Brian i guess i prefer the endless chains, because of security on my part. that and if someone errs on masterlink re-assy, it COULD fall off.

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on March 28, 2013, 11:21:53 PM
Brian i guess i prefer the endless chains, because of security on my part. that and if someone errs on masterlink re-assy, it COULD fall off.

Ahem... ahem....  ahemmmmmmmmm........
This IS the West Seattle Bike Cave. We have done a few rivet links and one clip link. You underestimate out abilities.

Quote from: adidasguy on March 28, 2013, 11:06:42 PM
You guys got adjustable fork caps so I think we're even on this one. We didn't get squat here so we have to import all the cool parts.

Didn't you have the TCP fairings down there?

No TCP fairings here and what are adjustable fork caps?
If I have them you can certainly get them from me for all you have done in the past

Awesome thread, subscribed to watch the progress

Quote from: adidasguy on March 28, 2013, 11:33:57 PM

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on March 28, 2013, 11:21:53 PM
Brian i guess i prefer the endless chains, because of security on my part. that and if someone errs on masterlink re-assy, it COULD fall off.

Ahem... ahem....  ahemmmmmmmmm........
This IS the West Seattle Bike Cave. We have done a few rivet links and one clip link. You underestimate out abilities.

very true. am not doubting your abilities one bit. i have a master link chain on the goped. imho if done right, theyre as strong. i guess i had formed my opinion based upon inferior builds i times past. maybe time for review Eh?

Brian will add his updates. Here are a few pictures I took. Mostly he worked while I was down  the street at West Seattle Bowl for a tournament.

He replaced the crappy turn signals with stock ones. Looks much better now. Removed rear fender but didn't get the new one on. That will happen sometime during the week.

A new battery box went in that wasn't corroded with acid. Then piles of foam for the Shorai battery.





That pain in the ass 2010 Ninja got booted out and Brian fired up Quin and took his first ride on him - to his special place in the Bike Cave. HIS FIRST RIDE ON QUIN! maybe it was only 20 feet, but his smile says it all.



Next week we have the full weekend scheduled for work and Quin will then be deemed fully road worthy. Videos will be made!

And he got a little gift: one of those ultra rare billet timing covers.

  'nuff said

I seem to spend enough time on this computer you think I could post updates more...

As Adidasguy says I did a ton of well needed cleaning as well as installing original turn signals (instead of those gawdawful alien bugeyed thingys that were on there, found out that they used the original stalks and just hacked off the ends and glued on the weird almond shaped ones)

I also did some painting under the battery box (new to that so I hope it doesn't flake off) it doesn't quite match the frame but its not visible with the covers on anyways. I am satisfied it will not rust further. Also did some rust removal from the rest of the bike.

Still haven't officially told my family I even bought it so it will be a surprise when I show up on it at the next family function. (A lot of them ride, i'm a latecomer to the fun)

Nice work youre in good hands. btw regarding painting under the battery box/area there is either plasti-dip which also comes in spray form.  and or thqat roll on ( brush on truck bedliner material. if this paint job gives you any trouble.

Shorai battery I included with the bike. So there will be no more acid there - ever. I think its OK now. Anyway, we did replace battery box with a nearly new one.

Youre a good guy addy. much praise and respect. and karmas too

A LOT happened Saturday.
I'll let BrianRC gove you the details.
Here are a couple photos.....

Did you throw in the jacket with the sale of the bike, or was that his?   

Quote from: jestercinti on April 07, 2013, 05:57:17 PM
Did you throw in the jacket with the sale of the bike, or was that his?   

Required uniform when in the bike cave 

Quote from: adidasguy on April 07, 2013, 09:31:32 PM

Quote from: jestercinti on April 07, 2013, 05:57:17 PM
Did you throw in the jacket with the sale of the bike, or was that his?   

Required uniform when in the bike cave 

Got to get my hands on one. when riding. nowaqdays wintercoat is too heavy, my UT jacket is retired to battle wounds lol. ( wore it out) how are these @ say 65-70f? @30mph

Well unfortunately due to our exceedingly flakey weather in Seattle it was kind of a cold day but we got a ride in to the local market after the installation of a bunch of stuff!

In my excitement I missed a few things*ahem* "shift lever" that I forgot to put on after re installing the cover but that was quickly sorted out and it was also when I learned that detailing spray is a serious NO-NO on the seat!  

With some concerted effort and caution I managed the ride there and back while sliding all over the seat.

List of stuff we did yesterday:

New chain

Sprockets (front and rear)

New cush drive bushings (bit haggard, we assumed at an earlier time somebody put the rear together without the spacer)

Cleaned around the swing arm a bit too.

Replaced ALL of the rear brake parts and added a snazzy new braided stainless line. Much improved!

Attached the new un-chopped fender with oe styled turnsignals and got those wired in.

Assembled and installed a gauge cluster full of nice bright LED lights (the originals had been sold off before I bought the bike.)

Today
We put on a new clutch safety switch (bypassed by previous owner) and went on a longer ride around West Seattle and  halfway back blew the low beam. When we got back to the bike cave we tested the battery  20+ volts! the Voltage regulator had failed.

Thankfully I was in the Bike Cave! So a quick swap out of parts and test we had a safe bike again! At Adidasguy's suggestion we put on a LED voltage indicator light (talk about a cool little gizmo, it gives you all sorts of info).  It was an easy install too, just plugged it into the wiring that would have been a day running light for Euro bikes.

Hoping for a clear enough day tomorrow to go for a ride!

Great thread, good photos, and lots of updates!! Perfect!

I'm jealous of all the fun being had in the bike cave. Glad to see you have the right 'uniform' on for the bike cave

I was leading Brian and saw hos headlight was out. Low beam fried.
Voltage regulator went out. It may have damaged the Shorai as it was really fussy at starting this morning when I went to test the bike.
Voltage was right but no oomph. Swapped out batteries and all seems OK. (yes - I keep a spare Shorai on the shelf)

I think the voltage monitor LED is important. Over-voltage can damage a high tech battery more than old lead acid.
Then, the MosFet regulators are more reliable than OEM type. They don't blow out - they just shut off if over stressed or anything like that. We may put one in and also check stator for proper voltages. Engine has had side covers replaced. Possible the wrong stator is in there? I doubt that but we will check all the electricals.

Lots of electrical work was done. I suppose it could have happened there was a momentary short that damaged the regulator but not the blow the main fuse.

The voltage monitor LED will be good. If over voltage happens, the regulator can be unplugged. Battery is enough power to limp back to the bike cave. I hope the regulator doesn't blow again. The one in there was an after market one. We put in a good OEM one and checked voltage after being installed.

the "fried" shorai have any warranty on it?

Yes they do.