great Job
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 17, 2014, 05:25:18 PM
Tightened up all the steering bolts. Some didn't get tightened at first and steering felt loose.
Put the Gimbel seat on. Been riding him more. Rode to Aurora Suzuki to pick up parts and check on the tires. Tires should be available tomorrow.

I learned something today. Sparkie pluggie thingies make a difference.

He had Iridium plugs in at first. Ran good for a week.
Also ran great with Brisk plugs.
When putting on fairings last Staurday, put in premium plugs Pulstar he2rt. Ran like crap. Lots of misfires. Erratic idling. WTF? These promise superior performance! I was thinking things were going bad with the motor - it has sat for over 2 years and I had never seen it run until in HUHSKY.
So, yesterday I swapped out plugs and put in PowerMadd E3 36 Spark Plugs. WOW! Purrs like a kitten! Starts cold with hardly any choke.
Performance wise I think Brusk is the best. However Brisk are fussy when it gets cold. So I'm going to be trying the PowerMadd's in more bikes. ($10 each from Amazon. Brisk $17 and Pulstar $17.) Maybe Powermadds in the winter and Brisk in the summer.

Looking good and riding GREAT! Anxiously awaiting the purple wheels with Sport Demons.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03928a.JPG&hash=b0df40e7e7884676635a64ae4b23311d40b2bc87) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/593/title/dsc03928a/cat/2)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Falcon01 on January 18, 2014, 09:53:34 PM
Checked my valves.  The right exhaust valve was the only one in spec.  Changed the other three valve shims and put it back together.   Starts and runs much better now.  Also changed my air filter since I had the tank off. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 1971_AMC_GUY on January 18, 2014, 10:07:23 PM
Got it brought back to life after not running for over a year. New plugs today and a full inspection of it's wiring harness. Ordered a bunch of parts today to install next weekend.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 18, 2014, 11:29:34 PM
 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Purple wheels!  :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03944a.JPG&hash=53f53f8910c50cda9ef486065b417a2db5dfc242) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/595/title/dsc03944a/cat/2)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on January 19, 2014, 01:29:58 AM
Good job Addy!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on January 19, 2014, 09:17:55 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 18, 2014, 11:29:34 PM
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Purple wheels!  :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

The purple wheels finish it off just fine  :thumb:


Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on January 19, 2014, 10:29:07 AM
(sigh)

Picked him up of the ground after some one or thing managed to finally get him all the way to the ground.

Loverly machine the U Dub-themed Huhsky is. Now beat Oregon!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on January 20, 2014, 09:26:33 AM
Wow, those purple wheels really took it to another level!  Looks GREAT!

:bowdown:

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on January 20, 2014, 01:31:38 PM
adidasguy, i've been meaning to ask for a long time, do you sharpen your pictures or something before you upload them?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 20, 2014, 02:55:58 PM
Quote from: Watevaman on January 20, 2014, 01:31:38 PM
adidasguy, i've been meaning to ask for a long time, do you sharpen your pictures or something before you upload them?
Start with good camera - like Sony X-100 which is about 3500x5500 pixels. A little gamma adjustment. A slight sharpening then reduce to 900 or 1000 pixels widest dimension. Usually no sharpening when reduced. If Photoshop, then sometimes a slight unsharp mask. Sometimes I use Photoshop. Usually I'm lazy and do it in ThumbsPlus.
TP does not smooth and dither as well as PS when reducing. That might account for the sharpness of some pictures.

Below the first was reduced with PS and the 2nd with TP. You see PS does a better job.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03954b-ps.jpg&hash=57ab91b79a805294c527aa04d374958c8761b1fc) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/599/title/dsc03954b-ps/cat/2)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03954b.JPG&hash=436be1e3061a4db35a1168fdb45314b1c8cdd5b7) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/597/title/dsc03954b/cat/2)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on January 21, 2014, 01:16:09 AM
Washed it ... Dried it .... Looked up with a sigh to the sky ... Wheeled it back under cover ....

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on January 21, 2014, 02:53:39 AM
Aaah gotta love it Janx, always the way right?


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on January 21, 2014, 02:53:33 PM
Had a hold of the garage, so I've been back and forth from school back to home almost everyday for the last week.

DR650:
Wasn't getting spark, replaced pickup coil, soldered into wiring harness
Slight oil leak from stator cover, old gasket was BAKED on, took 1.5 hours with a razor blade to remove.
Got it back on the road, but acted like it wasn't getting enough fuel at about 1/4-1/3 throttle.
Thought it might be valves, did them, still didn't kick.
Pulled the carb, dissassembled (while watching the hawks beat the niners, GO HAWKS), blew a bunch of crud out of the main jet.
Reassembled, runs like new!
Threw a tank bag and tank panniers on, because all adventure bikes need more luggage.
Realized I lost the mounting plate for my skidplate, contacted B+B in australia to get the new one.
Replaced a lost faring bolt from home depot. Seriously, there is no feeling like pulling one bolt out of those drawers of thousands. That AHA moment is like panning for gold and finding that one golden nugget.

CX500 project:
Fabbed up integrated tail mount, figured out wiring.
Soldered over plug to use new (old) Right hand control on since the PO destroyed it trying to chase down electrical gremlins.
Bondo and primer on tank. Lots of sanding. Got frustrated. Might just paint it even though it's not perfect...
Hooked up both throttle cables and choke.
Broke Radiator drain plug (oops...)
Remembered I need to order an LED turn signal flasher
Realized I lost the bracket for the Front master cylinder, ordered replacement
Realized this project is more work than I originally thought


GS500:
Craigslisted with nostalgia. Man that was an awesome bike. Once I finish up the CX and get it sold, I think I know what's next in my future...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on January 21, 2014, 04:39:38 PM
Looked at the bike, looked at the long line of blue going down the eastern US on Accuweather radar, kicked myself for not asking building management for a little corner in the garage before I left for Christmas.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 21, 2014, 04:42:52 PM
Quote from: jmill on January 21, 2014, 02:53:33 PM
GS500:
Craigslisted with nostalgia. Man that was an awesome bike. Once I finish up the CX and get it sold, I think I know what's next in my future...
What? Build you a new one? At the only operating plant that makes GS500's in West Seattle?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on January 21, 2014, 07:58:58 PM
Swedged out a header pipe to fit the new tail pipe :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on January 21, 2014, 08:45:10 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 20, 2014, 02:55:58 PM
Quote from: Watevaman on January 20, 2014, 01:31:38 PM
adidasguy, i've been meaning to ask for a long time, do you sharpen your pictures or something before you upload them?
Start with good camera - like Sony X-100 which is about 3500x5500 pixels. A little gamma adjustment. A slight sharpening then reduce to 900 or 1000 pixels widest dimension. Usually no sharpening when reduced. If Photoshop, then sometimes a slight unsharp mask. Sometimes I use Photoshop. Usually I'm lazy and do it in ThumbsPlus.
TP does not smooth and dither as well as PS when reducing. That might account for the sharpness of some pictures.

Below the first was reduced with PS and the 2nd with TP. You see PS does a better job.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03954b-ps.jpg&hash=57ab91b79a805294c527aa04d374958c8761b1fc) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/599/title/dsc03954b-ps/cat/2)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03954b.JPG&hash=436be1e3061a4db35a1168fdb45314b1c8cdd5b7) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/597/title/dsc03954b/cat/2)

That explains it. I've always noticed some aliasing in your pics and didn't know whether it was your host or something from the process.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ParkerMax on January 22, 2014, 04:43:02 AM
Filled up my tank. Went empty yet again.....

Finally grasped what 'ON' 'RES' and 'PRI' meant
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on January 22, 2014, 05:50:37 AM
 O0 washed and ordered new tyres, picked out an exhaust, just a slip on for now, and trying to work out jetting................................................................... bleh
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: afx500 on January 22, 2014, 11:26:07 PM
Got my order today for new tires, iridium spark plugs, oil filter, and various other things to get ready for when the weather starts to warm up here... So tired of the cold  :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jmill on January 23, 2014, 12:35:31 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 21, 2014, 04:42:52 PM
Quote from: jmill on January 21, 2014, 02:53:33 PM
GS500:
Craigslisted with nostalgia. Man that was an awesome bike. Once I finish up the CX and get it sold, I think I know what's next in my future...
What? Build you a new one? At the only operating plant that makes GS500's in West Seattle?

I think that's going to have to be the plan. Wait till you see this CX though, it may not be fast, but it will sure be cool.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on January 23, 2014, 05:43:31 PM
Picked up my muffler that now has a bracket for the center stand stopper :D

Currently in the process of applying the VHT header paint; will have to bake that tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Joolstacho on January 23, 2014, 08:31:52 PM
Jmill, I have a couple of CXs, - an '80 and an '82 Eurosport, and powerwise they're pretty similar to my GS, (which is running pretty sweetly now) -very little difference in performance. Problem with the CX is that it's quite a lot heavier, (also the fact that it's butt-ugly!!!) - but I reckon it's 4-valve head is it's advantage over our GS 2-valve head.
The GS feels so light and 'chuckable' in comparison though- loves a winding road. And I love it's simplicity.

I think I've solved my charging problem by fitting another alternator rotor (the old one was a right *astard to remove). The starter clutch was stuffed and clattering against the back of the rotor. I'm now getting a consistent 13.5 - 14volts at the battery with the pilot lights running, at highway speeds (5000-6000rpm) and around town. Now I need to test it with headlights on.

Heading down for the Island Classics at Philip Island tomorrow. Wish you (all) were here!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on January 23, 2014, 10:11:28 PM
so got the new tyres today

pirelli diablo rosso 2's front and rear 110/70 and 140/70, spent all mid day scrubbing them in and holy shaZam! they hang on I can actually feel confident getting the bike over, with the old bt45's because they were worn flat across the middle you could feel the bike tip over the edge, was getting a bit squirrely, all in all amazing tyres


this pic was taken as I got back from the tyre shop
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now to work on the jetting and exhaust, then springs and all will be finished
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 23, 2014, 11:46:59 PM
HUHSKY was a little wobbly. Thought it was the front tire or steering stem too tight. Found the rear tire had no air. I will have to monitor it. Maybe the new tire (tyre for those that spell weird) didn't seat. I'll monitor it. Now HUHSKY rides just fine again.

Going to the store tonight to get some sushi for Stitch Kitty ---> WEIRD! some a-hole in front of me kept slowing down and stopping in the middle of the block. I kept my cool. Then in the middle of the block he stopped and flipped me off. WTF? Was this just a bike hater or a Huskies hater? I don't know. Immediately I turned off and took a side route to the store. Never had that happen before.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Joolstacho on January 24, 2014, 01:36:50 AM
You say Tomayto and I say Tomarto....
:wink:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ParkerMax on January 24, 2014, 03:46:14 AM
Called up the local tyre place and they told me $250 special for the set.

PLUS, I have taken out my old rear brake pads as they were worn down and accidentally pressed the brake so now I cannot move the pistons (Its on the wheel and I tried  taking the cap of the rear res under the seat.  :oops:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on January 24, 2014, 09:42:54 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 23, 2014, 11:46:59 PM
some a-hole in front of me kept slowing down and stopping in the middle of the block. I kept my cool. Then in the middle of the block he stopped and flipped me off. WTF? Was this just a bike hater or a Huskies hater? I don't know. Immediately I turned off and took a side route to the store. Never had that happen before.

Maybe check your headlight adjustment? (too high)  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on January 24, 2014, 10:20:55 AM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on January 24, 2014, 09:42:54 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 23, 2014, 11:46:59 PM
some a-hole in front of me kept slowing down and stopping in the middle of the block. I kept my cool. Then in the middle of the block he stopped and flipped me off. WTF? Was this just a bike hater or a Huskies hater? I don't know. Immediately I turned off and took a side route to the store. Never had that happen before.

Maybe check your headlight adjustment? (too high)  :dunno_black:

My vote is he wasn't a HUHSKY fan  :icon_razz:

In other news; I baked my exhaust ............................................................... to cure the VHT ceramic coating.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 24, 2014, 11:11:51 AM
Quote from: ParkerMax on January 24, 2014, 03:46:14 AM
Called up the local tyre place and they told me $250 special for the set.

PLUS, I have taken out my old rear brake pads as they were worn down and accidentally pressed the brake so now I cannot move the pistons (Its on the wheel and I tried  taking the cap of the rear res under the seat.  :oops:
Slip a flat screwdriver in there then twist it and it will pry the pads apart.We do that all the time when this happens or just to get more clearance for anew wheel to go on. Even if you take the pads out,you still have to get the brake opened up to get the tire back in and the pads.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ParkerMax on January 24, 2014, 01:07:55 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 24, 2014, 11:11:51 AM
Quote from: ParkerMax on January 24, 2014, 03:46:14 AM
Called up the local tyre place and they told me $250 special for the set.

PLUS, I have taken out my old rear brake pads as they were worn down and accidentally pressed the brake so now I cannot move the pistons (Its on the wheel and I tried  taking the cap of the rear res under the seat.  :oops:
Slip a flat screwdriver in there then twist it and it will pry the pads apart.We do that all the time when this happens or just to get more clearance for anew wheel to go on. Even if you take the pads out,you still have to get the brake opened up to get the tire back in and the pads.

Will that ruin the disc?

ParkerMax

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 24, 2014, 02:04:24 PM
No - be gentile and apply slow, even pressure and you will spread apart the pads & compress the pistons.
Pretty much anything can be used to open up the caliper. Just go slow and easy - they don't want to spread apart very fast. You have to do that anyway, after putting on new pads or brake rotor. Pretty much spread to the max when putting on or off the front wheel.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on January 24, 2014, 06:54:08 PM
What? ... you want they should change religions before doing brake work now?... oy  vey! ;)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ParkerMax on January 24, 2014, 08:48:12 PM
I should be pushing where the arrows are pointing, correct?

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsJack on January 25, 2014, 01:19:18 PM
If you want to just press the pistons back in I would pull that caliper off to do it by taking the 2 bolts out holding the caliper to the bracket that mounts to the axle and the one holding it to the brake brace bar.  Takes only a few minutes.  The you can put the pads in against the pistons with the lining towards the pistons and pry between the steel backing plates with no harm to anything.  No need to remove the hydraulic line from the caliper, I never do.

I've been popping the pistons out in recent years to clean them up good with those green kitchen pads ever since I had a couple lock up when they were pushed back in with a little crud left on them.  Probably due mostly to my splashing thru salt water winters here in N E Ohio.

Finally taking Addy's oft given advice I did it the easy way last year.  Bought two calipers on ebay that were from an 09 with only 2-3k miles on them and they were like new with pads like new in them.  Cost $28 each($15+13 shipping).  My old calipers were crap after 100k miles of abuse.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HotrodScamp on January 26, 2014, 02:06:31 PM
Took the bike out and gave it some love! Only did about 60 miles, but it was great! First real ride after new intake o-rings and valve adjustment, what a difference!

:woohoo: :woohoo:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on January 27, 2014, 07:41:12 AM
The older black side cover stickers are a nice touch.  Have considered this myself for awhile, and by the looks, it might be worth the $25-30 to swap 'em out.

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on January 27, 2014, 01:06:00 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on January 27, 2014, 07:41:12 AM
The older black side cover stickers are a nice touch.  Have considered this myself for awhile, and by the looks, it might be worth the $25-30 to swap 'em out.

- Bboy

I hereby decree that any emblem customization you make must be accompanied by some sort of yellow accenting.

This is mostly because I thought about doing something similar and have wondered why I haven't seen color done on the emblems.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on January 27, 2014, 01:45:47 PM
That might look pretty good too on my bike... Perhaps a yellow circle edging to match my rims...

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Lecktrico on January 27, 2014, 05:34:44 PM
New chain: DID 520VX2GB-110 Gold X-Ring

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Sorry for the dust on my bike, rainy days here!

Now y feel like...

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hahahaha
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on January 27, 2014, 08:33:52 PM
well.. not today .. yesterday .. went on a local mountain and backroads vlog investigation....

so i ..
fueled it up, checked the pressure in the hoops.. and set off...
'tested' the suspension on some dirt/gravel/corrugations/potholes
experienced my road tires being somewhat ... lacking .. in loose gravel corners
'found' a cool little swimming hole/water crossing
... oh and bumped a wallaby .. at about 40km/h .. on the dirt ... didnt hurt it .. scared the crap out of both me and the wallaby .. didnt drop the bike ... didnt have time to even react and hit the brakes .. which was good, cos then i think i would have dropped the bike!

the water crossing/swimmin hole!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Golly on January 27, 2014, 10:36:40 PM
Disassembled forks for new seals and 20w oil as my 125kg bum needs the support when front braking lmao!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 31, 2014, 01:03:26 AM
Posted here to get this topic back on the first page.

1. Changed out tach - now HUHSKY looks great! New old stock tach from Germany.(NOT cheap!)
2. Put on some gold bolts. Fantastic! Ordered them from  http://pro-bolt.com/

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Jayke on January 31, 2014, 04:41:53 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 31, 2014, 01:03:26 AM
Posted here to get this topic back on the first page.

1. Changed out tach - now HUHSKY looks great! New old stock tach from Germany.(NOT cheap!)
2. Put on some gold bolts. Fantastic! Ordered them from  http://pro-bolt.com/

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03982a.JPG&hash=2b7a268fa7599fa2a90e19afc3056abd2b0deff7) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/601/title/dsc03982a/cat/2)
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Hot damn adidasguy that looks awesome! Great job!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on January 31, 2014, 05:34:56 AM
Jardine exhaust ordered FINALLY getting sent all the way from Kansas city to little old Adelaide

next on the hunt is some '89 clip-on's pretty sure ill never find a pair so may have to go with some aftermarket ones

some rear sets

some sonic springs and then just cosmetic items and the old girl should be finished, might think about a new headlight aswell :s
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on January 31, 2014, 11:43:29 PM
Matt came over and put a clean set of carbs on FRANK. Now he runs really great. Looks like Matt will become the new owner of FRANK in the near future. When that happens I'll only have 4 GS500's so I better get ready to build another one.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on February 01, 2014, 01:37:29 AM
just when I thought everything was going well I find an oil leak around my head gasket, only weeping ATM but enough to piss me off BACK TO THE WORKSHOP MANUAL ONCE MORE
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on February 01, 2014, 02:45:16 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on January 27, 2014, 01:45:47 PM
... Perhaps a yellow circle edging to match my rims...

- Bboy

Yellow circle, black background, yellow "Suzuki".
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 01, 2014, 09:48:53 PM
Junior got new PowerMad plugs. I hadn't changed his plugs since the Dec. 2012 motorcycle show. He is very happy now.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on February 01, 2014, 10:55:19 PM
Got a new Sport Demon tire fitted to the front. Got over 30,000kms from my previous Sport Demon.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on February 02, 2014, 04:52:36 PM
Got her fully put back together :D

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Jayke on February 02, 2014, 05:26:00 PM
Cleaned her up, top to bottom. Installed new Iridium Spark Plugs, old ones were absolutely screwed, then give her an oil change.

Tinkered around with a few things and now shes running great!  O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on February 03, 2014, 07:36:58 AM
Finally received my battery tender and got it charging. Going to give it a test start on lunch. Hoping to catch a break in the rain to go for a ride before the weeks over
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on February 03, 2014, 12:53:30 PM
Got her started, oiled warmed up, and I now have a functioning clutch again! Been a while since I've heard her purr, I've missed it.

Now for an oil change and to knock out some failed photo challenges
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on February 04, 2014, 05:05:05 AM
took the bike to a spanner man today as this head gasket is a bit beyond me,

getting a complete set of new seals (upper and lower), head gasket, intake gaskets, exhaust gaskets (they'll be getting changed again in a fortnight) and o-rings for the engine studs/oil galleries.

he wants to check the piston faces aswell although the bike is running ok its quite lean, leaner then it used to be but that might be because of the leaky head,

on the plus side no noticeable loss in oil so its not pissing it out or burning it away.

also my f%$king exhaust has been stuck in Chicago for 4 days now bloody USPS
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: brickerenator on February 04, 2014, 08:00:25 AM
Quote from: mister on February 01, 2014, 10:55:19 PM
Got a new Sport Demon tire fitted to the front. Got over 30,000kms from my previous Sport Demon.

That's impressive! Most people seem happy with 15,000kms on their Sport Demons.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on February 07, 2014, 08:34:24 PM
This happened

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shes all ready to go under the knife Tuesday for her head gasket, then it'll be time to fit the exhaust and get the re-jetting done
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Cosimo_Zaretti on February 08, 2014, 06:03:30 AM
Well today I installed a freshly charged battery and kicked the bike over for the first time in 18 months.  Cranked it a few times and hello fuel leak.  Called it a day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shepa on February 08, 2014, 07:03:09 AM
Spent almost an hour mounting the gixxer 1000 rear shock, only to find out it's too soft for GS.
Darn.

No pictures though.

Maybe it would work with different linkage, but I won't bother any more, the SV's shock is back on bike.

:-[


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Golly on February 08, 2014, 06:40:56 PM
Fork seals done with 20w oil....woot!!! Much firmer

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 09, 2014, 12:14:34 AM
Theyare getting snowed on.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on February 09, 2014, 08:00:57 AM
Yesterday:

Took battery to be recharged at A Z so  let Pokey run for a few minutes for the first time since December.

(Which resulted in jumping it with the Subaru anyway)

Ran him a few minutes, throttled up past 8k to air things out a little.

Realized my little VHT clear coat experiment on the headed/Piper wasn't quite effective (particularly on header; will likely just go back over it with some of this stove polish I keep reading about.

Pulled the batt and re-drained the carbs for the 1.5-2 weeks that it is going to take to get back into the forties and, hopefully, past the snow.

Looked at the adjustable mirror riser from Luckybike that fell apart of its own volition and decided it's more gimmick than good.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Alan_nc on February 09, 2014, 05:47:40 PM
Hit 50f in NC today.  Got a good run with new plugs.  Cleared up most of the low rpm bog.  This thing screams from 4 to 9 thou.  Sounds great with the Vance & Hines exhaust.  Filled up with gas....55 mpg.

All this fun and good gas mileage to.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Jooski on February 09, 2014, 07:21:00 PM
Hi everyone.  I just bought my first bike yesterday. I'm looking forward to learning how to ride this spring at the MSF course. I ordered some slide bars today to install. I'm pretty nervous about laying it down. I'm afraid the bike is going  to be too big for me as a female beginner.  I've heard good things about the GS500F.  What do you all think?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on February 09, 2014, 07:58:07 PM
Quote from: Jooski on February 09, 2014, 07:21:00 PM
Hi everyone.  I just bought my first bike yesterday. I'm looking forward to learning how to ride this spring at the MSF course. I ordered some slide bars today to install. I'm pretty nervous about laying it down. I'm afraid the bike is going  to be too big for me as a female beginner.  I've heard good things about the GS500F.  What do you all think?

Welcome to the forums :D

From having actively ridden a Yamaha Vino 125 scooter, 2007 Ninja 250, and 2009 GS500F; I can say the following.  The scooter did not feel safe; going across small transitions in pavement (e.g. 1/2 in or so) at 20mph it feels like you're being bumped 2in off the seat, the CVT is not that great and you lose a lot of speed going up a hill, and many times in turns I've scraped the frame (not aggressive lean) long before the tires would start to lose traction.  The only advantage of scooters is east low speed maneuverability, high fuel mileage, and easy for people who don't understand clutching/shifting gears.

Between the Ninja 250 and GS500F; I'd say both are great beginner bikes.  The 250 is ~100lb lighter; at really low speed the additional weight makes it slightly more tippy but at normal and higher speeds it feels more stable and isn't as susceptible to being buffeted by the wind (e.g. from a tractor trailer).  From the factory the 250 is jetted richer than the GS making it a more spirited ride and feel like it has more pep to it (even so the speced 0-60 is about 0.5-1 sec lower on the GS); yet the 250 is geared a lot lower so you'll find yourself shifting more and on the freeway it'll be running very high RPMs (10.5K rpm @ 80 mph; redline @ 13K).  Also, the GS has a much better top speed and better acceleration on the freeway.  With the 250; more likely than not you'll quickly feel yourself wanting more, yet this isn't so much the case with the GS500.

When I got the GS, I was spoiled by the peppy feel of the 250 and expected the GS to be that and more.  I did a massive rejet (up 5 sizes on the main) a week after buying the GS and got exactly the performance I was hoping for.  It is now a spirited ride yet does not have too much power so as to get you into trouble (will not pull a wheelie by rolling hard on the throttle).

All in all I'd say the GS500 would be a great beginner bike that you can have fun with for many years.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on February 10, 2014, 05:29:10 AM
Quote from: Jooski on February 09, 2014, 07:21:00 PM
Hi everyone.  I just bought my first bike yesterday. I'm looking forward to learning how to ride this spring at the MSF course. I ordered some slide bars today to install. I'm pretty nervous about laying it down. I'm afraid the bike is going  to be too big for me as a female beginner.  I've heard good things about the GS500F.  What do you all think?

the size can be a bit daunting, I'm 6ft and was a bit intimidated to start off with not wanting to drop it and what not, once you get riding the thing you'll notice it actually feels quite light and nimble despite its size and after a bit of practice you end up loving it like the rest of us, I'm a big believer of bikes (and cars) having their own "personality" just spend some time with it and get to know it, the first maybe 150kms I did were all back streets around my house getting the feel of the clutch, friction point, what speeds in which gears at what rpm that sort of thing, after about 2 weeks did I finally venture out onto a main road
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on February 11, 2014, 01:37:14 AM
so all the work went well today everything is done, I have essentially a brand new engine, the internals are in pristine condition (mechanic let me look on) all new seals, oil leak was from a stud, just needed a new rubber, the head gasket was on its way out aswell,  air leak was found in one of my new intake boots, we think from when I had the fuel leak..... not sure either way sorted that and now there's no lean surging, bike feel tight and is running like a treat.....

next pay it'll be the exhaust
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HotrodScamp on February 11, 2014, 01:35:23 PM
Took my GS out for a nice 125 mile ride around central Florida! I've been tracking mileage for the last 5 fill-ups. 2 tanks of 91 octane, got about 50 mpg. 2 tanks of 89 octane, got a little under 60. The last tank of 87 octane I got just over 62 mpg. I guess I'm stickin' with the cheap stuff!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: CrispThat on February 11, 2014, 02:22:27 PM
I was busy last week:

-new tires (BT-003 140/70 120/70)
-new sealed gel battery
-new brake pads (front and back)
-new SS brake lines
-new jetting (20/60/135 with K&N drop-in)
-new fork oil/dust seals
-new "S" stickers
-cleaned and re-oiled chain/sprockets
-valve adjustment
-plastic welded minor cracks in rear cowling
-cleaned/greased swing arm and suspension linkages
-cleaned/greased steering head
-scrubbed everything else till it shined
-exhaust prepared for paint (hopefully the weather will warm up so i can actually paint it soon....)

Hopefully with finish getting it all back together in another week....

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on February 11, 2014, 06:51:07 PM
Put in new jets; currently sitting at 22.5/62.5/147.5 with a K&N drop-in (no restrictor) and a V&H exhaust on swedged stock headers.  The new jetting makes it a lot easier to start up; just have to test out the WOT performance as she felt a bit lean on a 145 main.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on February 12, 2014, 02:33:24 AM
Picked up my Custom Seat from the auto trimmer....

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ovW1kI4aLzY/Uvs-OM2_LLI/AAAAAAAACPA/Box7F0HJg8I/w640-h480-no/Seat1.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uxxg3jFLQqI/Uvs-OQM5wLI/AAAAAAAACPI/YB_alxcQ0WM/w640-h480-no/Seat2.jpg)

A little firmer than the OEM - and higher - so cornering will need to be relearned again. But I like it and will be doing a small few other things as well...  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on February 12, 2014, 02:04:43 PM
Very nice .. And good retro look too!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on February 13, 2014, 02:51:20 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on February 12, 2014, 02:04:43 PM
Very nice .. And good retro look too!

Thanks. It took him a while. A few visits before he finally "got" what I was telling him to do. But well worth it IMO.

A retro seat for a retro bike. Now to attack the exhaust and wheels...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on February 13, 2014, 03:13:01 AM
Lol ... Well that upholstery glue is strong stuff!!! ... It gets those fellas a bit loopy and distracted with butterflies sometimes!  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HotrodScamp on February 13, 2014, 06:48:14 AM
Rode out to Cassadaga, Florida "Spiritualist" community!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: prmas on February 14, 2014, 05:39:09 AM
I replaced the front tyre which I destroyed on the track on Monday and while the wheel was off I took the fork legs out and changed the oil to 15 grade. I have not ridden it since as I am still shaving the "marbles" of the rear tyre. It is very interesting that the original front BT45 which had about 30% tread remaining was totally destroyed in 24 laps of Phillip Island but the new rear Michelin Pilot Street Radial escaped almost unharmed except for large amounts of rubber deposited on both sides, especially the left. It is really hard to remove but underneath the tyre is almost unmarked. The RH side looks like new again. I am very impressed by the MPSR and now have it at both ends. The grip of the new MPSR on the track was amazing and I felt very confident in riding the GS MUCH harder than I ever have before. Full throttle through the fast sweepers was no problem. I know that it is a low powered bike but I was quicker through some of the corners, particularly the tighter ones, than many much more powerful bikes.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HotrodScamp on February 16, 2014, 03:50:21 PM
I took my bike to see the second tallest lighthouse in the US

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Then we went to the beach  :D

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Then we came home and had a beer   :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on February 16, 2014, 03:53:59 PM
Quote from: HotrodScamp on February 16, 2014, 03:50:21 PM
Then we came home and had a beer   :cheers:

Where's the pic of the bike with it's beer?  :flipoff:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HotrodScamp on February 16, 2014, 04:12:07 PM
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on February 16, 2014, 10:59:10 PM
^ Ha! Love it! Can't wait till the weather turns back around here... Adventures like the above will return

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 18, 2014, 12:54:37 PM
On Sunday I needed to adjust the clutch but because of the recessed lock nut and adjuster on the 450 (not sure if the 500 is the same), I ended up making a tool for the job... works like a charm, clutch adjustment takes 10 seconds instead of hours cursing trying to get a spanner in there...

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsJack on February 18, 2014, 03:32:10 PM
GS500 is same for push rod free play adjustment, I just take a 10mm deep socket and clamp vice grips on the outer end of it and reach thru socket with a screwdriver the same way.  Works for me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 18, 2014, 03:38:21 PM
That tool already exists. Called "pass through socket set".
I have a Kobalt brand one. Sears makes them, too. Extremely handy!


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Merc110 on February 18, 2014, 05:41:41 PM
Cleaned carbs and did a long overdue rejet! Very happy with results!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on February 18, 2014, 09:43:39 PM
Quote from: peteGS on February 18, 2014, 12:54:37 PMhours cursing trying to get a spanner in there...

Or, you note the location of the slot in the adjuster screw #6, lets say 12:00 is where you want it to be after tightening the lock nut #5. Now take just the 10mm socket and tighten the lock nut #5. OK after tightening #5 the adjuster slot went to 1:00 (too far). So the next time put the adjuster slot at 11:00 and this time when you tighten #5 the adjuster slot rotates to 12:00 when tightened. Now go have a beer, pat yourself on the back because you didn't have to waste a 10mm socket or your time making an unneeded tool or have to spend any money on a pass through socket set. It is a rough adjustment anyway, it doesn't need to be exact, it's 1/4-1/2 out.

I have had that style of adjuster on many bikes since the 70's (Yamaha for one) and I have never held the adjuster while tightening the lock nut IIRC...but now you do have a cool home made tool so party on!   :woohoo:
CCPDYMMV

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ParkerMax on February 21, 2014, 06:21:31 PM
Picked up my bike from the mechanic. I had my tyres replaced with Pirelli Sport Demons 110/70-70 front and 130/80-17 rear. Does the normal 33psi and 36psi apply for the tyres?

I'm going to redo my clutch again as the clutch does not fully change when I change gear. Will follow that picture above! :thumb:

O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ausgs on February 22, 2014, 04:34:21 AM
installed Zero Gravity Double Bubble, big improvement over useless stock screen

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Stop6SNE3d on February 22, 2014, 04:49:55 PM
I rode her!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 23, 2014, 11:17:44 PM
Worked on Zak's bike. Trying to determine what is wrong with his carbs. His run rich, with fluttering at 4-5k rpm.
Swapping with another set which is jetted the same, his bike runs perfect (lunchbox and V&H).
So today we got out and used for the first time the Gunson Carbtune. Basically, it is a glass spark plug that lets you see the color of the combustion.
His carbs are yellow - rich. Other set is Bunsen burner blue - ideal. (whitish is lean).
Fascinating to see the color of the burn.
Next weekend we will continue to determine why his carbs are always rich.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Badot on February 24, 2014, 12:23:27 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 23, 2014, 11:17:44 PM
Worked on Zak's bike. Trying to determine what is wrong with his carbs. His run rich, with fluttering at 4-5k rpm.
Swapping with another set which is jetted the same, his bike runs perfect (lunchbox and V&H).
So today we got out and used for the first time the Gunson Carbtune. Basically, it is a glass spark plug that lets you see the color of the combustion.
His carbs are yellow - rich. Other set is Bunsen burner blue - ideal. (whitish is lean).
Fascinating to see the color of the burn.
Next weekend we will continue to determine why his carbs are always rich.

Looked up a video... that thing is cool! Never thought you could do it by combustion color but it makes sense.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 24, 2014, 12:38:02 AM
Quote from: Badot on February 24, 2014, 12:23:27 AM
Looked up a video... that thing is cool! Never thought you could do it by combustion color but it makes sense.
Yes - carbs are a mystery. Cool tool. Now we have to determine WHY an (supposedly) identical set of carbs are so different.
Maybe Budha can PM me a phone number? Love to pick your brain on this. I want to learn more.

It is fun mentoring Zak (ID = usernamezpd) I think I learn as much as he learns. Good thing is having extra bikes. When his GS is torn apart he can borrow one to get home.

Going to try heated grips on Brian's bike. Then I have a set of R&G heated grips I might as well put on Suzi. Then we can compare cheaper brand to ultra-expensive. First Brian wants to replace the handlebars. Before we aborted because his bars are not the best, we did replace the throttle with an R1 tube. His comments will come in a few days after riding with the different tube.

Overall a fun day in the Bike Cave. Even if everything didn't get done or fixed or replaced or upgraded, we learned a lot and are ready to do more next week.

Next Saturday is the Euro Show in Lynnwood so Sunday will be the wrenching day. Some wrenching early before riding top the show (which is FREE!)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 24, 2014, 04:36:51 AM
Aaah you got the fancy full kit Addy! Nice tool that one, but I have just the single size and tool so have to do one at a time.

I must pull it out again one day and see how my mixture is looking since I started all that fiddling...

Do you have the Morgan Carbtune for carb sync as well? I find it quite awesome also...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on February 24, 2014, 05:53:09 AM
Love the Morgan carb tune. I have the 4 channrl version just in case...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on February 24, 2014, 07:22:21 AM
Fixed my tach, aired up the tires, and am going to pull her out of the shop today on lunch! Not ready for shred season to be over, but I'm ready to get some 2 wheel time
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on February 24, 2014, 12:52:58 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 24, 2014, 05:53:09 AM
Love the Morgan carb tune. I have the 4 channrl version just in case...

Yes indeedly! And I also have the 4 channel... will come in handy when I finally get my hands on a Kat  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ParkerMax on February 24, 2014, 03:30:18 PM
Went to adjust the clutch. And I made a mistake.
Just a question, if I take the adjustment screw all the way out and off the bike would have I made a bad mistake?
:confused:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on February 24, 2014, 04:39:26 PM
No...just put it back in.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Stop6SNE3d on February 25, 2014, 12:37:19 AM
7k mile oil change and chain clean on a very nice morning.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 01, 2014, 04:27:29 PM
Rode HUHSKY to the EuroMoto Show in Lynnwood. Met some Twinners there and UW bikers.
HUHSKY got snowed on!
Rode him home. Weather (typical) got warmer and drier as I approached West Seattle.
There was a used Bimoto for sale for $12750!
Lots of cool bikes. All European at this free show.
I think all the companies were there. Free test rides, but didn't feel like doing that in the snow and rain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bryan88 on March 03, 2014, 12:53:35 AM
Just fitted a 17t front sprocket (found one by the way, thanks to the guys that answered my other thread) Just took it for a short ride to the shops, and to be honest could hardly feel any difference except in rpm/kmh in higher gears. If anything the bike felt a bit smoother, but that could have been me justifying the 150 bucks I spent (about $12). The chain/sprockets had about 8000Km on them (seems like only last month I fitted them!) so I hopefully I won't have premature wear issues with the chain. I also fitted a Michellin Pilot Street on Friday, so will be able to give some feedback on those as time goes on.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 03, 2014, 07:53:28 PM
Made a copy of the V&H center stand stop for toogoofy.
I used a piece of thick, hard aluminum rack chassis so ignore the extra hole - it was already there.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pliskin on March 03, 2014, 08:30:58 PM
I picked up 2 large bike covers from Ollie's Outlet in Hanover PA for $12 each. They are lightweight silver nylon. They fit my GS perfectly. They fit in a little bag and weigh a few ounces. Perfect for travel or just to keep the dirt off. If you have an Ollie's in your area go check if they have them. The brand name is Simoniz. I'm keeping one at work and one in my backpack. Can't beat $12 for a bike cover.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on March 04, 2014, 08:22:46 AM
OK, what a pain in the ass this has been,

first things first the Jardine Sardine system was fitted, without a single hassle or issue went straight in with new exhaust gaskets over the 1 week old ones (pics and a vid below)

its f%$king loud, like proper loud, obnoxiously loud, like my partner can hear me from 2 streets away at just above idle, at full noise she can hear me from a good KM away.

the jets were where the issues came in, the aussie bloke I found actually cant get them in. he has a shop and all but never got round to finishing it up, wated 3 days to hear back from him.

my local wrench man found a mob in the UK that said they could get them, so ordered a plether of different jets 3 different pilots, 3 diff mids and 3 mains 18 jets in total, that apparently got lost in the mail after a week of chasing them up, so we ordered a second set, a week later, nothing, so got in contact with the BUDDDAH (the mans a legend btw) sent a PM to organize some jets and then I got whisked away on a vacation and just got back today with a msg waiting, my jets from the merry old UK decided to rock up at the dealer so will be picking them up tomorrow, or something, and wack them in asap because the bike is as lean as a veterinarian bbq atm popping banging and all round having a jolly time.

needless to say f%$k ordering from EU again there's a reason there all bankrupt, when I start planing the next lot of mods next month I'll hit up our man in the USA for a set of jets for a lunchbox set up

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the Jardine sound check


And the new exhaust we put on the old mans 650 Versys at the same time
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 09, 2014, 05:14:59 AM
Took it out for a 118km distance night run .... Local ish roads ... Just for a de stress ... Adjusted the headlight up a bit (10kg less body weight over time makes a difference!) ...

And the last 6 or 7 Kms back just before home.... I actually got that smooth and flowing mojo going!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: WestAussie on March 09, 2014, 06:21:01 AM
Increased the pre-load on rear, now have to take it back 1 notch( went up 2 ). Aligned rear axal properly ( looks like the shop just tightened the chain side to take out the slack , got nearly 10mm of clean thread showing on the right hand side now :mad:) Cleaned and detailed her as well. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 10, 2014, 01:56:55 AM
Very busy couple of weekends in the West Seattle Bike Cave.

First we have to welcome our new member Larmish who moved here from Hawaii.

Zak got his bike running. He will post about the issues and what was wrong.

We rode Thumper a lot today. The sun came out.

Suzi is getting panniers and a new rear carrier. It is a Five Stars set. Turn signals relocated. License plate and helmet locks remounted on rear fender for a cleaner look and to make room for turn signals.
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BrianRC did a lot
* New handlebars
* mirror extenders
* Wind screen
* R&G heated grips
* Valve adjustment
* Carb sync (it was perfect so no adjustment)
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Cleaned some pistons in the ultrasonic cleaner. Looks like they came out OK.
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Gorilla make progress reassembling his motor. He will post more about that.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on March 10, 2014, 04:24:06 AM
Saturday I put a bit over 500km's on her with the Katana boys, then had to pull over on the way home and replace the main fuse after it died.

Today the indicator relay failed and I could only get a three pin auto one to replace it, so tonight I replaced that.

Pulled the pins out of the socket, added a new ground wire, improvised some insulation with some heatshrink, made a bracket, and all is now good again:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 10, 2014, 01:54:18 PM
Ordered Givi Trekker cases for Suzi. They should fit on the Five Stars racks. If not, I'll make them fit.
Cool cases: full open or just the top flap.
Getting Suzi ready for road trips this summer. My mother is now at a home in Canyonville Oregon (was in Seattle and driving me insane - even more than Sledge does) so why not road trip to Oregon? Can stop at the adidas stores in Portland on  the way.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 10, 2014, 03:54:20 PM
Found there are soft cases that can go inside the hard cases. In case I have to more permanently fasten the cases to the Five Stars hardware, the soft cases will be nice.
That is an advantage if I take out the soft cases when at the hotel or friends house, I still have the hard ones on the bike for a beer run.
I guess Suzi will become more of an SUV! Seems bluesmudge inspired be because he has Smudgy all decked out with cases.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: schaefere on March 10, 2014, 06:19:57 PM
Quote from: TheOzTurkish on March 04, 2014, 08:22:46 AM

first things first the Jardine Sardine system was fitted, without a single hassle or issue went straight in with new exhaust gaskets over the 1 week old ones (pics and a vid below)

its f%$king loud, like proper loud, obnoxiously loud, like my partner can hear me from 2 streets away at just above idle, at full noise she can hear me from a good KM away.

Just installed my Jardine too and I agree. Maybe not obnoxious but awful close too it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: The Buddha on March 10, 2014, 06:23:42 PM
Oh yea just when you thought adidas has more $$$ in his GS than most people do in a winnebago ... he goes over the top ... again, 2 X over ... 12 X over.

Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 10, 2014, 09:41:24 PM
Quote from: The Buddha on March 10, 2014, 06:23:42 PM
Oh yea just when you thought adidas has more $$$ in his GS than most people do in a winnebago ... he goes over the top ... again, 2 X over ... 12 X over.

Cool.
Buddha.

:icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: WestAussie on March 11, 2014, 07:56:37 AM
Took my baby out for a night ride through the hills near me. Didn't want to come home.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: WestAussie on March 11, 2014, 07:59:06 AM
Oooppss. forgot to say checked air pressure in both tyres and brought them back up to where they should be. she's cornering like she's on rails now. :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: The Buddha on March 11, 2014, 08:01:14 AM
I am busy super slabbing it in an attempt to wear out the center of the rear tar.
The front is nearly new looking, rear is like a rag. Local roads with sharp corners and intersections etc are murder on the sides of the tar. Usually the tar is square ... now it looks like a triangle.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on March 11, 2014, 08:05:26 AM
Enjoyed the first ride to work of the season.  Only been out once other time since last season, and it was 38F.  Temps up to 65F today!  Had to get it in before the snow hits again - expecting at least another 3 inches late tonight, with up to 7 possible!  :technical:

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on March 11, 2014, 05:56:28 PM
Replaced the back tire myself with a new 130/70 Sport Demon.  Unfortunately noticed the wheel bearings were a little notchy.  I decided to replace them, and after some hard banging with a big screwdriver and some heating of the hub and cooling of the bearing I was able to pound out the old bearings.  New bearings are on order.

I think I'm also going to have to take my wheels and tires to a shop to get remounted because the front has always lost a little air over time, and the new back tire is losing about 2 lbs a day.  It's such a big pain to break the bead on the tires, I'll just pay someone to do it this time.  I think the bead area on the rim just needs cleaned up, and I'll ask for some new valve stems too.  Hopefully that fixes the air leak problems.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: goobydoo on March 11, 2014, 06:30:49 PM
Mounted a new Avon Roadrider on the rear wheel, reinstalled/aligned, cleaned and tightened the chain.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on March 11, 2014, 07:22:56 PM
Ordered a set of Pirelli sport demons; 110/70-17 front and 140/70-17 rear  :cool:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 11, 2014, 08:15:42 PM
Finished the panniers for Suzi. Givi Trekker 33 liter cases.
Five Stars rack. I removed the SW Motech rear rack because the Five Stars is a set of rear and side racks. Still deciding what I want on the rear - a Givi or a soft case for daily use.
The Givi's lock on and pop off real easy (if you have the key for it)
Cases are cool - you can have them open a top flap (see one on right) or full open (left). Each case can be set for either way to open.
There are soft bags that go inside but they are not here yet.
I was happy that the Five Stars racks had all the correct mounting bits for the Givi cases (monokey mounting style)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on March 12, 2014, 04:18:16 AM
Measured 21 pins on the chain (during daylight, for a change), looked at the sprockets, looked at the pads... assigned higher replacement priority to said pads ...

(140/80 BT-45V on way.. just realized I need to order those DynaBeads if my intent is to try them)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Blueman on March 12, 2014, 05:14:07 PM
Put on a 15 tooth JT front sprocket...now im paranoid that my alignment is off though. I think I tightened the chain side adjuster more than the right side.  Also ordered 20/62.5/142.5 Mikuni jets for it
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on March 12, 2014, 07:03:39 PM
 Plasti-dipped my wheels a few days ago. Not perfect, but I'm hoping it'll last long enough and not start peeling.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Aarleks on March 13, 2014, 02:13:36 AM
Cleaned my front caliper and put in some new pads. No idea how old the last lot are, but the metal backs were pretty rusty. I'm pretty sure the calipers haven't been cleaned in a long time.
Caliper overhaul is on the list for later in the year as one of the pistons is sticking a bit. Rear calipers and pads next week. Valve clearances next month.
  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on March 13, 2014, 05:11:31 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 11, 2014, 08:15:42 PM
Finished the panniers for Suzi. Givi Trekker 33 liter cases.

They are very cool Addy... I must get around to giving making some a shot... none will work for me off the shelf with my pipe but I'm cool with that...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: modernclassic on March 16, 2014, 02:47:49 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 11, 2014, 08:15:42 PM
Finished the panniers for Suzi. Givi Trekker 33 liter cases.


I'm looking to mount a set of Givi E34 hard cases to the GS. Where did you source the rack/mounts for the givi side bags?
Thanks.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HotrodScamp on March 16, 2014, 07:08:20 PM
Today I washed the bike up all nice and shiny and rode through Daytona Beach on the last day of Bike Week! What a hoot!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: modernclassic on March 17, 2014, 09:26:57 AM
Quote from: Watevaman on March 12, 2014, 07:03:39 PM
Plasti-dipped my wheels a few days ago. Not perfect, but I'm hoping it'll last long enough and not start peeling.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FadxIqPk.jpg&hash=790bd538fea3ffbb2a1ffda2b58f223383362927)

Looks good! I'm planning on doing the same to mine once it warms up a little.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mjslive2fly on March 17, 2014, 10:37:30 AM
Had my first ride of the season on Saturday.  Temp was about 48 and the sun was going down quickly but I got in about a 1/2 hr.     The bike started right up (thank you float charger) and ran great.  Being a new rider I was very concerned about loose debris in the road from all the salt and sand but I avoided known trouble spots and it was a non-issue.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: WestAussie on March 18, 2014, 04:12:30 AM
used wd-40 to clean the frame, rims, tank and plastics. wiped her down and admired her for a bit. Then spent 2 hours spraying silicone spray on to rags and detailing her. wait 15 mins and admire her some more. Then wipe down entire bike with clean rags. OH SOOO SPARKLY.  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on March 18, 2014, 11:37:56 AM
Got new SD tires mounted :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kensully on March 18, 2014, 02:57:31 PM
I have a few different ones soo...
the 92 GS 500 got her to start and pur after she sat 2 yrs, my 01 katana has new grips I installed earlier today( lunch break)
and gave my rm 125 a good cleaning.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pomme123 on March 18, 2014, 07:02:40 PM
Rewired and reinstalled Intergrated tail light. Got some new 92 model k handlebars from the uk today, took them off to get resprayed :thumb: gonna clean the bike this afternoon taking some advice posted by westaussie  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 18, 2014, 08:08:52 PM
Got free replacement chin bar for my EXO-900 helmet and put it on. Super service from Scorpion.

Boy - I'm really loving the Givi Trekker's on Suzi. Love having one side latched for full open for groceries. Other side I latch just for flip top - perfect for gloves, cat treats and small stuff. I wonder how I ever lived without them.
The panniers are so wonderful I'm not going to put a rear tail bag back on.

Matt (member  sea206) changed the stator cover gasket on Frank and seems the oil leak is gone.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on March 18, 2014, 08:18:07 PM
damn addy the work is impressive. wished I was there would love to assist. . Btw anything new on huhsky? would love to put a few miles on her.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 18, 2014, 09:05:22 PM
If not raining tomorrow, I'll ride HUHSKY to my dental appointment at the UW Dental Clinic then cruise around the campus to show her off.
HUHSKY IS NOT FOR SALE! I love her way too much.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pomme123 on March 18, 2014, 09:59:21 PM
hey addy, i know your one of the gods on the forum, i got some Model k 92-93 OEM clip ons for my 09 GS500, are they going to fit alright, i read somewhere that they do with minimal clearance! Any advice??
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 18, 2014, 11:00:47 PM
Quote from: pomme123 on March 18, 2014, 09:59:21 PM
hey addy, i know your one of the gods on the forum, i got some Model k 92-93 OEM clip ons for my 09 GS500, are they going to fit alright, i read somewhere that they do with minimal clearance! Any advice??
Well, I did to a full tutorial on them.
Insure your bars are not bent because there is tight clearance. And if they got bent, they are bend inward. Though you can file new notches and pilot holes for controls and rotate them. I havethem on Suzi. Really no issues once I learned to keep my right thumb off the starter button area when doing a full hard right turn.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pomme123 on March 18, 2014, 11:12:42 PM
your a champion addy, thanks so much (ps not to gush but 1 year ago your video on exhaust changing helped me so much in respraying my exhaust black)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: newbie1993 on March 19, 2014, 07:45:48 PM
Ordered the following parts.
2 Bridgestone Bt-45 tires.
Rejet kit from Buddha
OEM headlight with cheapo mounts
New fuel lines
Uni Air filter cleaner and oil precision screwdriver set and a mechanics tool kit to put it all together

NEWBIE

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: newbie1993 on March 19, 2014, 07:49:58 PM
Next is a Shorai Lithium battery
And a chain and sprocket replacement

NEWBIE

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dinkydonuts on March 19, 2014, 09:41:06 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 11, 2014, 08:15:42 PM
Finished the panniers for Suzi. Givi Trekker 33 liter cases.
Five Stars rack. I removed the SW Motech rear rack because the Five Stars is a set of rear and side racks. Still deciding what I want on the rear - a Givi or a soft case for daily use.
The Givi's lock on and pop off real easy (if you have the key for it)
Cases are cool - you can have them open a top flap (see one on right) or full open (left). Each case can be set for either way to open.
There are soft bags that go inside but they are not here yet.
I was happy that the Five Stars racks had all the correct mounting bits for the Givi cases (monokey mounting style)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03445a.JPG&hash=02ec75217bf7af353b90ff7f9e0566986e1d894d) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/636/title/dsc03445a/cat/2)

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That setup is SWEET. I'm guessing the pannier rack isn't something you can easily buy, right? Those panniers are also nice with the flip top vs side open design.

I love my GS but the lack of luggage options is what gets me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 20, 2014, 01:55:53 AM
Dinky:

I lucked out late one night and found Five Stars side racks for both the E and F models in Germany Ebay. Kappa and Givi mount the same.

You may have to search ebay.co.uk,  ebay.de  and ebay.nl

Five Stars closed shop a year ago. Some may still be available.

Also US distributors may have Givi and Hepco-Becker racks for the GS500F models.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on March 20, 2014, 04:26:35 AM
So far this week I've ordered a new R/R (Polaris branded SH775 series type) and discovered my chain is completely shagged.

New chain and sprockets to be purchased tomorrow hopefully and will go on on Sunday.

Will have to wait a few weeks for the arrival of the R/R (prices here are obscene compared to the US).

I also need to do an oil and filter change... apparently the 450 likes to drink the Motul 5100 rather than just use it to lubricate spinning bits  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 22, 2014, 08:41:01 PM
Enjoying riding the rental bike around central Oregon: Myrtle Creek, Riddle, Canyonville area.
Anyone want to ride Sunday or Monday?
Some pix or it didn't happen.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 23, 2014, 01:18:22 AM
Nice ride and nice area bro!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on March 23, 2014, 05:09:02 AM
Chain and sprockets and an oil change today... old sprockets are had it:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20140323-03.jpg&hash=23e5fb59d560c537acdb49571667fd4282b90f38) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20140323-03.jpg.html)

New sprockets and chain:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20140323-02.jpg&hash=c29b79d8c810a7f101bdc6fc7f8047f19c49531a) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20140323-02.jpg.html)

Put some Threebond on the master link clip:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20140323-08.jpg&hash=81613711144081ea1d6f0e2868e2cc26397f26dd) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20140323-08.jpg.html)

Spare master link and fuses now in the tool bag:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20140323-04.jpg&hash=55eb3a15ee39cea3ee99349413a0a66b0487f7ab) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20140323-04.jpg.html)

And swapped the oil for some of this to hopefully solve my oil consumption issues:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20140323-05.jpg&hash=4ba9fce4a6f45ba0b3c255a11b1395d7770e97b2) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20140323-05.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mjslive2fly on March 23, 2014, 06:27:49 PM
57 deg yesterday here in CT so finally a decent day to ride!  Potholes are brutal this year but it helped for practice on swerving.  2 hrs was all I could squeeze in and just kept it local while getting to know each other again.  The bike is an '02 with just under 6k mi and is running great.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on March 24, 2014, 12:09:01 AM
Beautiful day in Washington so we decided to get a group ride going and ended up getting about 20 people to go out and ride the twisties near Mt Rainier. Ended up being almost 60 I think with clear skies

This was my first twisty mountain ride on this thing, was such a blast! I managed to stay close to all the guys with the liter bikes, and was in the front for the whole thing. Also my new Motegi suit is freaking awesome, super easy to move around on the seat while switching positions through the corners, and very comfortable when in an aggresive position. We had two guys go down, both on Yamahas... They learned their lesson, haha jkin. No body got hurt, damage totaled to a broken blinker on one bike, and a broken gear shifter on the other, and of course, scratches.

Heres some pictures of the meet up and some gorgeous views I saw when I left the pack.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1329.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw549%2FJaco20sikkness%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20140323_110242_zpskqtv9yxt.jpg&hash=741bb79f44c2c827bf3f04650601f6df1b1d1963)

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This was when I left the pack to go home, had to stop and snap some pictures in a couple places.

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Quality kinda sucks cause I only had my phone. Camera would have been too bulky for the suit.

Today was a good day lol. Totaled just shy of 300 miles, a whopping 275.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on March 24, 2014, 01:40:47 AM
Course it's quick!! .. It's so red!!!!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on March 24, 2014, 12:40:25 PM
But it's a Honda  :dunno_black:

Jokin'... glad you're having fun  :icon_mrgreen: :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: oz353 on March 24, 2014, 01:01:51 PM
saturday i started replacing my fork seals, right up until i couldnt find my fork oil. DOH! <smash head into wall> so here she sits
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg422%2Foz353%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F20140322_222051_zps43cf7e44.jpg&hash=535078d07bbd5a2c76cb00d4b1cb5709ff704e94) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/oz353/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140322_222051_zps43cf7e44.jpg.html)
as i wait for a stupid bike shop to be open. for some idiotic reason just about every bike shop around here is closed on mondays.

sorry if the pic isnt quite sharp. took with my dumb-phone.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on March 24, 2014, 03:48:06 PM
Quote from: oz353 on March 24, 2014, 01:01:51 PM
saturday i started replacing my fork seals, right up until i couldnt find my fork oil. DOH! <smash head into wall> so here she sits

Do I spy with my little eye a '77 Yamaha YZ80D in the background?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Jonin on March 25, 2014, 03:23:22 PM
Cleaned Carbs, Cleaned chain and sprockets. Also, I found that a screw was missing on the bottom of the float bowl causing a vacuum leak  :mad:
Fixed it and now she runs better than ever...of course its raining! :cry:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi355.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr447%2Fmaverickassassin%2FGS500f%2FFrame.jpg&hash=7fb7e73f3e18d9813b5964bdac8f29744d0d4a20) (http://s355.photobucket.com/user/maverickassassin/media/GS500f/Frame.jpg.html)

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(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi355.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr447%2Fmaverickassassin%2FGS500f%2FCleanChain.jpg&hash=9e3793d3458c5f263f76bea19c985712d91acb7d) (http://s355.photobucket.com/user/maverickassassin/media/GS500f/CleanChain.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: newbie1993 on March 25, 2014, 05:34:08 PM
Assembled my headlight now I just how to mount it and rewire everything and I'm on to changing my tires. Not sure if I'm do it myself or take the rims off and have a shop do it

NEWBIE

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on March 25, 2014, 11:04:55 PM
I didn't want to ride all the way down from Seattle yet. And renting a bike is near impossible. However, I found Oregon Dual Sport Rentals in Bend and flew to Redmond to rent the bike for a few days to visit my 93  year old mother and my brother for my birthday trip to Myrtle Creek, OR (near 7 Feathers Casino)

Rode to SeaTac airport and parked free (thanks to a friend for telling me how to do it). Carry on all my gear. PACKED LIGHT. Only took the boots and wore them for 4 days - so I guess that means they are VERY comfortable.
New Icon over-pants, Tourmaster boots and my Belstaff leather jacket and I was in top fashion and warm. (I bought all that  at the motorcycle show last month).

TSA-Pre means I no longer have to take off my shoes - and they didn't beep their thingies so I was good to go!

Oregon Dual Sport Rental picked me up at the Redmond, OR airport (Superb service from them!).  4 days of fun! Took me back to the airport when I returned the bike.

FANTASTIC! These guys really gave superb service. I may have to buy a Beemer for long trips and sell off a few GS500's to make room.

This was my first time riding through there and my first ride on a Beemer. Return trip (Myrtle Creek to Bend via highway 138) got down to 34 degrees with snow flurries and rain through the pass. Still fun. Heated grips and barkbusters helped keep hands warm. The other days were great. Monday was 80 degrees!

About 180 miles from Bend to Myrtle Creek going over the pass past Crater Lake. Next time I'll get different flights to Redmond, OR so I get in earlier and have time to explore Crater Lake. So many places to stop at and explore next time.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F506%2FDSC04043a.JPG&hash=095f9cf4394972306a4a75a9eeca94cc129d42fe) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/654/title/dsc04043a/cat/506)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: oz353 on March 26, 2014, 10:05:02 AM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on March 24, 2014, 03:48:06 PM
Quote from: oz353 on March 24, 2014, 01:01:51 PM
saturday i started replacing my fork seals, right up until i couldnt find my fork oil. DOH! <smash head into wall> so here she sits

Do I spy with my little eye a '77 Yamaha YZ80D in the background?
You are correct sir! Runs half decent. Needs some work though.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on March 26, 2014, 01:24:28 PM
Quote from: oz353 on March 26, 2014, 10:05:02 AMYou are correct sir! Runs half decent. Needs some work though.

It looked familar, in 1977 I bought a YZ250D, DT250D and the YZ80D in your photo. Then in 1988 I bought a YZ80E (first year for Mono-Shock in the 80cc) mini cycles are a riot to ride!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on March 28, 2014, 07:00:02 PM
Replaced the chain and sprockets, replaced the oil pressure switch, changed the oil, took it for a farewell ride, and sold it. After a year and a half of working on it, she runs smooth as can be. I hope the new owner gets his use out of it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: fraze11 on March 29, 2014, 04:53:29 AM
Had always wanted to do this so I finally did. Got the lens from ebay for 9.99 shipped and the bulbs are red LEDs that cost me 15 dollars for the pair shipped.  Now the tail light lens matches my turn signals.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: newbie1993 on March 31, 2014, 09:13:40 AM
Time to reassemble everything for a test start after rejet, carb cleaning, and airliner cleaning

NEWBIE

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JAS6377 on April 01, 2014, 02:53:02 PM
Lunchbox filter to replace my crappy pod knockoffs (courtesy of Shane), and Factory Pro mixture screws. Cut flat spots in the screws for reference marks, 2.75 turns out, and no more afterfiring! Finally, a relatively maintenance-free season!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dinkydonuts on April 01, 2014, 07:55:16 PM
Installed some Progressive Suspension springs in the front forks. I might need to tweak with the oil level, but they are a definite improvement. Less nose dive on braking!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Blueman on April 01, 2014, 08:08:27 PM
reassembled my bike after having it apart for a few weeks. started it up after the rejet and responds and sounds great. cant wait to go for a ride whenever this damn cold weather leaves
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pomme123 on April 01, 2014, 09:50:48 PM
Installed clip on handlebars from a 93 gs to my k9 GS. Feels like a sport bike now. Haha


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: brickerenator on April 02, 2014, 09:34:46 AM
Almost high-sided into a berm.

Phew.


Tip: Don't enter a short deceleration lane at 70mph.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dinkydonuts on April 02, 2014, 10:18:53 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on March 25, 2014, 11:04:55 PM
I didn't want to ride all the way down from Seattle yet. And renting a bike is near impossible. However, I found Oregon Dual Sport Rentals in Bend and flew to Redmond to rent the bike for a few days to visit my 93  year old mother and my brother for my birthday trip to Myrtle Creek, OR (near 7 Feathers Casino)

Rode to SeaTac airport and parked free (thanks to a friend for telling me how to do it). Carry on all my gear. PACKED LIGHT. Only took the boots and wore them for 4 days - so I guess that means they are VERY comfortable.
New Icon over-pants, Tourmaster boots and my Belstaff leather jacket and I was in top fashion and warm. (I bought all that  at the motorcycle show last month).

TSA-Pre means I no longer have to take off my shoes - and they didn't beep their thingies so I was good to go!

Oregon Dual Sport Rental picked me up at the Redmond, OR airport (Superb service from them!).  4 days of fun! Took me back to the airport when I returned the bike.

FANTASTIC! These guys really gave superb service. I may have to buy a Beemer for long trips and sell off a few GS500's to make room.

This was my first time riding through there and my first ride on a Beemer. Return trip (Myrtle Creek to Bend via highway 138) got down to 34 degrees with snow flurries and rain through the pass. Still fun. Heated grips and barkbusters helped keep hands warm. The other days were great. Monday was 80 degrees!

About 180 miles from Bend to Myrtle Creek going over the pass past Crater Lake. Next time I'll get different flights to Redmond, OR so I get in earlier and have time to explore Crater Lake. So many places to stop at and explore next time.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F506%2FDSC04043a.JPG&hash=095f9cf4394972306a4a75a9eeca94cc129d42fe) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/654/title/dsc04043a/cat/506)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F506%2FDSC03996a.JPG&hash=78b2f07433096f858d7dac14fa202104e91700ff) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/650/title/dsc03996a/cat/506)

Those BMW adventure bikes can certainly win you over the first time you ride one. How did you do in terms of the seat height? I can't tell if that's the 650/700 or 800, but if your inseam is short enough, you'll quickly miss having both feet planted on the ground at a stop like on the GS500.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 02, 2014, 10:59:38 AM
It was a lowered F650GS. 32" seat height.
I looked at a 2013 wee-stroooom  650 yesterday (lowered). Nice. Tax refund coming but first I have to sell Frank and the EX-500 to make room. I think there is a point where you have too many bikes (is that right Suzuki Stevo? Or is there no limit?)
Price was gook but our nearly 10% sales tax sucks. I should have my brother buy one in Oregon then sell it to me and ride it back to Seattle. (Still have to pay tax, but can say he sold it to me for $3000 rather than $8500).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on April 02, 2014, 11:59:08 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 02, 2014, 10:59:38 AMI think there is a point where you have too many bikes (is that right Suzuki Stevo? Or is there no limit?)

I'm down from 7 to only 4......but summer hasn't kicked in yet so who knows?  :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on April 03, 2014, 10:31:55 AM
It's been awhile...

got the bike fired up again last night after being in pieces most of the fall/winter, changed the jets in the carbs from 145 to 150's so hopefully that  will fix my high speed fueling issues with the pod filters and shorty exhaust.

Now i just have to get the bike up the stairs to outside and out of my basement, lol   
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Golly on April 04, 2014, 12:04:10 AM
New fuel lines from suzuki..cleaned petcock and new seat and float needle in the carbie bums. Now lets see how well I have set the float heights hahaha

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SquirrelyGrl on April 04, 2014, 08:24:13 PM
Kinda a Noob here, but here goes;

After riding Tuesday and Wednesday, yesterday evening as I was meeting other riders for hanging out my front brake was making some strange screeching and luckily as a good friend had a tool kit he took it off the rotor and my "guide" for the pistons, an incredibly small piece of metal had a broken tab. Apparently it had made some mark on the pads & rotor  :icon_eek:

   Today; I took it off and inspected closer. The rotor doesn't seem to be too bad, but I'm not entirely too sure just how to define what is up to par for the rotor, there's a definite mark on it from the metal having been stuck. B/c there's also a good size chunk out of one of the brake pads as well.

  I do wonder tho, as I've searched the site (but maybe not good enough), what the hell is this incredibly small piece of metal? I saw a guys thread on disassembling the front brake, but should I be worried about this piece?
   Recently, I had the front tire put on and a new braided hose put on as well, I'm wondering if that small piece was just over looked and never even thought of.

  Maybe I'm over analyzing this as well.....

  I also snuggled with my bike & the DR & Hawk
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ausgs on April 05, 2014, 12:48:05 AM
Today did a major take all plastics off, clean and major detail
Looks like it just of the showroom floor.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on April 06, 2014, 01:53:49 PM
Flick got new rear turn signals and ridden for the first time since my shoulder injury in February!  Still gotta install exhaust bracket courtesy of Adidasguy!  :kiss3:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BigBabyMoses06 on April 06, 2014, 06:05:13 PM
I tried to do a lot...

Pulled the carbs, but they were clean and look untouched, though it has 22K on it so im sure it could use a cleaning.
Not sure what to do next, also not sure I have the patience to deal with it vs take it somewhere. Ill follow the guides on gstwin first before I do.

I figured out the siezed screw issue thanks to: http://cgi.stanford.edu/~sanjayd/gs500/Maintenance/FreeSeizedCarbScrews
Stripped too many before i found that.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-4TVzMQ2hIKYmdiLXEzZXJpem8/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-4TVzMQ2hIKRW5CY0dySU5yU3M/edit?usp=sharing
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 06, 2014, 07:19:20 PM
Busy weekend in the West Seattle Bike Cave.
Lots of activity, though my mentoring skills were lacking as you can see in the last picture of Zach.
Ariel got his bike back together. Looks nice! Runs great after a complete engine top end rebuild. Quite a learning experience for all of us.


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Post by: adidasguy on April 06, 2014, 07:20:00 PM
Ariel's bike and Zach hard at work.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 06, 2014, 10:21:09 PM
Did about 80km's or less on Saturday, very short ride... New tyre time again!


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on April 06, 2014, 11:14:24 PM
Took Pokey out for the first ride since getting the rear tire replaced and changing the brake pads. Things went fairly well, although the fork seal leak I noticed is worse than expected.

Also figured out why I smell like fumes after every ride: leaky exhaust header! Have to figure out how to get that seated right.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: prmas on April 07, 2014, 12:56:30 AM
Hey Adidasguy,  what brand are the panniers on the blue GS. They look like a very neat fit. I would be very interested in buying some if they are not too dear.

Macka
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Post by: Tronspeed3 on April 07, 2014, 05:44:37 AM
bought this bad mutha on saturday!!! 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955i

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anyone want to buy a 1993 GS?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on April 07, 2014, 06:23:27 AM
Fitted my new CrampBuster and throttle assist/cruise control. I was worried the clip on position wouldn't play well with the crampbuster, but feels good so far. Hoping the rain stops soon for a test ride

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 07, 2014, 09:08:30 AM
Quote from: prmas on April 07, 2014, 12:56:30 AM
Hey Adidasguy,  what brand are the panniers on the blue GS. They look like a very neat fit. I would be very interested in buying some if they are not too dear.

Macka
Givi Trekkers with Five Stars mounting racks.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on April 07, 2014, 10:35:38 AM
not today, but yesterday took the bike offroad

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Alan_nc on April 07, 2014, 10:47:13 AM
Looks just like the place in VA where we have a Trials competition.....and no I don't ride my GS there.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: brickerenator on April 09, 2014, 06:53:08 AM
Picked her up after she fell over in a parking lot :(

The previous owner warned me about it, never though it would happen.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 12, 2014, 09:50:35 PM
Well, there is good and good. Do you want the good first or the good?

Well, the good is I sold FRANK to Jmill (James). He actually is the one who got us started building Frank. So after a day of test riding DL's, DR's, BMW's and looking at Hondas, he rode Frank and bringing back memories of his GS500, bought him.
We threw on clip-ons, R&G bar ends and LSL levers.  Amazing how fast we can do these things. 15 minutes maybe. We have a good group here in West Seattle.
FRANK couldn't go to a more deserving person.

Now for the good, after a day of test riding I came home with this. 2013 wee-strooooom   DL-650


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Post by: Suzuki Stevo on April 12, 2014, 10:58:29 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 12, 2014, 09:50:35 PMNow for the good, after a day of test riding I came home with this. 2013 wee-strooooom   DL-650

Welcome to the Dark Side!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 12, 2014, 11:33:05 PM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on April 12, 2014, 10:58:29 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 12, 2014, 09:50:35 PMNow for the good, after a day of test riding I came home with this. 2013 wee-strooooom   DL-650

Welcome to the Dark Side!

I tried the BMW but somehow when I am on a Suzuki, it just feels right. Got $400 off from Aurora, $600 off Suzuki promo for 2013's and free lowering links (I said since the links are on and I wouldn't buy unless they were, subtract that cost and I'll buy it now). I think it was a good deal and I really love the bike.

Just ordered $1000 in accessories: side racks for my GIVI cases, crash guards, skid plate and bark busters. So much for my savings.

I already have extra Denali fog lights and heated grips that will go on her.

I love how credit cards pay me to use them. Get airline miles and cash back. Pay off right away and no interest charges. Bought bike and accessories that way.

Now to sell the EX-500. An employee that knows bikes wants it so it may go this week. Oh, wait. That is 2 sold and 1 bought. Inventory going down. Must buy a DRZ-200 and rip up some dirt.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: codajastal on April 13, 2014, 12:53:57 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 12, 2014, 09:50:35 PM
Well, there is good and good. Do you want the good first or the good?

Well, the good is I sold FRANK to Jmill (James). He actually is the one who got us started building Frank. So after a day of test riding DL's, DR's, BMW's and looking at Hondas, he rode Frank and bringing back memories of his GS500, bought him.
We threw on clip-ons, R&G bar ends and LSL levers.  Amazing how fast we can do these things. 15 minutes maybe. We have a good group here in West Seattle.
FRANK couldn't go to a more deserving person.

Now for the good, after a day of test riding I came home with this. 2013 wee-strooooom   DL-650
Good to see another wee-strom :)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Alan_nc on April 13, 2014, 01:51:44 AM
Put two new tires on the beast.  Well the bike shop did.  I took the wheels and tires in to the shop.  I wanted them balanced as well as mounted and didn't feel I could do a good job of that.  Went cheap with Shinko's but they are sure better than what I had on the bike.  They should at least get me through the Summer and then I can decide if I want to buy some nice sticky tires.

Interesting note:  The shop mentioned that the front tire they took off was mounted backwards.  If you do mount tires yourself (or have a shop do it) make sure the arrows are pointing in the correct direction.

First think I did before I put the wheels back on the bike was use coarse sandpaper and go over the road contact surface of both tires followed by a good wipe down the alcohol.

Did about a 50 mile ride afterwards and feel like the bike is much less squirmy.  Holds the road well and feels steady in the corners.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on April 13, 2014, 07:03:24 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on April 12, 2014, 11:33:05 PMNow to sell the EX-500. An employee that knows bikes wants it so it may go this week. Oh, wait. That is 2 sold and 1 bought. Inventory going down. Must buy a DRZ-200 and rip up some dirt.

You really need to get that DRZ-200, this is my back yard...and yes my house is in the photo  :thumb:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Alan_nc on April 13, 2014, 10:02:43 AM
codajastal,

Funny how we all trade bikes around.  I sold a DL650 and bought the GS500.  I just never liked the seat height of the bike (and I had lowered it a couple of inches).  Also did not like the faring.  I bought a GS500E.  Can flat foot it easily and it really is fun in the twisties.  Flicks around sharp corners much better than the DL.

I don't think bike riders are ever perfectly happy with their ride.  ;0)   (Maybe that is why most of us own several)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on April 13, 2014, 07:49:29 PM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc04.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Ff%2F2014%2F103%2F3%2F1%2Fbrokenclutch_by_watevaman-d7e9wj1.jpg&hash=baa0a2320cca1d484b82dd647ec6e732a99d4d14)

well, I didn't do it, the ground did
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 13, 2014, 09:03:18 PM
Gave our bikes a boat ride.
Jmill, gorilla, jacobicu and I went to Vashon Island. Had a fantastic day. First time there this season. Roads were good but Isabella park was closed and that has a nice twistie to the shore.
Then back at the Cave NikonAndy paid a visit. Good to see him. He's doing great after his crash.

Weather was fantastic.

Left to right on the ferry:
Phenix (mine)
Frank (now owned by James)
Jacobs CBR
Unnamed bike (Gorilla's - and please give your bike a name!)

Pix #2: At the light house parking area

Pix #3: Mt Rainer was out in all its splendor.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ndlsjk on April 14, 2014, 05:04:31 PM
Changed the oil and changed the gasket on the stator cover. Boy was that thing a true PITA. The entire gasket stuck on the case and took 9 hours (yes it was my first time) to completely scrape/clean up and get the new gasket in place and set. Started yesterday. Probably could've went faster but I don't like to rush and mess things up. Patience is a virtue or something. Successfully changed the (original, I believe) filter and oil. The guys at the local bike shop sold me some Honda 10w-40 and a KN Filter. I was nervous about the studs on the filter cover but you'd really have lean on those things to break em off (working in a machine shop has probably given me a pretty good feel of snug, tight, too tight).  As I was mopping up the spilled oil (forgot to stick the clutch cantilever pin back in before the test start, D'oh  :technical: ) the rain rolled in and I missed my chance for a test ride. Second test fire seemed all good. Besides the small oil leak I noticed coming from the valve cover. Shiza! It never ends! Thursday I will get her our and actually run it hard to verify no other leaks, but seems good so far.

Next up: Delkevic mini muffler and perhaps a lunchbox. Which will of course require my first bit of carb work! I am pretty excited to get into em and give em a real cleaning rather than just dumping endless Seafoam into the tank. And a tiny little eyebrow type fairing (like dBs monster fairing) to try and hide the gauge pods. Oh and that valve cover leak (and a shim check while I'm in there.)

Whatevaman, I am surprised that thing didn't break off. My GS fell off the kickstand last summer and there was no bending...just a pop and 2 pieces of clutch lever.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Blueman on April 14, 2014, 05:38:32 PM
Got my neon working and blue backlights on the panel

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on April 14, 2014, 06:16:59 PM
Found my next bike over the weekend. Picking it up in a month--it just so happens that the seller will be out of town until May, then I'll be out of town the first weekend of May. Definitely a nice upgrade from a GS500.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: AnonRider on April 14, 2014, 06:20:24 PM
Quote from: RossLH on April 14, 2014, 06:16:59 PM
Found my next bike over the weekend. Picking it up in a month--it just so happens that the seller will be out of town until May, then I'll be out of town the first weekend of May. Definitely a nice upgrade from a GS500.

what will it be?!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on April 14, 2014, 07:04:46 PM
2005 Buell XB9R
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Shinji on April 14, 2014, 07:33:26 PM
Quote from: Blueman on April 14, 2014, 05:38:32 PM
Got my neon working and blue backlights on the panel

Where did you get the lights for the speedometer and tachometer and how did you change them out?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Barrie on April 14, 2014, 08:13:17 PM
Charged the battery, got the cover off, looked her over, and fired her up.  Stumbly at first, but once warmed up, she became the same old reliable comforting baby she was when I put her away.

She was as happy as I was once out of the garage and into the fresh air.  I think we are going to get along just great again this season. 

All that wind in your face, being one with the elements, and clear/no cage feeling, is like being reborn again.  Can't wait until we get our tops off.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on April 14, 2014, 08:24:33 PM
Now officially part of the Chuck81 fork brace crew. Don't know if it's the brace or because my brace bolts were loose, but it feels like a different bike.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 14, 2014, 10:06:16 PM
Added swing arm spools to the Wee.
Put on ASV levers. Same brake as the GS. I had the clutch lever in my pile of levers and perches. It pays to hoard parts.


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Post by: slicknezz on April 15, 2014, 01:34:58 PM
Fixed the little ticking noise I had. (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F16%2F7ejeqyne.jpg&hash=64f84fbce4daff45fe037e590ac86bcabd0714ff) Seems that a valve shim decided that it needed a break. (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F16%2F9e6ajeve.jpg&hash=80ad3a6e08a2e67705d1456b851d0b1eb5878241) after a couple of hours of poking, prodding, and praying I finally snatched last puzzle piece. (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F16%2Fbe8yture.jpg&hash=7841cc83ee281633eeb9543dc35e67f52e74f9bc)


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slicknezz on April 15, 2014, 01:37:26 PM
Oh, and checked clearances while playing 😉


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 16, 2014, 12:43:54 AM
Installed AltRider crash protection on the Wee.
Crash bars, sliders and bash plate. Really well made stuff.
Cool that they are local and near my dealer here in Seattle.
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Joolstacho on April 16, 2014, 01:16:47 AM
Wot? planning on chucking it down the road mate!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 16, 2014, 01:24:51 AM
Quote from: Joolstacho on April 16, 2014, 01:16:47 AM
Wot? planning on chucking it down the road mate!!!
No. Just accessorizing my new baby.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on April 16, 2014, 04:40:40 AM

Quote from: adidasguy on April 16, 2014, 01:24:51 AM
Quote from: Joolstacho on April 16, 2014, 01:16:47 AM
Wot? planning on chucking it down the road mate!!!
No. Just accessorizing my new baby.

They were in the display case marked "illegal gravel damage prevention devices." So, of course, Adidasguy had to have them. :D


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on April 16, 2014, 06:12:12 AM
Quote from: slicknezz on April 15, 2014, 01:34:58 PM
Fixed the little ticking noise I had. (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F16%2Fbe8yture.jpg&hash=7841cc83ee281633eeb9543dc35e67f52e74f9bc)

Wow, I've never seen that before.  Surprised the shim broke before something else - those are pretty darn hard!

Side note: Another wow... That wiring harness... looks... uh... 'daunting'

:cheers:

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsJack on April 16, 2014, 06:46:26 AM
+1

Never saw one that way either in 180k GS miles but that doesn't look like an oem shim.  Never tried too see if oem shims are full hardened or case hardened?  Anyway, I've never even seen shim wear in many many miles checking them all over with a mike every time I've removed one.  OEM shims are probably a bargain in the long run.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tronspeed3 on April 16, 2014, 10:22:25 AM
Sold my GS! hope she is as good to her new owner as she was to me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slicknezz on April 16, 2014, 04:28:01 PM
Idk how it happened either! Tore it down and was  peaking around and am like WTF!  I would like to know if that's happened to anyone else. The wiring  still needs tiding up. Oem harness along with heated grips heated mirrors heated seats heated visor and troller. All are wired directly through oem ignition on.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: slicknezz on April 16, 2014, 04:29:57 PM
The shims were ordered from local dealer but the dealer is shitty so idk


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on April 16, 2014, 06:18:07 PM
installed the new clutch lever today

so shiny compared to the old one
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 16, 2014, 08:51:42 PM
Quote from: slicknezz on April 16, 2014, 04:28:01 PM
Idk how it happened either! Tore it down and was  peaking around and am like WTF!  I would like to know if that's happened to anyone else. The wiring  still needs tiding up.
Possibly a small rick or grain of sand or something hard and small was under the shim. Eventually it broke because it wasn't sitting flat in the bucket.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on April 16, 2014, 09:33:34 PM
a small rick?  ;) .. what .. like Moranis?  :icon_mrgreen:
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on April 19, 2014, 04:22:28 PM


Rode it. :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 19, 2014, 08:43:13 PM
Put on the Givi racks on the Wee.
Swapped out the side stand for a Soupy's Performance adjustable side stand.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSCF0772a.JPG&hash=156d9af9bf2e77f3f7d80422c89afd1e200a02ee) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/680/title/dscf0772a/cat/504)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2Fmedium%2FDSCF0769a.JPG&hash=e88ee4827c0bd53383d303d3b07fb0bc2f05d8f7) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/683/title/dscf0769a/cat/504)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSCF0770a.JPG&hash=cf65863c9605516fb15f6ba3a83f77d7dc56c33f) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/679/title/dscf0770a/cat/504)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSCF0775a.JPG&hash=e442f421e922e58ce3dddc6a67f6b2429bb7bc58) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/682/title/dscf0775a/cat/504)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jacob92icu on April 19, 2014, 08:54:12 PM
Looks good!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 19, 2014, 11:00:15 PM
New member of the West Seattle GS500 Club!
He just stopped over with his 1999 yellow GS500. Tomorrow will be a full maintenance day for his new bike.
He will join the board (so far he has been lurking on the board)

We must have the highest concentration of GS500's in the country! And lots of them within a couple miles radius!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 20, 2014, 02:41:15 PM
Few things this week... bastardised my Dynatek as the left module carked it and I still had a spare good left module... swapped the SH532 for a SH775... which is huge! Had to mount it with the fins perpendicular to air flow unfortunately but there is no other way to do it... still need a new stator though dammit...

And new Avon Roadriders to replace the Sport Demons. The main reason for the swap is the Avons come in better sizes for the 450 and she feels much more planted in the twisties now, and the Avons feel like a softer/smoother ride than the SD's which is interesting.

And got out for a nice ride on Saturday and took Stator the GS Resources mascot along for the journey (he was also helping work on the bike so he says).

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FStator%2F20140415-04.jpg&hash=7ea1b6ed2b60207256b40dad128302e947cdb0dc) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/Stator/20140415-04.jpg.html)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FStator%2F20140416-04.jpg&hash=debf2f67f2ec861f4372873801f0f55af79add10) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/Stator/20140416-04.jpg.html)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20140415-01.jpg&hash=faeab346d68d029256c990649e346ac7d19e6659) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20140415-01.jpg.html)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20140415-03.jpg&hash=1db3a53ac4e0a6c48bc6c8987bcf27d48327d72f) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20140415-03.jpg.html)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20140416-06.jpg&hash=70fdd16a962a9add01012e039812877425788593) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20140416-06.jpg.html)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FRide%2520Photos%2F20140419%2520-%2520Power%2520Circle%2520with%2520Stator%2F20140419-02.jpg&hash=cb42f62a5f4ea93b2a32e758b19f75b9bb45a9b6) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/Ride%20Photos/20140419%20-%20Power%20Circle%20with%20Stator/20140419-02.jpg.html)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FRide%2520Photos%2F20140419%2520-%2520Power%2520Circle%2520with%2520Stator%2F20140419-11.jpg&hash=dc4c489aeabd677f6e0072ee8ef52f096a85fd51) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/Ride%20Photos/20140419%20-%20Power%20Circle%20with%20Stator/20140419-11.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on April 20, 2014, 10:36:42 PM
Does that bear Dry Hump your tyre like that all the time?? ... Little pervert! ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: adidasguy on April 20, 2014, 11:01:40 PM
Gave the Wee 2 to 3 HP more by adding a shark fin. Then added powdered milk to the bars, changed the blinker fluid and greased the tires.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F504%2FDSC03465a1.JPG&hash=967d400cb1e75272e4d4ae3016571000cf1834ea) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/685/title/dsc03465a1/cat/504)

New member came over. We added the signature chain guard. Replaced handle bars. Fixed blinkers. Replaced front sprocket. Lubed and adjusted chain (he's ordering a new one). Replaced clutch lever. Did more but now I forget.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gs500.net%2Fgallery%2Fdata%2F2%2FDSC03466a.JPG&hash=33407f9877493ae6fb11910af35ea63eaac59c0b) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/684/title/dsc03466a/cat/2)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 21, 2014, 04:41:22 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on April 20, 2014, 10:36:42 PM
Does that bear Dry Hump your tyre like that all the time?? ... Little pervert! ;)

Hahahaha yeah he's a strange little fella! He just came from NZ so that sorta says a lot really...  :cookoo: :flipoff:

Be glad you weren't there when he spotted my pipe for the first time! I get a lot of compliments on it but he went over the top...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on April 21, 2014, 06:07:45 AM

Quote from: peteGS on April 20, 2014, 02:41:15 PM

And got out for a nice ride on Saturday and took Stator the GS Resources mascot along for the journey (he was also helping work on the bike so he says).

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FStator%2F20140415-04.jpg&hash=7ea1b6ed2b60207256b40dad128302e947cdb0dc) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/Stator/20140415-04.jpg.html)


Wow. Reminds me of the little "mascots" my wife and her college roommate bring on trips. Not much I can do except shrug and accept the crazy.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 21, 2014, 12:43:29 PM
Hahaha... crazy is the right word for it!  :cookoo: :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ndlsjk on April 21, 2014, 01:16:07 PM
Delkevic SS70: Installed
Spark Plugs: Replaced
Tach Drive Cable Seal: Ordered
Take a ride: ????

Let's hope the rain holds off long enough to get her out and take a little cruise!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toiletbooger on April 23, 2014, 12:10:04 AM
fork service!

mm feels so nice now
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 23, 2014, 02:51:23 PM
Starter motor refused to cooperate when leaving work yesterday and my new stator arrived, so last night removed stator cover and starter motor. Stator looks somewhat fried and starter motor brushes are somewhat screwed.

Hopefully I can get parts today as tomorrow is a public holiday and I'm supposed to be riding Saturday!


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on April 24, 2014, 02:41:07 AM
New stator in, had to get an auto electrician to do my starter motor, but she now starts and charges so all is good with the world :)


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on April 24, 2014, 07:31:18 PM
Black stove polished the pipes.

That Rutlands is fine stuff. Too bad it doesn't come in chocolate.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kensully on April 27, 2014, 02:20:42 PM
recovered my seat. I'm impressed with myself since this was my first time and attempt
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bJu5vQ8UaGM/U11xXs7lLaI/AAAAAAAAAwE/uASiTPR1FV4/w904-h678-no/CAM00241.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: centuryghost on April 30, 2014, 11:15:58 PM
......
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: centuryghost on April 30, 2014, 11:18:30 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on October 18, 2010, 06:03:36 PM
We gave our bikes a nice group outing today.
Saturday 3 of us took our GS500's for a nice ride to Vashon Island. They loved it! Ride to the ferry. Short ferry ride to the island. 45 miles all over Vashon Island then a ferry back to Seattle. We loved it as much as our bikes did!

4 GS's in the carport before we took off for the ferry terminal.
(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_GS500_Quad.jpg)

Our bikes enjoying the sun in the waterfront.
(https://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/21426/normal_GS500s_By_The_Beach.jpg)

His beloved bike and playground.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: AlexT on May 03, 2014, 07:16:52 AM
Going naked for the season  :oops: new headlight thanks to fleshpiston

Also got new progressive springs in there!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on May 03, 2014, 01:48:08 PM
Swapped coils to see if my intermittent issue is a coil issue or not, then sync'd the carbs as I haven't done it for ages.

Before:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20140503-01-before.jpg&hash=94cf9a63d093e3005fa9d86d43fcca0e8a4f95a5) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20140503-01-before.jpg.html)

After:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FServicing%2F20140503-05-after.jpg&hash=23a0656d43c3d84fc5f9812dd1b883a9c3c344c0) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/Servicing/20140503-05-after.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rexpepper651 on May 03, 2014, 02:08:05 PM
i wish i had that fancy tool!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Alan_nc on May 03, 2014, 02:15:15 PM
Rode 175 miles to a bike show in Spencer, NC, USA.  Nice sunny 60ies day,  great ride on country roads.  Did not see any other GS500's.

GS never missed a beat as usual.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on May 04, 2014, 12:59:25 PM
Quote from: rexpepper651 on May 03, 2014, 02:08:05 PM
i wish i had that fancy tool!

It's not too expensive actually and is worth its weight in gold!

http://www.carbtune.com/ (http://www.carbtune.com/)

I got given mine as a present along with the Gunson Colortune and the adjuster tool, that was an awesome gift!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: smittybuilt92 on May 04, 2014, 01:21:24 PM
Dropped some new plugs in the bike today looked at the old ones... the gap was so small none of my 3 different gapping tools would fit. Wondering if ill notice a difference haha
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HotrodScamp on May 07, 2014, 12:48:38 PM
I told the story of Patrick's (Adidasguy) passing to a friend last week.  Today she gave me this:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2FblackWidowLarge_zpsf02ba6e7.jpg&hash=d68a037fd228ab7a31af7ae62987be9a70203a88)(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2Fbell-installed_zps0daa1283.jpg&hash=696adb70733b5aa5f5627a30660553cc9d586b77)

Quote"Legend has it that Evil Road Spirits have been latching themselves on to motorcycles for as long as there have been bikes on the road. These Evil Road Spirits are responsible for mechanical problems and bad luck along a journey.


Legend goes on to say that by attaching a small bell onto your bike, the Evil Road Spirits will become trapped inside the bell where the constant ringing drives them insane, making them lose their grip until they fall to the ground. (Ever wonder where potholes come from?)


Legend also has it that the mystery of the Guardian™ Bell carries twice as much power when it is purchased by a friend or loved one and given as a gift.


Show someone how much you care. Offer them defense against the Evil Road Spirits! Give a Guardian™ Bell and share the Legend of Good Luck it offers to a motorcycle and its rider!"

so I hung it on my bike for good luck!  If you want to give one to a friend, or even buy one for yourself they're at: http://www.guardianbell.com/ (http://www.guardianbell.com/)

Then I went out and bought one of these for my helmet:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2Fhelmet-light_zps596fcdb4.jpg&hash=96a54ad30b892c1e414102ccf043dbbca0244227)

May is Motorcycle Safety Month... So do whatever you can to be safe out there!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on May 07, 2014, 01:05:49 PM
helmet light? It lights up because of movement?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Golly on May 07, 2014, 03:26:30 PM
Picked up new carbie boots...petcock..taco o-ring, fuel hose and clamps, and new carbie boot clamps....could this bee the end of my fuel woes...fingers crossed



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HotrodScamp on May 07, 2014, 03:28:13 PM
Quote from: Gorilla on May 07, 2014, 01:05:49 PM
helmet light? It lights up because of movement?

I rode around with it on the dash for a while before I stuck it to my helmet. It seems to go off when I reach above 35mph and come one when slowing down below 35mph. When stopped, it seems to go off after about 3-4 minutes. These are approximate values as it doesn't seem to be completely consistent. Either way, it's an extra reflector and that can't be all bad  :icon_eek: And it was only 8 bucks  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on May 07, 2014, 03:52:10 PM

Quote from: HotrodScamp on May 07, 2014, 12:48:38 PM
I told the story of Patrick's (Adidasguy) passing to a friend last week.  Today she gave me this:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2FblackWidowLarge_zpsf02ba6e7.jpg&hash=d68a037fd228ab7a31af7ae62987be9a70203a88)(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2Fbell-installed_zps0daa1283.jpg&hash=696adb70733b5aa5f5627a30660553cc9d586b77)

Quote"Legend has it that Evil Road Spirits have been latching themselves on to motorcycles for as long as there have been bikes on the road. These Evil Road Spirits are responsible for mechanical problems and bad luck along a journey.


Legend goes on to say that by attaching a small bell onto your bike, the Evil Road Spirits will become trapped inside the bell where the constant ringing drives them insane, making them lose their grip until they fall to the ground. (Ever wonder where potholes come from?)


Legend also has it that the mystery of the Guardian™ Bell carries twice as much power when it is purchased by a friend or loved one and given as a gift.


Show someone how much you care. Offer them defense against the Evil Road Spirits! Give a Guardian™ Bell and share the Legend of Good Luck it offers to a motorcycle and its rider!"

so I hung it on my bike for good luck!  If you want to give one to a friend, or even buy one for yourself they're at: http://www.guardianbell.com/ (http://www.guardianbell.com/)


Unfortunately, you can't buy a guardian/gremlin bell for yourself. According to legend, it has to be given to you.

Post from Adidasguy a few months ago:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53366.msg797275#msg797275 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=53366.msg797275#msg797275)


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: brickerenator on May 09, 2014, 04:41:41 AM
Took her out on a test ride after finishing the sonic spring install    :woohoo:


That was after I removed the forks again because the throttle cable got routed incorrectly  :technical:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: danofthejungle on May 09, 2014, 06:39:05 AM
Replaced exhaust header bolts (one was slightly bent, and difficult to get out)
Replaced clutch lever (it got bent from a stand-still drop when I was working on adjusting the chain tension) and the clutch lever adjustment bolt (that snapped right in half). For a week, I was riding with a DIY shorty curved lever!

Much respect to Patrick for his video on removing the switch before taking the lever out. :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS4me on May 09, 2014, 07:52:22 PM
I added a small Adidas sticker to my fork brace today as a small tribute to Adidasguy.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on May 10, 2014, 07:54:35 PM
Installed adidasguy recommended R&G bar ends along with BrianRC recommended heated grips

The Heated grips are AMAZING. E MA ZING!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1283.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa558%2FBatpimpn%2F20140510_140308_zpsngcjhun7.jpg&hash=4b30136205b9b95bfba85efc23b732b8902b9b35) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Batpimpn/media/20140510_140308_zpsngcjhun7.jpg.html)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1283.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa558%2FBatpimpn%2F20140510_142401_zpsxxfrftrh.jpg&hash=bfd9e79eb979ec136694ed46caa8c7a198558423) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Batpimpn/media/20140510_142401_zpsxxfrftrh.jpg.html)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1283.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa558%2FBatpimpn%2F20140510_140249_zpssh4arzkd.jpg&hash=42155a25a876d8fb2d686f0d267c603fc0c643b9) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Batpimpn/media/20140510_140249_zpssh4arzkd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on May 10, 2014, 08:21:13 PM

I added a small Adidas sticker to my fork brace today as a small tribute to Adidasguy.

very cool!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HotrodScamp on May 11, 2014, 05:48:16 AM
Bought my (4th) GS seven months ago with 14.5k miles and a rusted chain. Bought a can of Maxima Chain Clean-up (O-ring safe) and cleaned it thoroughly. Adjusted the slack out of it, lubed it with Liquid Wrench Chain Lube and all seemed well. As expected, after about 300 miles I heard a little chain noise. Adjusted significant slack out of it and re-lubed. Again in another 300 miles, adjust and lube. Repeat. After a few more adjustments I could see that the adjusters were nearing the rear limit. Each time I got the chain noise back it seemed louder/worse than the last time.

This last time the chain noise was suddenly so loud and grinding I wondered if I would make it home 5 miles without a failure. So I adjusted out the slack and started to apply lube. As I spun the rear wheel I could see the forward part of the chain "walking" left and right as it entered the engine case. I decided I better check under the sprocket cover. Here's what I saw:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2Fo-rings-1_zpsc1df4d81.jpg&hash=713ee090ec808f7509afcf3f5c83cab097bf9303)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2Fo-rings-2_zps6e41ce31.jpg&hash=543e6cb93aa81fd20c161802f1d6a9a086cec7d1)

The chain was just spitting O-rings into the case (and probably all over the road). I looked over both sprockets and amazingly enough they are both in near-perfect condition. So, off to buy a new chain and breaker/riveter tool.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2Fnew-chain_zps39497a49.jpg&hash=eb754fdb972e14c20713daca28ddaa23ccc3b48a)(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2Fchain-tool_zps02873112.jpg&hash=2c358410b577b9746e489a1c899d666ad2ec5c30)

So, a massive cleaning of the area with Purple Power!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2Fchain-cleaning-2_zpsc8dbace4.jpg&hash=d6d364733d25cf46d8afdf3a2609e5ce6c1a178b)(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2Fchain-cleaning-1_zps968012d1.jpg&hash=7202b643d73eb0452f910dcfd6f2700d254b5edf)

New chain installed and quiet as a church mouse!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2Fchain-installed_zps614c53ef.jpg&hash=a2bac39997da46e1fa8b7d88f557633da5ff707d)  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on May 11, 2014, 07:34:18 AM
Quote from: HotrodScamp on May 11, 2014, 05:48:16 AM
Bought my (4th) GS seven months ago with 14.5k miles and a rusted chain. Bought a can of Maxima Chain Clean-up (O-ring safe) and cleaned it thoroughly. Adjusted the slack out of it, lubed it with Liquid Wrench Chain Lube and all seemed well. As expected, after about 300 miles I heard a little chain noise. Adjusted significant slack out of it and re-lubed. Again in another 300 miles, adjust and lube. Repeat. After a few more adjustments I could see that the adjusters were nearing the rear limit. Each time I got the chain noise back it seemed louder/worse than the last time.

This last time the chain noise was suddenly so loud and grinding I wondered if I would make it home 5 miles without a failure. So I adjusted out the slack and started to apply lube. As I spun the rear wheel I could see the forward part of the chain "walking" left and right as it entered the engine case. I decided I better check under the sprocket cover. Here's what I saw:

Lube the splines before they are gone!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.comcast.net%2F%7Estykers%2Flubethis.jpg&hash=1ac6d6d01dde6afd9884d80feee726ea519104c7)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.comcast.net%2F%7Estykers%2Fnosplines.jpg&hash=fa55fc82cc5f2344d497c06fedfd885e2913bc38)

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HotrodScamp on May 11, 2014, 09:32:31 AM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on May 11, 2014, 07:34:18 AM
Lube the splines before they are gone!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.comcast.net%2F%7Estykers%2Flubethis.jpg&hash=1ac6d6d01dde6afd9884d80feee726ea519104c7)

Thanks for noticing that!  :bowdown:

This is what I used to lube the output shaft splines and the clutch push rod assembly:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi820.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz124%2Fme181%2Fgrease_zpsf7e91b7e.jpg&hash=7b2419e8e4a1a39aecf777440c3bf545f185d966)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kensully on May 11, 2014, 04:15:24 PM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F12%2F3y7unupa.jpg&hash=d4b71e84abf966ed47c5c12221bf29120da38165) new mirrors (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F12%2F9eja2are.jpg&hash=02cbb714cfc19201586d023b546361b46165e06d)(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F12%2Fdyhyzyvy.jpg&hash=e51700e13aeb3b424339227936301f7079a20c54)(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F12%2Fdesa2ytu.jpg&hash=3fc744075ee3b19b6fa557368c09aaac07ffa6b7) and painted the pipe. For those who didn't see, the pipes were rusted and scratched pretty bad

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: radodrill on May 11, 2014, 05:04:59 PM
why did you paint the stainless portion of the can?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RossLH on May 11, 2014, 07:58:21 PM
After waiting an excruciatingly long month, bought it, loaded it up on the truck, and drove it home. It'll be tagged on Wednesday, I'll get some pictures up eventually.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kensully on May 11, 2014, 08:09:48 PM
It was scratched and rusted. Didn't feel like replacing

Sent from the ride

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wahoohaw on May 12, 2014, 12:19:31 PM
Installed new "carbon fiber" tank protector on gas tank with Suzuki logo.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on May 12, 2014, 12:36:14 PM
Quote from: radodrill on May 11, 2014, 05:04:59 PM
why did you paint the stainless portion of the can?

some people like all black everything
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on May 12, 2014, 12:38:51 PM
Quote from: wahoohaw on May 12, 2014, 12:19:31 PM
Installed new "carbon fiber" tank protector on gas tank with Suzuki logo.

link of where to buy?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on May 12, 2014, 12:42:54 PM
Got my saddlebags in and test fitted. They look even better and are sturdier than I imagined. Was worried they'd end up sticking out like a sore thumb and flop all about, but they actually fit nicely in the lines of the bike and barely wiggle at interstate speed.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2F01_new%2520buckets%2FIMG_20140511_202532_913_zpsa9667ae0.jpg&hash=70ecc7c3246d636f2b020063dc218fbd7f7a8eee)

After an oil change, new mirrors, chain maintenance, and a wash she'll be ready to ride down to Myrtle Beach for bike week. A friend was riding solo and ask me to tag along. Been years since I've been to the beach, and it'll be my first bike week experience. Should be a fun time.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wahoohaw on May 12, 2014, 12:49:38 PM
Quote from: Gorilla on May 12, 2014, 12:38:51 PM
Quote from: wahoohaw on May 12, 2014, 12:19:31 PM
Installed new "carbon fiber" tank protector on gas tank with Suzuki logo.

link of where to buy?

i got it off ebay for about 20$ free shipping and it only took about 4 days to get to my house. great quality. it came with a gas cap cover but that was too difficult to get lined up right without looking ghetto and off center.
heres the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181171230281?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on May 12, 2014, 01:03:57 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on May 12, 2014, 12:42:54 PM
Got my saddlebags in and test fitted. They look even better and are sturdier than I imagined. Was worried they'd end up sticking out like a sore thumb and flop all about, but they actually fit nicely in the lines of the bike and barely wiggle at interstate speed.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2F01_new%2520buckets%2FIMG_20140511_202532_913_zpsa9667ae0.jpg&hash=70ecc7c3246d636f2b020063dc218fbd7f7a8eee)

Nice Steez!  I've been looking at saddlebags, really dig that look and shape - look decent for size too, like they can hold quite a bit.  Are those silverstones, or what?

Also, very jealous of your trip!

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wahoohaw on May 12, 2014, 01:13:50 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on May 12, 2014, 12:42:54 PM
Got my saddlebags in and test fitted. They look even better and are sturdier than I imagined. Was worried they'd end up sticking out like a sore thumb and flop all about, but they actually fit nicely in the lines of the bike and barely wiggle at interstate speed.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2F01_new%2520buckets%2FIMG_20140511_202532_913_zpsa9667ae0.jpg&hash=70ecc7c3246d636f2b020063dc218fbd7f7a8eee)


I like those bags. Where did you get than from/how much? And are they easy to remove and install if I'm not riding a long trip?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on May 12, 2014, 01:56:06 PM
Yup, they are First Gear Silverstone. ~$150 and here's the link for more info.  (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2731/i/firstgear-silverstone-saddlebags) They are 30L and expand out to just over 40L, looks like they will hold plenty. We'll see after I packed for the trek

They are quick to put on and take off. 2 big velcro straps go under the seat and straddle(front to back) the seat latch. 2 bungee's go under and keep the bottom of the bags tight. Once you get the main straps to the right length - Just pop off the seat, lay over the bags, put seat back on and slap 2 bungees to the bottoms. The bungee's were a bit of a thinker to get them on, tight, and away from the rear wheel. I think they would work better with shorter cords than what they supplied. I'll get some better photos once I have her loaded and ready for the road.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kensully on May 12, 2014, 07:26:50 PM
So i tested the colors and this is them(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F13%2Fu3abebyv.jpg&hash=073c0f37159244e1b42e68e153b6463c3bcd0df0) I'm going to put some more miles on her before the tear down but that's the color scheme

Sent from the ride

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: brickerenator on May 13, 2014, 04:42:06 AM
Dropped a flashlight in the gas tank. Took a while to fish it out of the tank.   :mad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on May 13, 2014, 12:26:43 PM
Well, Flick got new rear brakes and rotor. Adidasguy's V&H specially made centerstand stop was installed. I cried the whole time installing it. It was a baby powder blue I was going to paint it to match but now I can't bring myself to do it. I still need to do the same to the heel guards.

Mary
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Yankeeguy42 on May 13, 2014, 12:39:21 PM
Quote from: wahoohaw on May 12, 2014, 01:13:50 PM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on May 12, 2014, 12:42:54 PM
Got my saddlebags in and test fitted. They look even better and are sturdier than I imagined. Was worried they'd end up sticking out like a sore thumb and flop all about, but they actually fit nicely in the lines of the bike and barely wiggle at interstate speed.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi287.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll129%2Fsteezin_and_wheezin%2F01_new%2520buckets%2FIMG_20140511_202532_913_zpsa9667ae0.jpg&hash=70ecc7c3246d636f2b020063dc218fbd7f7a8eee)


I like those bags. Where did you get than from/how much? And are they easy to remove and install if I'm not riding a long trip?

Hey, I have been looking for some nice saddlebags for my 04gs500F. These look really nice. Do you find that they can hold a good amount of clothes If I wanted to take a nice road trip? Also, do they get in the way if you are riding with someone on the back?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Lecktrico on May 13, 2014, 03:19:07 PM
New tires for the lady:

- Michelin Pilot Street 140 70 17
- Michelin Pilot Activ 110 70 17

:cheers:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on May 13, 2014, 04:18:07 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on May 13, 2014, 12:26:43 PM
Well, Flick got new rear brakes and rotor. Adidasguy's V&H specially made centerstand stop was installed. I cried the whole time installing it. It was a baby powder blue I was going to paint it to match but now I can't bring myself to do it. I still need to do the same to the heel guards.

Mary

got another of those Adidasguy specially made centerstands? I need one!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on May 13, 2014, 04:36:51 PM
Quote from: Yankeeguy42 on May 13, 2014, 12:39:21 PM
Hey, I have been looking for some nice saddlebags for my 04gs500F. These look really nice. Do you find that they can hold a good amount of clothes If I wanted to take a nice road trip? Also, do they get in the way if you are riding with someone on the back?

Here's an 80L duffle bag (http://images.the-house.com/dakine-riders-duffel-bag-blk-80l-14-prod.jpg) for comparison. Might be a bit less since you split it 50/50, but they should hold quite a bit. I'll know more after this coming weekend's first trek with them. They wouldn't work well with a pillion rider. My gimbel rear passenger pegs are moved to compensate for the rearset, but you can see in the photo the way i have them mounted they completely cover the pegs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Lecktrico on May 13, 2014, 07:11:35 PM
Guys, i need some help... i have to find good price on break pads (front and rear) and has to be on-line shop like eBay/amazon/etc... because i have to pay with credit-card and paypal (i live far away from US). And also need that can ship to miami (then, a friend of mine will send me the package to my country). My GSe is a 2008 model.

I read the wiki:

1989 - 1995
Front - FA129
Front HH - FA129HH
Rear - FA63
Rear HH - FA63HH
1996 - 2009
Front - FA231
Front HH - FA231HH
Rear - FA63
Rear HH - FA63HH


Some links? Thanks!!! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

PD: sorry for my bad English ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kensully on May 13, 2014, 07:30:53 PM
Ebay, i bought a set there $20 for a $40 dollar set

There is no excuse for what I'm about to do

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Yankeeguy42 on May 14, 2014, 08:42:33 AM
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on May 13, 2014, 04:36:51 PM
Quote from: Yankeeguy42 on May 13, 2014, 12:39:21 PM
Hey, I have been looking for some nice saddlebags for my 04gs500F. These look really nice. Do you find that they can hold a good amount of clothes If I wanted to take a nice road trip? Also, do they get in the way if you are riding with someone on the back?

Here's an 80L duffle bag (http://images.the-house.com/dakine-riders-duffel-bag-blk-80l-14-prod.jpg) for comparison. Might be a bit less since you split it 50/50, but they should hold quite a bit. I'll know more after this coming weekend's first trek with them. They wouldn't work well with a pillion rider. My gimbel rear passenger pegs are moved to compensate for the rearset, but you can see in the photo the way i have them mounted they completely cover the pegs.

Thanks Steeze. I think I am going to have to purchase them sometime in the very near future. Good luck with the ride and let me know how it goes with them.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: brickerenator on May 19, 2014, 03:55:17 AM
Dumped it in my driveway!
Broke the clutch handle.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Yankeeguy42 on May 19, 2014, 10:25:06 AM
Quote from: brickerenator on May 19, 2014, 03:55:17 AM
Dumped it in my driveway!
Broke the clutch handle.

Ouch Brick. Not a good start to the day! :dunno_white:

I got my rear LED lights up and going late Saturday so riding to work today was really the first time I used them out on the road.. never looked better signaling for a turn   :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wahoohaw on May 19, 2014, 10:43:44 AM
Ran her out of gas for the first time. Stuck in a parking lot for a hour at 2am waiting for my girlfriend to bring me a gallon of gas. Not frustrating at all lol. Gotta get used to this no fuel gauge thing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: thebook92 on May 19, 2014, 06:02:18 PM
Did a valve adjustment. Screwed it up so now it won't run. Gotta wait for new shims now and hope they work.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: brickerenator on May 20, 2014, 04:19:57 AM
Quote from: Yankeeguy42 on May 19, 2014, 10:25:06 AM
Quote from: brickerenator on May 19, 2014, 03:55:17 AM
Dumped it in my driveway!
Broke the clutch handle.

Ouch Brick. Not a good start to the day! :dunno_white:

I got my rear LED lights up and going late Saturday so riding to work today was really the first time I used them out on the road.. never looked better signaling for a turn   :thumb:

It worked out for the best because it gave me the motivation to get my Nighthawk running.  :thumb:

Which LED lights did you get?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wahoohaw on May 20, 2014, 10:56:04 AM
Put on some nice wheel decals and a lifeproof handlebar mount so I can use my iPhone for GPS.
Anybody have a recommendation for a USB port to keep phone on charge while riding?

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on May 20, 2014, 11:01:16 AM
Quote from: thebook92 on May 19, 2014, 06:02:18 PM
Did a valve adjustment. Screwed it up so now it won't run. Gotta wait for new shims now and hope they work.

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I have done a few valve adjustments. Is there something you did to break the valves in some way? maybe we on the forum can help you.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on May 20, 2014, 11:02:04 AM
Quote from: wahoohaw on May 19, 2014, 10:43:44 AM
Ran her out of gas for the first time. Stuck in a parking lot for a hour at 2am waiting for my girlfriend to bring me a gallon of gas. Not frustrating at all lol. Gotta get used to this no fuel gauge thing.

do you keep your tank on reserve or prime?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wahoohaw on May 20, 2014, 11:13:06 AM
Quote from: Gorilla on May 20, 2014, 11:02:04 AM
Quote from: wahoohaw on May 19, 2014, 10:43:44 AM
Ran her out of gas for the first time. Stuck in a parking lot for a hour at 2am waiting for my girlfriend to bring me a gallon of gas. Not frustrating at all lol. Gotta get used to this no fuel gauge thing.

do you keep your tank on reserve or prime?

No I keep it on "on". I didn't know what was happening when I ran out. Never switched it over to reserve.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on May 20, 2014, 11:19:39 AM
Quote from: wahoohaw on May 20, 2014, 11:13:06 AM
Quote from: Gorilla on May 20, 2014, 11:02:04 AM
Quote from: wahoohaw on May 19, 2014, 10:43:44 AM
Ran her out of gas for the first time. Stuck in a parking lot for a hour at 2am waiting for my girlfriend to bring me a gallon of gas. Not frustrating at all lol. Gotta get used to this no fuel gauge thing.

do you keep your tank on reserve or prime?

No I keep it on "on". I didn't know what was happening when I ran out. Never switched it over to reserve.

oops sorry that's what I meant. Prime or ON haha.

As I have learned many a time. its best to keep it pointed towards "ON". Prime will run you dry.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on May 20, 2014, 11:58:22 AM
Quote from: wahoohaw on May 20, 2014, 10:56:04 AM
Put on some nice wheel decals and a lifeproof handlebar mount so I can use my iPhone for GPS.
Anybody have a recommendation for a USB port to keep phone on charge while riding?

Easiest option I have found is a simple SAE to USB adaptor.  Uses a standard battery tender harness connecting to the battery, then adapts to a USB.  Cheapest I have found is the one sold by Deltran brand 'Battery Tender' for about $12... otherwise next cheapest I found is $20 from most other brands...

http://batterytender.com/products/accessories/usb-charger-qdc.html

Here is the thread I had on my phone setup.  It has a video on the 3rd page that shows the USB adaptor I used too.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64338.0

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kensully on May 21, 2014, 08:04:46 AM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F21%2Fy8yse6eg.jpg&hash=c9044b5707e81a6e9a094f423d77d9a0282727b5)
Started the painting process on my gs, the tank will be a desert tan I'm thinking

There is no excuse for what I'm about to do

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on May 21, 2014, 08:56:54 AM
installed some frame sliders in the new NORTH SEATTLE bike cave

Our first rider!


(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1283.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa558%2FBatpimpn%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F20140520_202724_zps1zhbcd6d.jpg&hash=135a4be2649472000f32a20183304675eb5a4826) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Batpimpn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140520_202724_zps1zhbcd6d.jpg.html)

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(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1283.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa558%2FBatpimpn%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F20140520_202709_zpsyaxecphk.jpg&hash=b0ea09a71f82ebfd81b2a6093c387b64b5c199d7) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Batpimpn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140520_202709_zpsyaxecphk.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watevaman on May 22, 2014, 12:58:29 AM
Quote from: kensully on May 21, 2014, 08:04:46 AM
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F21%2Fy8yse6eg.jpg&hash=c9044b5707e81a6e9a094f423d77d9a0282727b5)
Started the painting process on my gs, the tank will be a desert tan I'm thinking

There is no excuse for what I'm about to do

I've always liked olive drab/tan combos on bikes. Very utilitarian. Have you thought what you're gonna do with the wheels?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: kensully on May 22, 2014, 09:27:28 AM
Quote from: Watevaman on May 22, 2014, 12:58:29 AM
Quote from: kensully on May 21, 2014, 08:04:46 AM
Started the painting process on my gs, the tank will be a desert tan I'm thinking

There is no excuse for what I'm about to do

I've always liked olive drab/tan combos on bikes. Very utilitarian. Have you thought what you're gonna do with the wheels?
was thinking of the desert tan aswell, and the frame is what I meant for the tan not the tank the tank will be black. so all the frame the tan body a two tone of black n drab, going to paint the chrome aswell. it looks good in my head hopefully it comes out good on the bike  O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on May 22, 2014, 11:10:47 AM
Quote from: BockinBboy on May 20, 2014, 11:58:22 AM
http://batterytender.com/products/accessories/usb-charger-qdc.html

- Bboy

Awesome timing and an awesome little gadget!! Thanks for posting, purchasing one for me and my pops. I had a bit of a learning experience riding to 12+hours to Myrtle beach bike week and back. I'll have to type it all up later when I get some down time
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Yankeeguy42 on May 22, 2014, 03:41:27 PM
Quote from: BockinBboy on May 20, 2014, 11:58:22 AM
Quote from: wahoohaw on May 20, 2014, 10:56:04 AM
Put on some nice wheel decals and a lifeproof handlebar mount so I can use my iPhone for GPS.
Anybody have a recommendation for a USB port to keep phone on charge while riding?

Easiest option I have found is a simple SAE to USB adaptor.  Uses a standard battery tender harness connecting to the battery, then adapts to a USB.  Cheapest I have found is the one sold by Deltran brand 'Battery Tender' for about $12... otherwise next cheapest I found is $20 from most other brands...

http://batterytender.com/products/accessories/usb-charger-qdc.html

Here is the thread I had on my phone setup.  It has a video on the 3rd page that shows the USB adaptor I used too.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64338.0

- Bboy

That USB Adaptor from Battery Tender looks awesome. Super convenient and an easy hook up. Definitely getting that!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on May 23, 2014, 08:50:51 AM
If anyone else is after those battery tender usb adapters- They are sold out on batterytender.com, but are available on amazon. Thanks again bboy!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on May 23, 2014, 09:12:37 AM
Hey, no problem Steez!  :thumb:

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on May 23, 2014, 01:21:53 PM
Fixing up the "NEW" West Seattle Bike cave

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on May 23, 2014, 01:59:00 PM

Quote from: Gorilla on May 23, 2014, 01:21:53 PM
Fixing up the "NEW" West Seattle Bike cave

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Looks like an excellent start!


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on July 16, 2014, 05:39:33 AM
Sold her and already have my sights on the next money pit!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on July 16, 2014, 01:06:12 PM
I'd forgotten about this thread! Steezin... that's such an appropriate comment  :icon_lol:

I spent the weekend doing some electrical component Tetris on the 450 and doing the infamous GS coil and headlight relay mod's.

Dunno if the 500 is the same but the 450 has one main fuse and everything runs through it... fine in 1982 I suppose but add a 55/60W headlight, new SH775 R/R, Dynatek coils, etc. and that 15A fuse plus running all that current through the ignition and kill switches gets a little dodgy!

My headlight was dimming at idle and in time with the indicators despite my brand new stator and R/R and sure enough I was losing more than 1V through all the various connectors and switches... with relays I now have battery voltage at the coils and headlight :D

I got 20A micro relays from Eastern Beaver and a three way mini blade fuse holder... two relays under my dash for the headlight:

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One relay beside my relocated ignitor for the coils, plus my shuffled electrics to take advantage of the ignitor and R/R bolt spacing being the same, and the three way mini fuse holder:

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I still now have a 15A fuse for the harness which also incidentally allowed me to remove the extra fuse for the Acewell clock as I can run it from there now... and I now have a 10A fuse for the coils and another 10A fuse for the headlight.

It might be wishful thinking but I think there's some reality to it as well... she definitely seems to run better at idle which I suspect will be related to a stronger spark.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Gorilla on July 21, 2014, 11:00:28 AM
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added some stickers
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jseph21 on July 28, 2014, 02:41:27 AM
Changed the oil and replaced the air filter with K&N. I know the new filter won't bring noticeable improvement  but to me, it is still worth my money  because I got a very nice offer at http://4wheelonline.com and this filter is reusable compared to the stock one.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Nakedguy on July 28, 2014, 06:55:48 AM
Ignored her... Hoping that the 1/4 throttle bog will just magically disappear
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on July 28, 2014, 07:56:53 AM
1/4 throttle bog is often due to malfunctioning needle valves.  This allows too much fuel in the bowls and overrichenes the mixture.  Check your float height with a clear tube from the carb drain with the petcock on prime.  The fuel level in the tube should only reach to the top of the float bowl gasket.  If the fuel level gets any higher than that (give it a minute or so), examine the condition of your needle valves, check the oring on the needle valve seat, and check your float height.

It's critical to get the fuel level in the bowls correct before trying to find the correct jetting.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Nakedguy on July 28, 2014, 08:22:47 AM
Thanks bomb, I added the situation to the thread that had similar issues. Btw,float height is even and good. The needles are out of a factory pro kit. I've checked and replaced pretty much every oring I've come across as well as the diaphragms, sealed every possible place for leaks with silicone and cleaned everything excessively.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on July 28, 2014, 09:07:10 AM
Quote from: Nakedguy on July 28, 2014, 08:22:47 AM
Thanks bomb, I added the situation to the thread that had similar issues. Btw,float height is even and good. The needles are out of a factory pro kit. I've checked and replaced pretty much every oring I've come across as well as the diaphragms, sealed every possible place for leaks with silicone and cleaned everything excessively.

It doesn't hurt to verify the fuel level in the bowls with the clear tube method even if it looks like the float height is right and o-rings are good.  In my experience, it doesn't take much for a needle valve to not properly seal.

What exactly did you seal with silicone?

Out of curiousity, what do the factory pro jet needles look like vs. stock?  Seemed like you said they had multiple clip positions...do they taper down faster?  Skinnier at the bottom?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Nakedguy on July 28, 2014, 09:16:30 AM
siliconed the boots around the venturis. when you say clear tube check the levels, which is what ive been doing, the bike is not running. are you suggesting check it while running?

im going to pull the carbs in about an hour to swap the mains and will check the needle valve when im in there.

the needles look very similar to stock except multiple clip points.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on July 28, 2014, 09:29:43 AM
Quote from: Nakedguy on July 28, 2014, 09:16:30 AM
siliconed the boots around the venturis. when you say clear tube check the levels, which is what ive been doing, the bike is not running. are you suggesting check it while running?

im going to pull the carbs in about an hour to swap the mains and will check the needle valve when im in there.

the needles look very similar to stock except multiple clip points.

You don't want the bike to be running, but you should have the petcock on prime to allow fuel to flow when you check the gas level with the tube.  Probably not much to worry about with the needle valves if that check is good.

Silicone where the boots install shouldn't be a problem, as long as you don't have a bunch of extra floating around inside carb throat.

Those jet needles sound like a decent option.  People have a lot of trouble tuning with the dynojet needles,  which look much skinnier than the stock ones.

Sounds like you'll just have to keep working through the tune!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Nakedguy on July 28, 2014, 09:41:43 AM
when i bought the bike, it had the DJ kit in it with drilled slides. ran like shaZam!, cobbled together wiring, poorly coated and rusty tank. and ultimately the mix screw needles snapped off and lodged in the carbs.

its been fun figuring out all of these problems, but finally getting there.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on July 28, 2014, 11:54:02 AM
Quote from: Nakedguy on July 28, 2014, 09:41:43 AM
when i bought the bike, it had the DJ kit in it with drilled slides. ran like shaZam!, cobbled together wiring, poorly coated and rusty tank. and ultimately the mix screw needles snapped off and lodged in the carbs.

its been fun figuring out all of these problems, but finally getting there.

Sounds like my '93 when I bought it!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on July 28, 2014, 01:12:24 PM
One of the guys on the GSR kindly obtained the optional genuine rear sports rack for the 450 which is made from unobtanium. Put it on last night to replace the home made one which has served me well.

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Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on July 29, 2014, 10:09:27 AM
Quote from: Nakedguy on July 28, 2014, 09:41:43 AM
when i bought the bike, it had the DJ kit in it with drilled slides. ran like shaZam!, cobbled together wiring, poorly coated and rusty tank. and ultimately the mix screw needles snapped off and lodged in the carbs.

its been fun figuring out all of these problems, but finally getting there.
I was lucky ,I bought mine from PAT,We went over the whole bike and did a valve adjust ,SS. Front line,new body work and handle bars etc.ALL after the sale of the bike. !!.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Nakedguy on July 30, 2014, 06:39:40 AM
Whom ever ends up with my bike, in the remote chance that I would sell, will end up with one relatively fresh bike.

Things done today. Adjusted floats, swapped orings, reinstalled carbs
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: AlexT on September 01, 2014, 09:49:30 PM
Been a month since the last post? Damn =(

Finally had time to open Steez's package in the mail and you are looking at the new owner of his custom mounted cowltech seat =D

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on September 02, 2014, 07:19:33 AM
Yesterday: wheelies. Teeny, tiny wheelies.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: scratch on September 03, 2014, 04:25:33 PM
Found where the gas leak on Piper's old bike is...the fuel line from the tank.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on November 08, 2014, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: cWj on September 02, 2014, 07:19:33 AM
Yesterday: wheelies. Teeny, tiny wheelies.

Squid...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mister on November 08, 2014, 01:53:19 PM
Caressed it as I walked past it in the garage.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500Schultz on November 08, 2014, 02:19:29 PM
Found a new gas leak... And wired in my new speedometer :-)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 09, 2014, 10:08:08 AM
Ooooh shiny! :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JM500 on November 09, 2014, 02:30:07 PM
Quote from: GS500Schultz on November 08, 2014, 02:19:29 PM
Found a new gas leak... And wired in my new speedometer :-)
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Tell me more! Details!?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500Schultz on November 09, 2014, 05:55:21 PM
bought it on ebay came fresh from China lol
Unlike most China gauges it's programmable. Wheel size, amount of cylinders, fuel warning, miles/Kilo switching.

It's pretty sweet i'm not gunna lie. Just need to make brackets now for everything.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: PantheraLeo on November 10, 2014, 07:54:25 AM
I ordered a new 140/80 Battlax tire, and a new rear shock (based on numerous threads here).  I went with the Katana 600 replacement.  I found an '06 on eBay for 34 bucks.  The threads I have read make it sound pretty simple.  How does the estimated 3/4" lift on the bike affect side stand and center stand function? 

It looks like to me my center stand will still clear the ground, but I am not sure if my side stand will have too much lean after the change.

Here is the soon-to-be-installed shock.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsJack on November 10, 2014, 08:52:26 AM
According to wiki the Kat 600 shock will raise rear 1/2-3/4" and the 140/80 will also raise it another 3/4" so it could be 1 1/2" higher in the rear.  I've had 130/90 rear tires on that raise rear 1" without a problem.  You might have to be careful parking on slopes though.

As it gets higher it's easier to get bike on the centerstand but you could reach the point where the rear tire doesn't clear the ground on the center stand.  Might have to put board under it.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: PantheraLeo on November 10, 2014, 09:55:53 AM
Thank you, GSJack!

Currently, my 210 pounds (stock springs, stock tires) makes it so that the side stand scrapes a bit when I am seated on it and I engage/disengage the stand.  I also feel like it is a bit too upright when I use the side stand, so I hope this will improve it's angle, without going too far... 

It looks like to me the center stand has just under 2" of tire clearance, so I guess it will be okay.  If I gotta put a board under it after all this, so be it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 10, 2014, 10:04:57 AM
Kat 600 shock on mine, lean on side stand is ok...

centrestand still ok but maybe 5mm/quarter inch clearance from ground on rear tyre...

never measured static height of seat etc but not that noticeable when sitting on bike. .. till you ride! .. then you notice it's better....

Be careful with the preload of it though! ..  position 5 on old one does NOT mean you need position 5 on Kat! ... start from 1 and adjust up to suit you after riding some of your usual roads. ...

Its a LOT stiffer. .  Even with my 310 lbs geared up on it! ...

Also adjust/play with damper setting till you find your pref.. .. it's easy but makes noticeable changes to your ride comfort!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 10, 2014, 10:08:09 AM
Bugger! .. forgot. .   Also... install is fairly easy.. . So long as you also remove the link bolt down bottom so link can swing easy. .. if you don't then it's still doable but you will swear more! Lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 10, 2014, 10:20:43 AM
Sigh. .. mutter mutter. . Its 4am on train to work. .. ALSO! ... install with damper screw facing RIGHT side of bike... easier access once installed! .. thinking. ... use good wrenches not crappy ones. .. use a torque wrench for final. . If you have one. .. take off heel plates for easier vision while install. ... thinking. ... sit the bike on a bigger block/milkcrate/bike chassis lifter that's much higher (so back wheel is about 3" or more from ground before start work) than centrestand. .. also for better access!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on November 10, 2014, 10:42:29 AM
Got " Dora " back from my son,so now she will have a dry place for the winter.


I know a lot about a few things,a little about a lot of things but I don't know everything about anything !!.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: DevilDesire on November 10, 2014, 10:45:19 AM
Changed the brake fluid, the old one looked like rusty old car anti-freeze.... braking is now 10 times better. Bought Motorex chain lubricant. I also ordered red rim tape and tomorrow I'm thinking of ordering a small Puig windscreen.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: PantheraLeo on November 10, 2014, 10:46:43 AM
Thanks, Janx. 

Although your message delivery was unconventional, I think I picked up a few things that will save me some trouble, sir.  When the work is done, I will update.  It appears that the shock replacement will happen prior to the tire replacement, since my shock shipped this morning and there is no word yet on the tire.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 10, 2014, 08:02:07 PM
All my deliveries are unconventional ! Lol. .. BTW. .. you HAVE upgraded the front suspension already yes? ..  it gonna mess with safe? handling if you haven't! ... usual is front first then rear. . Or both simultaneously. .. :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: PantheraLeo on November 10, 2014, 08:26:29 PM
Quote from: Janx101 on November 10, 2014, 08:02:07 PM
All my deliveries are unconventional ! Lol. .. BTW. .. you HAVE upgraded the front suspension already yes? ..  it gonna mess with safe? handling if you haven't! ... usual is front first then rear. . Or both simultaneously. .. :)
I haven't.  Here is why....I have limited mechanical skill, and a limited bike budget.  So I'm very confident I can manage the rear shock switch and the cost is very low.  I also must have a rear tire, my current one is in bad shape.  The installation of this tire is something I need to have done by a professional. These two items are my November projects. 

Maybe I can tackle the forks in December/January, with a goal of having the suspension done front and rear, and my exhaust replaced with a sexy growling Yoshi by spring.  Make sense?

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 11, 2014, 02:26:34 AM
Fair enough... just be aware that the front end will still feel very squishy while the rear will be much much firmer. .. I haven't ridden with such a configuration so maybe the racer boys or the old hands can chime in on the yes or no suitability here?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: PantheraLeo on November 11, 2014, 11:23:47 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on November 11, 2014, 02:26:34 AM
Fair enough... just be aware that the front end will still feel very squishy while the rear will be much much firmer. .. I haven't ridden with such a configuration so maybe the racer boys or the old hands can chime in on the yes or no suitability here?

I agree it should be a priority.  Your recommendations for firming up the front, sir?

My visit to SonicSprings (I read several threads referencing that site) tells me I should be getting some SV650 0.90kg/mm Sonic Springs.  I read the replacement procedure and I might just be able to do that if it is as straightforward as it sounds.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on November 11, 2014, 07:43:57 PM
Yeah Sonics! .. I put in .95s. . Could have gone 1.0 but it's comfortable now with minimal supersport style headlight jiggle at night time. .

Well. . I had them put in! .. couldn't be bothered and had the cash for mechanic at the time... but yes apparently it's a fairly easy swap so long as you follow the right process! Lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on November 29, 2014, 09:04:10 AM
Quote from: PantheraLeo on November 10, 2014, 07:54:25 AM
I ordered a new 140/80 Battlax tire

Welcome to the 140/80 Club: our revs are slightly lower and our twitchiness is slightly higher (or maybe I need an alignment).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: PantheraLeo on November 29, 2014, 10:28:17 AM
Quote from: Janx101 on November 11, 2014, 07:43:57 PM
Yeah Sonics! .. I put in .95s. . Could have gone 1.0 but it's comfortable now with minimal supersport style headlight jiggle at night time. .

Well. . I had them put in! .. couldn't be bothered and had the cash for mechanic at the time... but yes apparently it's a fairly easy swap so long as you follow the right process! Lol
I just test drove my Sonic 0.85's I put in yesterday.  Man, its really a difference!  I have my suspension upgrades complete.  I'm amazed that it was a pretty easy install.   I just followed the Haynes manual and the instructions that came with the springs.  It took about 4 hours.  Well worth the effort!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GS500Schultz on November 29, 2014, 05:21:00 PM
I moved by bike out of the way and took the cabs off.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Atesz792 on November 30, 2014, 07:54:21 AM
Brought a 5L jug of gas for her. It's -4°C here, raining on and off, wet and cold road, barely remember how our beloved Sun looks like.
Couldn't stand the thought of an empty tank though. Half of it is on my hands & the ground now, but hey, at least she got some, too :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: PantheraLeo on December 02, 2014, 04:47:00 PM
I performed the "shortened stalks on turn signal" operation detailed right here on GSTwins.   It was a smooth operation, and I'm quite pleased with the results!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Atesz792 on December 03, 2014, 02:44:05 AM
Looks cool, but I can read your licence plate perfectly. Dunno if that's a problem for you, just sayin'. :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Alan_nc on December 12, 2014, 06:00:30 PM
Got the baby inspected today.  Passed without a hitch.

Threw in about an hour ride each way just because it was a pretty day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Woko on December 13, 2014, 04:22:49 AM
two new tyres BT55, lovely :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on December 13, 2014, 04:09:48 PM
Pics!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on December 15, 2014, 06:45:21 AM
Put a block of wood under the front tire to keep it off the cold garage floor.   :cry:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BockinBboy on December 15, 2014, 07:00:30 AM
New place - garage too small for the wife's car AND the bike... Bike lost the 'coin toss'  :icon_rolleyes: - so I built a shed for her last week.  She went in yesterday all cleaned up, full tank, treated gas, removed battery, both ends with wheel stands, tire covers, and whole bike cover.  She's ready to brave the winter.  First one she's seen outside of a garage - but I think her new shed is even better!

- Bboy
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Ron888 on December 17, 2014, 09:00:16 AM
Today for the first time in awhile i gave my bike some well deserved attention.
Tried what feels like the 22nd experimental wind screen!I'm starting to think the ideal screen would be a fine mesh!Everything i've tried gives some buffeting or noise.

Checked and cleaned the brakes both ends,then checked the rims for dings,runnout and balance.Cleaned,lubed and adjusted the chain.Checked tire pressures and engine oil.
I need to get the local bike shop to swap another front tire on.I want to try one of my brother's used michelin radials, just to see what it does to the handling
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GatorTrae on December 19, 2014, 08:41:39 PM
Yesterday put in the R6 rear shock.  It took a little grinding to get it to fit. But it's in there. Need to read up on adjusting it.
Tomorrow putting in the progressive front springs and new 15w oil.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Ron888 on December 19, 2014, 09:55:16 PM
I will be replacing my fork oil soon too.Its been soooo long since i did any serious testing i will need to do it all over again,haha.Guess i'll start with 15 wt and see how the rebound feels.Then i want to experiment with variable compression damping,such as offered by Emulators and Intiminators.
I'm not sure yet how to go about it,but thinking up ideas is most of the fun :-)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on December 28, 2014, 11:18:40 PM
Friday: finally finished putting top of the head back together; tried installing R6 shock (old one out - job in stasis until linkage bolt proves more willing to leave the dogbones). Also discovered that the garage that was planned to be Pokey's refuge for winter is far more warm and damp than a steel frame probably likes...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on May 28, 2015, 10:49:09 PM
NIGHT (or really early morning here) OF THE LIVING THREAD haha I just wanted to share that I *think* I fixed the dreaded rear brake squeal on my GS... I bought some De-Squeak Conditioning Treatment from Auto Zone and gave it a try and so far so good. I will take it for a longer ride tomorrow hopefully and see (or hear?) what happens ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Jimbob on May 28, 2015, 11:47:06 PM
I would be interested to know if that does fix the squeak as i want to fix that on my bike too.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on May 29, 2015, 12:02:07 AM
I will make sure to reply with what I find out then!  I hope it works, that sound is really loud  :oops:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on May 29, 2015, 11:55:29 AM
Took the bike out and did some hard rear braking today... not a sound!  :woohoo:  Hope that squeal stays gone... even for a while yanno?  I could deal with re-applying this stuff every once in a while or after it rains or I wash the bike, etc.  Here is the link:

http://www.autozone.com/brake-and-power-steering-fluid-additives/brake-lube/crc-de-squeak-brake-conditioning-treatment/489298_0_0/
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on May 31, 2015, 06:25:32 AM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on May 29, 2015, 11:55:29 AM
Took the bike out and did some hard rear braking today... not a sound!  :woohoo:  Hope that squeal stays gone... even for a while yanno?  I could deal with re-applying this stuff every once in a while or after it rains or I wash the bike, etc.  Here is the link:

http://www.autozone.com/brake-and-power-steering-fluid-additives/brake-lube/crc-de-squeak-brake-conditioning-treatment/489298_0_0/

You just spray it on the rotor?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on May 31, 2015, 08:11:55 AM
Yes... sounds crazy right?  The directions on the can say to clean the rotor front and back with Brakleen and then spray this stuff right on to both sides of the rotor.  Then ya drive/ride slow and apply the brakes 5 to 8 times it says. 

It was totally silent for me until it rained the other day and my bike sat out at work.  The sound has come back a little (nothing like the scream it was before) so I am going to re-clean and then re-apply this stuff today before I head out.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on May 31, 2015, 11:45:53 AM
That stuff certainly cleans the rotor... but what normally squeals is the thin backing plate between the pad and the caliper. . Little dab of copper grease between them. .. Little!! .. and it 'should' stop the harmonic resonance. .. so it's been said anyway... I have the base model brakes, didn't get the optional audible warning mod! ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on May 31, 2015, 01:59:54 PM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on May 31, 2015, 08:11:55 AM
Yes... sounds crazy right?  The directions on the can say to clean the rotor front and back with Brakleen and then spray this stuff right on to both sides of the rotor.  Then ya drive/ride slow and apply the brakes 5 to 8 times it says. 

It was totally silent for me until it rained the other day and my bike sat out at work.  The sound has come back a little (nothing like the scream it was before) so I am going to re-clean and then re-apply this stuff today before I head out.

Dow Corning Molykote M-77, it's like the grease Janx101 mentioned, but on steroids, thick Goo, but you will have to remove the pads and get a thin layer between the piston and brake pads and shims, because that is where the squeal is coming from, always has always will. What you are doing is convenient but quite temporary. One ounce will last you a lifetime.  :thumb:

http://www.amazon.com/Corning-Molykote-Lubricant-Silicone-Container/dp/B00B3URP1I (http://www.amazon.com/Corning-Molykote-Lubricant-Silicone-Container/dp/B00B3URP1I)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on June 01, 2015, 05:57:17 AM
Gotcha Janx and Stevo... awesome advice! 

I had searched last week and turned up a thread where Stevo showed the Honda paste pic... I wrote myself a note with the name of the stuff on it.  In that same thread this De-Squeak spray came up and I figured I'd give that a try first (my dad's garage bought it)  :icon_rolleyes:  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: prmas on June 02, 2015, 03:27:14 AM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on May 29, 2015, 11:55:29 AM
Took the bike out and did some hard rear braking today... not a sound!  :woohoo:  Hope that squeal stays gone... even for a while yanno?  I could deal with re-applying this stuff every once in a while or after it rains or I wash the bike, etc.  Here is the link:

http://www.autozone.com/brake-and-power-steering-fluid-additives/brake-lube/crc-de-squeak-brake-conditioning-treatment/489298_0_0/

The "De-Squeak" really works. I used it on my rear rotor after trying everything else that had failed (including different pads). The first application lasted about three weeks before the squeak partially returned. After a second application the squeak disappeared and has not returned in about 18 months.

Macka
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on June 02, 2015, 12:41:47 PM
Just ordered the required tool for a valve adjustment. It's been almost 25,000 miles and this will be her first adjustment.  :o :cookoo: :dunno_white:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Antwan95 on June 02, 2015, 08:40:44 PM
Installed some TechSpec Sv650 tank pads. Going to let adhesive  sit overnight and try it on my commute to work tomorrow. Already feels good just sitting on it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on June 03, 2015, 01:33:58 PM
Swapped the 450 carb boots for the 500 carb boots... 450 carbs are so heavy that without the airbox for support they had distorted the boots quite a lot. And the diameter of the engine side of the 01 500 carbs I have on there are slightly smaller than the 450 carbs so I had to clamp them down a bit harder which was distorting them even more... about 80% sure I had a vacuum leak as a result.

450 boots:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FGS500%2520Carbs%2FIMG_1260.jpg&hash=28446316d56094e5c90d90c8145d4cc035083579) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/GS500%20Carbs/IMG_1260.jpg.html)

500 boots:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi594.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt26%2Fstarpoint73%2FGS450%2FGS500%2520Carbs%2FIMG_1273.jpg&hash=64854194e09e97381e6b4caef1e795a500e0dede) (http://s594.photobucket.com/user/starpoint73/media/GS450/GS500%20Carbs/IMG_1273.jpg.html)

Only catch is the velocity stacks now hit the right hand frame rail so the dodgy pods have gone back on. If I shorten the stacks about 20mm they should sit on nicely once again.
Title: National Cycle F-15 Touring
Post by: cWj on July 09, 2015, 02:10:55 PM
not today - not even this week...okay, like, a couple weeks ago...but I did it, so there  :icon_razz:

F-15 Touring.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on July 09, 2015, 10:25:47 PM
changed tank petcock and put a washer on each needle....then promptly set about over-tightening a screw on the cap.  :technical:   :2guns: :sad:

(goes back to eBay AGAIN).
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: AlexT on July 12, 2015, 07:50:29 PM
Finally got time to replace my old mismatched fuel lines for some new 1/4" tygon ones. Also installed some quick disconnects after discovering them from akapellen17 and they are awesome! No sooner had I installed the fuel lines, bolted back on the tank.... that I realized that I forgot to check something on the carbs. But with the new disconnects, two quick clicks and I can unbolt the tank! No more messily draining the lines into a cup!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on July 13, 2015, 02:08:19 PM
Those look really cool!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Smil3y on July 14, 2015, 05:40:17 AM
New NGK spark plugs, now if I can just get the dang thing started again! 😞

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on July 14, 2015, 06:16:07 AM
Quote from: AlexT on July 12, 2015, 07:50:29 PM
Finally got time to replace my old mismatched fuel lines for some new 1/4" tygon ones. Also installed some quick disconnects after discovering them from akapellen17 and they are awesome! No sooner had I installed the fuel lines, bolted back on the tank.... that I realized that I forgot to check something on the carbs. But with the new disconnects, two quick clicks and I can unbolt the tank! No more messily draining the lines into a cup!


WHAT??? And you let me change out my lines without telling me about these first?? Now I've got to start ALL over again!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: twocool on July 14, 2015, 06:33:35 AM
What is the brand name of those disconnect fittings?  Where did you get them?  How much $$$ did they cost?

I think  the disconnects are just a fantastic idea...then you can remove the tank completely when doing air filter, etc...and not try to prop it up and stretch the fuel lines..


Cookie





Quote from: AlexT on July 12, 2015, 07:50:29 PM
Finally got time to replace my old mismatched fuel lines for some new 1/4" tygon ones. Also installed some quick disconnects after discovering them from akapellen17 and they are awesome! No sooner had I installed the fuel lines, bolted back on the tank.... that I realized that I forgot to check something on the carbs. But with the new disconnects, two quick clicks and I can unbolt the tank! No more messily draining the lines into a cup!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1153.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp519%2Falextam9%2FIMG_3741_zps974nuqje.jpg&hash=8401273a19e4ec2945df1bf10e89e03fb83411a1)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: AlexT on July 14, 2015, 08:42:21 AM
cWj: You can just splice them right into your new fuel lines without disconnecting anything  :D

twocool: These were the ones that I bought http://www.amazon.com/Tusk-Fuel-Line-Quick-Connect/dp/B003O75O98/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8 (http://www.amazon.com/Tusk-Fuel-Line-Quick-Connect/dp/B003O75O98/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8). I'd get the 5/16" fittings if I went with a larger fuel line. Super handy to have for future maintenance. The thing that I like the most about them is that I can constantly put on and take off the tank without spilling fuel in my garage.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: applecrew on July 14, 2015, 08:55:32 AM
Finally got around to rebuilding the front brake caliper. It's been acting rather wooden for (embarrassed to say how long) a while and started intermittently locking up. One of the pistons was pretty gunked with crap and froze. After some massaging and new seals, front breaks work great again!

:thumb:
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: NortwestRider on July 26, 2015, 02:48:30 PM
Finally fixing the blown out side cover gasket that blew out 2 years ago up in the Yukon on our Alaska trip!. Who ever put the old gasket on let it slip and the whole bottom was only on by less than a 1/32" !!!.
We are VERY lucky the whole bottom did not blow out up there !!.
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Live life,be yourself !!!!.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: DoktoroKiu on July 27, 2015, 01:29:42 PM
Just ordered a new chain and sprockets, since my current chain and sprockets are of unknown provenance and rusted with some stiff spots.
I got a DID gold X-ring chain with JT sprockets (same teeth as stock) and a riveted master link.  I also used this as an excuse to get a fancy laser alignment tool, chain breaker/riveter tool, and tank protector (my new jacket's been doing a number on the tank).  I also got some more of the Dupont chain degreaser and Chain-Saver lubricant, which have been doing great at keeping my current chain clean.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ragecage23 on August 27, 2015, 02:25:23 PM
There's been a lot of TLC for my bike, new chain (the last one snapped in half while I was riding, but no crash), new spark plugs, and finally did the valve adjustment! She's working like when I first bought her!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on September 01, 2015, 06:01:08 AM
Finally got round to that nasty front end spring rate, now rocking some .90kg/mm racetech's, 15w oil and new seals, also have some emulators on the way over (got a good price with the springs) and will be looking at a new rear shock soon enough after mine blew out on me going through basket rangers (google search "basket ranges adelaide hills" for a look) and had to limp it home and order an OEM

will also be after some new Tyres as the pirelli diablo rosso II's have just about squared off now.... beautiful in the twisties but cant hack the day to day straight stuff.... looking at some sport daemons unless theirs a new go to?

also HI all been a while ay
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on September 01, 2015, 07:22:45 AM
The sport demons also square off relatively quickly in the back.  I'm going to the Michelin Street Radials next time.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsJack on September 01, 2015, 08:11:16 AM
 :thumb:   Michelin Street Radials. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on September 02, 2015, 05:34:13 AM
aight cheers will have a look see

my local tyre shop has

Avon RoadRunners AM26
Dunlop GPR200
Pirelli Sport demons

in my size 110\70\17 and 140\70\17

there is a couple small shops that I can try as well see what they have
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Slack on September 12, 2015, 05:14:01 PM
Pulled the front wheel and forks. The forks are still perfectly straight after my off a while back. Went ahead and drained them and pulled out the cartridge emulators. I had wanted to stiffen up the damping a bit. So I swapped from the medium (yellow) springs to the stiff (blue) springs, run with 2 turns of preload. I also ordered some 20 weight oil to replace the 15 I had been running. She'll be on the stand until next weekend at the earliest, when the new oil arrives. Also pulled off the barely bent bar and threw on a new one. Trying out the "mini" bend from Fly Racing this time. I haven't reinstalled the controls yet, but when I do I'm not going to put the heated grips back on. They will soon be transferred to my KLR-650.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheOzTurkish on September 12, 2015, 08:29:29 PM
29 degrees and bight sun for the first time in about 4 months here so hit the hills all morning trying out the new front end...... glorious.... sweepers at 120kph ? easy............ was like i was doing 60......... did notice at one point i couldn't get it past 120kph in 5th@~6krpm....... will have to look over the footage was quite windy and on an incline.... might shed some light...............might put some footage up will have to look and see as my drift ghost is starting to falter......... may have to get a ghost S soon
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on September 13, 2015, 04:33:32 AM
Started it.... was grumpy as hell after sitting for almost a year with 3monthly starts fir few mins..... sighed and drained tank.... put 6 litre regular 95 fuel in, then it was a little blue smoky and still grumpy... but smoothed out a little.....
Full choke ok, half choke hunts between 2-3k, no choke dies unless I rev as drop choke lever.... when lower throttle is shaky till 2k then dies like kill switch has been flipped....

Finally it's time for either just carb cleaner in fuel (but not expecting miracles) OR pull the carbs and "learn" how to dismantle/clean/reassemble the bloody things...... I hate learning on fiddly things! Lol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: fakejimmymorgan on September 18, 2015, 08:49:51 PM
Re-routed choke, throttle and clutch cables under the crossmember of the frame. Cleaned up the threads on the rear master cylinder and replaced all bolts with stainless in the process. Also upgraded springs to sonic .85   


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: axexandru on October 01, 2015, 11:32:02 AM
Carb cleaning and new tires, Micheline Street pilot radial :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: twocool on October 07, 2015, 04:27:42 PM
rainy weather last week...so I did my usual winter stuff early...

Valve check..(all in spec, it's been 7500 miles)
Chain.. clean and lube, adjust tension
exhaust pipes...stove black treatment
new rear tire
New spark plugs
wash and clean entire engine
clean and detail all frame and other hard to reach places
new front brake pads..EBC HH..(seem way better then last set..look different....)
Replace front brake fluid
Treat seat with "vinyl top dressing"
Wax all paint work
Clean fairings inside and out

FUN!!!!!  and bike runs like a dream!


Cookie
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: fakejimmymorgan on October 08, 2015, 12:46:50 AM
Re registered. Lubed chain. About to go for first test ride.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cWj on October 16, 2015, 01:10:47 AM
Stalled it while on that really dark part of whatever roadway that connects 440 in Jersey City to the 1/9 in Elizabeth and goes over/through Kearny in the wee hours of the night/morning.

I've always sort of feared stalling while on that stretch. Things tend to go 20 miles above the posted limit there...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JoeBart324 on October 16, 2015, 08:12:26 AM
I rode my bike to work today! I'm a new rider so this was only my 3rd day riding to work after about a week of feeling out the bike on some empty roads/extremely light traffic days in town.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: chrisafitz78 on October 16, 2015, 11:28:34 AM
Added a cup holder.


:D


Despite the cold ride in to work this morning (45 deg when I left) the thermal mug kept my coffee warm and fits in the holder perfectly.


I was able to grab a few sips at stop lights. It takes away another advantage my car had over the bike for my commute.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on October 16, 2015, 03:30:53 PM
Pictures please chrisafitz78!! I want to add a cup holder tooooo
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on October 17, 2015, 12:55:53 PM
Is an ashtray next?  :icon_mrgreen: :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: X-ray on October 19, 2015, 09:58:15 AM
QuoteI was able to grab a few sips at stop lights.

Even though you probably have a flip up or open helmet, I can just imagine a straw sticking out of your mug as you ride.  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on October 19, 2015, 05:44:55 PM
Cup holders,  ashtrays .... what about fuzzy dice or foxtail on the mirrors!? ... heated massage seat!!! .... ducted jacket climate control!!! ... :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: The fink on October 20, 2015, 12:54:16 AM
I hope to make some progress on my build in the next few days. I'm getting far to anxious.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: chrisafitz78 on October 20, 2015, 08:02:31 AM


QuotePictures please chrisafitz78!! I want to add a cup holder tooooo


It is actually a bottle holder for bicycles, but it works for my coffee mug. I bought the saddlebags off of a guy on Craigslist who was planning to do a cross country ride on a 1979 Bonneville. No surprise, he couldn't get it running reliably and decided to sell the saddlebags. There were two cupholders in the bags, so I figured, what the hell?

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QuoteEven though you probably have a flip up or open helmet, I can just imagine a straw sticking out of your mug as you ride.  :D


Not me, but here...

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on October 20, 2015, 10:32:30 AM
Very very very cool... thank you  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Samchon609 on October 21, 2015, 09:50:30 AM
HI

Bought my bike about 2 weeks ago stock. 
it was dropped on the right side. had some rash on the fairings.

the upgrades and things done so far.

1. Stebel Horn upgrade - super loud
2. Reflective Rim tape
3. Battery Tender Jr and the USB charging cable adapter
4. Plastidipped all the fairings and tank in white, then used 4 coats of glossifier for high visibility
5. Found some automotive decals on ebay and i just put them on.

https://goo.gl/photos/2aDoNjxrfPkRVo276  photo link here for the after

I love this bike

Youtube and this forum has been immensely helpful with almost every mod!
I have never worked on a bike, or 12 volt systems before.

already logged close to 500 miles since day 1.
Also passed my NJ test yesterday.  I didnt get perfect on the cone weave, but it wasnt an automatic fail!

Any south jersey riders have some good routes and roads to suggest?  Thanks

Sam
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: peteGS on October 21, 2015, 12:50:15 PM
Quote from: chrisafitz78 on October 20, 2015, 08:02:31 AM
Not me, but here...

(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--OuP0VpzC--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/1369700666906900837.jpg)

How appropriate... he's even on a GS450E (could be a GSX250 though)!!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on November 04, 2015, 09:24:01 AM
Bought a new clutch pushrod oil seal. Trying to suss out a bit of a leak dripping down. I'll put it in next oil change. Meanwhile I cleaned everything up under the sprocket cover and put some grease on the push rod and put it back. Will check tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: fakejimmymorgan on November 05, 2015, 05:33:08 AM
pulled front wheel for new tyre tomorrow, giving axle, nut and spacer a good clean and replaced the screws in my brake fluid reservoir for socket head stainless steel.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: fakejimmymorgan on November 06, 2015, 06:22:57 AM
Changed tyre, fitted cap head screws to brake fluid reservoirs front and rear.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: bombsquad83 on November 08, 2015, 10:03:24 PM
Checked valves - they were exactly where I left them at 6,250 miles now at 11,920 miles.  Running the wider clearances on the exhausts. About 0.09mm on one side and 0.13mm on the other.

Loosened then retorqued the cylinder head dome cap nuts while I had the valve cover off.

Checked compression - 144 psi and 147 psi.  Better than when I first bought the bike.

Set mixture screws to 3 turns out with 40 pilots.  Then I synced the carbs and got a real nice idle.  Borrowed the motion pro carb sync tool from a neighbor.  It definitely did a better job than my homemade water based differential manometer.

Buttoned her all back up and cleaned up the garage.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on April 24, 2016, 05:41:40 PM
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last post to this thread was November 08, 2015, 09:03:24 PM, so lemme tell you what I have done to my bikes recently...

The Boulevard M50 got a Batwing Fairing and went back into the "Solo Configuration"....

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi64.tinypic.com%2Fr2kupe.jpg&hash=c13204c48e12ec4194e63cc01126129ba38c7461)

The Boulevard C90T is almost to it's first oil change @1,000 miles...how is that for reviving a necro thread?  :dunno_black:

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Just in case you don't know? I sold my GS500F years ago, I stayed for the Fun!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: lucas on April 24, 2016, 07:57:45 PM
Today I installed a new keyless gas cap,
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I used JB Weld to attach a small magnet to the underside of the cap so that I can stick it to the tank while fueling.  Otherwise I would drop the cap for sure.
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replaced the upper triple clamp - the old one had stripped out threads on one side and I was using a longer bolt with a nut.  Since I wasn't going to use the ignition key-cylinder that came with the triple clamp I started drilling out the security bolts.  After a while of messing around with that I tried a different approach.  I used a hack saw and sawed into the  sides of the unit just under where the head of the bolt was.  The unit and the bolts are aluminum so it took less than 5 minutes to saw which is approximately 55 minutes less than trying to drill out those bolts.

Then I swapped out the ignition coils to see if that would help reduce the backfiring I get sometimes.  I'll take it for a test ride in the morning!   :icon_mrgreen:  After that I'll replace the CDI and see if that changes the performance too.

I swapped out my sidestand for one from a '98 E model bike.  It is almost half an inch longer which helps a little since I raised the suspension on my bike.  I still need to lengthen the sidestand though because it looks funny leaned over so far when parked.

I took off the exhaust and cut the baffle a little to increase the air-flow, since I installed it I have lost power at WOT... I think I need to rejet to get the power back since running without the baffle is a bit too loud.

Yesterday I drew this in SolidWorks, its a bracket for a DRC tail light. 
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Fatasianboy on April 25, 2016, 12:44:21 PM
In a  million pieces because im waiting till the 13 of next month to take the MSF to get my license. So im stripping and painting the frame.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on May 15, 2016, 03:44:33 PM
Added some inexpensive Matazu Hard Bags ($99) to the M50...

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I didn't like the mounting hardware, so I fabricated my own...this took up the bulk of the morning, but I am happy with the results :cool:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on May 16, 2016, 06:39:36 PM
Rode to work for the first time with my new tank bag and also put air in the tires (first time I checked in a while  :oops: !!)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sdrogue on May 18, 2016, 09:50:24 PM
Had a trying evening working on my '99. Began the tear down for new fork seals and sonic springs. Everything went well until I got to the damper bolts. I foolishly thought I could get away with using a 8mm allen key to get it out and ended up stripping the left fork.  I then bit the bullet and bought long allen sockets and was able to get the right bolt out with the help of the homemade tool and my impact. Should have gone this route the first time, I tend to get ahead of myself and strip bolts. I continued on with the teardown of the right fork and ran into another issue with the fleabay fork seals I bought, they seemed 1mm too small on the ID and OD. Trashed one trying to get it over the tube. This is the second time I've been burned by incorrect gaskets/seals, going OEM from now on.

So, I bought some new OEM seals and damper bolts. Planning on drilling out the head off the left bolt then removing the remainder of the screw from the damper bolt with vice grips while I wait on parts.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Tekime on May 19, 2016, 07:01:32 PM
Today, I rode to the beer store. No, not to drink, to obtain some beverages for later consumption. ;)

Tonight, either a late ride in the twisties or will be fitting new exhaust mounting bolts since my old ones fell off, stupidly I left them finger-tightened after removing my center stand! Although I had a few bolts lying around that made for a nice quick fix, got the OEM jazz waiting to be installed.

Fresh oil and new plugs last week. New chain and front sprocket last month.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: chrisafitz78 on May 22, 2016, 02:58:25 PM
I cleaned the newly discovered oil off of my fork. I was wondering why steering felt a little "splashy" on the past couple rides. I kept checking tire pressures...

Replacing the fork seals will be a project for another day. Just enough of a PITA that I am considering taking it to a shop.

I have the parts: new seals, new progressive springs, fork brace... but I'm lacking the motivation. I guess there is a special tool involved too so (https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi108.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn31%2Fdibbera%2FSmileys%2Fthgagme.gif&hash=3bc519ee0d1e15d9c211a73dac3dd26bdf0748f2)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: z315 on May 22, 2016, 03:56:18 PM
Rode from San Francisco back to Sacramento and felt crazy vibrations- hands and foot went pretty numb (even wearing moto boots)

Checked tire pressure and was severally under-inflated.  20s both in the front and rear.

-inflated to proper PSI, changed oil and cleaned chain.


Don't be like me, check tire pressure regularly.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jdoorn14 on July 10, 2016, 07:39:03 PM
While I had the tank off, I figured it was as good a time as any to make some swaps on the handlebar controls:


(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1077.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw465%2Fjdoorn14%2FGS500%2F4A606810-F9EC-40C3-8EB0-69A490503B07_zpsqww0eaeb.jpg&hash=a9be815afc146fa3b802154b9fefd6b9683d4a4f) (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/jdoorn14/media/GS500/4A606810-F9EC-40C3-8EB0-69A490503B07_zpsqww0eaeb.jpg.html)


(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1077.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw465%2Fjdoorn14%2FGS500%2FD9099ECE-89AA-4AFE-BA34-2395869A49A8_zps8yfw6o0k.jpg&hash=3b81a4cebbaf8e1dee71d60a4e08759c7f552e7d) (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/jdoorn14/media/GS500/D9099ECE-89AA-4AFE-BA34-2395869A49A8_zps8yfw6o0k.jpg.html)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1077.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw465%2Fjdoorn14%2FGS500%2F29B3149F-0FBF-4C94-B6D6-28666924A389_zpse34aopye.jpg&hash=21569ab38831bbc6f72aa9a3f6b27bbaccfa8fac) (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/jdoorn14/media/GS500/29B3149F-0FBF-4C94-B6D6-28666924A389_zpse34aopye.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on July 11, 2016, 09:04:38 AM
Replace my air filter and fuel lines. Did an oil change and cleaned the chain.
Then went 2-up to some Oregon wineries and moto camping/hiking in the Deschutes National Forest.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbillycreek.net%2Fphotos%2Fmotorcycle_pictures_640%2FGS_camping_3.jpg&hash=3b2cf87320fb7243b9a98d9ef84864361864259d)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on July 11, 2016, 01:36:26 PM
@jdoorn: awesome levers and grips! that looks really nice  :rstar:

@ blue: COOL !!!! Nice pics too!  :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: warmachine81 on July 12, 2016, 06:06:56 PM
Fitted my custom seat cover and racked my brain over the needed brake master cylinder  for my clubman bars :mad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Brettsky64 on July 12, 2016, 07:10:07 PM
HI there GStweiners, today I changed the oil, not the filter, took out the spark plugs out and noticed that they were dry and a bit white and then adjusted the mixture screws and idle.

Whilst I am here, how do I add a profile picture please.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RideShield on July 19, 2016, 05:23:27 PM
Today I removed the upper fairing, slid headlight brackets over the forks, mounted a headlight and turn signals, and took went for a test ride around the neighborhood.

My picture isn't the best and the bike project is still ongoing...
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi117.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fo42%2Fpachislo_qna%2FIMG_20160719_154240064sm_zpsjsckr5p7.jpg&hash=42e0084ac6983895066300aa226a89fc3edf7ccd) (http://s117.photobucket.com/user/pachislo_qna/media/IMG_20160719_154240064sm_zpsjsckr5p7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on July 20, 2016, 02:43:03 AM
Fitted a Givi A210 smokey windscreen. Nice.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: smokestack on July 22, 2016, 05:17:08 PM
Installed a Givi A603 windscreen: https://imgur.com/a/99N7k

Was testing it out in some traffic and splitting lanes, the cars were parting like the red sea so I think there's some visibility boost. It puts the wind right at the top of my visor when down and doesn't seem to jostle my head around too much. I can tuck slightly and I'm under the airstream. I think it looks pretty nice too on this bike... really happy with it.

Edit: I might look vaguely like a cop?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: G.Rossman on July 23, 2016, 03:04:24 AM
Did an oil change last night.  Cleaning the chain today about ready to ride it for the first time.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on August 22, 2016, 08:29:29 AM
I checked the valves (still in spec after 10,000 miles  :woohoo:) and built my own manometer to sync the carbs.

Recently I added an LED H4 headlight that actually works and LED driving lights from ADVmonster. Also put on Renntec crash bars with highway pegs so I can stretch my legs out when doing some upcoming high mileage days. FYI, the renntec crash bars are compatible with minor modification with the R&G sliders and the F model fairings.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: smokestack on August 28, 2016, 02:39:08 PM
Put in full synthetic. It seems to run better, or maybe it's placebo.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on September 01, 2016, 11:26:46 PM
Painted the stainless steel exhaust cover which I had carefully masked off when I painted the header pipes last year. A much improved look, I'm well pleased with the result. I couldn't be arsed taking the exhaust off again so I left a bit of raw steel showing.



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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RideShield on September 02, 2016, 01:03:34 PM
At the start of the season I dropped .90 sonic springs into the tubes. This week I switched out the less expensive eBay fork seals for genuine Suzuki and added 15W fork oil. The rear suspension got dialed up one notch so that the indicator is now on five. I would recommend to anyone to research these upgrades for themselves.  For me, these small changes are making all the difference with my normal street riding style.

Nice paint job user11235813. Do you remember what type of paint you used  :icon_question:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on September 03, 2016, 01:02:26 AM
@RideShield, just a spray can of  high temp black paint from the local auto supply shop. Goes on easy with no priming makes a huge difference if your headers are all ratty.

(https://s21.postimg.org/3p5hl0czn/paint.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3p5hl0czn/)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on September 24, 2016, 03:00:57 PM
Bought a can of chain lube and a chain brush, cleaned and lubed my chain, ordered new handlebar, bought new handgrips for said handlebar.

@user11235813:

That exaust looks great, I'm thinking i may want to do that. The exhaust is the only chrome thing on the bike and I feel like it sticks out like a sore thumb. Yours looks much less conspicuous
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on October 17, 2016, 10:37:29 AM
Not today, but yesterday. I went out for a nice ride with a couple of friends. We had 80+ degree temps (almost unheard of for mid-October). 86 miles down some Indiana farm roads. We got stuck behind some farm equipment for a couple of miles on a 1 lane road, but otherwise it was a great ride. My one friend that has been riding for as long as I've known him was on his SuperDuke 990, and his brother on an FZ-07. I kept up okay, for the most part. I did have the GS up to 108 indicated in fifth...that's the fastest I've had it since I bought it back in February, and it felt like it had a bit more to give before I let off. I'm hoping to get a couple more good riding days in before it gets too cold!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on October 17, 2016, 11:17:57 AM
Quote from: rscottlow on October 17, 2016, 10:37:29 AM
I did have the GS up to 108 indicated in fifth...that's the fastest I've had it since I bought it back in February, and it felt like it had a bit more to give before I let off.

You must be light.  My Honda CB500 topped out at that with me in full tuck and throttle pinned.  My GS was a few MPH slower before it ran out of power.



Anyway, I cleaned and sort of polished the headers on my Lightning.  Didn't use any compound or a buffer so I can't really call it polished, but I used two grits of Scotch Brite and some WD40 and got it back to looking like stainless.  After cleaning them off and going for a ride the headers turned a light bronze color.  They should continue to darken with heat cycles, but as long as I keep them clean they'll stay shiny.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on October 17, 2016, 12:20:49 PM
Not today, but over the weekend: sanded, painted, cut and buffed my side and tail plastics and the "new" tank.

And not today, but probably tomorrow, I'll do it all over again.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on October 17, 2016, 12:36:58 PM
Looks good, Watcher.

I'm around 175 lbs, and had a nice, freshly paved road to get up to speed on. I don't have much of a desire to get it to that point again lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on October 17, 2016, 12:50:42 PM
@Watcher: those headers look very nice! Also, did you get a new seat? One in the second pic looks different than the one in the first. Gotta say, that yellow/orange accent strip on the seat looks sharp!

Also, I weigh about 170 and I've gotten my GS to about 105 indicated. I wasn't trying to top it out though, just having a bit of fun on a mostly empty highway early in the morning lol. Maybe I could've gotten it to 110, I wasn't quite redlining, but I was close.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on October 17, 2016, 01:24:18 PM
Oh gosh yes that seat looks marvelous  8)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on October 17, 2016, 02:03:39 PM
Thanks everyone!  Yeah, it's a Corbin.  Corbin makes primo seats at a primo price but when your ass is on the line you don't cut cost  ;)
They have a million different materials and colors to choose from, and all seats are made to order.  I went with a "Carbonium" saddle (like carbon fibre look but a little larger of a pattern) with "gripper" accents (looks like heavy textile material for a jacket).  The Goldenrod "welt" is just icing on the cake!

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2F800x600q90%2F923%2FuZ9U46.jpg&hash=6d795f72f6a7092cb6377ec29f15553c26585fc0) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnuZ9U46j)

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It's too bad the CF tank pad doesn't match, but the tank pad is kinda worn and faded, and can be replaced with pretty much anything at any time.


Ok, so I currently weight around 220lbs and lately I've been +/-. Hard to say what I weighed when I topped out my GS but I had at least 25lbs on all of you.  Had a runway-esque road and ran that to redline as long as I could take it.  Don't remember if I even got it to redline in 5th but if it stopped pulling me I would have upshifted.  6th didn't have much to offer at this point.

Not really worth bragging about to you all since it's more than twice the size and EFI, but "cruising" at 80 in 4th on my Buell all I did was roll on and and that needle just casually strolled past 100 and kept goin with one more gear available!  I do not wish to top out this monster, and if I do it'll be at a track!  :2guns:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on October 17, 2016, 04:00:46 PM
The seat on my Dad's R75 is a Corbin. He said it cost like $600 bucks, but was well worth it. So I definitely believe you on the "primo seat for primo price" thing.


Also, today I drained some of the extra oil I added a while ago. Bike has been being pretty sluggish and not accelerating or revving up as quick as it should, and when I checked the oil level it was way higher than what it shouldve been. Bike needed probably 1 quart when I first discovered it was low, but I added around 2.5 because that was what it took to get it to read right. However, I failed to account for the bike being warmed up when i checked it the first time, so I added way too much. Drained about a quart and a half and now the bike is running/riding much better. Live and learn lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on October 17, 2016, 04:28:45 PM
Lol yeah I was following my friends on the KTM and the FZ-07 yesterday and when we got to a long uphill grade they totally left me in the dust. I hit about 92 and the GS wasn't going any faster on that hill 😂


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on October 17, 2016, 05:27:05 PM
Quote from: qcbaker on October 17, 2016, 04:00:46 PM
The seat on my Dad's R75 is a Corbin. He said it cost like $600 bucks, but was well worth it. So I definitely believe you on the "primo seat for primo price" thing.

Mine was $355 + $50 S&H.  So not quite as expensive but still up there.
But Corbin warranties the seat cover for a year and the base pan, hardware, and padding for LIFE.
Plus they're all super ergonomic and you're allowed one free return visit if it doesn't fit your butt just right and you want to refine the shape.
Get what you pay for.
Title: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on October 23, 2016, 01:41:55 PM
Hit the 1000 mile mark on my GS! Top pic is from the day I bought it (2/28/16), and the bottom pic is from the short ride I took this afternoon. Took me a while to get to this point, but I've run into a few issues along the way. Having 2 kids under 5 years old makes it harder to ride as often as I'd like to.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20161023%2F5997090bf8663bedc0b71ced04fad54c.jpg&hash=5d60cbbf1c5aa9b7d64b1c36fc9ee4a897d6b77f)


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mr. BIGGZ on October 23, 2016, 10:21:58 PM
Installed an R6 shock, LED signals all around, checked the float levels, LED in dash and gauges, diode mod, and fried the wires to the turn indicator.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TundraOG on October 24, 2016, 07:58:32 AM
Took her to work on the scenic beach-side road of town, plus a little bit of cleaning.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on October 25, 2016, 08:05:16 AM
Finished spraying touch-up on my freshly painted tank and one side plastic. Will buff tomorrow and then they'll be ready to go on the bike, if I ever get it back from the shop.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on October 25, 2016, 04:37:00 PM
:cry: :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on October 26, 2016, 04:40:22 AM
omg Watcher...  :technical:
I love the part in the vid with the lady tho !!  Awesome that your bike has that part of the frame that took most of the hurt.

..oh yeah ahh what I did for my bike today... not much, just chose it to ride to work this morning instead of the van which was covered with frost!!! ugh! sorry GS, you had to wake up early with me and leave your nice warm garage  :flipoff:

:hate this weather/time of year:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on October 26, 2016, 06:26:29 AM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on October 26, 2016, 04:40:22 AM
omg Watcher...  :technical:
I love the part in the vid with the lady tho !!  Awesome that your bike has that part of the frame that took most of the hurt.

..oh yeah ahh what I did for my bike today... not much, just chose it to ride to work this morning instead of the van which was covered with frost!!! ugh! sorry GS, you had to wake up early with me and leave your nice warm garage  :flipoff:

:hate this weather/time of year:

Lol I had the opposite reaction to the cold this morning. Fully planned on riding in to work today, got outside and saw that it was literally freezing, and my car and bike cover were coated in frost. Decided I'll just drive in and get the bike over lunch after its warmed up lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on October 26, 2016, 06:33:25 AM
I've done a vehicle switch on my lunch breaks too sometimes! The advantages of living close to your job  :D

My van won't fit in my garage because of the dish on top so it has to sit outside... which is frustrating when there's snow on the ground and I have to take it. Nice big empty warm garage (except for the bike) and I can't put my van inside ittttt. Plus I think the heater core is on its last legs... not a job I'm looking forward to!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on October 26, 2016, 07:04:23 AM
Ugh, bummer Watcher. I've done that in my driveway before...the GS is a whole lot easier to pick back up than that Buell though, I'm sure. And it's light enough that I basically just set it on the ground and avoided any forceful impact.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on October 27, 2016, 02:13:15 AM
Quote from: rscottlow on October 26, 2016, 07:04:23 AM
...the GS is a whole lot easier to pick back up than that Buell though, I'm sure.

You'd be surprised.  That Buell is surprisingly light for a 1200cc, it's only 400 dry and that's about a GS wet.  Plus the whole thing is designed to centralize the mass low.  It loves to rotate around the axles, super easy to tip in for turns and such.
The entire reason I couldn't save it and then failed to solo lift it is because it's fallen down an incline (leverage) and I pulled a muscle in my right leg trying...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on October 27, 2016, 05:30:43 AM
Quote from: Watcher on October 27, 2016, 02:13:15 AM
Quote from: rscottlow on October 26, 2016, 07:04:23 AM
...the GS is a whole lot easier to pick back up than that Buell though, I'm sure.

You'd be surprised.  That Buell is surprisingly light for a 1200cc, it's only 400 dry and that's about a GS wet.  Plus the whole thing is designed to centralize the mass low.  It loves to rotate around the axles, super easy to tip in for turns and such.
The entire reason I couldn't save it and then failed to solo lift it is because it's fallen down an incline (leverage) and I pulled a muscle in my right leg trying...

That is really light for a 1200... wow lol. Did the bike sustain any major damage from the drop? It looked like you were messing with the right footpeg in the video, but it was hard to tell.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on October 27, 2016, 12:20:53 PM
Right side footpeg snapped off.  Rear header nearby the collector has rash from gravel, all other damage was to sliders and therefore negligible.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on October 27, 2016, 04:53:51 PM
Wow, that's not bad at all. And glad the damage was minimal.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SirHansford on October 28, 2016, 02:34:46 AM
lol, that sucks bro.  I only laugh because I did the exact same thing trying to turn into a parking spot at the Y a few weeks ago.  Since then I've decided just to stop and back in if I want it facing outwards.  Those really slow and tight turns like that into a parking spot can be too much of a pain for what they're worth,  at least for me.  luckily the old GS only suffered a little scuff on the mirror and on the edge of the fairing.  The only major damage was to my ego as people were watching me as well fight to keep from dropping.  Too heavy to stop after a certain point for my old bones, haha.  I really wish you didn't have to cut the fairings on a GS to install sliders. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on October 28, 2016, 04:44:44 AM
When I first got my GS way back in August [seems so long ago, since I haven't seen it in nearly three weeks] I had a similarly silly drop. Our house is on a hill and we have a really steep driveway with just about a five foot wide almost-flat area just at the top. I wasn't even riding. I had the bike parked up on the center stand adjusting the carbs on the "almost flat" spot, right directly in front of where my Jeep was parked. When I took it off the center stand it decided to go right, with the slope of the driveway,  rather than left, where the side stand was extended waiting to keep it from falling. Of course I couldn't catch it and even worse I watched in horror as it fell towards my Jeep's bumper. I thought it was going to smash into the bumper and wreck two of my vehicles at one time but fortunately the only thing that hit the jeep was the mirror, which not only shattered but also snapped off the handlebar mount on the way down. No other visible damage.

I really like the look of these crash bars but man, are they expensive. At some point I'm going to have to stop putting a hundred here, two hundred there into the GS500 and start saving that money for its replacement. Part of the charm of this bike is I don't care as much about small things. The engine is pre-scuffed on both sides :)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.twisted-throttle.net%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fcache%2F1%2Fimage%2F28496d0a14ec004b76332fd2427e3099%2FS%2FB%2FSBL.05.339.100.suzuki.GS500E.crashbars.12.JPG.jpg&hash=cc83eaa5f2a4a9ef1b8ccb56e2508b8af7190f2a)
Speaking of low-speed parking lot stuff, in my MSF class they said that far and away most "accidents" occur at walking speed in parking lots. I suppose this qualifies. That's why they spend most of the time building the low-speed skills. Makes sense to me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on October 28, 2016, 05:28:09 AM
Quote from: mr72 on October 28, 2016, 04:44:44 AM
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Speaking of low-speed parking lot stuff, in my MSF class they said that far and away most "accidents" occur at walking speed in parking lots. I suppose this qualifies. That's why they spend most of the time building the low-speed skills. Makes sense to me.

When I first started riding dirtbikes, my instructors told me something like "anyone can hop on a bike and ride straight and fast, where skill comes into play is twisty and slow" and I've found that to be mostly true. Bikes are much less stable at low speeds (especially when turning) than at high speeds. So, that is when you need to be most careful.

I've never truly dropped my bike at a stop or parking lot speed, but I've lost balance and almost dropped it twice lol. Was able to keep it off the pavement (just barely) both times.

As for what I've done for my bike today, nothing really. Rode into work on a nice cool morning and had a fun little ride.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on October 28, 2016, 02:30:49 PM
Quote from: mr72 on October 28, 2016, 04:44:44 AM
Speaking of low-speed parking lot stuff, in my MSF class they said that far and away most "accidents" occur at walking speed in parking lots. I suppose this qualifies. That's why they spend most of the time building the low-speed skills. Makes sense to me.

I guess it depends on how you define "accident".  Most crashes by far happen in intersections, but low speed maneuvers require the most skill and attention so I can see it being the case where most times a rider error results in hitting the ground is probably low speed.

For me I can't believe what I did.  Not only am I pretty good at low speed (I'm not your tight turn competition type guy but I can do U-turns at full lock, I'm very competent at low speed, much more so than the average), but I freaking teach the whole concept of NO front brake while the bars are turned or you'll drop the bike!
To do something so dumb...  To me it's like the firearms instructor who shoots himself in the foot...
I know better, but it still happened.  And I don't feel like I was distracted by anything.  Just wasn't thinking...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Mr. BIGGZ on November 13, 2016, 12:32:42 PM
Installed:

- LED turn signals front and rear
- CBR integrated tail light
- LEDs in the dash indicators and gauges

Replaced:

- the R6 shock i had installed from the red 06 to a silver 08

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=71143.0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TundraOG on November 20, 2016, 04:47:03 PM
Weekly summary - new HiFlo air filter, new battery (old one lasted for about 6 years!!), valve adjustment (turns out in over 70K KM it hasn't been done ONCE, yet the engine runs great) and the intake manifolds have been replaced.
Plus I got her some rim tape that matches her paintjob and looks killer :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on November 22, 2016, 12:56:15 PM
Painted the rear wheel to match the front that I painted last week: Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy "Stainless Steel" color which looks pretty fabulous as a wheel color for the bike.

Next up, maybe even later today or this evening: install the Katana 600 shock, then put the rear wheel back on.

Rain goes away tomorrow, should be a great day to ride.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on December 18, 2016, 03:11:49 PM
Went and bought a new one of those expanding garden hoses today. The first one I bought was this summer... a cheapo that lasted about 10 seconds before the end blew off LOL. SO I picked up the $20 one from Home Depot. Gave my GS a nice warm wash in my heated garage... it deserved it after it got me home from work last week in the snow. Many thanks to my bike for starting in 19F temps!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Janx101 on December 18, 2016, 05:52:14 PM
All those expanding hoses are prone to blowouts, use low pressure at the tap and you might be ok! ... also.. don't drink the water out of them... gives you a guts ache!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on December 18, 2016, 05:57:47 PM
Thanks Janx!!! I will remember both tips!

I did indeed use a more modest amount of water pressure this time... and also kept the receipt  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on December 21, 2016, 11:56:56 AM
Technically was today since it was around 1am after I got home from work lol... took my time and really cleaned the chain (since the roads are all so salty now) and then put on a good coat of chain lube.  Looks like the weather will still be cold (in the low 30's F) but dry today as well so it's another day I can ride!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on December 22, 2016, 11:26:13 AM
Got up to ~50 degrees here over lunch, so I fired my bike up (started well despite recent below freezing temps) and rode it in to work. I don't know if this really qualifies as "for my bike" since I'm procrastinating proper winterization in hopes that I'll get more days like today where I get to ride lol.

I guess riding it instead of letting it sit is technically "doing something for your bike" since I'm keeping it running lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on December 22, 2016, 11:58:26 AM
I couldn't agree more  :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: the_63 on December 22, 2016, 11:59:07 AM
It's good to get the bike up to running temp and burn out any condensation. Did for mine earlier, been stood for 7/8 months so fired it up, let it idle for a bit before tucking her back in nice and cozy, I need to decide between swingarm:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi66.tinypic.com%2F14nodw8.jpg&hash=2c820d15aaff7d2da3da7ec95e4e99e77a1972de)

shock swap:
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi63.tinypic.com%2F2jbqrdf.jpg&hash=62424e59b83fa96a253d42601c15ebca2a6ac6a1)

or exhaust. The exhaust needs fixing anyway and the state it's in atm it won't pass an MOT, so maybe a nice new shinny one i needed

Chris
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Ashtray 91 on December 22, 2016, 02:15:55 PM
my gs500 likes to stay revved up
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on January 26, 2017, 08:12:07 AM
This morning I swapped my bars and grips.

Since I've now ridden about 700 miles or so, I'm learning that the fit wasn't right. I had Bikemaster Superbike bars, and with my height and long arms and body type this resulted in me sort of sliding down the seat towards the tank all the time.

I switched to some aluminum KX high bend handlebars complete with bolt-in crossbar. I thought the crossbar would have to come off in order for me to see the gauges but it's low enough that I can see fine so I'm keeping it.

Bars are maybe 3" wider than the Superbikes and maybe 1" higher, and WAY WAY WAY more comfortable. Still have not ridden.

While I was at it I chunked the crummy Bikemaster rubber grips I had before and swapped on my favorite Oury grips that I've been riding on mountain bikes for decades. Man, what a difference!

With careful cable routing the big bars fit without requiring longer cables or brake hose.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on January 26, 2017, 12:21:26 PM
Pics mr72 !! Please :-*
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on January 27, 2017, 05:34:04 AM
Alright SBW, here you go.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3CFZkMV-o6fqEY2--RNPKAm9JESsn47IiFppVluJbarVm_bZ8crDZMfNMY6B-ZL20clKfY0gaHnrYrMe1mZPWLK4kbWxjzysIPL-7grWFLg8l_w0CYXpW8mplR0CnIyQl_2ei5_anAyphY8JL0JDGReQC-2ptlQ0-3c-erHL0FRLnhcXkwaZPvL2SRxyOatOn6yMRCE0lK8CS2GQ00WhvLjNSiCMlFYfgWGhiV5BmO7MiHUz7zmCCkpbe9Y4pX11t2HuvYLnWXhSbr6ZZpAxPp8D3bh9AC_N3DZvsTNZvCyWP9_FGGQOlOSyfD7Ip6lLsWm-7IeHvDufvTEapd_tgMLsSBQvu4UwRlmiuJNZQ05MaQJTbnBNvKUfF1XjmcMSvTZQYpi3sV_e67Lcc6RFHimqrP5JXD_ucdezsB1U6-MolSCGrsrIdojJae-7PG-6tvYbbbUXeBOj0CY9FLFQd1JH0FRkwJY3Bgq35yjuoiPZdQS8FcdDYUJtUSyg08dSYqHZrgIEq8kGuQdwa6H6mW4Ufz7CbQA9-JV9xbFSlHY2VE0yMrK84ji0j9yrxttjx7yztK4q1szPvZKyfjYLqq0F1ekzI0RfHZ9VH_fGcNxoWr4GEtqBJVRsksZtHU-Ia_Ett3EB4Ug4QmYvH8QE7P3FOqp5GZ-7ESd6P07LXQ=w2542-h1906-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/f2h9yac46lMj1UQRPjviq1Ul7Y0BUnzOH81vDcjYYYtRSAErx6sGyb9DsLT2nE5pfuvc4-XGi1-WxTRaXZCqERn2yqUykj8-72dPWCcXkVu9PJTjmuFJvPdUxPhq47SUwbUs42Vqp2hMw1_r-7gmPljeA0Ifn1--FQGwB5P-65WyBamGQkMNbUq8Ss0BYNsPGtqBEHa9pbaug3OBUA5rpF3wnOPcgE0TYzfI9eHjI8HUaBFpefC67NelgQx_ErPDBvBuuh54CX10_xcYgOhu40Xzu0lZQLYfE7LNPBx7p0utb7mKEwyBn45JkdgAc2xdm2-IUjNr-ObJbQdL26wQ9ZE92cv6DmapVJqEEt8djmUX4m7fM4e-1DbhGua_ARLlW__gBUYmuYeYG7SAp-iwrwTza8JvCpHnB0V3WUwKKaqpuIiNKAIAIwn6tUpzOi1sf91qhAD_Uc2B0jk6I2Zdx1njMXQR9PtrD_taz-x8wIaQTQ5PZtlUXvksUnGSm0050Ik52qRENqU5LhPKA_M5ErzB4GCwqfJd8Dg5cqyTG2XFj9t-j2JtNBbVdrSlKo2WlBF22_nNzOw94kIJxrXQhuFUYq06v7P8SF2yGCciVJ7VvQZsSSzGaW1k18H8FEeNzAMCqn-vEqXoyRYyZvGByqbYAeKo57Iz5RJlZMauGA=w1430-h1906-no)

Still need to adjust them just a bit. I rode it just a little yesterday and it's way more comfortable than it was with the superbikes. As long as these bars are, turning at full lock is a little bit of a reach, but the width feels great when riding on the road.
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Post by: ShowBizWolf on January 27, 2017, 06:41:27 AM
Ahh that looks marvelous! Thank you!! Well done  :rstar:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: the_63 on January 27, 2017, 02:43:01 PM
Drove 1110 miles (round trip) for some valve shims to squidge into the exhaust valves. Should take my exhaust clearance to 0.12mm. Saturday will be a Chris heart Sookie day and we're going to make some progress. Meeeeeee and mrs.  Mrs Jonnes, We got a thang, Going ooooon  :kiss3:

Chris
O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on January 30, 2017, 04:16:07 AM
mr72, is there any particular reason your mirrors are clamped to the bar separately, rather than a set that screws into the factory spots on the hand controls? Just curious.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on January 30, 2017, 05:14:24 AM
Yeah. The right side mount is broken. I got a generic replacement part for it but the two sides don't mount at the same angle which is annoying. But the clamps are also annoying.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: the_63 on January 30, 2017, 09:45:51 AM
I'm planning on using my old mirror mounts for a satnav mount. Just need the right bolt and I'm away.

Also got Sookie running pretty well today.

Chris
O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on February 03, 2017, 01:46:46 PM
Yesterday, I checked my tire pressures and inflated them a bit since they had deflated a little bit due to the cold weather.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: WestAussie on February 04, 2017, 10:53:49 PM
Well long time no post. Still have my baby. She is only a little worse for wear. Complete clean of frame rims and plastics today. Then a coating of silicone spray and wipe down with clean cloth. Looking shiny and still sparkling. Got to be happy with that.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Vycama on February 05, 2017, 06:04:40 AM
I've hurt mine.

My bike did run perfectly but my left intake pipe was in a bad shape and would sometimes cause the carburetors to kind of hop or bounce out, so I went to my usual shop with a brand new one to make them change it (I don't have a personal garage, utterly frustrating). So we changed it and now I have some issues when idling and when holding a speed between 4,000 and 5,000 rpm.

I might know the reason for the idling part, I told him while we were talking that I did plan to change my handlebar switches in the next few months for something more recent and I'll probably lose the choke lever, buy an aftermarket one that I would place somewhere around the engine. He had an idea of not using a lever at all and do it by hand since the left part of the choke isn't difficult to reach even with gloves. So he tested something and displaced the breather and it might be in contact with the choke. The breather was not the reason. I stopped writing the message and went check that out on the bike, I moved the breather away and I still have a bad response from the choke lever, I now think the cable might be stuck in some way (cf the wiki : "Ensure all control cables are free and have not siezed, on the GS500 the choke cable is prone to this."). I lost my job Friday so I'll be able to check that better on Monday.


The idling issue is still there. I can't pull it as far as I used to before, it doesn't come back to the point Zero (I need to manually push the part 28 on this page http://www.suzukipartshouse.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d3f431f8700230d8b4c33e/carburetor (http://www.suzukipartshouse.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d3f431f8700230d8b4c33e/carburetor)). It also act weirdly, when I pull it, the idling actually goes down for a couple of seconds and then the rpm goes up.




About the second part, the back and forth noise when holding a speed between 4,000 and 5,000 rpm. It might just need either a carb sync... I hope.

I'm still waiting to receive the switch to install hazard lights on the bike. I bought a cheap one from China last week, I should receive it in a week or so. I don't have much room on my handlebars so I'm not sure where I'm going to put the switch yet. But I've prepared the schematics, I haven't touch anything electrical since middle school so that will be a good way to re-learn everything.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Darkstar on February 05, 2017, 12:49:01 PM
Took the carbs, cleaned them, and started tuning.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: J_Walker on February 06, 2017, 12:03:22 PM
Installed a AC compressor last night. gotta keep the engine cool somehow...

http://imgur.com/a/g7GC8
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on February 06, 2017, 12:52:54 PM
Quote from: J_Walker on February 06, 2017, 12:03:22 PM
Installed a AC compressor last night. gotta keep the engine cool somehow...

http://imgur.com/a/g7GC8

(https://m.popkey.co/44bf38/zJDk7.gif)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: J_Walker on February 06, 2017, 01:31:14 PM
Quote from: qcbaker on February 06, 2017, 12:52:54 PM
Quote from: J_Walker on February 06, 2017, 12:03:22 PM
Installed a AC compressor last night. gotta keep the engine cool somehow...

http://imgur.com/a/g7GC8

*image*

ask away...  8)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on February 06, 2017, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: J_Walker on February 06, 2017, 01:31:14 PM
ask away...  8)



Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SirHansford on February 08, 2017, 08:55:44 AM
Quote from: qcbaker on February 06, 2017, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: J_Walker on February 06, 2017, 01:31:14 PM
ask away...  8)



lmao!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on February 18, 2017, 06:58:13 PM
Finally got around to doing the diode mod. After almost a year of having my GS, I finally have working turn signals. While I had the fairings off, I gave it a pretty good cleaning. I had a ride planned for today, but we rescheduled for tomorrow for a little warmer weather.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on February 19, 2017, 05:34:46 PM
Took about a 120 mile ride this afternoon. Nearly perfect weather. Unfortunately I lowsided around a 90+ degree left hand turn that I mishandled. Bent the clutch lever a little bit. I was able to bend it back enough to ride home, but it still needs some work. Also dented the tank (with my foot, somehow), but not terribly. I also broke one of the newly wired turn signals. Thankfully, I don't think I hit pavement except with the left bar end. My jacket has a small rip on the left sleeve, but otherwise I'm intact.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MichaelM3 on February 19, 2017, 05:42:10 PM
Glad to hear you're not damaged. Everything else sounds like 'appropriate battle scars'. My bike has few scars that it wears with pride.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on February 19, 2017, 05:52:43 PM
Sat on the one closest to the garage door and made Vroooom noises  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on February 19, 2017, 06:15:31 PM
Quote from: MichaelM3 on February 19, 2017, 05:42:10 PM
Glad to hear you're not damaged. Everything else sounds like 'appropriate battle scars'. My bike has few scars that it wears with pride.

Thanks. Glad to have made it through unscathed. Bummed about the damage, but certainly glad it wasn't worse, as it easily could've been.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on February 20, 2017, 08:12:26 AM
I'm glad you're ok too Scott!!! The tanks dent so easily don't they? I've got a few small ones in my tank and one of 'em I put there by accident with my fist  :icon_rolleyes:  I was like OMG I'm so sorry!!!  :sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on February 20, 2017, 09:00:21 AM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on February 20, 2017, 08:12:26 AM
I'm glad you're ok too Scott!!! The tanks dent so easily don't they? I've got a few small ones in my tank and one of 'em I put there by accident with my fist  :icon_rolleyes:  I was like OMG I'm so sorry!!!  :sad:

Thank you! It was a pretty low speed incident, but I'm more sore this morning than I expected. I'm really grateful that the ground was wet enough to soften my impact haha. My helmet had some mud on it, but no scrapes or other damage.

You're right about the tank! I had no idea it would dent like that. I went down on my left side, but the right side and top of the tank are what is dented. I've deduced that it has to have been my foot that did the damage, because there's green and white scuffs on the tank, and the only thing I could find that are those same colors is the shoes I was wearing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on February 20, 2017, 09:10:32 AM
Fudgepops  :icon_sad:

Do you think you can pull 'em out at all?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on February 20, 2017, 10:20:57 AM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on February 20, 2017, 09:10:32 AM
Fudgepops  :icon_sad:

Do you think you can pull 'em out at all?

I'm not sure...I'll post pics later and get some thoughts before I even consider trying it. My parents' neighbor is an auto body guy, so next time I see him I might ask if he'll do it for me. He's a nice guy, and I grew up with his oldest son, so he might be willing to give me a hand. The top isn't so much "dented" as it is just pushed down. Not really sure how to explain it other than to say if you're looking straight across the top of it, the top of the tank is not level. I'm not sure if there's much I can do with that, but it's only really noticeable while sitting on the bike and looking down at the tank. The dent on the right side of the tank is a pretty noticeable one. If I could pop that one out, I'd be thrilled.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on February 20, 2017, 02:27:38 PM
Sorry to hear about the crash. Really glad you are ok.

Quote from: rscottlow on February 20, 2017, 10:20:57 AM
The top isn't so much "dented" as it is just pushed down. Not really sure how to explain it other than to say if you're looking straight across the top of it, the top of the tank is not level. I'm not sure if there's much I can do with that, but it's only really noticeable while sitting on the bike and looking down at the tank. The dent on the right side of the tank is a pretty noticeable one. If I could pop that one out, I'd be thrilled.

My original tank had that "pressed in" top problem and I pulled it out (mostly). As long as it's not creased you can do it. PM me if you want a walk thru. Basically the idea is to whip up a prying mechanism using something like an aluminum baseball bat to pry upwards on the tank by using one of the four bolt holes from the fuel cap as a pull point while the bike is on a center stand.

As for the pop-out dent, using one of those hot-glue dent pullers may work shockingly well if you give it a chance. Probably require a dozen or more attempts to fully pull it out. Put the hot-glue doodad right in the middle of the deepest part of the dent and pull it out carefully according to the instructions. I got a set from Harbor Freight for next to nothing. Worked wonders on my old tank.

Of course after doing all of this on my old tank, I still replaced it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on February 20, 2017, 03:40:25 PM
Cool, thanks man. I snapped a couple pics, I'm going to make another thread about it...

I like harbor freight for stuff like that which (I hope) I only need for one-time or very occasional use.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on February 23, 2017, 12:02:24 AM
First, the GS500 got some new stablemates delivered. In the back is a 2005 GSX-R 600 race bike, on the left is a 2003 Gas Gas TXT Pro 280, and in front is a 1979 Yamaha IT250.
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4WIpqiHh.jpg&hash=0978e79975bf5b86a5fe8e4756065a487b2e2158)

Then I installed a new headlight on the GS500; it's a JW Speaker 8790 Adaptive unit.
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Lastly, I ordered a flyscreen from Dart for the GS500, just to see if I like it better than the naked look I've had since 2010.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RideShield on February 23, 2017, 02:49:52 PM
Went for a ride in Nockamixon State Park and took a picture by the Lake's spillway.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi117.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fo42%2Fpachislo_qna%2FIMG_2_zps37ntgsaj.jpg&hash=a7f22e145e4dbcd1304811d4a0ddf5b3dbfc1a2e) (http://s117.photobucket.com/user/pachislo_qna/media/IMG_2_zps37ntgsaj.jpg.html)

The bike is running okay so anything I have to do to it can wait.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: J_Walker on February 23, 2017, 06:44:12 PM
Quote from: RideShield on February 23, 2017, 02:49:52 PM
Went for a ride in Nockamixon State Park and took a picture by the Lake's spillway.

The bike is running okay so anything I have to do to it can wait.

looks good. I am curious who hit that guard rail, looks like an odd way its flattened. or maybe the GS has its own gravity field...?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RideShield on February 23, 2017, 09:38:54 PM
Although I didn't get a picture, that's the break in the guard rail where you can walk up to a park bench with an informational sign. Also, people appear to be putting locks on the fence that keeps you safe from going over the edge. I remember a summer when fisherman would cast over the fence and down the short cliff. Maybe they still do.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi117.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fo42%2Fpachislo_qna%2FIMG_20170223_134705_zpson8r9lmk.jpg&hash=a563b57cb204bdcf011d99a705c14b3850018d00) (http://s117.photobucket.com/user/pachislo_qna/media/IMG_20170223_134705_zpson8r9lmk.jpg.html) 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: KGSB11 on February 27, 2017, 07:36:49 AM
Put new tires on this weekend -- Avon Roadriders.  I've only put 1.5mi on them from the 20deg F ride home from my colleague's shop, but they should be an improvement from the worn out 2006 OEM's.

At the shop (Background are a RW&B GSXR and four 2010 Aprillia RSV4's:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2wOoHenUmR9p3DZaPScdnnOegXs02Vj5J5Bx_OJ_Nv6AXIj-bbBIkXbLc_qR4qxEa_iV7YbUi2svI5RW6G_e7cBtuWUW3g_U9opJILdc5eAcaP08nDrCXcHn38whbXBEXUr1GqS8TVn9HH_RUz7jOAVEl_A4qa3C-DuSdXHg07sSE70lChmnIdiu_p-BW2JSxDh5us4gphR2mmriXGi03inQQBMO33KsqFj0Oy45Zls1XuL3kiEURGB8n34_z3BgS15GVRdS31sjM90RknmKN8yhmMUvLsBl5jKrfk_0YA0xul4-mZ4184WtjGVjDKztztRaUEnU-CzC5sEGpPCKgc7xeEHXU3Sqhk2Tzqni_xCX5_YlhFdW10wTpmcMRP2_5BoPg2sFlrL6Jkvogba9BbXdYMHzirVDVAZiFC9-px1AAzm71cua7uRXj2BfZjBkE_9UQ1GbHxjLfWIVYNBqaaxM7dafi1Mdo2tqczDqFgvl2uLyOzr1Ke3jWu6VYSKFlu4EReOiE4aPSWUdW15b5kuf_XuxuuVNZh-oEKNbLRVSF43AnFZAKtYBMi1rVc_gLFxpE8a6S55Gzs1DzOJGihSzYnhwC1qjYiKZMVv111LFoicEhQks=w861-h485-no)

Back safe at home -- pardon the mess in the garage, I am in the process of re-organizing it to make better room for the GS.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/l5vG30VBALneeRJpcjjtLdWLhZhdl0xi3jSpBNQXeH3s0sK1505NYMVMWsylflLXyTQNa9JyLya1MgL5kfGODpPUW2enPop6l8Xfryl0VoQdtAvWZnA2uvY4Vt5sdKIzOhlN4YJyiTYbGZLC1YXbzMuJ7AFxokMBsGLYzmOKCkBLjb9tzut4-vNFDBN6bcKvR1A3XVLeIVHUIKes6MzCHsa2XOFZ6NDPTTaGZdcFTTJoT-cxsQaLy6TGyr3LNVtEXXqj-8kg1GxjMlahCGPVJbXesRgWWBFh5YmAk-Y4VMgZSg316UCjXaK1p1aGREMjb9ybpf1jJnrTIF9GaLGvuk-0cQuxdDut4OWc_SPabgmWeoBYox1F5N8s12o_qWtaRxfV58tgWJnuY1OAIxDEbi5_hGI5r7zm11XDf_gNJE_DZsGmlcgxUXQVlwhS-IhFrK76hzHVk4S0cZyTfCH3NlEVyxWSAJ3j2ih1cL8FK35OwKfwgyPg3Q5-T-jCoMbkjogQxAeCGYmaNSFVMIzBhb6vQ95mIESjIky5iLfpJ8nrSU881b1uckbSAVc7zEvoMNgm8AizRfNo3GcAKVtVLEMDNNsRfT8nRcVG0QDPRjrAMzaG=w861-h485-no)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MichaelM3 on February 27, 2017, 03:26:25 PM
In one month my bike will turn 10 years old  :thumb:

As an early birthday present I gave it a set of HEL braided brake lines - the pretty transparent blue ones with shiny banjos. They almost match the 2007 Suzuki blue. The front ones went on without a problem, except for the usual dribbles of brake fluid hastily cleaned up. At 10 years old, with 53000 ks on the clock, I thought it was time to do some of those jobs that the service manual suggests, like changing brake and fuel lines.

Installing the rear one looks like a more fiddly job, so I've left it for next weekend. However, I did change the rear pads. Surprisingly, the old ones still had 2-3mm left on them after 41000 k. Anyone got any advice on this job? I thinking about undoing the muffler mount point to drop it down a bit to get some extra working space. Or is it better / easier to remove the caliper and rotate it up on the torsion bar?

Also, any thoughts on replacing fuel lines? They appear to be in good condition but they are 10 years old. Usually I live by the rule 'if it ain't broke - don't fix it'.

Any advice gratefully received.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: J_Walker on February 27, 2017, 04:55:16 PM
Quote from: MichaelM3 on February 27, 2017, 03:26:25 PM
In one month my bike will turn 10 years old  :thumb:

As an early birthday present I gave it a set of HEL braided brake lines - the pretty transparent blue ones with shiny banjos. They almost match the 2007 Suzuki blue. The front ones went on without a problem, except for the usual dribbles of brake fluid hastily cleaned up. At 10 years old, with 53000 ks on the clock, I thought it was time to do some of those jobs that the service manual suggests, like changing brake and fuel lines.

Installing the rear one looks like a more fiddly job, so I've left it for next weekend. However, I did change the rear pads. Surprisingly, the old ones still had 2-3mm left on them after 41000 k. Anyone got any advice on this job? I thinking about undoing the muffler mount point to drop it down a bit to get some extra working space. Or is it better / easier to remove the caliper and rotate it up on the torsion bar?

Also, any thoughts on replacing fuel lines? They appear to be in good condition but they are 10 years old. Usually I live by the rule 'if it ain't broke - don't fix it'.

Any advice gratefully received.

the fuel lines, I first thought the clear plastic ones would be cool, so I ordered clear plastic ones from a reputable vendor. they where rated for "fuel" and everything, soon found out that the clear ones are junk no matter how much you pay. so I went down to NAPA and picked up some super heavy duty regular rubber fuel lines, they are great, their wall thickness, and the fact their reinforced with a fiber makes them less likely to kink.

so TL:DR head to napa get rubber fuel lines, and not have to worry about them for another 10 years, only other thing I'd say is get hose clamps to replace the OEM clamps.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: k.rollin on March 01, 2017, 10:45:58 PM
Dart Classic flyscreen arrived from London while I was at work, so I installed it before dinner. I'm not sure if it will stay or not, as I got it for aesthetic reasons (to conceal gaps between the headlight bucket and the gauges/forks), so some riding at freeway speeds will be required before I make the final decision, as I am used to riding completely naked.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: J_Walker on March 02, 2017, 01:01:47 AM
Quote from: k.rollin on March 01, 2017, 10:45:58 PM
Dart Classic flyscreen arrived from London while I was at work, so I installed it before dinner. I'm not sure if it will stay or not, as I got it for aesthetic reasons (to conceal gaps between the headlight bucket and the gauges/forks), so some riding at freeway speeds will be required before I make the final decision, as I am used to riding completely naked.

riding naked sounds like a good way to get road rash on your.. well ya know.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on March 02, 2017, 06:54:51 AM
(Yesterday) I ordered short brake & clutch levers and LED turn signals for my GS. I bent the clutch lever and broke the left front turn signal when I lowsided a couple of weeks back. They should be here tomorrow, and installed over the weekend for a ride on Sunday.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on March 02, 2017, 07:04:16 PM
Went to the dealership and ordered the valve tool so I can do the valve adjustment. Should be here Saturday or Monday.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheGreenWeenie on March 02, 2017, 07:18:13 PM
Quote from: Suzi Q on March 02, 2017, 07:04:16 PM
Went to the dealership and ordered the valve tool so I can do the valve adjustment. Should be here Saturday or Monday.

craaap, I forgot to do that when i had the motor all apart.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on March 02, 2017, 08:18:44 PM
So i actually ordered one off ebay that got lost in the mail. I messaged the seller, so they mailed me a SECOND one, that ALSO got lost in the mail. They are investigating all that nonsense with the USPS after issuing me a refund and, in the meantime, I ordered the one from the dealership.  I should have done that in the first place, but the dealership is 60 miles away. PM me your address and if one of the ones that's been lost in the mail shows up, I'll send it to you for the cost of a trade review.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on March 04, 2017, 07:06:02 AM
It snowed a few inches last night.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170304/4c6ad8f68a3fa4d455839ca4bf2560a7.jpg)

My new levers and turn signals arrived, so I'll probably install those this afternoon when it warms up a little. Tomorrow's forecasted high is 63 F, so if the roads aren't covered in salt, I'm going to try to get a little ride in to test them out.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170304/d3775e11af4d182ed9a492cf63a66588.jpg)

Thanks mr72 for the link to these levers, I'm excited to see how they look on my bike.

I ordered a set of 4 LED turn signals, but I'm not crazy about the smoked lenses...I'm afraid they won't be bright enough. Since I only broke the one on the left front I'm just going to install them on the front and hold onto the other two.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on March 04, 2017, 10:05:36 AM
I have what look like those exact same levers on my bike. I like them a lot :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on March 04, 2017, 01:17:04 PM
Quote from: qcbaker on March 04, 2017, 10:05:36 AM
I have what look like those exact same levers on my bike. I like them a lot :thumb:

Glad to hear it. That's the second positive review I've received on them. I'm excited to get them installed. We're having people over tonight, and hadn't really planned to, so I've got some house cleaning to do before I can work on the bike. It might have to wait for tomorrow's warmer temps.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TheGreenWeenie on March 04, 2017, 08:09:35 PM
Quote from: qcbaker on March 04, 2017, 10:05:36 AM
I have what look like those exact same levers on my bike. I like them a lot :thumb:

everyone has these levers, lol. they just print different names on them and charge more or less depending on who's name it is.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on March 05, 2017, 04:19:04 PM
I got them installed and rode about 70 miles. They look great! It's weird getting used to the short clutch lever, but I like them a lot.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170305/ccb9481da6af5137486090b6c7b4655a.jpg)

You can see my tank dents pretty well in this photo too lol. I'll get around to trying to pull those out at some point...


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gstam on March 06, 2017, 10:52:07 AM
I thought I would just make an irrelevant extraneous post to bump my post-count up and get past these charming captchas.

spark plug !=sparkplug.
carburettor != carburetor.

I've been catching up on old posts, and this place is an excellent resource, learned much that is new and familiarised myself again with the bike and all its quirks and traits, falling in love with it all over again.

I'm reading posts backwards, reverse chronologically, so everyone with problems of their own making have a happy ending, everyone starts wizened and cynical experts and turn into refreshingly callow n00bs making clueless blunders.  :D

Today I whipped off the battery box for a de-rust and coat of paint, going from silver to black.  Should set off nicely the now proven Yellow Motobatt, the sides of that already blacked out with duct-tape. I'm trying to make the side profile of the bike look cleaner, less cluttered.

New back wheel with newly fitted BT45 sits ready to fit when I get around to it.
New front wheel is in the post, I'll probably re-use the existing tyre on that another year or so.

Retiring the original back wheel for white corrosion on the tyre seating area and the new wheel I got was black, not in error, so rather than rattle-can the front to match, I'll change the front too and maybe get the old pair blasted and re-coated, somehow, if possible.  This has got considerably worse over the years and through several replacement back tyres, there had always been some leakage of around 6-7 psi per week.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zen222765.zen.co.uk%2F2017-03-06-gs500e-wheel-alloy-corrosion%2Fpb250001-800x.jpg&hash=ec04906e1ef78205adc6c28b39a342038819ffce)

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zen222765.zen.co.uk%2F2017-03-06-gs500e-wheel-alloy-corrosion%2Fpb250006-800x.jpg&hash=d83caefbee3602edbe75ed5c35ac3dc920fa7233)

Few other minor jobs cleaning, checking connections etc.

I already had long-ago bridged the clutch switch and sidestand switch, plan soon to eliminate the remainder of this junk: the diode and the relay, which are more trouble and potential to go wrong than they are worth.  Likely to just connect orange ignition feed, straight to kill/start switch and connect the neutral switch direct up to the lamp.  I'm not convinced by the back-emf from the solenoid argument about the diode, considering the likely not inconsiderable spike from the starter motor itself is far greater; even ordinary relay coils have this slight drawback when the field in the winding collapses, such as the sidestand-stand relay itself, at which point the argument becomes circular.  I'd probably be reluctant to do this on the later bikes bristling with vulnerable electronics.  Arguments pro/con welcome.



Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Atesz792 on March 06, 2017, 11:12:05 AM
Quote from: qcbaker on February 06, 2017, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: J_Walker on February 06, 2017, 01:31:14 PM
ask away...  8)


Exactly! :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on March 07, 2017, 06:21:54 PM
Just hit up Jake Wilson for a set of S20 Evo's. I had been eyeing the Rosso II's, but they're backordered a month out. I'm traveling for work and out of town for a week, but when I get back I should be looking at all the parts necessary to get her back on the road.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: JROCKrwb on March 07, 2017, 06:27:40 PM
new spark plugs, cleaned electricals, new led headlight bulb "the little one", new dash bulbs, new fuel lines, cleaned the carbs.............. still wont crank
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on March 12, 2017, 12:29:53 AM
Quote from: MichaelM3 on February 27, 2017, 03:26:25 PM

Also, any thoughts on replacing fuel lines? They appear to be in good condition but they are 10 years old.

I would advise going for the OEM fuel lines. They are not cheap, but they are the right size and correctly flared and high quality. Well worth it in my opinion. They are different sizes on each end. Make sure you get the OEM spring clips to go with it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on March 12, 2017, 06:23:47 AM
The weather was cold yesterday, but it was nice enough to roll the bike out into the driveway to put my new front turn signals on. While I had the fairings off I noticed one of the hoses for the PAIR system was disconnected, so I put that back on. It starts and idles cold much better now, and it's a lot quieter.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MichaelM3 on March 12, 2017, 07:58:18 PM
Quote from: user11235813 on March 12, 2017, 12:29:53 AM
Quote from: MichaelM3 on February 27, 2017, 03:26:25 PM

Also, any thoughts on replacing fuel lines? They appear to be in good condition but they are 10 years old.

I would advise going for the OEM fuel lines. They are not cheap, but they are the right size and correctly flared and high quality. Well worth it in my opinion. They are different sizes on each end. Make sure you get the OEM spring clips to go with it.

Thanks for the advice. I don't mind spending the extra dollars if it makes fitting easier and cleaner. As this is a job I'll be tackling myself, the extra I spend on parts is easily covered in the savings in labour costs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on March 12, 2017, 08:40:59 PM
You won't regret it. Every time you take the tank off you'll be happier. FFIW, it's easier to leave the lines attached to the tank and remove them from the petcock, which you can unbolt to make it easier, then pull the hoses through with the tank. I took some shots of what the ends of the OEM hoses look like, they also come with braided nylon protection as well.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimg.org%2Fq8kq12pmz%2FGS500_fuel_lines.jpg&hash=e3d94826da97dcaff2ce65eed0d980c3443a5297)


Quote from: MichaelM3 on March 12, 2017, 07:58:18 PM
Quote from: user11235813 on March 12, 2017, 12:29:53 AM
Quote from: MichaelM3 on February 27, 2017, 03:26:25 PM

Also, any thoughts on replacing fuel lines? They appear to be in good condition but they are 10 years old.

I would advise going for the OEM fuel lines. They are not cheap, but they are the right size and correctly flared and high quality. Well worth it in my opinion. They are different sizes on each end. Make sure you get the OEM spring clips to go with it.

Thanks for the advice. I don't mind spending the extra dollars if it makes fitting easier and cleaner. As this is a job I'll be tackling myself, the extra I spend on parts is easily covered in the savings in labour costs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on March 12, 2017, 09:46:05 PM
Bah... Idk why but I can't see the pic  :technical:  Really want to cuz I'm thinking I'll go this route when I replace my lines again this year.

Oh and +1 to user's way of removing the tank and hoses!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on March 13, 2017, 01:28:57 AM
Here's the direct link SBW http://s7.postimg.org/q8kq12pmz/GS500_fuel_lines.jpg I posted it previously in a thread about fuel lines.

The tank removal idea I got from a you t00b vid https://youtu.be/jIL0eMzRPF8?t=1m33s

Quote from: ShowBizWolf on March 12, 2017, 09:46:05 PM
Bah... Idk why but I can't see the pic  :technical:  Really want to cuz I'm thinking I'll go this route when I replace my lines again this year.

Oh and +1 to user's way of removing the tank and hoses!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on March 13, 2017, 02:32:07 AM
Thank you!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MichaelM3 on March 13, 2017, 02:35:27 PM
It never occurred to the thing that advertises itself as my 'brain' that the fuel lines would be different sizes at the ends. That explains the number of posts on this forum by people having grief fitting generic or after-market fuel lines.

And @user011235813 (should I say Mr Fibonacci?) thanks for the picture. Great work and great advise.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on March 13, 2017, 02:52:32 PM
Do you have any more pics of 'em? I'm curious to see what the braided part(s) look like. Added it all into my cart on motosport for payday!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on March 14, 2017, 07:27:32 AM
@SBW, I don't have any more photos but I can say that the hoses are bent and reshaped, the braiding is just a nylon wrap sort of like those Chinese finger traps except finer. Another point about the OEM lines with the OEM flat spring clips is that the hoses will fit next to each other at the tank end because the two nipples are very close together. I paid $AUD 150 for a set, you'd prolly pay much less in the USA but you won't regret it.

@MichaelM3, yeah I figured that 'hey this is the fuel hose, do I really want a problem with it'? Fibonacci, you got it. I saw all the difficulties people have had fitting them, but I didn't realise till I installed them how much less hassle it really is. With the nipples at different sizes on end is going to be either too loose or very tight. Plus I find the very thick rubber of the OEM hoses reassuring.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: the_63 on March 14, 2017, 03:50:07 PM
It's not really for my bike, but for me when riding it, I ordered a red AGV K5 Hero and an RST R-16 jacket in black. All in ÂŁ331.48  :o

Chris
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on March 14, 2017, 06:03:27 PM
My new (to me) '01 front end came in, so I removed the damping rods (omg so easy) and prepped them for drilling for the emulator install the next time I'm at work. I also ordered up new seals and dust covers for the forks for when I re-install. Tires and valve tool came whilst I was away, so that's next on the list.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on March 15, 2017, 02:04:07 PM
Dropped new tires off at the LMS to have 'em mounted and balanced. Removed old valve shims, calculated new shims and ordered.

- sq
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on March 15, 2017, 02:27:32 PM
Swapped my Buell over to GP shift.  Because why not?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SirHansford on March 15, 2017, 05:06:14 PM
 Took all my fairings off to fix a crack in the fairing with JB plasic weld and fixed the pushed through turn signal from a little oppsie at a stop sign with some dirt and gravel in the road.  Decided to get the hose and greased lightening out and clean all the road sludge that was hiding as well while they were off.  Cold AF outside.  Was 72 degrees here all last week and today it barely broke 30.  I must be just plain stupid to wait till the coldest day i could find to get motivated.  But, having the day off work made me think I should strike while the iron is "hot".  Or just barely above freezing anyways.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: SirHansford on March 15, 2017, 10:05:23 PM
Quote from: Watcher on March 15, 2017, 02:27:32 PM
Swapped my Buell over to GP shift.  Because why not?


Very interesting man. I'm interested to know how you feel about it now and again after using it a while. For myself, I can imagine it being extremely awkward trying to get used to shifting in the opposite direction.  The advantages are clear in certain situations but that would require me to completely rewire my brain,   Would be reallllly weird for the first several rides. Was it as simple as just repositioning your shift rod or a bit more in depth? Very cool mod  buddy :)  *high five*
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on March 16, 2017, 01:38:13 PM
Quote from: SirHansford on March 15, 2017, 10:05:23 PM
Quote from: Watcher on March 15, 2017, 02:27:32 PM
Swapped my Buell over to GP shift.  Because why not?


Very interesting man. I'm interested to know how you feel about it now and again after using it a while. For myself, I can imagine it being extremely awkward trying to get used to shifting in the opposite direction.  The advantages are clear in certain situations but that would require me to completely rewire my brain,   Would be reallllly weird for the first several rides. Was it as simple as just repositioning your shift rod or a bit more in depth? Very cool mod  buddy :)  *high five*

Switching it over was really simple, at least in the case of the Buell because it has a linkage.  All you do is reverse which side the linkage attaches to the shift shaft.  For a GS it would be impossible without also switching to rear-sets, since the shifter directly bolts onto the shift shaft.

How I feel about it?  Meh.  It wasn't that hard to wrap my brain around it, I did have a few mis-shifts and a few 2nd gear starts, but after a couple of minutes around the block I had it figured out.  In an emergency I might naturally default to what I've been using for the past 7 years, but I don't think it's that hard to relearn.

The advantages to GP shift are pretty clear.  That being said, for street strategies it's completely unnecessary and potentially detrimental.  For one, you aren't focused on pure acceleration on the street so knocking 1/10 of a second off your upshift isn't really something you need to be concerned about.  Also, something that probably never happens on the track that DOES happen on the street is emergency stopping.  When you emergency stop, and I teach this to new riders, the easiest thing to process is "Both hands squeeze, both feet press."  Clutch in, brakes on, downshift, all super fluid.  If you have both hands squeezing, one foot pressing, and one foot lifting, it seems less stable and less controllable when your adrenaline strips away your fine motor control.

Reasons to do it:  You track frequently, but infrequently enough to not form a habit, so you mirror your track setup on your street bike to reinforce your track habits.
Reasons not to do it:  You don't track.  Or you track frequently enough to form a habit on that particular riding position and can separate it when riding a more upright bike (maybe), or ride so many bikes so often that it doesn't matter what shift pattern is used, you can handle it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on March 16, 2017, 06:40:39 PM
Drilled the damping tubes in prep for assembly. Just waiting on the rings/seals at this point.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on March 19, 2017, 05:00:06 PM
Finished the valve job as far as I can until I track down the last shim. It's in tolerance though, so no worries running it. G/F and I also re-torqued the head...bolts 1-4 were all loose with 5-8 being above spec, so I'm guessing somebody tried to torque them down to stop the seep that was up front. Backed 'em all off and sorted it to spec. Hopefully they didn't warp it.

In the meantime, Amazon was 2 to 4 weeks out on the seal kit, so I bit the bullet and overnighted it direct from AllBalls. Should be here Tuesday.  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on March 24, 2017, 07:22:10 AM
I guess my girlfriend's Blast counts as "my" bike since technically I own it...

I adjusted the shift lever so that its in a much better position, but I really fouled up the bolt head in the process :oops:. Lever is in a stable spot now, but if I ever need to remove it or adjust it again, I'll definitely need a grabbit or other bolt extractor lol.

Also, I added some seafoam to the tank, sloshed it around and went for a ride. Overall, the bike seems to be running decently. There is a slight oil leak on the rockerbox cover, but nothing drastic.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on March 27, 2017, 07:38:36 AM
Rode to work on Friday - the weather was wonderful  :woohoo:
Today, not so much  :cry:

On a positive note, spring seems to have sprung, and we're maintaining nighttime lows in the 40's with daytime highs in the 60's. It'll be commuting weather in no time, and I fully intend to commute with the GS as often as possible this season. I'm looking forward to tripling my fuel milage, and getting some miles on the bike.

Saturday, I diagnosed my turn signal indicator problem. It was not the bulb, as I had initially thought, but rather the ground had just come loose. Easy fix. We had good weather Saturday too, but my brother/riding partner was out of town buying a car, so I stayed home and cleaned out my garage.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: motoMechE on March 27, 2017, 08:44:14 AM
Cheers for Cincy  :cheers: Seems like you're the tenth person I've talked to in this area who cleaned their garage this weekend! Should've jumped on that bandwagon.

The weather was gorgeous here... even the rain on Sunday was nice. 'Course, I probably wouldn't be saying that with a running bike... my project has been sidelined for a week or two while I finish up my boy's nursery! If there ever was anything "bittersweet", that'd be it. :woohoo:

Couldn't be more excited buying paint/carpet for his room and getting valve cover gaskets/o-rings in the same day!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on March 27, 2017, 11:12:03 AM
Yeah! Perfect weather for cleaning out the garage. Unfortunately, my mess just moved from the garage to the storage shed out back, but at least now I have a little space to work on the bike and cars...

When is the baby due? Also, congratulations and good luck! I've got two of my own, and they definitely keep me busy...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: motoMechE on March 27, 2017, 12:01:32 PM
Quote from: rscottlow on March 27, 2017, 11:12:03 AM
Yeah! Perfect weather for cleaning out the garage. Unfortunately, my mess just moved from the garage to the storage shed out back, but at least now I have a little space to work on the bike and cars...

Haha can relate there, I've got a one-car garage and it's half-filled with all my renovated tools and materials. To the basement!

And he's due at the end of July... it'll be our first, so wishes of luck are certainly appreciated! :cheers:

Now to get those header studs installed tonight so I can finally report back to SBW on  how good/bad I am at math... http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=70880.160
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on March 27, 2017, 02:08:43 PM
Hope they work out for you mech!!!

Made the brackets that attach to the new headlight today... and that's it lol... oh I'll run over to Home Depot on my lunch break later on to buy some more bolts etc for it too.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: the_63 on March 27, 2017, 02:31:50 PM
I washed my bike...

Chris
O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MichaelM3 on March 27, 2017, 03:28:25 PM
Lashed out 30 of our Australian dollars and installed a pair of Grip Puppies. These foamy little tubes just slide on over the existing grips.
Worked like a charm in reducing (hopefully eliminating) the tingling / burning / numbness of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms.
I went out with the family on Sunday, we ended up doing about 250 ks just meandering around - the hands were all good.
Also, because they are so easy to grip I found I was actually gripping a lot less which, of course, means my hands were more relaxed and I had a lighter touch on the bars.
$30 for foam is expensive, but the results are worth every cent.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ringading57 on March 28, 2017, 11:31:28 AM
fitted new chain and sprockets, and new tires, Metzeler sportec street
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on March 28, 2017, 01:31:46 PM
Talked dirty to it...



































Just kidding...  Or am I?   :-X
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on March 28, 2017, 01:36:29 PM
lololololololol  :D  :D  :D  :D

for my bike today I strapped the new headlight to it and drew templates for the brackets that will attach to the fork and also installed an OEM brake lever nut I purchased like 5 years ago and found in my "bike parts" box :icon_rolleyes:... then I had to get ready for work  :technical:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Big Rich on March 28, 2017, 06:55:01 PM
Today was a good day......

My good friend bought a GS500 a couple months ago, and today he was able to ride it home from my garage. It wasn't good that he took it home..... it was good because I have a local friend that has a bike he wants to ride the tires off of. Something tells me that I'll be on 2 wheels a LOT more this summer.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: the_63 on March 29, 2017, 04:25:04 AM
I taxed and MOT'd my bike this morning.  :woohoo: We are back in the game!  :cheers:

Now just need to chase out the running gremlins she seems to have developed. Before I make a start on project rear end, I think I'm going to looking into a carb rebuild kit, and I'm going to replace the stator cover gasket and sump plug. And I need to figure out the brakes too

Chris
O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on March 29, 2017, 04:30:14 AM
Quote from: the_63 on March 29, 2017, 04:25:04 AM
I taxed and MOT'd my bike this morning.  :woohoo: We are back in the game!  :cheers:

Now just need to chase out the running gremlins she seems to have developed. Before I make a start on project rear end, I think I'm going to looking into a carb rebuild kit, and I'm going to replace the stator cover gasket and sump plug. And I need to figure out the brakes too

Chris
O0

:cheers: :woohoo:

Awesome to hear mate! (Getting her on the road, not the gremlins, obviously lol)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: the_63 on March 29, 2017, 08:34:57 AM
Cheers QC, the oil leaks should be an easy fix, generator cover gasket and a dab of hylomar at the tachometer drive. I also have the classic bogging down issue, so I have a bit of research, reading and troubleshooting to do to fix that.

Chris
O0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on April 02, 2017, 04:34:27 PM
Got the rear tire/chain installed and started making headway on getting the front forks back together. Waiting til tomorrow when I can get to a chopsaw to cut my spacers up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Torstein on April 03, 2017, 07:53:05 AM
Last weekend I put new grips and new mirrors on. Old grips were just so hard, so I wanted to replace them with something a bit more forgiving. Also replaced the mirrors since my last mirrors wouldn't stay put.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FzOZeHwJ.jpg&hash=e23afd5966ad54a77bca4e2faa09662543b7077d)

Grips: Progrip 714BK Black 125mm Dual Sport Gel Grip
Mirrors: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057V3V9O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057V3V9O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Both from amazon. So far so good. I like the grips, they are a good change from the stock grips. A bit more cush, and a bit more diameter, I enjoy using them. The mirrors are really making a difference though. I get a great field of view from them, they are easy to see, and the convex mirror allows me to see behind me and all around quite easily. And most important, they haven't moved a mm. My only complaint is with the convex lense, it's hard to see exactly what is behind me, and what I mean by that, is what type of car might be coming up on me, is it the police? or my wife? LOL... Good thing I don't really speed much. My last mirrors were cheapo amazon mirrors (sort of like these) but they never stayed put and anytime I accelerated they were flopping all over.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: J_Walker on April 03, 2017, 02:25:28 PM
Quote from: Torstein on April 03, 2017, 07:53:05 AM
Good thing I don't really speed much.

you can speed on a GS?.. well Of course you can speed, but you can speed without KNOWING?.. Meepmeep.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on April 05, 2017, 06:39:58 PM
Cleaned my wheels today. I didn't realize how dirty they were. There are several scratches on the front wheel from when I dropped it in my gravel driveway. Any suggestions on what I should use to touch those up? Regular automotive touchup paint?


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ElementRB on April 10, 2017, 04:48:19 PM
Tested out the new arm my father in law made for the spool stand for my bike =)

(Yes currently a 33yo learner.. license test booked in for 2 weeks time).
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi24.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc26%2Fgraiego%2FIMG_8135_zpsmtpnjn77.jpg&hash=83b3f688cb4c648681739ced2d61f00731c3f86d)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on April 10, 2017, 05:06:31 PM
Took pictures of it  :thumb:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2F800x600q90%2F923%2FWzzn7Y.jpg&hash=67d0ba6461236f1a1c96924593ac4e26a498a8c6) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnWzzn7Yj)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on April 13, 2017, 07:03:23 PM
Quote from: Watcher on April 10, 2017, 05:06:31 PM
Took pictures of it  :thumb:


Funny looking frame mod, but I like it. Link to build thread?  :icon_lol:

Started putting the front end back together, and also put the stator cover/front sprocket cover back in place. Working towards assembly barring a clearance issue with the adjustable fork caps. Took out the g/f's TU250 the other day, and I'm jonesing to ride.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on April 13, 2017, 07:12:53 PM
Quote from: Suzi Q on April 13, 2017, 07:03:23 PM
Quote from: Watcher on April 10, 2017, 05:06:31 PM
Took pictures of it  :thumb:
Funny looking frame mod, but I like it. Link to build thread?  :icon_lol:

It's actually the Italian made GS, it's pretty rare.  Because of some import law in the year 2000 all of the Suzuki GS500s that were sold in Italy were actually made by Ducati, that's why it has the Ducati name on the tank.
That's also why it has a V-twin instead of the parallel twin, those Italians thought the parallel lacked character.
They also thought the box frame wasn't stylish enough and changed it for a trellis.
So it's pretty much a Ducati Monster.

;)

I don't have a build thread but here's a better picture.

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2F800x600q90%2F924%2F2UPoCl.jpg&hash=13a47ec6f64953ea23db00e09b1b1f8c3fd5b578) (https://imageshack.com/i/po2UPoClj)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on April 13, 2017, 07:16:48 PM
Quote from: Watcher on April 13, 2017, 07:12:53 PM
Quote from: Suzi Q on April 13, 2017, 07:03:23 PM
Quote from: Watcher on April 10, 2017, 05:06:31 PM
Took pictures of it  :thumb:
Funny looking frame mod, but I like it. Link to build thread?  :icon_lol:

It's actually the Italian made GS, it's pretty rare.  Because of some import law in the year 2000 all of the Suzuki GS500s that were sold in Italy were actually made by Ducati, that's why it has the Ducati name on the tank.
That's also why it has a V-twin instead of the parallel twin, those Italians thought the parallel lacked character.
They also thought the box frame wasn't stylish enough and changed it for a trellis.
So it's pretty much a Ducati Monster.

;)


Man....Good looking bike, but ducati should sue! :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on April 13, 2017, 07:18:04 PM
I see the edited picture now after I posted...she's sharp. Nice looking bike, Watcher! :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on April 13, 2017, 07:21:22 PM
Quote from: Suzi Q on April 13, 2017, 07:18:04 PM
I see the edited picture now after I posted...she's sharp. Nice looking bike, Watcher! :thumb:

Thanks so much!

Couldn't believe the deal.

2000 Monster 750, rolled over 4000 miles on the way home, got it for what was essentially $3000.
Traded my well used Buell which was in need of tires for it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on April 13, 2017, 07:36:14 PM
Wow that's awesome. How are you liking the desmo engine?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on April 13, 2017, 09:35:07 PM
Quote from: Suzi Q on April 13, 2017, 07:36:14 PM
Wow that's awesome. How are you liking the desmo engine?

Haven't had to maintain it yet, but it runs awesome!  A lot smoother than I expected from an air-cooled V-twin, and it spins faster than I would have expected as well.  I don't have a tach so I can't really talk numbers, but it does like to cruise at a higher RPM than I figured. 

Doesn't have that low end torque like I'm used to, coming from a 1203cc V-twin.  It'll pull you hard enough, it's definitely torquey, but it's less willing to do what the Buell would, which was it would just go on throttle, regardless of gear, regardless of current RPM...
But, where it lacks in low end it makes up in overall rev range.  It has a higher red-line than the Buell, so while it doesn't pull quite as hard it feels like it wants to go just as fast!

I love it.  It's so easy to ride.  Doesn't need to be spun up as much as a 4-pot to make power, isn't as brown-pants-fast as the Buell, and it feels a lot more comfortable in town.  Handles better than any other bike I've ever ridden, I almost can't help but weave through traffic.
The Buell is the fastest bike I've ever owned but the Duck is the one that is going to get me into trouble, lol!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on April 14, 2017, 04:17:53 AM
Cool man. I'd love to jump on a duc one of these days...the guy that runs the LMS is big into them for street..has a 918 and like 2 others. Beautiful bikes.

How much of a handful was that Buell? Lost a friend on a Blast back in the day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on April 14, 2017, 09:12:39 AM
Quote from: Suzi Q on April 14, 2017, 04:17:53 AM
How much of a handful was that Buell? Lost a friend on a Blast back in the day.

I'm sorry to hear that.   :cry:

I can't say from personal experience but I hear the Blast is underpowered, the numbers are all lower than the GS's.  I've never been on one, but I know a few people with them and they say that they're alright.  Decent learner's bikes.

The Lightning I had, on the other hand, was insane.  If you could keep the front end down and shift fast enough you could 0-60 in under 3 seconds, it would hit 100mph at the top of 3rd gear, and it would pull hard all the way to the top of 5th (it really needed to be a 6-speed).
It would power wheelie in 2nd, I've done accidental ones coming around corners all the time.
Cruising in 3rd around town, just roll on that throttle and you're gone.  If you were in 4th and did the same thing it would just take a little longer.  5th was useless if you weren't going over 70mph, but the engine was torquey enough that you could be in 5th around town and it would still go.  It would shutter and groan as well, but it would GO!
Belt drive was zero maintenance, the ZTL brake up front was strong, it sounded as big as it was, it was beautiful in its design while having a bit of an industrial feel from the air cooled block, oil hard-lines, and prominent headers, and although it shook a lot it didn't shake like a Harley so it was still comfortable to ride over an extended period.

Reasons why I wanted to downsize are pretty straightforward.  For one it was a gas guzzler.  Still got ~45 mpg, but this is a BIKE we're talking about!
It wasn't the most usable in town.  The handling was great, it was incredibly stable and flickable, but as you slowed down you had to consciously push it down to get it to do things like U-turns so it took a bit of getting used to.  It also constantly wanted to go faster, so even with a relatively steady hand I'd find myself constantly speed-checking myself and having to back off.
And it's natural idle speed in 1st gear was like 15mph, so any kind of slower speed stuff was all clutch and it would wear out your left hand.

And the last thing is it was too easy to ride lazy.  It turned into a 3rd gear everywhere kind of bike.
Around town, 3rd gear was cruising speed.  Roll on to go faster, roll off to slow down.  Up the mountain, 3rd gear was climbing speed.  Roll on to be a hooligan, roll off to safely make turns.  Slightly higher speed back roads, 3rd gear, basically the same as the mountain.  Highway, ok we can do 5th eventually, but 3rd will do 100mph so I really could just leave it in 3rd and deal with high RPMs.

It got to a point where I was pining after the GS, I miss having to work that gearbox.
The Monster is kind of right in between.  I have to work the gearbox to be a hooligan on the mountain, but I can be lazier in traffic.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on April 14, 2017, 10:50:17 AM
Quote from: Suzi Q on April 14, 2017, 04:17:53 AM
Lost a friend on a Blast back in the day.

Very sorry to hear.

Quote from: Watcher on April 14, 2017, 09:12:39 AM
I can't say from personal experience but I hear the Blast is underpowered, the numbers are all lower than the GS's.  I've never been on one, but I know a few people with them and they say that they're alright.  Decent learner's bikes.

As Watcher already knows, I own a Blast, but it's my girlfriend's ride. She liked the styling of the bike, and more importantly she's a pretty small person so a very lightweight bike with a low seat is great for her to learn on. I rode it a bunch over the winter just to make sure it didn't sit for too long, and my impression is that it is indeed underpowered. Its 500cc but it really feels like a 250. But, the handling is pretty good, and it can be a fun "slow bike fast" kind of thing.

One thing I've kind of found is that it does pretty much everything competently, but doesn't really excel in any particular area. So I feel like if you've never ridden a motorcycle before, and aren't sure yet what kind of riding you want to do, the Blast is a good bike to start on since you can do whatever on it.

But, if you do know what kind of riding you want to eventually do, I think you'd probably be better served by a different bike. If your goal is to eventually ride around on a big cruiser, a Suzuki GZ250 or Honda Rebel 250/300 is probably a better choice. If you want to ride sportbikes, any of the 250/300cc Japanese sportbikes will probably be better.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzi Q on April 14, 2017, 01:54:58 PM
That lightning sounds like a lot of fun. I'm wrapping up the GS build now, and that'll hold me over until the SV is ready. G/f will be bored of the TU right around the same time, and will be able to jump on the GS or, if I like it as much as I think i'm going to, I might find a second GS. Still need a couple TW/DR's to round out the stable, and I need a good cafe bar cruiser to match her TU.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on April 29, 2017, 03:24:44 AM
Replaced 3 of the 6 grommets that hold the side panels on. Grolsch bottle flip-top seals only work for so long... then put a center stand bump-stop back on, no idea where the last one went. fitment is pretty bad so I expect this one to fall off. Might see about a thin tighter washer to pre-empt though. Hoping that'll be the last of the speed-bump clatters resolved! Replaced the master cylinder bolts, one was a mess when I got it out when redoing it all the other weekend so though I'd have myself the hassle of it all next time. I know its nearly 20 years old but what did Suzuki make a lot of these bolts out of? I thought VW did a poor job on their fixings but Suzuki have really gone to town on 'eezi-round' screws and bolts :(

Also cleaned and greased the chain. properly this time. It was black when I bought it and is now closer to clean. Waiting for that to all dry down nicely then I'll grease it and go out. Might risk giving the thing a wash later too.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on May 06, 2017, 11:04:34 AM
Oil change @ 12,317 mi.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Lluraeden on May 08, 2017, 08:49:36 AM
Finally fixed my fueling/air leak issue, much thanks to everyone on here for helping me identify it (Carb breather hose routed improperly)! She's so happy now and so am I :) This winter, new suspension front and back, white vinyl wrap, comfort mods to the seat and new vinyl seat cover with some red accents to match the new shock and rim tape.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on May 24, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
Removed the tank and old fuel lines in prep for the new OEM ones. Also removed the ziptie around the forks holding the speedo cable and secured it out of the way using the little metal bracket that supports the wiring harness.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on May 25, 2017, 01:46:34 PM
Broke the end off the inline fuel filter while trying to get the old line off of it... so I omitted it since that's an option often talked about/suggested on this forum. Connected the new line going from the carb T to the petchicken, re-connected the vacuum line, put the airbox back in place and then it was time to go to work.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on June 07, 2017, 05:59:40 AM
Shopping for tires today! I think I found a pretty reasonable deal on a set of BT-45's at right around $250 shipped to my door. I've been on the original tires (2009 with almost 13,000 mi) since I bought the bike last year. They are really flat spotted because the PO had a 75+ mile round trip commute that was almost all highway. I'm beyond excited to see how much better the bike feels on fresh rubber.

Where do you all take your bikes to have tires mounted and balanced?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on June 07, 2017, 09:20:59 AM
The bike mechanic here in my town that I always went to was the greatest. Soooo lucky to have found him! He used to race and build bikes... when you'd walk into his office there were trophies for "Flyin' Brian" and pictures/posters of him etc. Unfortunately, this past winter, his cancer came back and he had to close down about a week ago :cry: :cry: :cry: Now I have NO idea where to go when I need something done that I just don't want to do myself. Gonna have to start looking....

Good luck with your new hoops rscott!!! I bet you're gonna love 'em :-*
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on June 07, 2017, 10:23:51 AM
Finally ordered the decal set for my blank left fairing. Once I get the decals, I'm gonna give the bike a nice wash too. No sense putting decals onto a dirty fairing, they'll just peel right off lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 89gS500_Kirk on June 07, 2017, 10:45:18 AM
I purchased a bag to put on the seat so that I do not have to wear a pack all the time. Thank you to someone on this forum who sold me their AWESOME bag they modified... I also rode her today as I did yesterday, she enjoys a good ride to work early in the am.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on June 12, 2017, 01:43:21 PM
 :D :D

I put air in the tires. They were both lower than I'd like to admit to. :oops:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on June 12, 2017, 04:33:40 PM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on June 12, 2017, 01:43:21 PM
:D :D

I put air in the tires. They were both lower than I'd like to admit to. :oops:

I had neglected my front tire, and recently found it at 19 PSI after noticing some issues with the handling 😳

The new ones have been shipped! One is being FedEx'ed from Iowa, and the other via UPS from somewhere else in Ohio. Both should be here by Wednesday, which works out well because it's supposed to rain the later part of this week. The Honda dealer close to work charges $35/wheel for mounting and balancing. There's another place I'm going to call tomorrow to see if I can get a better deal...


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on June 15, 2017, 04:49:26 AM
My new tires arrived yesterday. I took the wheels off the GS and loaded them into my truck. I'm taking them over to the Honda dealer by my work to have them mounted on my lunch break today.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on June 17, 2017, 08:02:20 AM
Just found that my '98 has a pre '96 front caliper.....suppose I should return these EBC 231s now.

Looks like the right  EBC (https://ebcbrakesdirect.com/motorcycle/suzuki/gs-500-ek-el-em-en-ep-er-es-gm51a/1989-1995/37846#) parts for a pre '96 are:

FA129, FA129HH or there is a go faster (slower?) EPFA129HH

after that...

took brakes to bits anyway to see how they go together, sliding bracket was a novelty...
adjusted the clutch cable, was a bit close to the end of the travel
checked plug gap, was too narrow, adjusted to 0.8.
oiled chain
ignored oil weep from valve cover, needs valve clearances looked at anyway so a job for another day.
looked at header bolts pending new exhaust. they are rank and i dont think will ever come off :(

Made up a magnetic bolt / screw / thing tray out of an old margerine tub and some computer hard drive magnets. Those magnets are krazee strong so is a bit of an improvement on shop ones.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on June 17, 2017, 08:45:25 AM
It's been a little over 6 years since I owned a GS500F, here is a photo of the last time I saw it  :sad:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on June 19, 2017, 05:30:00 AM
Rode to work for Ride to Work Day! No different than most other days, except for that there are more bikes in the parking lot.

My son and I put my wheels back on Saturday morning, and today is the first chance I've had to ride on the new tires since I was busy helping my brother-in-law move, plus Father's Day stuff over the weekend. The difference is amazing. The old tires were 9 years old with close to 13,000 miles on them, and the rear was really flat-spotted due to the PO's long highway commute. I'm astounded by how much easier it is to turn in, and even moreso by how easy it transitions between corners. I feel like I've been fighting it into the corners compared to how easily it turns now. I'm thrilled.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: 89gS500_Kirk on June 21, 2017, 07:47:12 AM
Nice father's day ride(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170621/c30983831868312c917833d0d5f280cc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170621/0596d6dbcd9b9d73266a0548ce105f83.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170621/1f2674bda44a06e570f1d8572706a528.jpg)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on June 21, 2017, 11:31:57 AM
HEY that's a nice tail bag you have there ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kok on June 21, 2017, 02:46:18 PM
Gave my well kept 1998 a nice 2 hour clean, then went for a ride to the store, forgetting my backpack.
So I just rode around kinda randomly instead, showing off my sparkly clean bike.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on July 01, 2017, 12:51:35 PM
Todays all-day bike maintenance was:
    * New bulb in the front right indicator, been feeling a right git for the last two weeks with it out.
    * Lightened the bike by a while 1 milligram by losing an instrument dial rubber boot thing. completely vanished, not on the ground, in the cables or in my shoe. Rev counter judders now...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on July 04, 2017, 05:41:54 PM
Washed it, and cleaned and lubed the chain. Back to work tomorrow, so it'll be nice to be riding a clean bike.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RideShield on July 10, 2017, 03:50:28 PM
Emptied most of the fuel from the gas tank and did a hillbilly carb synch with the tank still on. Tried tuning the mixture screws further but got frustrated using my homemade drill bit tool with gloves. I wish I could find mixture thumb screws for a 2007.

Update: Picked up a Harbor Freight Right Angle Screwdriver #92630 and modified it so that it wouldn't ratchet anymore. I adjusted the air mixture the best I could but determined that my carbs where still  out of synch. I was forced to ride around  most of the morning until I hit my reserve so I could do another hillbilly synch (so frustrating when you have the time and are forced to ride). Started up the bike and the idle starts racing so that I have to hit the kill switch. Wouldn't you know I left a spark plug unplugged? Other factors like the idle being set too high didn't help. The bike is running the best it's been. If this wasn't a hobby and I wasn't patient this bike would have gone to the garage many times already. Thanks GStwins community.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on July 26, 2017, 05:46:05 PM
Replaced the worn-through airbox drain hose and drained the oil for an oil, filter and gasket(s) change.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on July 31, 2017, 10:28:20 PM
Finished cleaning off old gasket material from the magneto side's cover and installed a new gasket. Also cleaned the airbox, set my new (to me) R6 shock to standard settings to see where to go from there and bought new stainless screws for the airbox/carb clamps.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GSChesler on August 02, 2017, 08:19:22 AM
Installed round bar end mirrors!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rocketgirl on August 04, 2017, 05:32:25 AM
SV: lubed chain, hunted around the front wheel for an annoying squeak, rode to work
GS: bled rear brake, cleaned the rear wheel and sprocket carrier, new rear wheel bearings, reinstalled the starter flywheel

When I got the GS, the starter clutch bolts had all backed out and wrecked the flywheel.  I opted to weld up the fubared holes and redrill and tap for beefier bolts.  PSA for anyone who needs this same fix; STICK WITH THE STOCK SIZE BOLTS!   Machining the starter clutch for the new bolts was painful.  Just stick to the stock bolt size and use good loctite. 
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ajensen on August 04, 2017, 07:55:17 AM
I sold my Yamaha SR500. What does that have to do with my GS? It is now paid for! My wife is happy. The guy who bought the SR promised not to chop it up, so I am happy.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ElementRB on August 06, 2017, 10:17:26 PM
Weekend 1:
Chain clean/lube and bike wash
(White lithium grease for the win)
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi24.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc26%2Fgraiego%2FIMG_8639_zpsuxt8ww7s.jpg&hash=4bf7597e26378c627422dd62032ef2a0e3c4061f)
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Weekend 2:
Fork seals replaced and heavier weight oil used...
Left fork had moisture in it and the right had a leaky seal.... So much better now!
(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi24.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc26%2Fgraiego%2FIMG_8759_zpspubksus9.jpg&hash=8c60d51232299f1e50a1c31a36e257f179bdbf22)
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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ajensen on August 10, 2017, 11:53:50 AM
Put an R6 rear shock today--I'm doing the the front end tomorrow if the parts come in.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rocketgirl on August 10, 2017, 12:10:36 PM
new sprockets, put engine covers back on with new gaskets, cleaned carbs, new battery.
It started and ran (albeit badly) for the first time since I bought it. W00t!
Now I either have a vacuum leak or valves need adjustment.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RideShield on August 10, 2017, 03:34:54 PM
 
A few weeks ago I installed an Avon AM26 Roadrider Front tire to match the rear. Today I drove in and waited for a quick Pennsylvania State Motor Vehicle Inspection contributing just under $33 USD to my local mechanic and the State's coffers.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rocketgirl on August 14, 2017, 08:01:45 AM
I checked valve clearance yesterday.  Left exhaust was tight and right intake was a little loose.  Ordered shims.  Waiting for parts sucks.
Then I chased some electrical gremlins back to some shady twisted-wire connections, fixed those.  Checked and cleaned the major electrical connectors while I was at it.  And finally added frame sliders.  Progress.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HPP8140 on August 14, 2017, 08:45:13 AM
Replaced blown stock shock with another.

Pondered what to do about left exhaust valve on last Suzuki recommended valve shim 220. Do I go smaller?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gsJack on August 14, 2017, 11:15:43 AM
Suzuki min shim size for GS500 is 215 not 220. I was down to a 215 on one exhaust valve on my 97 GS at 80k miles.  I went to a wider .003-.005" exhaust valve spec on my 02 GS and was only down to a 245 smallest shim at 100k miles.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: HPP8140 on August 14, 2017, 11:44:06 AM
Quote from: gsJack on August 14, 2017, 11:15:43 AM
Suzuki min shim size for GS500 is 215 not 220. I was down to a 215 on one exhaust valve on my 97 GS at 80k miles.  I went to a wider .003-.005" exhaust valve spec on my 02 GS and was only down to a 245 smallest shim at 100k miles.

Thanks. My mistake, the shim is 215  :cry:

Do I risk going to 210 if I don't redline?

I also run wider valve spec, but his one valve was extremely tight when I bought the bike and it has worn faster than the others since.

Shame for this 1 valve, this is the best GS500 I've had, runs great 52K miles.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rocketgirl on August 17, 2017, 05:24:06 AM
Got new shims and installed them.  That's all I had time to do before I had to go adult  :icon_sad:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on September 01, 2017, 03:44:48 PM
Not so much for my bike, but for my helmet. I pulled the cheek pads and helmet liner and gave them a bath. I'm going to the local indoor go-kart track tomorrow, and figured it would be nice to have a clean helmet.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ElementRB on September 02, 2017, 02:40:30 PM
Headlight upgrade, chain tightened to within spec and rim tape =)

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ajensen on September 02, 2017, 03:00:36 PM
Cool, let us know how well the headlight works.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ajensen on September 02, 2017, 03:02:57 PM
Just saw the pictures--the headlight beams look good. Are you happy with the headlight on the road?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on September 02, 2017, 04:22:58 PM
Added Saddle Bags and Engine Guards, did the 500 Mile Service  :thumb:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ElementRB on September 03, 2017, 04:04:56 AM
Quote from: ajensen on September 02, 2017, 03:02:57 PM
Just saw the pictures--the headlight beams look good. Are you happy with the headlight on the road?
Yeah man, it's amazing. Just gotta make sure it is adjusted so I am not flashing people all the time.

The cut off is spot on, at night its like I have the line in an artificial hozizon =)


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kok on September 20, 2017, 02:11:50 PM
Slapped a set of Bridgestone BT45 tires on my old girl. This after I "found out" my old tires were 12 and 8 years old.
Although well kept and not very worn, I deemed it time for some fresh rubber. 

- And damn it's great!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on September 29, 2017, 04:10:51 AM
Replaced the battery last night, rode to work today. Feels good to be back on two wheels. Granted I was only unable to ride for maybe 3 weeks, but still lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on September 29, 2017, 06:44:53 AM
Wrote up how to fix common carb issues.

Not for my bike, but for yours!

https://joshkarnes.blogspot.com/2017/09/fixing-common-gs500-carburetor-issues.html
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: MichaelM3 on October 08, 2017, 03:58:09 PM
Installed a set of HEL stainless steel braided brake lines - pretty blue ones.
The installation on the front was painless. Even the flushing and bleeding the brake fluid went without a hitch.

The rear brake line is a bit more of a problem to get to. I removed the stock exhaust system to get better access.
I've read so many horror stories of people stripping the hex head in the OEM header bolts and of even breaking these bolts.
My bolts are 10 years old, the bike has 65000 ks on in it, and the hex heads looked rusty and awful.
To say I approached this job with some trepidation is a huge under-statement.
Having watched The Adidas Guy (sadly missed) undo his with nothing more than a standard Allen key, I had no idea what to expect.
This was either going to be the beginning of a disaster or a walk in the park.

After a tiny bit of cleaning, just to make sure the Allen key was well seated, they came off painlessly. Yes, they showed some corrosion and galling along there length but nowhere near enough to bind them into the head.

Rear lines took a little fiddling to get angle of the banjo heads right so the line would follow the required path without any twisting or tension.
Flushing and bleeding took a little while - the relative positions of the master cylinder and brake caliper seems designed to trap air.

Reinstalling the header bolts I looked up the torque specs - 6.5 - 8.5 foot pounds. I double checked it. I triple checked it! That's just a tiny bit north of finger tight. These bolts are massively under-stressed. Maybe that's why Mr Suzuki used hex head bolts rather than studs and nuts? That's all that's required.

The braided lines don't make a huge difference to the stopping power. They feel a bit more positive. And they're pretty  ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Sandgroper57 on October 10, 2017, 02:35:41 AM
Found a set of GS500 Oggy Knobbs for a good price on ebay. Fitted them last weekend.  :thumb:

(https://s20.postimg.org/4623um5xp/Oggy_3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rocketgirl on October 10, 2017, 04:39:28 AM
Went for a ride!  Granted it was just around the yard and I didn't get out of 2nd gear, but it was a proof of concept ride.  WOOHOO!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ElementRB on October 10, 2017, 08:00:29 PM
Designed and printed a GoPro mount for the GS....

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/52a89c6b7062a40a91312c95449456b9.jpg)

Although it's still a prototype, I can share the STL Giles for those who know what they are.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ajensen on October 30, 2017, 02:41:07 PM
I replaced Suzy's fuel lines--the old ones were hardware-store plastic that turns as hard as as an IRS agent's heart after awhile. I used black automotive (not reinforced) gas lines--5/16". The lines fit tight, so I did not use any clamps.

Side note (useless knowledge): The first Yamaha TD-1 road racers had remote float carbs. Some of the TD-1s would run lean at high rpm's, no matter what size main jet. Someone figured out that the fuel lines had gotten hard and were vibrating enough to froth the fuel. Fresh soft lines solved the problem.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toogoofy317 on October 31, 2017, 08:58:55 AM
Still working on Flick. Did valve checks last Thursday 3 are very tight explaining why he has been cranky. Had to wait for a valve shim tool because we couldn't find a way to get them out. Came in on Sunday. Thursday will do measuring and hoping that the local place has the shims. Otherwise waiting again.

This is killing me high mid 70's and I'm in a freaking cage!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on November 15, 2017, 06:43:02 AM
Rode it for the first time in like a month. Boy was I cold lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on November 17, 2017, 11:50:26 PM
Repainted header pipe and muffler with black ceramic paint, installed new header gaskets and new header bolts. Discovered that one of the gaskets was leaking so slightly that I didn't notice it other than a bit of rough running during the first couple of minutes. Now it's so smooth and idling so perfect that I want to weep tears of joy.

Oh yeah, replaced the cam chain tensioner gaskets and rubber grommet plus inspection. All good. Exhaust valve clearance improved from .06mm on both to .08 and .09mm on both without me needing to do anything. I think it was Suzi's way of thanking me for finally fixing the CTT leak.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on November 20, 2017, 05:15:32 AM
I replaced the mirror stalk bolts and replaced the flat washers with split locking washers. Now, the mirrors feel much more secure and don't flop over at speed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on November 23, 2017, 09:16:27 AM
Generally don't ride during Seattle's Monsoon Season, checked on the bikes...all of the Battery Tenders have green lights  :thumb:
I did give the Subie a little Rick and Morty bling though  :cool:

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on November 27, 2017, 07:42:12 AM
,...did the handlebar bushings and new grips,..yea :icon_razz:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ajensen on November 27, 2017, 11:29:26 AM
Took my two grandsons--5 and 8 on a little ride around our rather large yard. The kids loved it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ajensen on December 14, 2017, 04:23:54 PM
Put on a new rear tire and changed the spark plugs. I took Suzy for a test ride, and she seemed happy.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kenner on January 02, 2018, 10:18:43 PM
In the last week I have installed a new engine on my 04F (newish had ~6k from an 07 on eBay) as mine had some sort of lower end rattle/knock. Need to disassemble the bad one to find out what was truly wrong. Also working on some carb issues. Got them cleaned up real nice, but float needle is leaking in the left one. Need parts now.

Just bought this 04 GS500F with 12K miles a few weeks ago for 400 as a fixer upper. In it about 1300 now with new parts (mostly engine) and many more hours than I had initially planned, but don't most projects cost more and take longer than planned?

It is slowly returning to its former glory and I am still enjoying the process so I consider that success.

Ken
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: gruntle on January 03, 2018, 08:04:46 PM
Oiled my chain (with old engine oil & old paintbrush), checked engine oil, rode 400 miles in bitterly cold weather, smiled even tho' it was seriously COLD  COLD  COLD
:thumb:
MOT due in next 3 wks - wots the prob, this baby keeps on truckin'...
:cool:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Darkstar on January 04, 2018, 09:33:38 AM
I did the following over the past three weeks:
- clean and chase exhaust port threads
- checked valve clearance, was: Left Intake: 0.05, Left Exhaust: 0.03, Right Intake: 0.03, Right Exhuast: 0.11.
- shimmed to: Left Intake: 0.06(2.63), Left Exhaust: 0.11(2.55), Right Intake: 0.05(2.59), Right Exhuast: 0.08(2.60)
- checked cam shaft chain length, 157mm, spec max is 158mm, good
- new front sprocket, rear sprocket, chain, new tires and balanced, removed PAIR and blocked entries
- new valve cover gasket, cleaned and reinstalled cam tensioner with new gaskets, checked cam tension

Next up:
- carb cleaning
- replace fork oil and check seals
- patch/sand my rashed fairings
- install flush mount carbon smoke front blinkers

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ajensen on January 05, 2018, 08:57:35 PM
You have inspired me to check valves, check cam chain, and get rid of PAIR.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on January 05, 2018, 11:35:43 PM
New exhaust for the Duck!

Couldn't say no to the deal I got for a Dan-Moto stainless slip-on, just a bit over $200 for the set and now my bike sounds like a proper Italian V-twin instead of a loud-ish sewing machine.

The unfortunate business is that the company sent me an incorrect exhaust strap.  It worked to hold the exhaust on, but doesn't look exactly pretty.  Hopefully it's a simple matter of "hey, you guys messed up, please send the correct strap".  If not maybe I'll have a local Fab shop weld on a tab or something.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on January 06, 2018, 12:48:19 AM
Watcher, you got any pics?? :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on January 06, 2018, 03:40:05 PM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on January 06, 2018, 12:48:19 AM
Watcher, you got any pics?? :D

Before.


(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/HlEttR.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnHlEttRj)

After.


(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/LbHHpF.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poLbHHpFj)

Much smaller, MUCH lighter (whole system weighs less than one factory muffler), better ground clearance.  Overall very nice.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on January 08, 2018, 06:42:10 AM
Quote from: Watcher on January 06, 2018, 03:40:05 PM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on January 06, 2018, 12:48:19 AM
Watcher, you got any pics?? :D

Before.

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After.

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Much smaller, MUCH lighter (whole system weighs less than one factory muffler), better ground clearance.  Overall very nice.

Dude, that looks AWESOME. Love the tank pads too.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on January 08, 2018, 09:10:05 AM
After weeks of not riding due to weather and problems with my ill-fated attempt at using a LiFePO4 battery, I finally got the new battery in and charged and tried to ride Friday. Bike wouldn't start. Actually the starter turned, made funny sounds, then all I got was a loud "click" from the starter relay. So much like this weird TX winter weather, when it rains, it pours.

On Saturday I sifted the entire starting system in great detail and determined everything was spot on perfect except the starter didn't turn. So I priced a new starter, decided that was too expensive and would take too long to get here, so on Sunday I pulled the starter, pulled it apart, with a little compressed air and 400 grit sandpaper I resurrected the starter. Whole job top to bottom took 30 minutes. Bike works great now!

So, yesterday, I raised the starter from the dead and then went for a ride on an errand. Weather looks great for this week so I intend to ride a lot more.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ajensen on January 08, 2018, 05:35:06 PM
Good work on the starter. Often a little knowledge, skill, and some basic tools can do the job--sure beats getting a new starter.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on January 11, 2018, 10:45:38 AM
After weeks of crappy weather and freezing temps, I finally got to start my bike up and ride today. Fired up with no issues at all, surprisingly. Just put the petcock on prime, waited like half a minute, gave it full choke, and hit the starter button. Started up just as well as it does in the summer. I gave it a slow, careful ride around my development just to get the surface rust off my brake rotors and then happily rode back in to the office.

Feel great to be able to ride again after such a long stretch of awful weather. I guess since the bike had no issues starting this is more of a "what my bike did for me today" rather than the other way around, but either way, I'm happy lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RideShield on February 20, 2018, 06:09:37 PM
Weather was in the high 60's today with the some sun in SE PA. Gave my bike an oil change with a HIFLO HF133 filter reusing the old gasket. No problems using only two fingers on the ratchet arm to tighten the caps on the studs. Used approximately 1 quart leftover Rotella T Triple and 2 quarts of Rotella T4 and went for a ride to check for leaks.  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Numewsm on February 22, 2018, 12:52:36 PM
Oil and filter change.
Carb clean
New float needles and seats.
New hex bolts all round for the carbs
Engine degrease and frame clean
Fuel tank cleaned
Petcock filter cleaned
Respray for swing arm, centre stand,  side stand.
And now a beer for me.  :cheers:  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: K1600 on February 23, 2018, 12:19:44 PM
New guy here, have just got a 1992 GS with 14500 mile on the clock, engine runs ok but rest of the bike in need of talc, so have decided to give myself a 1-2 year project turning it into a cafe racer. So far have stripped all the plastics, tank, air box and rear electrics. Looking forward to the next stage.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on April 11, 2018, 04:26:39 PM
Wash & wax, and I ordered a new air filter. I'm riding to work tomorrow!

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kito on April 12, 2018, 05:10:23 AM
I rode her!
The most important thing that somebody could do for his bike!
As I do every day!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: wightgs on April 12, 2018, 08:08:49 AM
Took it for a ride  :icon_lol: and noticed the righthand front indicator was flashing very fast  :cry: So the rear bulb came out and was Ok but the contact on the bulb had worn ,quick rub with some sand paper and all is well ,can I fit LED bulbs in here without changing the flasher.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on April 12, 2018, 12:11:53 PM
Quote from: wightgs on April 12, 2018, 08:08:49 AM
Took it for a ride  :icon_lol: and noticed the righthand front indicator was flashing very fast  :cry: So the rear bulb came out and was Ok but the contact on the bulb had worn ,quick rub with some sand paper and all is well ,can I fit LED bulbs in here without changing the flasher.

You'll need to swap the flasher to support LED bulbs to avoid hyperflash. You'll also need to do the diode mod to make them work correctly.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on April 12, 2018, 12:56:23 PM
Well, I fixed a buzz/rattle that scared me, turns out it was just a loose horn.

Tomorrow at sunrise I'll take apart all the wiring again and see if I can't find the flaw causing the rear brake pedal to not engage the brake light. And while I'm at it I am going to try really hard to find a way to reduce and reroute the wiring so all of it, including the reg/rect, starter relay and igniter, all fits under/around the battery tray so I can run the bike without side plastics without unsightly wiring hanging out. I am now convinced that with enough surgery, soldering, crimping, and removal of things like the side stand relay and switch, I can make it work.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Darkstar on April 12, 2018, 03:41:55 PM
Made a new bar end setup using a rubber stopper and bolts from home depot, much tighter now!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kookas on April 15, 2018, 11:41:20 AM
Noticed that I had accidentally switched it to PRI instead of RES that one day I ran out of fuel, and that it's been on PRI for the last 5 days :o no wonder it hasn't been starting as eagerly these past few days! Just glad my carb didn't pour all that prime fuel onto the garage floor like some bikes would.

Also finally fixed the throttle cable slack and got around to replacing the stock air filter. Comparing the old to the new, the old one was pretty grey and horrible-looking. Let's hope it wasn't also improving my bike's mixture and that I'm not now going to suddenly be running super-lean!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: alpo on April 15, 2018, 11:48:31 AM
Fresh brake fluid all around. The old stuff was, well, old - brown, yucky stuff. Now lever and pedal are nice and firm.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: BenPier on April 15, 2018, 12:41:01 PM
Changed cylinder head new rocker cover gasket replaced cam chain tensioner/ chain fit new puig street fairing and a little rub down with tcut and autosol
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on April 15, 2018, 01:21:42 PM
Not today, but yesterday...

Sorted out my rear brake light switch problem, and in the process pulled nearly the entire wiring harness apart and undid a lot of bone-headed things the previous owner did, eliminated the side stand relay and associated wiring, and eliminated about 6 feet of additional unneeded wiring. Cleaned it all up, fresh looms, routed and zip tied. Quite tidy wiring now. And one less thing (side stand relay) to break and cause the bike to not start/run.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on April 17, 2018, 05:17:55 AM
Forgot to post in here yesterday. Saturday I adjusted the chain slack on my bike. First time I ever did that particular job.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kookas on April 17, 2018, 06:01:09 AM
Quote from: qcbaker on April 17, 2018, 05:17:55 AM
Forgot to post in here yesterday. Saturday I adjusted the chain slack on my bike. First time I ever did that particular job.

I need to get that done myself. I bought myself a breaker bar for the purpose after I bent that little plate thing trying to do it with a spanner and ratchet but I fear the last person to put that back wheel on did it a little bit too keenly.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on April 17, 2018, 12:47:45 PM
Quote from: Kookas on April 17, 2018, 06:01:09 AM
I need to get that done myself. I bought myself a breaker bar for the purpose after I bent that little plate thing trying to do it with a spanner and ratchet but I fear the last person to put that back wheel on did it a little bit too keenly.

Well I guess I was rather lucky then. I just used a large adjustable wrench to loosen the axle nut, didn't need a breaker bar. Required a bit of elbow grease, but I didn't feel like I was in danger of bending anything.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kookas on April 18, 2018, 04:28:05 AM
Quote from: qcbaker on April 17, 2018, 12:47:45 PM
Quote from: Kookas on April 17, 2018, 06:01:09 AM
I need to get that done myself. I bought myself a breaker bar for the purpose after I bent that little plate thing trying to do it with a spanner and ratchet but I fear the last person to put that back wheel on did it a little bit too keenly.

Well I guess I was rather lucky then. I just used a large adjustable wrench to loosen the axle nut, didn't need a breaker bar. Required a bit of elbow grease, but I didn't feel like I was in danger of bending anything.

I did the job last night - loosened the axle. Didn't actually tighten the chain in the end because it seems fine actually, despite the fact that it's not been adjusted for almost 4000 miles! At least I loosened it though, and did it up to normal tightness so it won't be such a pain next time.

Also pulled the front sprocket cover for the first time since I got this bike. The engine heat had liquefied a bunch of nasty chain gunk, which quickly made me regret not putting some cardboard down beforehand! Managed to clean it up half-decent though (and the floor, after at least 30 minutes of scrubbing with WD40), and most importantly got to confirm that all the bearings and sprockets and stuff are in good shape.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on April 24, 2018, 02:03:36 PM
I just replaced the air filter. I'm not sure how many miles were on the old one, but I've had the bike for two years and a little over 3,000 miles. The old one doesn't look terrible, but it can't hurt. I'm hoping to check valve clearances tomorrow.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on April 24, 2018, 04:21:56 PM
Oil change.

It was a little early, but I had the day off and felt like doing it.  New tires and chain a short time ago as well, so it felt right.
Also topped off my brake fluid.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Darkstar on April 24, 2018, 06:06:36 PM
Took carbs apart to find out why it flooded and found white crust under the inlet valve brass holder. Cleaned that and replaced o-ring. Leveled both floats, changed oil because it had fuel in it. Removed some rust and sprayed anti-corrosion spray on those, swapped stock horn out with the nautical horn I had bought
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on April 24, 2018, 07:45:42 PM
Quote from: Darkstar on April 24, 2018, 06:06:36 PMswapped stock horn out with the nautical horn I had bought

Please tell me you've got a video/sound-bite!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: rscottlow on April 25, 2018, 09:54:09 AM
Checked valve clearances. It's the first time I've done it since owning the bike, but they're all in spec still:

Right Exhaust: 0.06
Right Intake: 0.03
Left Intake: 0.05
Left Exhaust: 0.08

I also adjusted the rear shock preload up from "5" to "7". I've never messed with that before either, so I'm not sure whether it will be better or worse. I'm about 180 lbs without gear, so we'll see what happens. If it's not too cold in the morning I'll ride to work. The good news is that I figured out the "trick" to using the tool, so if it's worse I can easily go back and fix it.


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on May 02, 2018, 11:07:05 PM
Adjusted the chain (it was too tight) and gave the tires some air. Also ordered new inner fork tubes.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on May 03, 2018, 12:39:57 PM
replaced the cluster, gained 7k miles but now have a tacho that reads the speeds below 1500 and a speedo hasn't lost the numbers around 70.

also hasn't got a massive crack across the RHS pod with a sticker holding it together.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on May 07, 2018, 11:46:27 PM
Finally got around to rejetting for stock muffler and air filter. 20 pilot and 132.5 main up from 17.5 and 130, mid 60 stock. Plus move the needle clip on notch down. Immediate improvement, but yet to take it out for a solid fang.

Oil, valves, intakes have remained at 06mm for the past 3 years. Right exhaust was a bit of a worry as it went up from 05 to 09 over three years but had remained constant the past 6 months. Left exhaust went up from 05 to 08  but it's back to 06, maybe a few tanks of carb and valve cleaner helped?

Inspected the front brakes but they refuse to wear out so had to put the ferodos back in the cupboard. They've gone 31k miles yet don't look close to wearing out yet!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on May 09, 2018, 05:32:10 AM
My speedo cable kept coming unscrewed from the back of my gauge cluster, so I bought some thread wrap tape, wrapped the threads and tightened it back down. Seems much more secure now, hopefully it stays that way.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on May 25, 2018, 10:24:54 AM
changed the clutch cable. now have the adjustment all the way in at the lever and only a bit out at the casing with a USB A plugs ( height measured about 4mm ) play at the lever - Compared to nearly all the way out on both. Adjusted free play at the case for 3/8th of a turn out after resistance. Clutch feels quite a bit lighter now which I thought odd.

Also swapped main jets back to 115s from 125s and gave adjusting the floats a go. LHS might be slightly high, was slightly high before so might not be sealing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Meukowi on May 25, 2018, 02:24:27 PM
Put on new blinkers ;D those -92 blinkers slaps asses whomever i pass..

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TGTwin on May 27, 2018, 01:31:56 PM
Finally got around to removing the front glass from my speedo and tacho (which is a pain in the ass job) so I could clean all the dried water/gunk from the inside of the glass. My dash now looks showroom fresh, and I can actually read the speedo when light is shining from directly above.
Also replaced the oil/neutral/high beam indicator bulbs with el cheapo ebay LED T5 replacements. So far so good, and a lot brighter than the old standard bulbs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on May 27, 2018, 07:33:59 PM
Hit the car-wash on the way home, chain clean/lube, checked alignment/slack (still good), torqued the rear axle (with an actual torque wrench), and tried out a new cleaning product.
S100 Detail + Wax.  Sprayed it on, wiped it with a cotton washcloth, then buffed it with a microfiber.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/h5ypYK.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnh5ypYKj)

Sun's going down, so it doesn't look nearly as good as it does in person.  But by comparison here's a picture of my bike "dirty" in similar lighting conditions.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/LbHHpF.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poLbHHpFj)

It definitely appears to be a brighter yellow after the S100 application.  I'm sold.  It's not too expensive, and with the amount of dust out here in the desert I'm sure it'll be easier to keep clean with the wax-coat.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on May 29, 2018, 10:47:57 AM
Not today, but yesterday:

added lava header wrap, got within about 10" of the muffler. note to self, next time order slightly more than 1"x50ft.

Repainted engine cases both sides with matte black ceramic paint

Appearance package 2.0 of my bike is done.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on May 29, 2018, 12:10:55 PM
Quote from: mr72 on May 29, 2018, 10:47:57 AM
Not today, but yesterday:

Pics or shens!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on May 29, 2018, 12:47:50 PM
Here you go, only picture I have, which is hardly any good...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3mItahm14nxY6oOoVowW8RBypzEOsUrXnwhKFKJ5LXuG6SqCmMfOlQZRaFNUMRTgj4xmD-sIQZVw_FoJvrDksZ2us2rEzKvkTnXnTMedZj9UNc63nh299y1_O-aE3Hjlt_qJGZhkQ1dnts-aTWk-bTLdc9dYb6IbwopxYBw0iBUtaunn-s-ihW84ELRCf25Q9Cfd9kqWP92lDCX3ks4cYp3O0IEzI1l3JZipkm08LgxvkxtK-cGKn0wTDsbYjcGdgEfbJV84WI72YZPesawYlCSfKy4X00NftUSMGjtTMQZKFvnyzZIPdRqhhF9obOv9VWz6lfYp86A8ajlO9NqL-2j_5WNz4Z9Sw8LagkLaZQqj1zZw94aPuVe9onFygMJcJXWIbfw69qM2nJdc_zE4rDgOWu8lQuTEOD89GDxWk8Hivbhr1jHw8mgdNgUmkiXWlAzKDaT7ZJ3N4iZZsTgs8kaJ7VnFB62BGs2jqK2GxsSlIb0zhPPa8uLwwkboHJl3tWb8DKVKrTwpKQzKhRjw0qesmGTkOkgOgEMcERJkydTwcTa_hfYGiV848hbwvPW2GLHo7H1aOgDytvDtNdDizvfInUdr2oMGAdkYYv4=w2542-h1908-no)

I plan to repaint the cam cover next time I have it off.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on May 29, 2018, 01:03:10 PM
sweet!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on May 29, 2018, 03:49:54 PM
Can't see the picture.  Not on mobile nor PC.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: KHnTX on May 29, 2018, 04:32:13 PM
Pic no work

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on May 30, 2018, 06:22:17 AM
Pic works for me :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: max on May 30, 2018, 07:37:44 AM
New tyres (BT-45's front and back).

Cleaned and lubed chain.

High idle (~3.5k) solved by messing around with the pilot screw (the mixture screws are seized ffs).

Replaced all float bowl and top cover JIS screws with socket caps (apart from one top cover screw that stripped and won't budge, even using my screw extracting pliers).

Stripped a headlight cover screw that was rusted in place (looks like I'm not changing that bulb).

And the bike passed its MOT with no issues, so is road legal for another year, woo.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on May 30, 2018, 08:52:25 AM
watcher that makes me want to
(https://media.giphy.com/media/3oEjHZ10CNMhK6bpgQ/giphy.gif)
Looking fantastic!

I did some little detailing and hoping to sell so I can get a grom or z125 :laugh:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on May 30, 2018, 11:56:58 AM
Quote from: qcbaker on May 30, 2018, 06:22:17 AM
Pic works for me :dunno_black:

IDK bro.  Even when I right click and select "view image" it still just shows me a broken file.

Quote from: cbrfxr67 on May 30, 2018, 08:52:25 AM
watcher that makes me want to
(https://media.giphy.com/media/3oEjHZ10CNMhK6bpgQ/giphy.gif)
Looking fantastic!

:cheers:

Also, trading a HD for a Grom seems like a hilarious step down.  Can't say I'm opposed, however, I had a blast last time I rode a Z125.

Still want my Razkull.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on May 30, 2018, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: Watcher on May 30, 2018, 11:56:58 AM
Quote from: qcbaker on May 30, 2018, 06:22:17 AM
Pic works for me :dunno_black:

IDK bro.  Even when I right click and select "view image" it still just shows me a broken file.

I really don't know what I can do about this. The picture looks good here, some people can see it, etc. It's in a Google shared album so it should show. My guess is something else is preventing you from viewing it that's not strictly related to the image URL or the site here but more some kind of content filtering on your device or network.

Just a guess. IDK. Sorry about that. The images on this site are a complete PITA and not worth it to me to figure out a cleaner way of doing it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on May 30, 2018, 01:36:34 PM
Quote from: mr72 on May 30, 2018, 12:27:13 PM
I really don't know what I can do about this. The picture looks good here, some people can see it, etc. It's in a Google shared album so it should show. My guess is something else is preventing you from viewing it that's not strictly related to the image URL or the site here but more some kind of content filtering on your device or network.

I can't see it on my PC nor my Android, both on WiFi and 4G, and I set up my home network and have zero content filtering.
Even when I get the image URL by quoting your post, and navigate to there, that doesn't even show me anything.

Do you have a link to the album?


I don't find image hosting a PITA but I've been doing it since I've been on forums, so I've been doing it for many years.  Just need to pick a good hosting site (I use ImageShack), upload, copy/paste URL, done.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on May 30, 2018, 02:36:02 PM
Yeah this is the album:
https://goo.gl/photos/eHrAKujSYu2MwbWa9

Something weird going on for sure. It's just too much trouble for me to move photos to some other site when they already and automatically get put on gphotos and the shared album method works for like 99% of people.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on May 30, 2018, 02:44:55 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5IZqXTziab7p-zVPv3LWU4F9vSBNwkKYsMq4AbEoZKU9gsMiE7lWIfhqHg6a3jy4RqAWcvQ_2zaYErvKWDo12nyrd2MDDHJdLsNbkOs6ztMLlS5KKteBYIlaKbuujKkzQGal899utw=w1175-h881-no)
test
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on May 30, 2018, 06:07:40 PM
I can see that one, cbrfx67.  However you got it over works for me.

:cheers:


@ mr72, looks good!  Why #2 on one side and #9 on the other?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on May 30, 2018, 07:53:52 PM


Quote from: Watcher on May 30, 2018, 06:07:40 PM
Why #2 on one side and #9 on the other?

I couldn't fit 92 on one side with the 6 inch numbers I had on hand.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on June 02, 2018, 09:36:49 AM
New Flyscreen.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/GfqKEM.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmGfqKEMj)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on June 02, 2018, 06:10:05 PM
Psyching myself up for installing my newly arrived shock.


(https://s15.postimg.cc/80d6ii7uv/IMG_0009.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/80d6ii7uv/)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TGTwin on June 04, 2018, 05:22:34 PM
After much wailing and gnashing of teeth wondering why I couldn't get my carb to run correct at idle, after pullling it apart, cleaning it to an inch of it's life, replacing all O-rings and going to a #20 pilot, following MR72's instructions but still having it randomly stall at idle I've finally figured out the problem.

It turns out doing a valve shim change and putting in shims that make the valves too tight causes compression loss, and our dear GS doesn't like to idle with compression loss. Put the old shims back in and although my box-of-marbles rattle is back when cold it now idles like a champ and runs perfectly.

And at least the #20 jet has made it pull better from stop that it even used to before I did the shim screw up. Lessons learned, and at least I can pull the bike apart enough and get the carbs off in about 10 minutes now. :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: herennow on June 07, 2018, 12:41:38 AM
Refreshed the bushes under the tank, the inner bush rubber had worn so the tank mount has steel on steel contact. The large doughnut bushes have also compressed so I inserted a small rubber spacer to hold the tank a little more tightly but still have the free play its should
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Meukowi on June 12, 2018, 09:52:18 AM
Switched the high rise clip-on bars to a normal bar, and rear sprocket to a 46

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on June 12, 2018, 10:08:59 AM
discovered more melted wiring, nonfunctional rear lights, melted ground wire and melted/open wiring and connectors on the reg/rect. Replaced/rebuilt all of that. Should be good for another month or two ...

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on June 15, 2018, 06:10:09 AM
Stuck on a shiny new rear rotor. It was long overdue. I'd love to know what caused the old ones to get so many groves.

(https://i.imgur.com/yyynf3e.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/6K2V32x.jpg?1)

I bought this cheapo Chinese one as the genuine ones are ~€80, I think.

(https://i.imgur.com/wnp2Bnk.png)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Brake-Disc-Rotor-For-Suzuki-GSF250-GSX250-GSF400-GSX400-GS500-GSX600-750-UK/232746376600

The big fear with Chinese ones is finding out it's made of chicken wire and paper maché but it looks solid and fit exactly.
Only difference is it said min TH 5mm instead of 5.5mm on the disc but I don't think that is anything to be concerned about.
I'll let you know how it works out.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on June 15, 2018, 06:38:45 AM
(https://www.motohouston.com/forums/images/smilies/laughing6.gif)
"it's made of chicken wire and paper maché"
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on June 15, 2018, 07:13:19 AM
well not today but a couple of days ago...

replaced melted wires from the reg/rect. what a pain.

ordered a MOSFET reg/rect. will update when that goes in.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on June 15, 2018, 11:07:32 AM
Quote from: mr72 on June 15, 2018, 07:13:19 AM
well not today but a couple of days ago...

replaced melted wires from the reg/rect. what a pain.

ordered a MOSFET reg/rect. will update when that goes in.

How did the wires melt?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on June 15, 2018, 11:18:01 AM
it's a well-known problem that the connector between the stator and the regulator/rectifier can often melt (mine did). I eliminated that connector and the wiring pigtail it was connected to, connecting the stator straight to the reg/rect. Then one of these wires melted between the stator bullet plug and the reg/rect, and also for who knows what reason the main ground wire that goes from the reg/rect to the battery also melted.

Of course, the root cause is unknown, besides the fact that the reg/rect is known to dump a ton of heat onto the wiring. So my truest guess is that the reg/rect is going belly up and caused wiring meltdown. But who knows. Hard to say. 26 year old wiring with plenty of corrosion and oxidization over the years and numerous overheating cycles, just finally went south.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on June 15, 2018, 05:36:16 PM
Cut down and re-drilled the center stand stop on my aftermarket exhaust (which hasn't been right since I bought it 6 years ago lol)... removed the 1" raising links and R6 shock, re-installed the stock links, modified an SV650 shock to fit, installed it, adjusted the chain to go with the higher lift and took it for a ride. I like it!!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on June 15, 2018, 05:42:11 PM
Painted my fairing...

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi64.tinypic.com%2F1h5aau.jpg&hash=a2bb9be0adb8ae8ec5538aea74be09e28904535e)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on June 15, 2018, 06:54:48 PM
That has always been one of my favorite colors. Looks fantastic, Stevo :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on June 15, 2018, 07:10:59 PM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on June 15, 2018, 06:54:48 PM
That has always been one of my favorite colors. Looks fantastic, Stevo :cheers:

Thanx...Willow Green and Ivory Cream..as soon as the 18s' showed up in that color I snagged one  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on June 15, 2018, 09:15:23 PM
For the second time since I've had the bike I've found the chain guard about to fall off. Had to buy a new collared washer and used spring washers this time as well.

Quote from: ShowBizWolf on June 15, 2018, 05:36:16 PM
...modified an SV650 shock to fit...

Are you saying you've trashed the R6 in favour of the SV shock? I'm shocked.

Quote from: Toner on June 15, 2018, 06:10:09 AM
Stuck on a shiny new rear rotor. It was long overdue. I'd love to know what caused the old ones to get so many groves.

Mine are groovy too who knows why? Was that an easy job, like just crack the old bolts and in with the new? Anything to be forewarned about?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on June 16, 2018, 07:57:29 AM
replaced the throttle and choke cables. throttle adjustment now possible without removing the tank.

put in 125 main jets since I was there which has perked it up a bit, pickup between 3 and 5k still slightly lacking, thats probably a jet-needle adjustment.

slightly (1/4 turn) richened the idle mix.

went for a ramble around some b-roads nearby.

plugs a very light tan colour instead of stark white so happy its somewhere approaching ok.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on June 16, 2018, 08:03:29 AM
@user... haha I wouldn't exactly say 'trashed' the R6, but I wanted to experiment with the SV one. There is some additional info about it that I feel should be documented in the wiki (just have to edit it now and add it in)! I was able to get a used one off eBay last year for about $17 I think... so it was worth it to gain the knowledge and give it a try. Plus, I am honest when I say I am not a super aggressive rider... I don't believe for one second I was ever able to fully appreciate what the R6 shock is capable of.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on June 18, 2018, 03:21:17 PM
New (old) shock came today.
It's off an 88-97 Suzuki Katana 600
This was the cleanest one on ebay.
No idea how many miles it did.
Bit of rust on the bottom spring.
Do you think I should take it apart to clean it properly.
I saw someone compress the spring with some zip ties and a couple of Irwin quick grips on youtube to disassemble a shock.
Tried that but the zip ties snapped. Guess he must have had titanium zip ties or something.
Anyone know of a good method to get it off?
Cost $20 but it was another $30 to ship.
Couldn't find any in Europe worth buying.
I was looking at a nice R6 shock but it was $80 and would have been another $30 to ship too.
Could bit of heft on it compared to the stock shock.

(https://i.imgur.com/ED3FaT2.jpg?1)

Top is the Katana, bottom is my original shock
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on June 18, 2018, 03:25:47 PM
Zip ties and woodwork clamps on a road spring make me shudder :o

best bet is real spring clamps
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on June 18, 2018, 05:12:07 PM
Quote from: tobyd on June 18, 2018, 03:25:47 PM
Zip ties and woodwork clamps on a road spring make me shudder :o

best bet is real spring clamps

Was hoping there'd be some clever cheapo method.  :laugh:

Check out the zip tie method:
Guess it doesn't work on mono shocks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KQ-5oFNuo8
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: barry905 on June 18, 2018, 11:06:07 PM
I tried using Jubilee clips (worm drive hose claps) once - use real spring clamps!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on June 19, 2018, 04:54:11 AM
The cheap method I saw that I considered was ratchet straps. but they were too big for this spring. I have a set of spring compressors and they are just such a pain to use, I didn't even bother cleaning up my Kat shock. I say just use it as is. It's going to get gunk on it from the road.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on June 21, 2018, 08:09:23 AM
Guys, what are these nuts called with the little flange type bits circled in green and what is their purpose?

(https://i.imgur.com/KQBi1vd.png)

I bought a new rear shock linkage that came with a set of dogbones with short or long holes.
I cannot get that middle nut and bolt off to remove them and it's like the nut and the bolt head are welded to the dog bones. They do not move independently of each other.   
I thought the purpose of those little metal bits was that they stopped the bolt so you couldn't thread the bolt past them? 
If that is the case, then someone has.
But I noticed on my old one, the bolt does thread past those bits but maybe it's just mangled?

(https://i.imgur.com/0k5sAGM.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: max on June 21, 2018, 11:06:31 AM
Quote from: Toner on June 21, 2018, 08:09:23 AM
Guys, what are these nuts called with the little flange type bits circled in green and what is their purpose?

(https://i.imgur.com/KQBi1vd.png)

I bought a new rear shock linkage that came with a set of dogbones with short or long holes.
I cannot get that middle nut and bolt off to remove them and it's like the nut and the bolt head are welded to the dog bones. They do not move independently of each other.   
I thought the purpose of those little metal bits was that they stopped the bolt so you couldn't thread the bolt past them? 
If that is the case, then someone has.
But I noticed on my old one, the bolt does thread past those bits but maybe it's just mangled?

...

That 1st image shows a flanged metal lock nut, rather than the typical nyloc nuts.

The little metal tabs are an insert designed to be deformed by a bolt's threads, stopping the nut vibrating loose. They don't limit how far you can thread the nut onto a bolt.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on June 21, 2018, 11:57:42 AM
Quote from: max on June 21, 2018, 11:06:31 AM
Quote from: Toner on June 21, 2018, 08:09:23 AM
Guys, what are these nuts called with the little flange type bits circled in green and what is their purpose?

(https://i.imgur.com/KQBi1vd.png)

I bought a new rear shock linkage that came with a set of dogbones with short or long holes.
I cannot get that middle nut and bolt off to remove them and it's like the nut and the bolt head are welded to the dog bones. They do not move independently of each other.   
I thought the purpose of those little metal bits was that they stopped the bolt so you couldn't thread the bolt past them? 
If that is the case, then someone has.
But I noticed on my old one, the bolt does thread past those bits but maybe it's just mangled?

...

That 1st image shows a flanged metal lock nut, rather than the typical nyloc nuts.

The little metal tabs are an insert designed to be deformed by a bolt's threads, stopping the nut vibrating loose. They don't limit how far you can thread the nut onto a bolt.

Cheers, are they single use nuts?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on June 21, 2018, 01:48:28 PM
Well, finally got that bolt off with some serious welly and some help from my brother.
Looks like it had been covered in thread lock, possibly the red stuff.
Those dogbones may be titanium, very light-weight. Says A3106 on them.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: max on June 21, 2018, 03:03:20 PM
Quote from: Toner on June 21, 2018, 11:57:42 AM
<Snip>

Cheers, are they single use nuts?

As long as the locking insert is still working, there's no reason to not reuse it. The most important thing is just torquing them to spec.


Quote from: Toner on June 21, 2018, 01:48:28 PM
Well, finally got that bolt off with some serious welly and some help from my brother.
Looks like it had been covered in thread lock, possibly the red stuff.
Those dogbones may be titanium, very light-weight. Says A3106 on them.

Congrats!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on June 21, 2018, 03:10:59 PM
Stripe.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R_jHhtSMrzWEmr5hcHQJ0zsrlPxBW2kTbMZXvySyLy9iVZwsfibwG2mUJ7MyTKOn8jAziSdLZdEWKfyqMZXDFAWcLKPcG7_-zcJIBfpah8LKwkWsFeXnfcvZKnDryIt7jqsqq5H_Ct9ZEsl6KVNifhILjJoz3KAuxZ8k6B-tv91Gz5xIX7DH0hAsjvi3e3NlWxvHvh1vm8TV5EzVoLFEFZhwD1jKEPd2q2rbrG9R9oi2azde8fzJneqVlXTaFKKLU6CW7k04J87AyA6uQDllrc-MjfU7QVikZuLUsOuI2EL7oyH8boiWXPodRvxg8wzPZ5Vn1EnVSIxgHg7ebTNHIziLl9sFmKyXvng-bnCXUipApKI8Zc02lxF4GPa19wCF0s1b49WR8ygRlkCqRUDh1hqSxz4gkgQp04rc1zASLgmBthIhXegw81RdOZEH55Rs9nDmZoF78PP68WT6alKH0OGlv09T3-2I6H1NeVOL__K0rLXrXyTwW95uvY6pXZ2pkQd4g36J4XWA-yNUbtMAQlD4etBRzXO5QxMj3TWcz1OqVTVH8X8N44uxEGPQAEGUnb94ks8mXFcQrSKVGIeBH_luRcHcK77cdZTEsEy9pJTIwzscjoAoHsAnO70v46ikvHctSXWCyR9cCHHUXuxzBo1Be0F1w88u0w=w1430-h1906-no)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on June 21, 2018, 11:12:32 PM
Quote from: mr72 on June 21, 2018, 03:10:59 PM
Stripe.

Images are working for me.


How did you do this?  (the stripe, not the internet magic)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on June 22, 2018, 04:11:54 AM
Decal from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E1L2FME/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I marked the tank with pencil to give an approximate center line (I eyeballed it) at the fuel filler and at each end, then cut the pieces and roughly followed the manufacturer's instructions which is to tape the stripe down in the middle before pulling off the backing, then stick it 1/2 at a time, first half with the tape still holding the center. Spray bottle with water to make the adhesive easier to work.

I did remove the fuel cap so it would hide the edge of the stripe. The front edge rolls over the end of the tank. I will cut it but only after the adhesive has set. As I learned with the Suzuki tank decal, this adhesive can take a while to really get stuck on there.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on June 22, 2018, 07:00:30 AM
Stripe is rocking
(https://www.motohouston.com/forums/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
and pic works!
double
(https://www.motohouston.com/forums/images/smilies/headbang.gif)(https://www.motohouston.com/forums/images/smilies/headbang.gif)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on June 22, 2018, 11:19:56 AM
That stripe looks awesome!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on July 01, 2018, 03:35:26 AM
That stripe should add 10kph to the top speed.

I've seen stainless steel zip ties. Used them to attach some wrap for a muffler they are not hard to find.

OK I didn't get an answer to my thread about if this rust on my swing arm near the axle looks bad so I pulled the wheel off and yes it looked bad enough to do something about. Fortunately I had my newly acquired angle grinder that I bought for the R6 shock install but I didn't need it.

Here's a shot with part of the rust ground off, I ended up taking it off back to bare metal and put on a couple of coats of zinc spray and a couple of coats of some high temperature black paint that I had lying around from my last header pipe repaint. I feel much better knowing this is done, and I took the opportunity to grease up the chain adjustment inserts too.

There was a bit of damage to one of the threads on the axle bolt but nothing that caused any problems.



Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jackinacabin on July 01, 2018, 01:48:40 PM
today i stripped cleaned and rebuilt the carbs ... now my old 89 slingshot gs runs smooth and strong for the first time since she came to me ... 53500 miles and goes  like a rocket....delighted with this cheap and economical old bike , its a lot of fun for peanuts ... the more i ride this thing the more i enjoy it ...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on July 01, 2018, 06:01:49 PM
I rode it today...1811cc divided by 480cc = 3.7, I am having at least 2.5 the fun I had on a 500 with 119 ft-lbs @3,000 rpm??

2018 Indian Chieftain Classic

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.tinypic.com%2Fk3askn.jpg&hash=a0b6bc2c8d8a1df1533cc357829004dd13034184)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on July 04, 2018, 02:25:54 PM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on July 01, 2018, 06:01:49 PM
I rode it today...1811cc divided by 480cc = 3.7, I am having at least 2.5 the fun I had on a 500 with 119 ft-lbs @3,000 rpm??

2018 Indian Chieftain Classic

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.tinypic.com%2Fk3askn.jpg&hash=a0b6bc2c8d8a1df1533cc357829004dd13034184)

so clean. It even has a radio antenna? Good speaker system on it?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on July 04, 2018, 02:40:19 PM
Painted my battery tray a week back.
It was basically 100% rust. I think the acid in the battery does it and it had started to contaminate the frame beneath it so I had bought a new one on ebay that looked clean.
It was very clean but unfortunately I learned the different years have different battery trays. Oops. So I decided to strip the paint and rust and re-paint it.
Here's why I didn't originally:
The brand we have in Europe comparable to Aircraft Paint Remover is called Nitromors but EU regulations forced them to remove the ingredient that strips the paint so it's not even useful for brushing your teeth.
However, thankfully I found some of the old stock in the back of cupboard.
Paint came off nice and easy. Then I sanded as much rust as I could and slathered two coats of that milky looking anti-rust paint on it. It turns dark purple and then black.
Then I sprayed a zinc undercoat and finally black.
Hopefully I did enough so the rust doesn't come back now that I no longer have the wet battery.
Unfortunately I only have after pics.

(https://i.imgur.com/v6s3azW.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/SxtJ0yT.jpg?1)

cut some new foam bumpers as the old ones were destroyed in the water when I tried to clean them. Not a great job but they'll do.

(https://i.imgur.com/HolQcV7.jpg?1)

That's the Katana 06 shock in there.

(https://i.imgur.com/V7vsKB7.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/s29gli7.jpg?1)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on July 04, 2018, 02:57:08 PM
Here's a pic of the phone pouch I use. I had to clip in to the mirror stem as there is no space on the handlebar, hence why I wanted to put on risers and place a bar in the middle for attaching stuff.

(https://i.imgur.com/5Ob2j9p.jpg?1)

Looks massive in that pic but it's not that big

(https://i.imgur.com/kcb5yi1.jpg?1)

This is as clean as my bike gets. You can see the frame needs a paint job and the engine case has a lot of scrapes and bruises. Might leave that job for next summer.
I have it all stripped down a I sent my carb off for cleaning five weeks back. Can't believe it's taking this long but I guess it's one man in his shed doing it and he has a queue.
While I'm waiting, I changed the monoshock to a Katana one, replaced the bearings in the rear wheel, stuck on a new rear disc and gave the whole bike a clean.

(https://i.imgur.com/bcutPpr.jpg?1)

Here she is with her clothes on

(https://i.imgur.com/meRWHAz.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/Mv5kktN.jpg?1)

I cannot put her on the centre stand on that slope with the new shock. On flat ground, there is no clearance but you can use it, just not spin the wheel.
That's unfortunate. I might buy the R6 shock in the future as I think it's shorter and you do get rear wheel clearance.

I still have the stock front springs in the front shocks but I want to change them soon.
I remember reading someone advise someone else on a thread about the katana not to replace the rear shock until the front springs have been replaced.
Does anyone know why? Is it dangerous not to?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on July 04, 2018, 03:37:05 PM
My own personal experience with upgrading the rear shock before the front springs is, it made the front end of my bike feel really... idk how to describe it... squirrelly lol. It felt that way when I had the R6 shock installed and especially when I switched to the SV shock.

I'm at work right now and so I can't see the pics you've posted (old work computers) but I'm really looking forward to seeing them when I get home later!!!

I know what you mean about the center stand not being usable the same way as before when raising the tail of the bike. I made a little wooden platform to slide under the center stand so the rear wheel will be off the ground again. Works great!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on July 04, 2018, 04:39:53 PM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on July 04, 2018, 03:37:05 PM
My own personal experience with upgrading the rear shock before the front springs is, it made the front end of my bike feel really... idk how to describe it... squirrelly lol. It felt that way when I had the R6 shock installed and especially when I switched to the SV shock.

I'm at work right now and so I can't see the pics you've posted (old work computers) but I'm really looking forward to seeing them when I get home later!!!

I know what you mean about the center stand not being usable the same way as before when raising the tail of the bike. I made a little wooden platform to slide under the center stand so the rear wheel will be off the ground again. Works great!

yeah, I ended up using a flagstone from the garden for the same purpose, disturbed an ant nest underneath it, interesting seeing them all freak out when the roof of their home was lifted off.
I put it back though so they should be happy now.
Do you know if the R6 shock gives your rear wheel clearance on the centre stand?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on July 04, 2018, 04:50:25 PM
IIRC, when I had just the R6 shock on my bike (no raising links), the center stand worked just fine to raise the rear wheel off the ground.

Also, when I recently measured the shocks and updated the wiki, I found that the R6's center-eye to center-eye distance is 292mm... which is only 2mm more than the stock shock's measurement.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on July 04, 2018, 06:22:06 PM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on July 04, 2018, 04:50:25 PM
IIRC, when I had just the R6 shock on my bike (no raising links), the center stand worked just fine to raise the rear wheel off the ground.

Also, when I recently measured the shocks and updated the wiki, I found that the R6's center-eye to center-eye distance is 292mm... which is only 2mm more than the stock shock's measurement.

You made me remember that I forgot to say that I got a free set of titanium (I'm guessing because they're so light) dogbones with the shock linkage with three sets of holes.
You think I could use them to get some clearance?

(https://i.imgur.com/dkXqAUp.jpg?1)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on July 04, 2018, 08:14:10 PM
I'm still at work so this reply is without seeing the picture but...

...dogbones that are shorter than stock GS dogbones will raise the tail of the bike and make the center stand not lift the bike enough to get the rear wheel off the ground. Shorter/raising links will require grinding metal off the swingarm to make clearance between the swingarm and the R6 shock's spring.

...dogbones that are longer than stock GS dogbones will lower the tail of the bike. I have never tried lowering links so I cannot confirm that the holes would all line up and they could be installed with the R6 shock (or the SV shock for that matter). I would imagine the center stand would still work to get the rear wheel off the ground but I'd bet it'd require more lift and force to get it up on the stand.

I am going home soon... gotta see these pics lol!

EDIT: I'm home now and I see the pics! Our bikes have the same color scheme going on ;)
Do you know which holes in those links are for stock height? I'd imagine the bottom ones (the ones the bolt is going through) are stock and the ones above them are for lowering the bike. I'm no expert but I've never seen adjustable links like that for raising the bike... only for lowering. I'm guessing that lowering the bike would indeed allow for more clearance between the shock and swingarm but again, I have no experience with lowering the GS.

I love what you've done with the battery box. I did the same to mine. Toner, if you haven't already, you should certainly make a project thread!  :cheers:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on July 05, 2018, 02:31:49 AM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on July 04, 2018, 08:14:10 PM
I'm still at work so this reply is without seeing the picture but...

...dogbones that are shorter than stock GS dogbones will raise the tail of the bike and make the center stand not lift the bike enough to get the rear wheel off the ground. Shorter/raising links will require grinding metal off the swingarm to make clearance between the swingarm and the R6 shock's spring.

...dogbones that are longer than stock GS dogbones will lower the tail of the bike. I have never tried lowering links so I cannot confirm that the holes would all line up and they could be installed with the R6 shock (or the SV shock for that matter). I would imagine the center stand would still work to get the rear wheel off the ground but I'd bet it'd require more lift and force to get it up on the stand.

I am going home soon... gotta see these pics lol!

EDIT: I'm home now and I see the pics! Our bikes have the same color scheme going on ;)
Do you know which holes in those links are for stock height? I'd imagine the bottom ones (the ones the bolt is going through) are stock and the ones above them are for lowering the bike. I'm no expert but I've never seen adjustable links like that for raising the bike... only for lowering. I'm guessing that lowering the bike would indeed allow for more clearance between the shock and swingarm but again, I have no experience with lowering the GS.

I love what you've done with the battery box. I did the same to mine. Toner, if you haven't already, you should certainly make a project thread!  :cheers:

Thanks for telling me that. I would have never figured the longer bones would lower the tail.
As for a project thread, I'll do one if I ever get around to painting the frame and possibly the tank/side panels and doing few other things like bar-end mirrors etc.
I'd love to get it looking half as good as yours.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on July 05, 2018, 05:54:20 AM
Not today, but over the past couple of days:

- replaced fuel lines with new tygon lines. Wow what a difference. The old ones were rock hard vinyl.
- pulled the carbs and rejetted/etc. to get rid of a stumble and poor mpg:
-- jetted down from 127.5 to 125
-- swap from aftermarket needles of unknown origin to stock needles with no shims

MPG improved by about (at least) 10, stumble is gone, bike rides like a brand new bike.

I also tried to fit some cheap aluminum ebay "GSXR Rear footpegs" which absolutely don't fit and wouldn't be made to work without a lot of work. Fortunately they were only $6. Time to look for plan ... um.. well maybe I'm up to about E.

Next up? new springs for the fork, handlebar risers, and a new rear tire. And repaint the ruined paint on the frame from fuel spillage.

This is starting to turn into a pretty nice motorcycle.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on July 19, 2018, 02:25:52 PM
Changed the oil and filter. Checked the battery charging, checked the tyres, front doesn't seem to want to stay at 33psi, back seems alright though.

Nothing too bad in the old oil, its only done 700 odd miles but I think a fair bit of crap got into it when I had the head and barrel off so wanted that out sooner rather than later. Valves are a bit chatty so i'll look at them tomorrow or Saturday with it cold. need to check the head nuts too. oil had gotten quite dark in < 1000 miles. didn't smell petrolly though.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on July 19, 2018, 08:19:54 PM
I always forget this thread exists.


Anyways:

Front brake pads
Rear brake pads
Brake fluid flush
Clutch fluid flush
Oil change
Chain *adjustment* (still in spec, been almost 2000 miles, I love RK)
Chain clean/lube
Wash/detail

Bike looks good, bike feels good, I feel good...  Well, actually, I feel tired and sore after a day spent in the heat fighting with a brake that wouldn't bleed and doing everything else, but now that the bike is buttoned up and feels amazing I am highly satisfied.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on July 19, 2018, 09:14:00 PM
Quote from: Toner on July 04, 2018, 02:25:54 PM
so clean. It even has a radio antenna? Good speaker system on it?

Sorry for the delay...It has a 100 Watt system, but no dead air behind the speakers or real cabinets to speak of..so the bass sounds like somebody thumping the side of a cardboard box, that's OK...nobody wants to hear my Dio or Robin Trower, so I keep it on the down low anyway  :whisper:

(https://gstwins.com/gsboard/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi68.tinypic.com%2F10pvudd.jpg&hash=1876040901155781fabb5a53d898162d2147850c)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mrdrprof on July 21, 2018, 04:27:35 PM
Struggled to find where the damn ticking sound is coming from. It's really hard to pinpoint it but I'm hoping it's just valves. I'm not entirely sure if the PO ever did a valve adjustment
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on July 22, 2018, 08:36:06 AM
Quote from: mrdrprof on July 21, 2018, 04:27:35 PM
Struggled to find where the damn ticking sound is coming from. It's really hard to pinpoint it but I'm hoping it's just valves. I'm not entirely sure if the PO ever did a valve adjustment

FYI, it's probably not valves. If the PO never did a valve adjustment then they are probably too tight which means they never fully close and the "lifter" noise you would normally hear isn't there at all.

IDK what ticking you are talking about but my GS kind of sounds like a high performance lawn mower mixed with a sewing machine and a coke can full of gravel and it's running right.


What did I do for my GS today? Well I just ordered a set of new springs for the fork, it's about time, even my cut-down stock springs still bottom when I go over a bump like a curb-cut while braking. With any luck they get in sometime this week and I can change them. And I got a little dual-hook kind of hanger from Home Depot to try and mount on the rear of the frame on the left side below the seat to give me two helmet hooks. Putting the stock helmet lock under the seat is not really what I'd call usable, and of course if I have a passenger with me then there's really nowhere to put a second helmet when the bike is parked. I'll figure out how to mount that thing today.

It's probably too hot to ride today. Probably will be even more too-hot tomorrow and the rest of the week. It's a good time to work on the bike. I may experiment with repainting the frame with the engine in the bike, at least the big fat bar that runs under the tank, perhaps a contrasting color to the rest of the gloss-black frame. This thing is constantly damaged by fuel spill when you remove the tank, so it needs to be repainted. Gonna try some engine paint since it seems to be far more gas resistant, and if there's one thing a week full of 108-degree days is good for, it's drying paint.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Ted on July 26, 2018, 01:01:57 PM
Just picked up my bike, I had the forks rebuilt with progressive springs I got cheap. There's no way I could have done the job in an hour and a half, so I don't really mind paying them and supporting a local independent shop.

Even more satisfying: it rides like a completely different bike. Night and day. I can't wait to really put it through the paces.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on July 26, 2018, 01:49:47 PM
I just got a new set of springs today from Sonic Springs, and I swapped them just an hour ago. It's catching!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Beelzeboss on August 08, 2018, 03:25:56 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/937/43205233584_3c2e1289ec_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28PU7Gq)IMG_20180808_184545 (https://flic.kr/p/28PU7Gq) by jones_fli (https://www.flickr.com/photos/38037750@N07/), on Flickr

R6 shock swap, new front pads and rotor, new chain and sprockets, loosened the over-torqued head stem bearings :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on August 08, 2018, 05:34:15 PM
Quote from: mr72 on July 26, 2018, 01:49:47 PM
I just got a new set of springs today from Sonic Springs, and I swapped them just an hour ago. It's catching!

That's the next job I want to do when I get the cash.
Anyone know of similar springs you can buy in Europe?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Toner on August 08, 2018, 05:35:44 PM
Quote from: Beelzeboss on August 08, 2018, 03:25:56 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/937/43205233584_3c2e1289ec_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28PU7Gq)IMG_20180808_184545 (https://flic.kr/p/28PU7Gq) by jones_fli (https://www.flickr.com/photos/38037750@N07/), on Flickr

R6 shock swap, new front pads and rotor, new chain and sprockets, loosened the over-torqued head stem bearings :D

That would take me a working week to do.  :o
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Beelzeboss on August 08, 2018, 09:09:21 PM
Quote from: Toner on August 08, 2018, 05:35:44 PM
That would take me a working week to do.  :o
Haha, not if you had access to the workshop I work in :icon_lol:

I spent about 4 hours including cleanup doing it all, and it would have been faster if I'd read directions about how to do the R6 shock swap before starting :icon_lol:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Sarasi on August 13, 2018, 05:10:12 AM
Figured it was time to register here after using the information on this site so much over the last few years!

Yesterday I swapped my shock with an R6 shock. I put progressive springs in the front just under a month ago and that really made me realize I needed to upgrade the rear suspension as well. I wasn't bottoming out my forks anymore, but the rear was mopping through corners, chattering around, and acted like a pogo stick over bumps. I'm not heavy enough for the kat shock, so I originally wanted to get a stock shock in good condition, but ended up finding a really good deal on an R6 shock from 2011.

It turned out to be quite a hassle, but I got it in! It rides amazingly to be honest, super steady in the corners, very comfortable over bumps, and the rear doesn't wash out on me anymore.

Quick snap I took yesterday after my short test ride (about midnight at that point, sorry for the lack of focus):

(https://i.imgur.com/2sSoxQs.jpg?1)

No idea what the settings are on the thing, I just pulled it out the box that was shipped to me and dropped it in without changing anything. I'm planning on taking it to a suspension specialist to have it set up correctly for my weight, but it's already amazing.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on August 13, 2018, 07:00:43 AM
I attempted yet again to fix my stripped right hand control, this time with brute force success. I drilled the holes a little larger and filled them with JB Weld, then drilled and tapped again. Then of course as before, the screws pulled the JB Weld out of the holes. The moral of the story is JB Weld won't stick to whatever kind of plastic this handlebar control is made of.

So, drilled holes all the way through the handlebar control top side with a 1/8" but then threaded in a #8 screw that is about 1/4" longer than the stock screws and even though it looks slightly less than perfect, it works and for the first time the RH handlebar control can be properly tightened onto the bar.

It's the little things in life :)

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: max on September 02, 2018, 11:24:57 AM
Finally got around to doing my own 'fenderectomy'.

I replaced the existing license plate bracket with an aluminium version that I connected to the mud-guard to hold my aftermarket mini short stem indicators.

(https://i1.adis.ws/i/washford/552890?w=637&h=403)

In my bike's typical rusty fashion, I had to make use of my new Dremel to cut the nuts off the original indicators to get them out, then sketched out a shape I liked and trimmed the fender too.

Some soldering (the new indicators wires weren't long enough...) and re-fitting later, and it was done! Very happy with the result and keeping some of the fender keeps my big UK number plate rigidly attached.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: sledge on September 02, 2018, 11:42:54 AM
Is that a UK plate?
I suggest you refit the reflector.
You might get a pull from a grumpy copper and will definitely fail the next MOT if you dont.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: max on September 02, 2018, 11:45:36 AM
Quote from: sledge on September 02, 2018, 11:42:54 AM
Is that a UK plate?
I suggest you refit the reflector.
You might get a pull from a grumpy copper and will definitely fail the next MOT if you dont.

I've got one of them small round (20mm dia), adhesive ones from Halfords that's about to go on the plate.

They're supposedly MOT compliant, but I never had any issues with the same on my old bike anyway.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kookas on September 08, 2018, 02:50:23 PM
Discovered how many parts on the rear wheel are actually silver, instead of black! Finally got around to pulling it off and cleaning up the dire mess. There was a thick layer of chain lube all over the left-hand-side hub and that weird white chain grease the P.O. used. Hopefully it will take at least a few weeks to turn black again.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: KHnTX on September 17, 2018, 04:05:15 PM
Used my new battery power pack to jump start the bike.  Didn't realize that  I turned the key too far  and left the lights on and drained the battery.  Took a short drive around the neighborhood to charge the battery a little and make sure the oil gets a good run thru the system since its still sitting till I get time to take the safety course before I get the DL endorsement. 

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kookas on September 20, 2018, 01:03:10 PM
Quote from: KHnTX on September 17, 2018, 04:05:15 PM
Used my new battery power pack to jump start the bike.  Didn't realize that  I turned the key too far  and left the lights on and drained the battery.  Took a short drive around the neighborhood to charge the battery a little and make sure the oil gets a good run thru the system since its still sitting till I get time to take the safety course before I get the DL endorsement. 

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

I've contemplated sabotaging the parking lights myself, after leaving work and going to my bike only to find they'd been left on for 8+ hours. Luckily the bike started ok, but man is that a stupid idea. In my opinion, it should be the other way around - parking lights and then lock.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on September 21, 2018, 09:02:12 AM
Quote from: Kookas on September 20, 2018, 01:03:10 PM
Quote from: KHnTX on September 17, 2018, 04:05:15 PM
I turned the key too far  and left the lights on and drained the battery. 

I've contemplated sabotaging the parking lights myself

Forgive me since I haven't owned a GS in years, but shouldn't it be fairly obvious when the lights are on?  Doesn't the dash light up too or is it just the taillight?

Regardless I've never accidentally left either of my GSs in Park (any of my bikes for that matter).  I think part of it is a key handling technique; I don't constantly push down as I'm turning the key, I push it enough to get it to start turning then I just turn it.  The detents are extra easy to feel when you are gentle.


My Monster actually has a "lights on" indicator on the dash that comes on both in the Park and On positions, super obvious if it's in Park.  I always thought it was a good idea for that, though it's rather annoying because there's constantly a bright green light on my dash at all times when the bike is on.  It's like having a second Neutral light that never goes away, and of course the Neutral light is right next to it and is the same color...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: KHnTX on September 21, 2018, 08:18:02 PM
No dash lights come on. Just very dim tail and headlight.  Out in the bright sun very easy to miss for me.  And it was my ignorance as I was not aware the lights came on if the key was turned too far when getting to the lock position.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on September 22, 2018, 10:02:53 AM
I put on a new rear tire today.

Best thing I can say is it was a success.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on September 30, 2018, 02:00:47 AM
Replaced chain and sprockets. DID 520 chain and JT sprockets.

(https://d19tyw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m_2h6C0x-XPZJOnuHiVSuhGMXYYhDr3-MHLwwNDZDk8s6AABDUD9fJv6afh0NSOHapybGk2nALbSqyxfnX73bCMed7njm4jC5ZaTF-0hFwc_UanIEvamVQnzHJyg5jxt0X_Jzd05x0OIKMNMDl5DSqhoVsFM5SwGinQxDOVSYlo6-DKlXtTXdjwkedWTkV16bFBpu0HimZPMlu6iY65BQAA?width=959&height=858&cropmode=none)

made up these to pop the link in (using a vice) which worked quite well.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on September 30, 2018, 04:17:58 AM
yesterday: tightened loose lower rear shock bolt, re-adjusted clutch. Might test-ride this afternoon if the rain holds off.

Meanwhile, I'm ramping up my shopping for a replacement for the ol' GS. If this goes anything like my previous motorcycle search, I'm anywhere from 2 to 20 years away from making a decision.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kookas on September 30, 2018, 06:08:02 AM
The heated grip on the throttle tube was getting loose so I stuck some gorilla glue under there. Also going to hook up a USB port today so I can stop worrying about my phone's battery when I have no idea where I am - anyone know how many lugs on a battery terminal is too many? I've got the bike stuff directly on them, and then on top of them I've currently got 2 - alarm and heated grips. The USB is going to be a third.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on September 30, 2018, 09:36:49 AM
Theres no real limit to the amount of leads, so long as you don't draw too many amps at one time.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on September 30, 2018, 10:28:23 AM
Might want to put a fuse in there somewhere if you are just lashing accessories direct to the post.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kookas on September 30, 2018, 12:19:22 PM
Quote from: tobyd on September 30, 2018, 10:28:23 AM
Might want to put a fuse in there somewhere if you are just lashing accessories direct to the post.

Fortunately all the accessories have their own fuses. I would like to do the whole wiring into an ignition live thing for the grips + USB but have no tools for splicing nor any idea about where stuff could be spliced into without replacing wires so for now everything is piled on top of the battery.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: ShowBizWolf on October 01, 2018, 11:01:44 PM
Kookas, if you're worried about over-taxing the charging system, you could swap (if you haven't already) as many stock bulbs over to LED bulbs as possible.

When I had the OEM headlight on my GS, I swapped the bulb to LED... and I also did the gauges, dash indicators (except the one for the signals) and the tail light bulbs. Didn't wanna get into all that fuss with the turn signals but all the other bulbs I swapped and I'm happy I did.

I have a whole bunch of notes and numbers and math regarding this kind of thing (from when I was figuring out if I could successfully swap to the gsxr headlight with two different bulbs)... I should type it out and save it... maybe the info could help when a topic like this comes up.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kookas on October 02, 2018, 01:33:07 PM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on October 01, 2018, 11:01:44 PM
Kookas, if you're worried about over-taxing the charging system, you could swap (if you haven't already) as many stock bulbs over to LED bulbs as possible.

When I had the OEM headlight on my GS, I swapped the bulb to LED... and I also did the gauges, dash indicators (except the one for the signals) and the tail light bulbs. Didn't wanna get into all that fuss with the turn signals but all the other bulbs I swapped and I'm happy I did.

I have a whole bunch of notes and numbers and math regarding this kind of thing (from when I was figuring out if I could successfully swap to the gsxr headlight with two different bulbs)... I should type it out and save it... maybe the info could help when a topic like this comes up.

It wasn't so much a worry about overtaxing the charging system. I wondered more if maybe the resistance of each lug meant that there might be a recommended maximum number of lugs to put on one terminal or something like that. That said, I would quite like to install some LEDs on it - it's an F so all the dash stuff is already LED (already swapped out the speedo and tacho lights).

The only thing I wasn't sure about was the beam pattern, I kept looking around and could only find people saying an LED in a housing designed for a non-LED wouldn't work or it wouldn't be any brighter than the non-LED, but I know you can get bulbs that imitate filaments pretty well now so don't know how outdated that info is.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on October 13, 2018, 10:11:37 AM
Well today I brought home a friend for my GS.

The seller's picture, 2012 Triumph Bonneville SE.

(https://images.craigslist.org/00000_6aT0dWPAQYq_1200x900.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: TundraOG on October 17, 2018, 11:23:01 AM
Totally jelly of that Bonnie, looks AMAZING! It's my dream bike and they don't import it here  :sad: ...one day when I'll move away...

My baby got a full touring rig going on - a small blue windscreen to match the paintjob, a renthal tall bar, two saddlebags and a top case, a phone mount and a Katana rear shock :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on October 17, 2018, 11:40:18 AM
Quote from: TundraOG on October 17, 2018, 11:23:01 AM
Totally jelly of that Bonnie, looks AMAZING! It's my dream bike and they don't import it here  :sad: ...one day when I'll move away...

Yeah, I really, really like this bike. I wish it would stop raining long enough for me to go ride. I've only run a couple of short errand type trips on it. I literally get on and within 5 minutes it's like OH YEAH this is exactly what I always needed.

On THAT bike, today, I JB-welded a couple of T-nuts into the ends of my Superbike bars (which I put on the Bonnie, and they are perfect) so I can get the Napoleon bar end mirrors attached. And I put the battery tender on it, afraid it may need a battery soonish. I rode it in the very non-TX British weather (48F and drizzly) to get it inspected, which is step two in the registration process so I can be fully legal.

When I bought it, the turn signals didn't work. Long ago I replaced the old-style turn signal relay on my GS with a solid-state one to work with the LED lights, and it turns out the old relay from my parts bin fixed up the Bonnie.

Lots of other little work on the Bonnie. I ordered a new exhaust system, 2-1 style, plus the necessary bits to get rid of the O2 sensors and SAI system. Last week I ordered the cable to plug my phone into the OBD2 port so I can re-flash the ECU to work with the new exhaust and other mods. And I bought a new (well, used, but different) set of rear shocks for it, and I ordered new bushings for those shocks. I figure the exhaust, shock bushings, etc. will all come in around the first week of November and I will be wrenching a bit that weekend. I have a tiny bit of paint to touch up on the bike too, but it's too cold and wet to paint now, will wait for warmer weather. Fall is prime riding weather around here so I am extremely hopeful to get the Bonnie fully sorted in the next two weeks or so.

The thing is, getting the Triumph in 100% perfect mint condition is easily achievable, so I'm doing it, first. I'm not in the mood for this to be a project bike. I want to get it right and then keep it that way. The GS was forever a work in progress and I'm just tired of that.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: herennow on October 21, 2018, 11:25:07 AM
Nice Bonnie,

I've got a red one also. Buts mines a 1969 model. It takes about as much TLC as the GS!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on October 22, 2018, 07:57:17 AM
Paid my taxes, titled and registered the Bonnie. Then I took the long way home from the tax office. Rain comes later today, will keep raining for a few days, and my exhaust system is on the truck so planned mods coming this week include SAI delete, O2 sensor delete, exhaust swap, airbox cleanout, swap on an airbox inlet horn that my friend 3D printed for me, and remap the ECU. With any luck this all gets done while it's raining and I finish up in time for a week of gorgeous CenTX fall forecast starting in three days so I can ride it in.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on October 23, 2018, 08:06:33 AM
Today, I did air/intake mods on the Bonneville. Interesting that one of the mods basically made the airbox more similar to a GS airbox.

- removed the SAI (air injection) system, at least functionally, plugging the holes in the head
- removed the snorkel from the airbox, and removed this weird restrictor-plate/baffle that apparently is in there to reduce noise. Funny thing about the snorkel, it had a 5" or so long tube that went down into the middle of the air filter, which certainly restricts air flow quite a bit. Anyway, I replaced the snorkel with a 3D printed sort of air-horn, but essentially now it's quite like a GS intake:

(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/44613889_312287472832188_7401350556595257344_n.png?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=09b62d0f945a22ed35f39aad829ff3d5&oe=5C41BEB8)

Dyno tests done by others suggest that up until nearly the redline this flow-enhanced air inlet on the opening of the air filter makes just as much power as twin pod filters. This made me think maybe a flared air horn of sorts on the air filter inlet of the GS might improve airflow in the stock airbox.

Anyway, tomorrow will be the day to swap the exhaust and do the ECU remapping.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on October 24, 2018, 10:19:52 AM
Checked my tire pressures, front was a little low, rear was a lot low. Set pressures to 33f/36r and all is well now.

Its starting to get colder (at least here in PA), so your pressures are gonna naturally be a bit lower than normal. Remember to check your pressures, friendos.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on October 24, 2018, 12:14:23 PM
Today, I removed the old exhaust system from my Bonneville, the new exhaust is on the UPS truck. Assuming it gets here, I'll install it this evening.

I also discovered that the USB-OBD2 cable I have is not compatible with the TuneECU program I am using to reflash my ECU, so I ordered another one, which also is likely not compatible. But that was Amazon Prime Now so it should arrive today too so I can verify it doesn't work and then be forced to order one from England.

What this means for the GS is that I might actually ride it if I don't get the exhaust sorted on the Bonnie today; tomorrow's going to be a primo riding day. And if I can't get the ECU to flash properly then I might be riding the GS a lot.

Good point qc about the tire pressure. FWIW my new rear tire on the GS holds air a lot better than the old one did.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on October 24, 2018, 12:34:45 PM
Quote from: mr72 on October 24, 2018, 12:14:23 PM
Today, I removed the old exhaust system from my Bonneville, the new exhaust is on the UPS truck. Assuming it gets here, I'll install it this evening.

:woohoo:

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I also discovered that the USB-OBD2 cable I have is not compatible with the TuneECU program I am using to reflash my ECU, so I ordered another one, which also is likely not compatible. But that was Amazon Prime Now so it should arrive today too so I can verify it doesn't work and then be forced to order one from England.

Make sure you order enough lifestyle apparel to get that free shipping lol.

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What this means for the GS is that I might actually ride it if I don't get the exhaust sorted on the Bonnie today; tomorrow's going to be a primo riding day. And if I can't get the ECU to flash properly then I might be riding the GS a lot.

So, in addition to actual things you've done for your Bonnie today, what you've done for your GS today is *consider* actually riding it. Lol.

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Good point qc about the tire pressure. FWIW my new rear tire on the GS holds air a lot better than the old one did.

How old was the old one? Maybe the bead on the new one being fresh means it creates a better seal. :dunno_black:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on October 24, 2018, 12:52:39 PM
Quote from: qcbaker on October 24, 2018, 12:34:45 PM
Make sure you order enough lifestyle apparel to get that free shipping lol.

HAHAHAHAHA! I do have an English pub in my house, so maybe I should grab a set of those Steve McQueen special edition coasters.

Quote
So, in addition to actual things you've done for your Bonnie today, what you've done for your GS today is *consider* actually riding it. Lol.

Well, to be fair, I also considered selling it.

Which is both better for the GS than what I did for it yesterday, which was to remove the cell phone mount and put it on the Bonnie, or the day before, which is to move it deeper into the garage so it's harder to get out.

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How old was the old one? Maybe the bead on the new one being fresh means it creates a better seal. :dunno_black:

Yeah, IDK how old the old one was since it was on the bike when I got it, PO said it was "relatively new" but he said a lot of things that turned out to be patently false so it's anybody's guess.

But I bet you are right about the fresh rubber sealing better.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on October 25, 2018, 06:47:27 AM
Well due to a long list of errors and SNAFUs yesterday, today I moved my GS off of the backup roster and I'll ride it to work. Woo Hoo!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on October 26, 2018, 05:33:13 AM
Forgot to mention, after I got home on Wednesday I did a couple more things with my bike. First, I titled my hand controls more forward than they were. My wrists feel more neutral and it felt better on the short ride around my block. Hopefully it helps with wrist fatigue on longer rides, which is the entire reason I did it lol. I also removed my mirrors at the swivel, put blue locktite on the bolt, and put them back on as tight as I could. They would slowly fall towards me whenever I accelerated hard on the highway, so hopefully the locktite and the general tightening helps with that.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on October 26, 2018, 06:53:04 AM
Yesterday I finished installing the exhaust on the Bonneville and rode it on a 2.5 hour ride.

I rode my GS to the post office yesterday. Whole different experience. There's nothing to do to that bike, only thing it needs is a wash.

Rock on GSTwinners!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kito on October 26, 2018, 09:47:03 AM
After trying a cheap air filter... which restricted the air flow.. making my bike fail when full throttling ... i  am trying to decide between other options.. please help me .. here : http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=72726.0
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on October 31, 2018, 10:32:04 AM
Quote from: qcbaker on October 26, 2018, 05:33:13 AM
Forgot to mention, after I got home on Wednesday I did a couple more things with my bike. First, I titled my hand controls more forward than they were. My wrists feel more neutral and it felt better on the short ride around my block. Hopefully it helps with wrist fatigue on longer rides, which is the entire reason I did it lol. I also removed my mirrors at the swivel, put blue locktite on the bolt, and put them back on as tight as I could. They would slowly fall towards me whenever I accelerated hard on the highway, so hopefully the locktite and the general tightening helps with that.

The levers are indeed more comfortable this way, and the locktite seems to have prevented the mirror creep I was having. Success!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: herennow on October 31, 2018, 11:53:31 AM
Nice One, I must deal with the mirror creep problem one of these days...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on October 31, 2018, 01:21:25 PM
I guess I don't go fast enough to have mirror creep. I would think blue loctite would get the job done.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on November 01, 2018, 05:30:32 AM
My mirrors are also cheap aftermarket mirrors, not OEM. So that probably has a lot to do with it lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on November 01, 2018, 08:03:49 AM
Quote from: qcbaker on November 01, 2018, 05:30:32 AM
My mirrors are also cheap aftermarket mirrors, not OEM.

Mine too.

I'm guessing the rust on the threads prevents mine from moving too much ;)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on November 01, 2018, 08:54:15 AM
Quote from: mr72 on November 01, 2018, 08:03:49 AM
Mine too.

I'm guessing the rust on the threads prevents mine from moving too much ;)

Haha, rust can indeed be a very effective threadlocker.

For real though, there's also the fact that my mirrors are fairing mounted, so the geometry is a bit different. IIRC, you have no fairings, so your mirrors have to be either bar-end or handlebar mounted, neither of which would experience this issue to the same degree.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on November 01, 2018, 09:42:18 AM
Quote from: qcbaker on November 01, 2018, 08:54:15 AM
For real though, there's also the fact that my mirrors are fairing mounted, so the geometry is a bit different. IIRC, you have no fairings, so your mirrors have to be either bar-end or handlebar mounted, neither of which would experience this issue to the same degree.


Yes that's got to be it. Mine are mounted in the handlebar perch on the brake and clutch lever mounts, being an 'e'. I'm sure the wind is much different. OTOH my mirrors do vibrate so much that they are all but useless, which I only noticed after finding the bar-end mirrors on the Triumph to actually show me what's behind me, rather than just showing me that there is *something* behind me.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on November 01, 2018, 09:57:32 AM
Quote from: mr72 on November 01, 2018, 09:42:18 AM
... the bar-end mirrors on the Triumph to actually show me what's behind me, rather than just showing me that there is *something* behind me.

Must be nice lol.

My mirrors also vibrate like crazy at speed, but at that point, really all I care about is whether or not something is there, not what exactly that something is. So they get the job done. If I could reduce the vibration, I would, but I have yet to find a cure other than not revving the engine as high. My fun is more important than mirror clarity lol.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on November 02, 2018, 06:16:48 AM
I agree, I never really thought of the mirrors vibrating as a big problem. I think it's due to the length of the "stem" on the mirror, and the flexibility of said stem, allows the mirrors to wobble like a pendulum on the end. The bar end mirrors, in this case they are these real vintage-type "Napoleon" mirrors that are cast zinc alloy of some kind, chrome plated, and they have only a very short "stem" which is also cast and much more rigid than the ones on the ordinary mirrors, and they are heavy. So they have the effect of reducing vibration in the bar by adding a lot of mass right on the end.

The other big advantage of the bar end mirrors is that I can see something besides just my arms. I bought a second set just to rob the rubber hose like part to make an expansion nut for my Napoleons on the Triumph but I think I am going to put the extra set on the GS, not for vibration issues as much as because you can see past your arms. I'm not at all into that hipster "cafe racer" look but I'll take functionality every time. Plus my GS mirrors are rusty :) Look here, I'm planning a little work on my GS! Mount bar end mirrors, and while I'm at it I will probably do a good job of cleaning it up and I might remove the handlebar riser and reroute some cables. And shim the side stand so it doesn't lean over so far. Oh yeah and go ride! I really miss that top box! I kind of miss that beautiful sound the GS makes above 6K rpm. Hey, I have two bikes, might as well ride them both!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on November 02, 2018, 11:20:04 AM
Quote from: mr72 on November 02, 2018, 06:16:48 AM
I agree, I never really thought of the mirrors vibrating as a big problem. I think it's due to the length of the "stem" on the mirror, and the flexibility of said stem, allows the mirrors to wobble like a pendulum on the end. The bar end mirrors, in this case they are these real vintage-type "Napoleon" mirrors that are cast zinc alloy of some kind, chrome plated, and they have only a very short "stem" which is also cast and much more rigid than the ones on the ordinary mirrors, and they are heavy. So they have the effect of reducing vibration in the bar by adding a lot of mass right on the end.

I think you're probably right about the stem being the cause. The mirrors I have are shorter than stock, and the ones before that were even shorter. I don't really remember having blurriness of my "original" mirrors, but the ones I have now do have it. But being that stock have an even longer stem, I can't imagine how blurry stock mirrors are. But, improved stability aside, the major downside of shorter mirror stalks is that they make it more difficult to see directly behind you. Which brings me to:

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The other big advantage of the bar end mirrors is that I can see something besides just my arms. I bought a second set just to rob the rubber hose like part to make an expansion nut for my Napoleons on the Triumph but I think I am going to put the extra set on the GS, not for vibration issues as much as because you can see past your arms. I'm not at all into that hipster "cafe racer" look but I'll take functionality every time.

Yeah, bar-end mirrors have much better visibility because they are in a position where your body isn't really in the way. But, I find that having to look downward at the bar-end to see behind me is something I don't like. But, then again, my handlebars are a bit lower than stock (superbike bars, angled downward a bit to more approximate a clip-on style feel), so that probably has something to do with it.

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Plus my GS mirrors are rusty :) Look here, I'm planning a little work on my GS! Mount bar end mirrors, and while I'm at it I will probably do a good job of cleaning it up and I might remove the handlebar riser and reroute some cables. And shim the side stand so it doesn't lean over so far. Oh yeah and go ride! I really miss that top box! I kind of miss that beautiful sound the GS makes above 6K rpm. Hey, I have two bikes, might as well ride them both!

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/569e4b32cf2198a22b8a6f1602637750/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on November 24, 2018, 01:52:05 AM
New hoops. Street Pilot radial. the BT45's were good for a while but they went dodgy once they had some wear on them. I was getting a howling sound from the front wheel. All gone now I much prefer no centre line in the front tyre. Also the tank slappers have stopped. Rock solid now I can give the handle bars a mighty thwack and nada, like hitting a wall, doesn't move. Also a new chain and sprockets.

These Michelins really like to stay in a straight line but then once they start to turn they turn in smooth and fairly quick. It's taken me a few days to get used to them but I'm liking them a lot. Plenty of tread on the back too 7mm.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on November 24, 2018, 08:43:16 AM
Michelin makes good tires.  Unless I have some major negative experience down the road I'll be going straight to Bibendum for all of my tire needs.


Got a new battery for the Duc.  In the spirit of "go big or go home," I got a Shorai lithium.

The battery "box" I have is more of a tray, so I need to find a better way to secure the battery as opposed to the stack of padding and bungee I did to make the much smaller Shorai fit, but in the mean time it's secure enough.
Great power.  Just need to be conscious of the fact I need to maintain the battery every so often now.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on November 24, 2018, 01:21:34 PM
forgot; new RK x ring chain and sprockets.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on February 05, 2019, 07:11:10 AM
Started the bike up and rode to work for the first time since November... Took a few tries but it started up fine. Keeping my bike in a garage has really made it much easier to start after sitting a while in the winter.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: max on February 09, 2019, 08:54:39 AM
After not riding my bike for a 2 weeks during the UK's brief snow spell, my battery decided to give up. Tried bump starting it but still couldn't get it going.

Ordered a new Motobatt MB10U on eBay that arrived the next day. Fitted it today and the bike started straight up!

The old battery that I took out (fitted by the previous owner) was a YTX9-BS. This was much smaller than the new one which had me worried at first. After researching it, the old one also looks underpowered compared to stock, and way underpowered compared to the new Motobatt (8 Ah vs 14.5 Ah). In the year and a half I've had the bike, I'm surprised the battery never caused any other issues.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Falken Hawke on February 10, 2019, 08:38:44 PM
A short while ago I noticed brake fluid leaking through the front master reservoir sight glass.  I decided I may as well upgrade the master at this point since I was planning on it anyway.

I originally planned on a "standard" Brembo 15mm but found the 15RCS wasn't much more.

At this point I ended up going nuts, reasoning that sticking the Brembo onto the stock caliper is kind of a waste so I may as well do everything considering my original plan was starting at the caliper and piecing the system over time.

I ordered a line from Galfer, a stock 2006 CBR600F4i Front Right Caliper, an adapter set from SV Racing Parts for a SV650 to use Nissin front calipers, and EBC HH pads.  The rotor has been there since birth and is well within limits so I think I'll leave it.

Additional parts required are a reservoir setup of some kind.  Brembo has a kit available if one does not want to piece things together.  If the bike is naked, Brembo has a clamp that a mirror can mount to.  The GS500E uses M10x1.5.  Also note the Brembo master uses a M10x1.0 banjo bolt and the Nissin caliper uses a M10x1.25 banjo bolt.  I'm not sure what is on the stock setup as I did not disassemble it but the Galfer line came with M10x1.0 banjos bolts.  The 15RCS I bought came with a brake light switch as well as a banjo bolt and crush washers.  I have seen suppliers note these are not included with the master they sold so check about these items from the supplier you chose.

While I have a compressor operated vacuum pump, I opted not to set it up but I still would recommend using some kind of pump to fill a completely dry system.  Otherwise, plan on taking a while.

After installation I did a few hard stops and decided to put the master at 18.  For me, I like being able to slow the bike while barely touching the lever and found modulation easy enough for me to transition from a small drag to hard stopping and back without any surprises.  While I didn't have any real issues with the stock brakes, I didn't like the effort it took to use them compared to my supermoto.  Yes, two different animals but their brakes are similar, using a single rotor.  Also, changing pads are easier with fixed calipers :D
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on March 27, 2019, 12:02:06 PM
My bike fell over in the driveway this morning... :oops: :oops: :oops:

I pulled it out into the driveway, started it up, then walked away to get my gear. While I was away from it, the vibrations from it sitting there with the choke on caused the bike to slide down my driveway and it fell over when the pavement became too uneven. Handlebar and right hand control got misaligned, scratched the hell out of my right bar end, and added to the small scratches on the crankcase and muffler. Thankfully the fairings, turn signals, and mirrors were all fine. Didn't have enough time to re-align everything and make it to work on time, so I just put it away and drove in.

Over lunch, I went home and loosened the handlebar clamps, realigned the bar, slid the right hand control back into its proper spot, tightened everything up, and then made sure it wasn't leaking fuel or oil or anything. Started it up just to make sure it still ran, didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. So, seems like I got lucky in that the only permanent damage is a couple scratches. The bike already had a ton of scratches from when I crashed it a couple years ago, so I'm not really that concerned about it.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on March 28, 2019, 06:32:18 AM
qc sounds like a great time for a naked conversion.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on March 28, 2019, 08:54:06 AM
Honestly, if the fairings had cracked, that would be a strong possibility. But, I'm VERY glad I fixed the handbar/control alignment stuff yesterday because when I got home form work, I went to swap my summer wheels/tires onto my car and in the process of removing my winter wheels I broke one of my wheel studs. I'm 90% sure the bolt was cross threaded so when I pushed hard on it expecting to break it free, the lug nut just twisted off with the end of the stud still inside.

First thing in the morning, drop my bike. First thing when I get home, break my car. Hell of a day.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jackinacabin on April 03, 2019, 02:01:23 PM
Hope your car problem can be solved easily .... Today I put an 18tooth sprocket on the gs and its changed the bike , much more relaxing , not revving its self silly at 80mph and just nicer to ride . So much of a difference I may well keep the bike , I was thinking of upgrading as it felt straigned at higher speeds , now it feels fine and less gearbox stirring which with my disability helps a lot ... All hail the gs ... Known as Mavis the Motorcycle....
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on April 04, 2019, 04:51:58 AM
Quote from: qcbaker on March 28, 2019, 08:54:06 AM
Honestly, the lug nut just twisted off with the end of the stud still inside

Sux man. I had a car once that dis this when I went to rotate the tires. All four frikin wheels!

Probably not a a difficult or expensive fix as long as you have or can rent the right tools to remove the stud.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on April 04, 2019, 10:31:30 AM
I took the car the next morning to the shop that had installed my winter tires. Since they were the last people to touch my wheels, they replaced the stud at no charge. I got the car back later the same day. So, all things considered it was a relatively minor inconvenience.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on April 27, 2019, 03:59:47 AM
Replaced the head bearings. Took 3 or 4 hours going at it slow. Getting the old races out and the new lower bearing on the stem was most of the work.

destroyed a set of pin punches doing this, I don't think they were the right tool for the job. They did ok on the top race but the lower one needed some grinder action to get enough of the punch head onto the lip of the race. I mig welded a few small beads onto the lower to help.

used the inside of the old lower bearing (with a slot cut using an angle grinder so it wouldn't bind) and a length of steel pipe to knock the new bearing onto the stem, this was pretty hard going.

knocking in the races was quite easy, just gently-gently with a copper faced hammer until the hit-noise changes not. Greased everything up, torqued the adjuster down to 45nm then backed off maybe 50 degrees and bolted everything back together.

I had a spare stem which I knocked the old lower bearing off of and cleaned up last week - this isn't a fun job, in the end I used a brick bolster / cold chisel type thing and a lump hammer to work the two edges...

Big cost here was the socket for adjuster bolt, which was more than the bearings... probably has good residual value though.

Overall not a bad job - not one i'd want to do regularly. Replaced as I'd noticed the lower race had some markings where the bearing looked a bit jammed up. That and the adjuster had been installed upside down and was loose enough to spin with one finger and had been that way for at least a year...

Hopefully it'll be good for its MOT next week!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mrdrprof on April 27, 2019, 12:16:02 PM
Put a new chain and new sprockets on it! I swapped out the front for a 14 tooth and it definitely pulls harder  :)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on April 28, 2019, 10:40:45 AM
re-adjusted the head-bearing-adjuster. Again and again and again....

Then figured out how to do it right and its ok now. Its really hard to gauge how much extra load the stem bolt will apply...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: max on April 28, 2019, 11:54:45 AM
Spent about 2.5hrs wrestling with a stripped fork brace bolt. A combination of my new vise grips, a dremel and some WD-40 got it loose in the end though! Now all the fork brace and front fender bolts are stainless socket heads.

Also gave the front brake caliper a good clean, lubed the chain and topped up the oil.

Discovered that my front axle is slightly bent somehow, so need to source a new one of those now.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Meukowi on April 29, 2019, 12:08:50 AM
cant do new threads so kinda OT. i've been searching shocks, is like to swap to katana600 shock but there ain't any in europe, is it the same as gsx600F?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Numewsm on April 29, 2019, 09:45:22 AM
Well, here we go;

New chain and sprockets
De-gunk front and rear wheels
Caliper clean front and rear.
new brake pads
frame respray
fairings de-gunked from leaking fork oil seals, re-stickered with extras, and paint touch up.  Bottom part behind the front wheel painted with ceramic paint to prevent paint loss.
new oil seals and dust covers.
respray rear mirrors
respray grab rail
Clean exhaust and respray.  (Ready for new slip on in about 6 weeks)  :D
De-coke pistons

New 2nd hand cylinder head, picking it up tomorrow.  due to previous head having snapped exhaust bolts and removed valve guide hole warping under oven heat to place in new guide.  :mad: :mad:

So to do over the next few days;
Polish inlet and exhaust ports.
Top end rebuild!!
Replace both exhaust valves, all battered, inlets fine.
All valve seats are in spec, i'd checked those already when i first got the replacement head.(it needed some work done on it  :mad:)
lap all valves
rebuild head
New gaskets seals and o-rings all round.
Put the bike back together.
check timing
check valve clearances for spec.  (quickly drive to the dealers to get new shims because the ones i have from both heads obviously won't be the right ones!!!  :cry: :cookoo:
Do new oil change just to make sure its clean.
Start bike (fingers crossed)
:woohoo:  Get riding as I haven't been out on it for six frigging long long weeks..................
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on April 29, 2019, 02:15:58 PM
@Max

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=72841.0

looks like this guy has a spare front axle amongst every other part anyone could possibly want.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on May 01, 2019, 04:18:06 AM
MOT. Passed.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Kookas on May 01, 2019, 11:28:42 AM
Finally managed to crack the rear brake bleeder after months of having neglected the rear brake since first finding the nipple seized.

I was already waiting on some Irwin sockets along with a 3/8" breaker bar and ratchet I'd ordered just for the purpose when I decided to just stick a socket on it and smash it with a hammer over and over. Turns out that was all I needed.

Got a new nipple, pads, seals and fluid all lined up - time to rebuild it. Hope the seals fit this time.

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: max on May 01, 2019, 11:51:33 AM
Quote from: tobyd on April 29, 2019, 02:15:58 PM
@Max

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=72841.0

looks like this guy has a spare front axle amongst every other part anyone could possibly want.

PM'd thanks. Congrats on the MOT too!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on May 11, 2019, 09:35:54 AM
Wheel bearings front and back.

One back one was pretty grindy, the other ok and the sprocket carrier one a bit grindy too.

Did the fronts since it was all in bits and way and they are cheap. They really didn't need doing but were straightforward and now I know they are done.

Not a bad job. Cheapo ebay slide hammer and blind bearing removers were fairly poor but with some additional hammers and punches got the old bearings out. probably took 4 hours going slow and working around the slide hammer's dubiousness.

left enough clearance so the spacer could still move a little. The manual doesn't seem to say how much it should so I got it very near touching but so it could still move a bit.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RideShield on May 12, 2019, 04:31:14 PM
Installed new EBC FA63 rear brake pads following the wiki parts recommendations http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Maintenance.ChangeBrakePads (http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Maintenance.ChangeBrakePads) ,
wiki upgrade instructions http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Upgrades.BrakePads (http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Upgrades.BrakePads) and numerous Youtube videos. 

Most of the videos showed how to take the old pads out or overhaul the calipers. The one that  I would recommend https://youtu.be/TB0_Wqnjyn8 (https://youtu.be/TB0_Wqnjyn8)   shows hot to use needle nose pliers or a screwdriver to remove the retention clips. It also showed the whole job start to finish. I wish I could get a translation of the subtitles.

I still need to bleed the brakes but I have done this in the past couple of years so the fluid is not that old. If this is a huge faux pas, let me know.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on June 20, 2019, 06:29:23 AM
My dad came over last night and we did an oil change on my bike together. Not strictly a two man job, but it was nice to wrench a little with my dad.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: cbrfxr67 on June 20, 2019, 07:14:59 AM
good times qcbaker :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on June 20, 2019, 08:25:58 AM
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on June 20, 2019, 07:14:59 AM
good times qcbaker :thumb:

Yeah man. I actually missed the chance to hang out with him over the weekend, so last night was like a late father's day sort of thing. I gave him his gift (an ale horn engraved with the white tree of Gondor from Lord of the Rings lol), grilled up some burgers, and we did a lil wrenching. Very enjoyable evening. :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: pandy on June 22, 2019, 02:31:57 PM
Replaced callipers...had to pound my rear brake when it froze on me out in the world...  it wouldn't be very good form to keep that sh^t tied to the frame for longer than just getting home...
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dougdoberman on June 30, 2019, 07:26:26 PM
Finally fitted some new Chinese folding adjustable levers to replace the bent ones that were on it when I bought the bike years ago.  :)  I've had the replacements for years now, just never got around to putting them on.

Reinstalled the front fender extension which I took off years ago, as I've decided that the aesthetics of the engine & headers being covered with grime is worse than the aesthetics of the fender with the extension on it.  :)

Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on July 11, 2019, 06:52:44 PM
Brought it home.


(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/921/5eFKBd.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pl5eFKBdj)


  :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :2guns: :2guns: :thumb: :cheers: :flipoff: ;) :laugh:  :woohoo:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on July 12, 2019, 05:14:24 AM
That's very nice, Watcher! Congratulations!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on July 15, 2019, 06:33:35 AM
Well, I did this to my Triumph: https://www.triumphrat.net/2003920040-post428.html

This, after the ridiculous intermittent start issue went from annoying to debilitating when my bike required bump starting with a completely full battery last night just to get me home.

Over the weekend I also made one of the final mods to my GS500's shifter linkage to make it more reliable and reduce flex. Haven't ridden it yet since the fix.

Today I'll likely go pick up my new helmet and then go for a fairly long break-in ride. Well, the ride home from the shop will be pretty long, but I will probably add on.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on July 29, 2019, 08:23:35 AM
didn't have time to even touch the GS but I did do a throttle body balance on my Bonneville, which seems to have cured the snatchy throttle off idle or decel. I noticed one of the exhaust headers was more blue than the other, so I figured since both injectors get the same map then throttle sync has to be critical. I'm also hoping this will improve fuel mileage, since it's pretty dismal in the Bonneville. My theory is that if one throttle was more closed than the other then one cylinder is running too rich. Didn't bother checking the plugs.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on July 29, 2019, 07:52:56 PM
Quote from: mr72 on July 29, 2019, 08:23:35 AM
I'm also hoping this will improve fuel mileage, since it's pretty dismal in the Bonneville.

What are you averaging?

My new Monster actually displays averages on the dash, I'm averaging 46.6 mpg right now.  Of course, if I put it on the live reading I've seen it as high as in the 60s and as low as in the 30s.

Adding yet another ~45 mpg bike to my list, along with basically every other one I've ever owned.
Not sure who originally mentioned the theory, someone on here, that basically any vehicle that's the same weight and the same size aerodynamically will get the same gas mileage at "cruising speed" regardless of displacement.
Seems to be holding true.  I keep buying sport naked bikes with small windscreens and keep getting around the same mileage, despite 500s, a 1200, a 750, and now an 821cc.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Oscar_Muffin on July 30, 2019, 04:12:30 AM
Yesterday I fixed an improperly assembled carburettor, Re-timed a badly timed exhaust camshaft, peeled off a rubber gasket that somebody stuck down it sealant and struggled to remove a tachometer drive gear from the head that was glued in with JBweld.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on July 30, 2019, 05:07:00 AM
Quote from: Watcher on July 29, 2019, 07:52:56 PM
Quote from: mr72 on July 29, 2019, 08:23:35 AM
I'm also hoping this will improve fuel mileage, since it's pretty dismal in the Bonneville.

What are you averaging?

About 41-43. And that's with pretty sedate riding. EDIT: I just filled up today. My math says it was about 37mpg. That's unacceptable. I rode about 30 miles on the re-sync'd bike, maybe it's better next tank. I have gotten as high as 43 before and seem to hover around 41 most of the time.

I'll probably do a plug check and see if they are quite black as I suspect they will be. If so I might go ahead and drop my modified map on it. I have a fuel map that keeps the current mapping above about 4K rpm but is about 5% leaner below 4K so I can potentially get better mpg while cruising without sacrificing high rpm power or risking pinging. The map I am running was made to run on E85 (15% ethanol) UK-spec fuel with nearly identical mods that I have to my bike but with 10% ethanol fuel it runs richer.

Quotey new Monster actually displays averages on the dash, I'm averaging 46.6 mpg right now...
Adding yet another ~45 mpg bike to my list, along with basically every other one I've ever owned.
Not sure who originally mentioned the theory, someone on here, that basically any vehicle that's the same weight and the same size aerodynamically will get the same gas mileage at "cruising speed" regardless of displacement.

That was probably me. And I guess it would make sense that I get slightly worse mpg than you given a more upright and heavier bike. But Triumph is trying to prove my theory wrong suggesting the WC 900s get 60mpg. Maybe that's with no rider. And my dad gets 50 mpg in his shadow 750 which is similar weight to my Triumph but maybe the big one screen and lower riding position is the explanation. Anyway I'd be pretty happy to get 45 and I think it should be possible, maybe the slight adjustment to the TB balance will get it closer.

My GS gets over 50 consistently but I'm running ethanol free fuel in it. I think that's equivalent to 45 with e10.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on July 30, 2019, 05:08:39 AM
Quote from: Oscar_Muffin on July 30, 2019, 04:12:30 AM
Yesterday I fixed an improperly assembled carburettor, Re-timed a badly timed exhaust camshaft, peeled off a rubber gasket that somebody stuck down it sealant and struggled to remove a tachometer drive gear from the head that was glued in with JBweld.

You're winning this contest. 👍
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Oscar_Muffin on July 30, 2019, 05:33:26 AM
Quote
You're winning this contest. 👍

Well, I did buy a GS because they're so easy to work on :) makes a difference coming from a modern(ish) Honda that has coolant and emissions pipes and wiring covering basically everything. I think I've un-done all the previous owners "Fixes" now. Just waiting on spares.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: GSJash on August 04, 2019, 01:28:46 PM
Rode 100km or so today. 5-6 km on dirt to this helicopter pad.
(https://i.imgur.com/WYfLWyw.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: dougdoberman on August 07, 2019, 06:24:32 PM
Mostly yesterday, with just bleeding the rear and buttoning it up today. 

Michelin Pilot Streets.  Spiegler stainless brake lines.  EBC HH pads.  Fork gaiters.  chuck81 fork brace.  SW Motech engine guards.  Renntec luggage rack.

I want to like that rack a lot more than I do. I know I shouldn't care as this bike is ostensibly just my commuter, but I can't get past the aesthetics. Combine the fact that it's ... not pretty ... with the fact that it really can't hold much of a bag and I think I'm probably gonna just pull it offa there and put the stock grab handle back on. I've been wanting to pick up some new sport saddlebags, so this'll be the incentive.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48484595116_02f8b3d805_h.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on August 07, 2019, 07:18:19 PM
Odd that they kind of blocked the storage space with the grab handle, seems a poor design.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on August 08, 2019, 03:40:48 AM
Well, I got my Triumph inspected, and filled it with gas. My post TB-sync fuel economy was right at 43 mpg. I can live with that!  I'd say the TB sync was a success.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on August 08, 2019, 10:02:22 PM
This:

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/7f01zl.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/po7f01zlj)

Probably lost somewhere around 10 pounds all said and done and now it sounds like a proper Ducati, lol!

Just need some clean looking fasteners to plug the threads for the passenger peg hangers, not sure if I should go with something black or stainless.
Or set-screw or button-head.

Might depend on what the local hardware store has available, a wide button-head would be ideal, otherwise I'll probably just go with a set-screw.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Oscar_Muffin on August 09, 2019, 03:41:28 AM
Today I cleaned and re-greased both my brake calipers to stop squeaking (And probably got quite high on brake cleaner). Also discovered that my front caliper needs a re-build as the dust seals are trying to escape.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on August 09, 2019, 03:33:58 PM
Took the Monster in for the break-in service.

They gave me a Genuine G400C as a loaner.  It's cute, but quite underpowered.
For less than $6k it would make an ok commuter, but a TU250X would be much better and I might even say is a quicker bike.
The G400 might have a higher top speed but it's totally gutless in town.

... Or maybe I'm just not used to it after riding my 110hp Monster around.

... But no, I do the MSF classes and the TU250X is in our fleet, it's a small bike but doesn't feel underpowered, it just feels like a small bike.
And I've ridden a DRZ400, it's peppy.  This bike, kind of a disappointment, even for a Chinese machine.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Bluesmudge on August 09, 2019, 03:44:46 PM
Watcher, you really never ride with a passenger?
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on August 09, 2019, 07:38:04 PM
Quote from: Bluesmudge on August 09, 2019, 03:44:46 PM
Watcher, you really never ride with a passenger?

I've maybe done it three times in my almost 10 years of riding.
So, no.  Not really.
If need arises I can put the pegs back on in less than 5 minutes.


Here's a pic of that Genuine if anyone is curious.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/nVCXll.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmnVCXllj)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on August 10, 2019, 05:17:45 AM
Too bad what you say about the genuine 400c. Those look fantastic and spec sheet says they should be on par with a sr400 but with electric start and $2k lower price. But if it's really $6k then besides having something really light and easy to handle, it might be hard to recommend not springing for a RE 650 instead.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: mr72 on August 10, 2019, 07:00:37 PM
I actually rode my GS today. Wow that's different. It feels so top heavy and slightly unstable. But quite an enjoyable change pace!
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Watcher on August 10, 2019, 07:47:09 PM
Quote from: mr72 on August 10, 2019, 05:17:45 AM
Too bad what you say about the genuine 400c. Those look fantastic and spec sheet says they should be on par with a sr400 but with electric start and $2k lower price. But if it's really $6k then besides having something really light and easy to handle, it might be hard to recommend not springing for a RE 650 instead.

Well, they told me that it was "less than $6k out the door."  Never looked up what MSRP is.

Spec sheet on Genuine's website said 26hp.  From what I can find the SR400 makes like 32.  Not a huge increase but it's there, and when you're dealing with small figures like that a 6hp gain is almost a 24% increase in power.
But a lot can change with gearing.  I'd have to ride an SR to say if it's peppier.
I'd almost guarantee that it is.


Almost forgot.
I had a bit of an adventure in fasteners trying to plug the holes from my passenger pegs.
Initially I opted for some black alloy set-screws, but there were two problems here:
First was I bought them too short and they don't sit flush with the end of the hole.
Second was that while the forward mounts are a small round section welded to the frame, the rear mounts also function as a crossmember and so it's a hollow tube going from one side to the other.  I started screwing the set screw in, was waiting for it to get tight, it never did, then the screw fell into the tube to rattle around for eternity...

:technical:

I was able to get it out with some fadangling with a small piece of thin rod and the allen wrench, was able to sort of pincer the setscrew, lift it to the threads from the back, and unscrewed it.

Both of these issues could have been solved with some loctite, but I thought better of the situation and went back to the hardware store.  This time I bought some black alloy button-head screws and some stainless fender washers, capped the holes quite nicely and I really liked the black on stainless look.
But then it rained all day.  Instant rust on those black alloy screws.

Back to the hardware store again.  This time I had to go across town to get the same button head screws in stainless instead of alloy because the local shop doesn't stock them in that size, apparently (lame).

And here is the result:

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/zOm8Z6.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmzOm8Z6j)


Ugh, the bike is so dirty.  I'd like to give it a quick wipe down but it's supposed to rain again tonight so I'll probably just clean it off in the morning before I leave for work.

Still don't regret my choice, but damn matte black is hard to keep clean.  If it drizzles outside it seems like all the dirt in the air attracts to my motorcycle.  Likely it is just as bad regardless of finish, but the matte just shows it easier.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: qcbaker on August 26, 2019, 10:39:48 AM
Cleaned and lubed my chain and adjusted chain slack yesterday :thumb:
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RideShield on September 01, 2019, 11:55:53 AM

Installed a frame petcock kit because it was corroded and leaking.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: tobyd on September 08, 2019, 12:11:16 PM
Replaced the early model front caliper with the '97 onwards (tiny) tokiko model. Replaced the seals and dust guards and put a new stainless bleed nipple in.

Old caliper guides were a bit worn and it was clonking over bumps and things so caved when i saw a reasonably priced spare on ebay. Also fits my SV i think so might come in handy.

bolts from the old one are messed up and dont fit the new one so are on order but predictably m10 1.25 25mm flanged bolts only seem to be available in race spec so its getting rather pointless titanium ones that'll definitely add 30hp.

A while ago i switched the mains down from 125 to 120 and I think its lost a bit of top end so will switch back. After cleaning up the carb for the millionth time seem to have it all running nicely except for some hesitation pulling away from idle. idles nicely and will pull from 2krpm in 3rd (with only minor protest) so I think the mixture is alright. not sure if the idle speed is too low or the timing is slightly advanced. is fine if you rev it a bit before setting off. GS is on backup duty these days though.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Meukowi on September 13, 2019, 09:30:19 AM
nothing.

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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Meukowi on March 24, 2020, 08:55:31 AM
shortened exhaust, because..?? idk, wanted to do something.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200324/7b8555fa335b389de1f14d6c183e2417.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: user11235813 on March 24, 2020, 03:24:42 PM
Quote from: dougdoberman on August 07, 2019, 06:24:32 PM

I want to like that rack a lot more than I do.

The Givi rack 526F blends in better and is not so ugly. It's meant for their monokey box, but it has a nice flat surface
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RedMark on March 24, 2020, 10:51:40 PM
How many km/M do people have?

I just clicked over 82000kms the other day. Only really ever done basic maintenance.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: jaycobee on March 25, 2020, 07:40:43 PM
Quote from: RedMark on March 24, 2020, 10:51:40 PM
How many km/M do people have?

I just clicked over 82000kms the other day. Only really ever done basic maintenance.
Mines at 8,000 miles(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200326/30ee31e747ea69e39c908866ffc4b3eb.jpg)


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Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: Meukowi on April 08, 2020, 10:25:51 AM
Quote from: Meukowi on March 24, 2020, 08:55:31 AM
shortened exhaust, because..?? idk, wanted to do something.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200324/7b8555fa335b389de1f14d6c183e2417.jpg)
it was the stupiest thing ever. now i've got exhaust in 3 pieces, got a bandit 600 exhaust to somehow mix them up to something cool. just might do a project of it, with pics, there aint many threads of exhaust modifications.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: max on April 26, 2020, 11:01:06 AM
New choke cable, new clutch cable, repainted and refitted a bunch of parts with SS hardware (luggage rails, headlight rim, headlight mounting plates are now all satin black).

One of the luggage rail mounting point's threads stripped during reinstallation though (the original bolt came out damaged so I'll blame the previous guy :icon_rolleyes:), so will order a thread repair kit and fix next week.
Title: Re: What have you done for your bike today????
Post by: RideShield on May 05, 2020, 05:46:44 PM
Cleaned a lot of crud out of the gas tank today.  Swirled Kerosene and 3 small pieces of flower pot chain, dish soap and water, and power washed. The petcock filter had big pieces of sludge inside of it (baffling). I used q-tips to clean it inside and out. Dried with old t-shirts and shaking with the last one getting stuck and giving me a scare. Swirled a bit of 2-cycle oil treated gasoline until I can get to the gas station. My last years experiment of swapping in #20 pilots was a failure. The bike had to warm up to be ride able. I'm back to all stock jets.