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Well after a long wait, many many hours researching and tons of questions asked the bike fired up like a charm
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It was a tense moment, but boy did it start smooth and soft.
The fan did not come on, I think the wires for the temp switch need swapped. And the rear brake needs resetting - it isn't hooked up completely.
I want to check the tappets before it goes out on the road.
But other than that it seems to run well.
So for an idea here is what I've done
- triple bypass (with g-8 stator and ignitech)
- renewed all o-rings and oil seals (including tach, but not including any head work--yet)
- switched to electric fan
- had Larry's help with the carbs
- changed out the coils
- changed all cables (except speedo-cable. I know the least about changing it....??)
- got a new battery (trying out the motobatt brand)
- replaced the sealed beam with a glass lamp, h4 bulb, and a couple led lights.
I have a electronic flasher for the rest of the bulbs, but haven't put it in yet.
- rebuilt the starter and cleaned out the ignition switch.
- also trying out Marshall's 7-volt regulator.
- once I get it all together, I'll give the sportster mufflers another go...
I'm sure then everything will line up cleaner. I'd like to use them and try Shep's tuning fork.
- my father in-law gave me a fiamm loud horn...
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? He's eager to hear that. (he asks about it every time we talk)
- Cleaned it up, wiped off all the grease buildup, lightly polished everything.
- Cleaned up all electrical connections and used some dielectric grease and ACF-50.
- oh yea, I had a radiator shop work on the radiator. They cleaned it to the bone and pressure tested it.
I have a new master cylinder (from Randakk's site - the price was so close to the e-bay sources, which increased their prices, and I'm interested to see what this adjustable brake lever will be like). I also picked up a stainless brake line from JDA.
Right now I'm thinking of having a mechanic do the brake system. The system cost so much money that I'd almost rather spend another couple bucks to have it done without any suspense, if you know what I mean. But then again, maybe a rider/home mechanic friend of mine will lend a hand. He just successfully revamped his brake system (2006 Honda Hornet-919).
That just about covers it. It has been such a blast working through the whole process.
I can't believe I've been so patient. It was certainly worth it.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED OUT !!
-- Keith
It was a tense moment, but boy did it start smooth and soft.
The fan did not come on, I think the wires for the temp switch need swapped. And the rear brake needs resetting - it isn't hooked up completely.
I want to check the tappets before it goes out on the road.
But other than that it seems to run well.
So for an idea here is what I've done
- triple bypass (with g-8 stator and ignitech)
- renewed all o-rings and oil seals (including tach, but not including any head work--yet)
- switched to electric fan
- had Larry's help with the carbs
- changed out the coils
- changed all cables (except speedo-cable. I know the least about changing it....??)
- got a new battery (trying out the motobatt brand)
- replaced the sealed beam with a glass lamp, h4 bulb, and a couple led lights.
I have a electronic flasher for the rest of the bulbs, but haven't put it in yet.
- rebuilt the starter and cleaned out the ignition switch.
- also trying out Marshall's 7-volt regulator.
- once I get it all together, I'll give the sportster mufflers another go...
I'm sure then everything will line up cleaner. I'd like to use them and try Shep's tuning fork.
- my father in-law gave me a fiamm loud horn...
- Cleaned it up, wiped off all the grease buildup, lightly polished everything.
- Cleaned up all electrical connections and used some dielectric grease and ACF-50.
- oh yea, I had a radiator shop work on the radiator. They cleaned it to the bone and pressure tested it.
I have a new master cylinder (from Randakk's site - the price was so close to the e-bay sources, which increased their prices, and I'm interested to see what this adjustable brake lever will be like). I also picked up a stainless brake line from JDA.
Right now I'm thinking of having a mechanic do the brake system. The system cost so much money that I'd almost rather spend another couple bucks to have it done without any suspense, if you know what I mean. But then again, maybe a rider/home mechanic friend of mine will lend a hand. He just successfully revamped his brake system (2006 Honda Hornet-919).
That just about covers it. It has been such a blast working through the whole process.
I can't believe I've been so patient. It was certainly worth it.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED OUT !!
-- Keith
