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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => Project Custom Motobricks => Topic started by: Shoganai on July 15, 2012, 01:24:26 PM

Title: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on July 15, 2012, 01:24:26 PM
As anyone who knows me knows I'm hard on my bikes. And two events that involved Steve and this bike hasn't been good to it either.
The left fairing fracture and tanks dents were his added touches.


Over the past month I traveled twice to S.C. to help my father gut and remodel his master bath. I learned to hang sleet rock and wall paper. I learned to remove the old vinyl floor and prep and lay in a new vinyl floor. I refinished all the wood work as well and helped install a new step-thru shower.


While I was gone, Steve took it upon himself to get my bike painted. We had talked about and it was agreed it would be cheaper to find an undamaged fuel tank to have painted than to repair the other one and Steve found one on EBay.


Here's the parts list:
1. Fuel tank - bought used - got painted
2. Side covers - bought new - got painted
2a. Side cover insulation - new
3. Mirrors - OME - got painted
4. Turn sig. lens - new with gaskets
5. Belly pan - Like-new, bought w/ bike from owner
6. Tail - Like-new, bought w/ bike from owner
7. (L) & (R) Mid-fairings - Like-new, bought w/ bike from owner
8. Front fender - Like-new, bought w/ bike from owner
9. BMW rondels - new
10. Upper fairing - stolen off the Shop Whore and currently at the paint shop.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-VVszML7/0/L/IMG0510-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-ggWBJbb/0/L/IMG0508-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-3TwNSGM/0/L/IMG0509-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5XrcLQf/0/L/IMG0511-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-mkTmRKQ/0/L/IMG0513-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6fNVmhF/0/L/IMG0514-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-c6dmmSm/0/L/IMG0512-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-RrM7PVL/0/L/IMG0515-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-L9FSKmw/0/L/IMG0516-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-KKZ4NMV/0/L/IMG0517-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-wqkMLx8/0/L/IMG0518-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-cQsWXfK/0/L/IMG0519-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-QFnNZJ7/0/L/IMG0523-L.jpg)


To my knowledge, this is not a K1100RS fender, but came with the bike when I bought it.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kFRhNhW/0/L/IMG0524-L.jpg)


While we had her naked we'll attend to some other maintenance issues as well.


Ok, I'm off the garage to start undressing her. Steve will be home about 1800 from teaching MSF and I hope to have a lot done before he gets home.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: argent brick on July 15, 2012, 02:33:56 PM
Love the blue paint. Kinda wish my brick was blue not silver.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: mystic red on July 15, 2012, 03:53:09 PM
That be a LT fender. Your place is like ours, in one aspect anyway, with the occasional stray shotgun shell laying around. :yes
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: motodude on July 15, 2012, 06:23:38 PM
It took me a while to figure out that the belly-pans were, in fact, belly-pans.   :embarass:
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on July 15, 2012, 07:56:32 PM
Random pics so i can remember how to put it back together.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-qcmQR5C/0/L/IMG0530-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-43THLs8/0/L/IMG0529-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-3f2Qxvh/0/L/IMG0527-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-MkcLKm5/0/L/IMG0532-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-9pjhZSS/0/L/IMG0531-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-DdFSJdM/0/L/IMG0535-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-xznXVZw/0/L/IMG0533-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-nTTvZvh/0/L/IMG0538-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-RJvz3hf/0/L/IMG0536-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-WMVRT6S/0/L/IMG0540-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-7JhmN8m/0/L/IMG0539-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-gW2J4jW/0/L/IMG0541-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jtGXZQm/0/L/IMG0542-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kpPXHL2/0/L/IMG0544-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-rHmTps9/0/L/IMG0543-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-3wgp4gn/0/L/IMG0549-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-79VHJQm/0/L/IMG0550-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-2b3g6d3/0/L/IMG0554-L.jpg)


Off to grill the burgers.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Rick G on July 15, 2012, 08:33:35 PM
Thats looking good Shogs I really like that blue.
How come you are putting the LT front fender on, I reckon the RS one looks better.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on July 15, 2012, 08:43:04 PM
I thought so.
If anybody want's, you pay shipping and it's yours.

That be a LT fender. Your place is like ours, in one aspect anyway, with the occasional stray shotgun shell laying around. :yes

Rick G, see above.  :yes


j o   :neener:
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: sh00ter on July 15, 2012, 10:55:56 PM
What you got wired up in the tail there?
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on July 15, 2012, 11:08:02 PM
I have sleep apnea.
We wired a way to charge a special battery pack so that I can sleep anywhere without power and still use my machine.


If anybody want's details on how we did this, PM me with your email address and I'll send you the link.

Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: sh00ter on July 15, 2012, 11:12:06 PM
Got it......cool.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Rick G on July 16, 2012, 12:40:54 AM
I thought so.
If anybody want's, you pay shipping and it's yours.

That be a LT fender. Your place is like ours, in one aspect anyway, with the occasional stray shotgun shell laying around. :yes

Rick G, see above.  :yes


j o   :neener:

I already have 2 spares but thanks.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on July 16, 2012, 03:51:42 PM
So...ya know as soon as you think 'I'll just..." it turns $ into $$$$.  :shock:

Ok, the bought fuel tank looked good on the outside but bad everywhere else. The sending unit looked nasty-untighty. The fuel pump doesn't work when hooked up to the bike. (could be an electrical issue looking at sending unit)

So we thought, 'hey we'll just swap fuel pumps...simple...right... :roll:


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-wnmPQQf/0/L/IMG0555-L.jpg)

This is what I found in my old tank.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-9wX5HW4/0/L/IMG0563-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-qXwcnN6/0/L/IMG0558-L.jpg)

This fell out of the filter tubing.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Wx9jvqq/0/L/IMG0568-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-95kQ3rb/0/L/IMG0570-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-rzN8p67/0/L/IMG0564-L.jpg)

The fuel sump filter was torn on both sides also.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-F4NFsz8/0/L/IMG0566-L.jpg)

I could use some new fuel line as well, both inside and out.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-JQcVMhq/0/L/IMG0567-L.jpg)

My tank.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-ShDCdS5/0/L/IMG0571-L.jpg)

Bought tank.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-MHzJPNJ/0/L/IMG0572-L.jpg)

The one from my tank on the right.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-bmGJHDc/0/L/IMG0574-L.jpg)

An attempt to protect the new paint from Gwen and tools.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Pxgv9QF/0/L/IMG0573-L.jpg)
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on July 16, 2012, 09:02:45 PM
So I was scrounging for parts today.

I looked in the SW and found this. Not surprised really.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-7GSpTzn/0/L/IMG0575-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-mvVZCBJ/0/L/IMG0576-L.jpg)

But the fuel line inside the tank looked the best of all three so I pulled them off.

NAPA had a replacement sump filter.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-7VRG4Q8/0/L/IMG0579-L.jpg)

Ok so this is what we got: Fuel pump and sending unit from the original tank, internal fuel lines from the The Shop Whore and new inline fuel filter.

Then it all went to hell in a hand basket when I put the fuel lines on the outside of the tank.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5VXk545/0/L/IMG0580-L.jpg)

Yeah, that a piece of plastic tubing poorly glued in place of the metal ones the fuel tank was built with.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-hRHJzXN/0/L/IMG0581-L.jpg)

For comparison...they should look like this.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-KkmHN9B/0/L/IMG0583-L.jpg)

So now I need to take the tank to the machine shop to see if they can do anything to amend this so that there are aluminum tubes there as it should be.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Rick G on July 16, 2012, 10:24:20 PM
After you clean the glue of there may be enough Aluminum to tap thread and screw a fitting in.
The weld on the original may give you enough metal.
You may also use a fitting that goes through from the inside and has a nut on the outside to tighten, if the inside surface is flat and clean.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on July 16, 2012, 10:38:47 PM
I like the fitting idea.
The last thing I want to do is screw up the new paint w/ welding.
I'll mention that to the shop tomorrow.
Maybe some epoxy putty on the outside to ensure it's liquid tight.

After you clean the glue of there may be enough Aluminum to tap thread and screw a fitting in.
The weld on the original may give you enough metal.
You may also use a fitting that goes through from the inside and has a nut on the outside to tighten, if the inside surface is flat and clean.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on July 17, 2012, 11:25:11 PM
Today I loaded up the truck with original badly dented tank, the replacement tank with the missing fuel line nipples and the tank off the Shop Whore. (it's got 2 dents but not as bad as the blue tank)


I first went to the paint/body shop. They were reluctant to touch the fuel line issue on the grounds that they were back logged with all the storm damaged cars and welding aluminum was not their specialty. Also welding would damage the paint job. I got a quote to repair/paint the SW tank at $600.


Next I drove to the machine shop.  I explained and showed them what they were looking at and how it was wrong and what was needed to make it right. We batted ideas around and in the end they said it would be less expensive to have the SW tank repaired/painted.


Ouch.


I drove home and told Steve we should just write off the $700 invested in buying and painting this tank and consider painting the SW tank. I was pretty dejected over the whole affair.


He said no and would work on a solution.


Well then I guess I'll work on an idea too.


I started by using a Dermal with a stainless steel buffing brush and found what looked like JB Weld was fairly easy to remove.


I was pleased to find a thick pile of aluminum still around the broken tubes.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-NwTgGnk/0/L/IMG0585-L.jpg)



I took it back to the machine shop and now that the welder could see what he actually had to work with he agreed to repair it for $120 - $150. :clap


I brought it home, removed the sending unit, pump and filter and washed the inside to remove any trace of fuel.


In the morning I'll figure out a way to make it hold water while upside down so when he is welding it the tank can better dissipate the heat.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on July 18, 2012, 12:19:05 AM
Ok, the tank project is moving forward again.

This morning Steve pressure washed what's left of the bike in preparation for new wiring.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-bGvFc4n/0/L/IMG0584-L.jpg)

The scope here is to remove ALL the non-native wiring and clean up the patch worked wiring in order to build a wiring harness just for the following:

1. Tank bag power
2. GPS
3. Green LED dash light
4. White LED dash light
5. HID's
6. LED running light
7. LED power control box
8. Gerbing heat troller
9. Blue Sea fuse box
10. CPAP power converter
11. CPAP charging system switch
12. PIAA lights
13. White LED switch

As I was removing the sticky black tape and electrical tape I swore I was NOT going to put that nasty, gummy stuff back in there.

I'm going with Non-Fray Expandable Braided Sleeving.

And I want to clean up the ends like this.

(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTyKVqdcgIDwcpXhlwmBsZMqte4dCybzXV8RftEcQOR10rt3U3TUHeAgwXjHQ)

Next is just a pics of what I did and to help me remember how this was all connected up.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LZFBQDP/0/L/IMG0590-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-G9xg9bm/0/L/IMG0588-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-JdzVdCS/0/L/IMG0589-L.jpg)


Before digging too deep, I removed the battery and CPU.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-C23g3ZC/0/L/IMG0591-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-HbzVCTw/0/L/IMG0592-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Bgd6Bn2/0/L/IMG0593-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-rmMpTB5/0/L/IMG0594-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-CqWnQvD/0/L/IMG0595-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-gtJ5Psq/0/L/IMG0596-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-qBg7VvW/0/L/IMG0598-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Pt36fv3/0/L/IMG0597-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-PWcKJ9Q/0/L/IMG0601-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-pMvVC5Q/0/L/IMG0606-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-N9XfqCH/0/L/IMG0607-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-4tWZT4L/0/L/IMG0609-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Lwkk5v4/0/L/IMG0611-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jL7VHCK/0/L/IMG0615-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5Fj8Vnz/0/L/IMG0612-L.jpg)




Tomorrow I'll go to Fasenal for zip ties, new wire, wiring labels and waterproof connectors.

Oh and a butt load of fuses. :shog

Steve made a GREAT suggestion tonight about using trailer wiring. :clap
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Rick G on July 18, 2012, 02:32:29 AM
Have you considered using circuit breakers instead of fuses makes things easy when time counts.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5-x-20A-RESETTABLE-BLADE-FUSE-CIRCUIT-BREAKER-AUTOMOTIVE-MARINE-AUTO-5mm-20AMP-/370616727124?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item564a7a7654 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5-x-20A-RESETTABLE-BLADE-FUSE-CIRCUIT-BREAKER-AUTOMOTIVE-MARINE-AUTO-5mm-20AMP-/370616727124?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item564a7a7654)
Title: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Duc750 on July 19, 2012, 05:15:33 AM
Quick way to purge the tank for welding is to hook it up to a car exhaust CO purges it beautifully. Best done with and older car/bike due to less emissioins crap

Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Scott_ on July 19, 2012, 06:55:38 AM
You know, now that you say that, we use Nitrogen at work when silver soldering copper refrigeration, and oxygen piping to reduce the oxidation of the pipe internal surface. It also removes any flammable vapors, or gasses.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 06:34:51 PM
Time to update this thread.

The next episode involves me trying to convert the rear turn sigs from 1156 to 1157 LED. It started with me going to NAPA and after explaining what I wanted to do, I can home with this.

In the center it the OEM socket I have to convert.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-3GtgGWk/0/L/DSCF0029-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-TgbPS5f/0/L/DSCF0013-L.jpg)

It's been 2 monthes since I did this so some of the "WTF was I thinking" at the time has been lost. But I'll post the pics anywhy.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-w7ChGFg/0/L/DSCF0017-L.jpg)


I think I was attempting resolve the issues with converting from one to two contact and support the base of the buld.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-nrMFrWc/0/L/DSCF0021-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-xsqZw23/0/L/DSCF0023-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-KspGMhV/0/L/DSCF0018-L.jpg)


I think I was hoping to use the OEM negitive point to help hole this together.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-fhn7hK6/0/L/DSCF0028-L.jpg)


I think I was trying to also deal with not just the side pins being asymetric but the LED bulb base was longer than the 1156.

When I put the LED bulb in, it caused the washer to pop off the holder.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-bqpB7mQ/0/L/DSCF0026-L.jpg)


So I changed glues.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-8VMqfRG/1/L/DSCF0025-L.jpg)


I dremaled a channel for the asymetric pins.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-NRfFhtp/0/L/DSCF0030-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-np8zbJC/0/L/DSCF0031-L.jpg)


That didn't work either.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-S6XFfjF/0/L/DSCF0034-L.jpg)


But it was closer.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-HsjJqMK/0/L/DSCF0035-L.jpg)


As you can see the base still had to be deeper.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-mQjGBQf/0/L/DSCF0037-L.jpg)


I pulled the OEM contacts.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-bXKZqZw/0/L/DSCF0039-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-QZbPJXM/0/L/DSCF0041-L.jpg)


Back to the need to make the base deeper. I bought some nylon bushings.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-xDK65gz/0/L/DSCF0050-L.jpg)





(Did you NOTHING sticks to nylon...I didn't  :embarass:)



.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 06:36:11 PM
So I drill and dremel until I have this.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-sGSV8Gc/0/L/DSCF0044-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-9qk3xxT/0/L/DSCF0043-L.jpg)


I had cut the spring earlier trying to deal with the limited depth of the OEM base and couldn't find a replacement. At this point I'm thinking the spring area needs to be shallower, again still struggling with the base depth issue.


I tried the foam.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-dgp86zw/0/L/DSCF0045-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-WHj2LKk/0/L/DSCF0046-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-L2csjQm/0/L/DSCF0047-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-2JTWLWB/0/L/DSCF0048-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-D6MK3nk/0/L/DSCF0049-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-V9NPxNk/0/L/DSCF0054-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-fLbsxH5/0/L/DSCF0051-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-qQSn4MR/0/L/DSCF0057-L.jpg)


It seemed to work until I put the bulb in it.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-xv77p6V/0/L/DSCF0056-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-sRk8pM8/0/L/DSCF0058-L.jpg)




At this point I'm closer. The bulb seated well in the deeper well but also at this point I don't know NOTHING sticks to nylon. Note the seperation of the nylon and base.


  :lol:


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 06:37:04 PM
Still under the spell of flawed reasoning, I attempt to find a way to keep the nylon on the base.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-txVw2LK/0/L/DSCF0060-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-QBkCGqr/0/L/DSCF0061-L.jpg)


It's then I discover the nylon bushing caused TWO new problems.

1. At 0900 you'll note it sits too snuggly against the plastic pinch that must be compressed to add and remove the bulb base from where it sit in the lens holder.

2. At 1500 you'll note it sits too snuggly against the negitive pin so that I can't slip a connector over it.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-9C4wgJr/0/L/DSCF0062-L.jpg)


Fixed.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-pG4FWfr/0/L/DSCF0063-L.jpg)



Again, the nylon thingy....I try every glue option I knew of and nothing worked because I was just then understanding NOTHING sticks to nylon.



However, I was again a little closer.


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: frankenduck on December 09, 2012, 06:57:03 PM
They're LEDs.  They last "forever."  (Usually 100,000 hours or more of being lit.  That's about 11.4 years. :yow)

Why not just solder a couple of wires with blade terminals onto the contacts?
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 07:00:30 PM
I, in fact, finally came to that when I started on the front sigs... :embarass:

They're LEDs.  They last "forever."  (Usually 100,000s hour or more of being lit.  That's about 11.4 years. :yow)

Why not just solder a couple of wires with blade terminals on the to the contacts?
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 07:11:10 PM
Back to the drawing board...

I've identified depth problem and the pin/clip crowding issue. I've mastered using the dremel to route the asymetrical pins. I understand I really need to use the whole spring and nothing else. I now understand nothing stick to nylon but I now must find a product that I can crave and is waterproof.

I wandered the isles of Lowes and choose a board of PVC 'lumber'. I wasn't worried about the non-stick problem because I thought I had solved that thru this process.


Here's a peice I start working with.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-skS4rJK/0/L/DSCF0064-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-CgchLTn/0/L/DSCF0065-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-phdbp4C/0/L/DSCF0068-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-njXv2w5/0/L/DSCF0069-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5j8LjSK/0/L/DSCF0071-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5vChzRt/0/L/DSCF0070-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-wm3dccj/0/L/DSCF0074-L.jpg)


Before I install it for the last time I check the bulb in the new setting.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-vQSpKP5/0/L/DSCF0078-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jWCj5tD/0/L/DSCF0079-L.jpg)


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 07:23:31 PM
Now to work on the front TS's.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-sg3pSPP/0/L/DSCF0081-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-C2cQp9L/0/L/DSCF0080-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kTsScNH/0/L/DSCF0083-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-hJPw5cw/0/L/DSCF0084-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Z6Hnq2r/0/L/DSCF0085-L.jpg)

I had to remove the (-) pin to deal with the deeper bulb base.
(note the access hole I cut to do this)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-cn25BxR/0/L/DSCF0090-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-NDCFcKt/0/L/DSCF0091-L.jpg)


This wasn't w/o some drama.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-vMfjkG4/0/L/DSCF0092-L.jpg)


I so badly messed up one of those holders I cut one out of the SW mirror to replace it.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-wjMSVQD/0/L/DSCF0093-L.jpg)


So there!

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-DdcdFQK/0/L/DSCF0095-L.jpg)



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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 07:40:50 PM
I wanted a way to open the fuel tank w/o having to pull the key out of the ignition so I can up with this.


I found a knob use to lock down some old metal saddle bags and cut the threads off of it.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-PMKgg8f/0/L/IMG_0938-L.jpg)


Then drilled out the rest.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-4m46TMS/0/L/IMG_0936-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-BZx33XH/0/L/IMG_0937-L.jpg)


Still too high...


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-FdQm2P6/0/L/IMG_0940-L.jpg)


Better.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Nx28Cd2/0/L/IMG_0941-L.jpg)


Glueing it in place using two part puddy epoxy.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-rR7pqWj/0/L/IMG_0942-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-2JsS2v4/0/L/IMG_0947-L.jpg)



(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-BTwXS6T/0/L/IMG_0946-L.jpg)



It works great!


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 08:03:47 PM
Ok...back to wiring and stuff.

(L) OEM headlight / (R) HID wiring.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-36388PH/0/L/HID%20Conversion-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kRQ7PMc/0/L/wiring%20blue%20bike-L.jpg)


I decided to paint and few things.

These are the PIAA 910's and mounting brackets.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-v4ckkzb/0/L/PIAA-L.jpg)



(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kpszNk4/0/L/IMG_0935-L.jpg)


Now sanded, 2 coats of primer and 4 coats of rattle can Hammer Metal.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-CB6xBWg/0/L/IMG_0965-L.jpg)


Steve hooked everything up for me because I was having a hard time understanding how it all went together.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-HMmT4Dq/0/L/IMG_0966-L.jpg)


And I painted the windshield to match.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-2ZkVrcQ/0/L/IMG_0908-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-ZLrGTWf/0/L/IMG_0907-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-NvNh6Rh/0/L/IMG_0927-L.jpg)


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 08:37:13 PM
The front after I cleaned up some old wiring.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Cwp78f3/0/L/tapping%20running%20lights-L.jpg)


This is where I mounted the 50W resistors for the rear of the bike.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-svcpXBx/0/L/LED%20Location%20rear%20of%20bike-L.jpg)


The relay that the PIAA's will be piped thru.
The wires are too short, so I made all these wires longer so I can mount thr relay under the fuel tank.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-56SsWtn/0/L/Relay-L.jpg)


HID mounted in main head light.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6d8H9Bv/0/L/IMG_0924-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-4ZGbqJS/0/L/IMG_0925-L.jpg)


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 08:49:54 PM
Remember - I'm posting this in no particular, so bare with me.


The following is the process for wiring and routing the wiring for the GPS and fairing mounted LED.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kbRFpP4/0/L/IMG_0910-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-NdHHRGX/0/L/IMG_0911-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-xtHGVp3/0/L/IMG_0915-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Phh8Ch2/0/L/IMG_0916-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Lb6WHGH/0/L/IMG_0917-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-QPPK4DJ/0/L/IMG_0920-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-hJ7P7QG/0/L/IMG_0918-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-QQXJDMS/0/L/IMG_0919-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-4Pb45cH/0/L/IMG_0921-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-PZ3NNP3/0/L/IMG_0922-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-TJdmCjp/0/L/IMG_0923-L.jpg)


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 08:55:41 PM
Random pics of what the rest of the bike looks like at about that time.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-C8Xjqqs/0/L/IMG_0928-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-f4r9ZDd/0/L/IMG_0929-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-JRgzvWt/0/L/IMG_0931-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-c4XXvxX/0/L/IMG_0932-L.jpg)



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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 09:56:50 PM
Next...I wanted a way to easily control a few devices so this is what I did.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-B6vT6VH/0/L/IMG_0948-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Ghz8nWz/0/L/IMG_0950-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-SwBW7qD/0/L/IMG_0949-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-V8hNWwB/0/L/IMG_0951-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-KQtZkfd/0/L/IMG_0952-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-nj2NPMf/0/L/IMG_0953-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jXL7vcL/0/L/IMG_0954-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-bs7bDJZ/0/L/IMG_0955-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-29DhKdj/0/L/IMG_0957-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-mG6Sg5X/0/L/IMG_0958-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-cFptv72/0/L/IMG_0959-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-bjjgxcd/0/L/IMG_0961-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kzrkNs6/0/L/IMG_0960-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Pv766SZ/0/L/IMG_0967-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-sRc8RtZ/0/L/IMG_0973-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-NXzv4mp/0/L/IMG_0968-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6hcGJjj/0/L/IMG_0992-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-DQBGbWf/0/L/IMG_0995-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-GKNSBHc/0/L/IMG_0997-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-MHkknVf/0/L/IMG_0994-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-w7HvB5j/0/L/IMG_0998-L.jpg)


Since that last pic I replaced the (L) lower switch with a Power-let.


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 09, 2012, 10:25:40 PM
Ok, back to the wiring stuff...

Now a disclaimer...I don't have a damn clue how hurd electrons. I struggle with it more than anything else when it comes to bikes.


So keep that in mind...:D

At first I thought I wanted to control the 3000 lumen CREEs independently and I tried to reflect that in this pic.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-FS4CnPC/1/L/wiring%20diagram-L.jpg)


I was utterly stalled at this point and had to rely on Steve to help wire this system up.


The System:
A. One HID headlight
B. Two CREE LEDS
C. Two HID PIAA 910's
D. GPS
E. Internal tank bag LED light
F. Gerbing heat
G. CPAP charging system
H Oil sight glass LED
I. Tank bag power
J. J&M Motorcycle CB

A fairing mounted LED controlled via a commandeered OEM heated grip switch.


All through the new switch panel and a Eastern Beaver 8 position fuse block.
What gets switched?
What doesn't get switched?
Where and how to snake the wires through the bike?
What can double up?
Where to mount the 3 HID ballests?
Where to mount the 50W resistors?

These pictures cannot capture the angst, trial and error, soldering, cutting, testing, re-cutting, pulling apart, putting together, blown fuses and burnt fingers!


Main lining 24 volts HURTS! :eek1


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: frankenduck on December 09, 2012, 10:59:14 PM
Jeebus. Your Dremel is dirtier than mine. :yow

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-bs7bDJZ/0/L/IMG_0955-L.jpg)
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: BobZ(IL) on December 10, 2012, 08:45:25 PM
I really like that gas cap thing!
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Uffda on December 10, 2012, 08:52:34 PM
Love the spirit of your posts and the ingenuity shown in the pictures.  For a new rider/wrench-wannabe like me, it's sometimes hard to figure out what's going on behind the scenes with various modifications described in posts by other knowledgeable riders.  Your pictures make it clear....even to me.  Thanks for taking the time to document and post.   :2thumbup:
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 10, 2012, 09:12:25 PM
Tapping for the running LED lights. (yes, they were soldered and wrapped)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-ngHMKPJ/0/L/IMG_0970-L.jpg)


Wires in this pic include, both turn sigs, both horns, temp gauge, speedo, running light, both PIAA's and main headlight


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-8q9Ktgc/0/L/IMG_0972-L.jpg)


Enter the intrepid, bull-by-the-horns, Git-R-Done, damn the torpedos and awesome husband Steverino.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-XnBPXwx/0/L/IMG_0976-L.jpg)


To mount the PIAA's on the custom brackets I have to drill out the center hole.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-J97WBK7/0/L/IMG_0975-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-TdMrLmP/0/L/IMG_0977-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-BnQgVZV/0/L/IMG_0978-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-W6rbTJH/0/L/IMG_0979-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-HWbbkCF/0/L/IMG_0981-L.jpg)


In the center is the relay I re-wired.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-nxf7ZBJ/0/L/IMG_0980-L.jpg)




:lol3



(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-FgDjgTW/0/L/IMG_0983-L.jpg)



:hide




(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LsRTQL7/0/L/IMG_0986-L.jpg)


Eastern Beaver relay mount.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-fST4Nsn/0/L/IMG_0987-L.jpg)


First location of PIAA HID and LED resistor.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-s2z56pT/0/L/IMG_0985-L.jpg)


What we're doing here using some pre-wired 6 pin connectors so that the fuse block stays on the bike and the switch panel can be removed easily when needed.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-gfmRpNT/0/L/Wires-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5TCRW5Z/0/L/IMG_1098-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6Fz89BK/0/L/IMG_1095-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-f77Gr8K/0/L/IMG_1096-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-m5vJNZZ/0/L/IMG_1099-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-dZsc3D7/0/L/IMG_1100-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Tj2hvfv/0/L/IMG_1101-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-XJQxNtp/0/L/IMG_1102-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-mcK4qZZ/0/L/IMG_1105-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Kmp4mjH/0/L/IMG_1107-L.jpg)



I could not have done what Steve did, or if I could have figured it out it would have taken me 3 months.

He did it in an afternoon.

Thank you dear.



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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 10, 2012, 09:15:08 PM
Thank you.
Here's the finished cap.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-w5zsfrG/0/L/IMG_1205-L.jpg)



I really like that gas cap thing!
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 10, 2012, 09:20:04 PM
Thank you.
Yes, pics are worth a 1000 words. It's way I don't say much.
If anybody has a question from the pics, I always do my best to answer.

-Gwen

Love the spirit of your posts and the ingenuity shown in the pictures.  For a new rider/wrench-wannabe like me, it's sometimes hard to figure out what's going on behind the scenes with various modifications described in posts by other knowledgeable riders.  Your pictures make it clear....even to me.  Thanks for taking the time to document and post.   :2thumbup:
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 10, 2012, 09:55:10 PM
This is how I routed the power feed to the CPAP charging system.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-h8R948z/0/L/IMG_1108-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-T3MTHjr/0/L/IMG_1112-L.jpg)


Steve and I tapped the main fuel tank together.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-fv63n7v/0/L/IMG_1110-L.jpg)


Test placing CREE's and running wires.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-4vXp882/0/L/IMG_1113-L.jpg)


I didn't like the first placement of the ballasts because they severly crowded the instraments.

So I cut a small block of aluminum to act as a spacer and attachment point and moved them deeper into the nose of the fairing.


Right side.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-mHcsH4b/0/L/IMG_1115-L.jpg)

Left side.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-7cvWnVn/0/L/IMG_1122-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-C7FMqx9/0/L/IMG_1117-L.jpg)


To feed the wires from the front of the bike to the fairing mounted fuse block I drilled a hole and lined it with tubing.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-zTVsDxc/0/L/IMG_1116-L.jpg)


Little touches.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-mZKbXG6/0/L/IMG_1151-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-XktRdGG/0/L/IMG_1153-L.jpg)


Time to upgrade these.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-FPpKssz/0/L/IMG_1149-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-h7qZ7dh/0/L/IMG_1152-L.jpg)


I also ordered new grips. (not here yet)


New turn sig.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-GX52qxT/0/L/IMG_1155-L.jpg)


LED ready for placement in the fairing so that I can flip a switch on my new switch panel and I can see my oil sight glass in low light.

This K1100RS does it's own oil changes, I just change the filter.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-hz9cQT3/0/L/IMG_1160-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-wkt5Wdm/0/L/IMG_1207-L.jpg)


Nearly completed wiring.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-4rk7HzS/0/L/IMG_1161-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-dxmFcVN/0/L/IMG_1206-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-rGHGNSb/0/L/IMG_1202-L.jpg)



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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 10, 2012, 10:08:40 PM
New gauges for the 1996 K1100RS are no longer available.
This works fine, but it looks bad.

So I made a lens for it.

This is the first time I've ever done anything like this.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-n8K5RfP/0/L/IMG_1162-L.jpg)


Pulled it apart.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-bPMVJd5/0/L/IMG_1163-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5FVf3mT/0/L/IMG_1165-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-DbGFpjK/0/L/IMG_1166-L.jpg)


Got a free "drop" from Lowes.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-WSFKZ8h/0/L/IMG_1167-L.jpg)


I shaped it a dermal then 200 grit followed by 600 grit sandpaper.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-vmWb6vw/0/L/IMG_1169-L.jpg)


Put it back together.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5VvqBvf/0/L/IMG_1170-L.jpg)


Because the "drop" was 1/16" thicker, it wouldn't close as tightly as I wanted, so I first ran a bead of gel-super glue around it, then nested in a this gasket, then ran another bead of gel-super glue.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-4Sv9255/0/L/IMG_1173-L.jpg)


All done.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-L9PTwKR/0/L/IMG_1172-L.jpg)



This is the delaminated OEM lens.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-KwnXpWN/0/L/IMG_1179-L.jpg)


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 10, 2012, 10:14:00 PM
That's all for now.

This is how it looks tonight.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-gBq5sfc/0/XL/IMG_1210-XL.jpg)


Tomorrow, I'm going to rebuild the AUX fuel cell monting system.
And go for a ride on the K1200S to Morton's BMW to pick up some things I ordered.


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Crapdealerbob on December 10, 2012, 11:24:52 PM
WOW !!    :mbird
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 10, 2012, 11:31:23 PM
Hey, I saw you guy's in the BMW ON last month.  :2thumbup:



Steve bought me this for Christmas.

(http://www.jmcorp.com/media/cbaudio_d.jpg)

So I to figure out where I want to mount it.  :yes

WOW !!    :mbird
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 11, 2012, 06:42:48 PM
AUX fuel cell mounting system.

This was our first incarnation.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-M7M3TQr/0/L/IMG_1094-L.jpg)

We agreed that the weight was too far back, so is what Steve suggested I do.
(or did today)


First, the reason it was mounted so far aft was that the bottom of the cell is not flat. To adderess this I was a 1"x3" aluminum tube in place of the stacked 1"x1"s.


Steve also suggested the way I put it on the mounting plate.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-v7DV9Mf/0/Ti/IMG_1212-Ti.jpg)


Test layout.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-zQJVXHL/0/L/IMG_1214-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jNBVL9N/0/L/IMG_1215-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-nvSsKt7/0/L/IMG_1217-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-SwjkPCJ/0/L/IMG_1219-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-79nHmtb/0/L/IMG_1220-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-xCh9Kxw/0/L/IMG_1222-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-pjd5ZQK/0/L/IMG_1223-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-XDQqZBR/0/L/IMG_1225-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-vGxCdcX/0/L/IMG_1228-L.jpg)


More test fit.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-DfwLrmg/0/L/IMG_1229-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jjdxvmv/0/L/IMG_1230-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6qckdx9/0/L/IMG_1232-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-QdmS4zH/0/L/IMG_1233-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jNCkg8V/0/L/IMG_1236-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-wnfsccK/0/L/IMG_1235-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-SQGjZWb/0/L/IMG_1234-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LGWFx2F/0/L/IMG_1237-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-TQpm4L8/0/L/IMG_1238-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-8C2NP3b/0/L/IMG_1239-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-hHq7FSL/0/L/IMG_1240-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-8LPnwkQ/0/L/IMG_1242-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-BVxRDxp/0/L/IMG_1241-L.jpg)




I might have time to finish putting this together tomorrow, not sure.


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: rbm on December 11, 2012, 07:13:59 PM
Thank you.
Here's the finished cap.
Interesting solution.  Do you leave it in the gas cap permanently?  Or do you remove it when not in use and store it in the bike?  In the first case, I could see it as a security risk.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 11, 2012, 10:29:26 PM
Ok...I couldn't stop with it so I finished the fab work.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-SNpHKML/0/L/IMG_1245-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-PwXNKX6/0/L/IMG_1244-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-VFVP7xN/0/L/IMG_1243-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-HqXdNDR/0/L/IMG_1246-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-VbdtxZ2/0/L/IMG_1248-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-FpXwSMW/0/L/IMG_1247-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-VbdtxZ2/0/L/IMG_1248-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5mRL39R/0/L/IMG_1252-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-S6vctfk/0/L/IMG_1250-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-RDHw8KQ/0/L/IMG_1253-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LhTTjJP/0/L/IMG_1254-L.jpg)



Tomorrow I'll take it apart and begin painting it.

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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 11, 2012, 10:33:16 PM
The way I made the key will not allow it to seat deep enough to turn the ignition.
At best they could steal some fuel.
But to answer your question, while riding, it stays there. If I'm done for the day, I pull it.

Interesting solution.  Do you leave it in the gas cap permanently?  Or do you remove it when not in use and store it in the bike?  In the first case, I could see it as a security risk.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: frankenduck on December 12, 2012, 12:40:25 AM
Gwen:

If you had any real originality then you'd modify the gas cap so that you could open it with a "church key." (Beer opener.)
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 12, 2012, 12:49:12 AM
 :lol:

Just wait until you see what I'm doing with the valve for the AUX fuel cell. :deal:
I'll make you eat those words.

 :neener:


Gwen:

If you had any real originality then you'd modify the gas cap so that you could open it with a "church key." (Beer opener.)
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 13, 2012, 11:29:45 PM
I made this tonight.

It's mounting plate for my J&M CB.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-2tFQrBn/0/L/IMG_1261-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-9JRpQ8V/0/L/IMG_1266-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-qK2Mf9S/0/L/IMG_1264-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-zKFxkjZ/0/L/IMG_1268-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Ncz3jqW/0/L/J%20and%20M%20plate-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-4B46vff/0/L/IMG_1269-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-WCCq3mn/0/L/IMG_1270-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6p65wT5/0/L/IMG_1272-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-3V7QrN5/0/L/IMG_1276-L.jpg)


Brackets that do this are sold on the interwebs for $50+; I think this cost 2 hours labor and <$4 in parts.


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on December 20, 2012, 09:01:35 PM

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-RLb9DRR/0/L/IMG_1316-L.jpg)

Dress it up.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-BrD2FcR/0/L/IMG_1317-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-SQNJ6Wq/0/L/IMG_1318-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-ZqwgJ6t/0/L/IMG_1324-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-hWFHQqG/0/L/IMG_1320-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-NZ7XFQx/0/L/IMG_1321-L.jpg)





Note to self: no matter what, do NOT, I repeat DO NOT wash off or lose the markings between mated peices. :baldy

I don't know for sure how many combinations there are for 8 holes on 5 parts where the x-axis on part A (short bar) has the pontential to be either North or South AND left of or right of the part B (long bar) AND part C (long bar).

BUT I CAN tell you I think I found them all.


It took me two hours to sort that nightmare out. :lol3


What I lack in intelligence I make up for in persistance.


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on January 05, 2013, 12:29:12 PM
Steve bought me this cool RAM mount ball that has a bolt so the it can mount here.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5vt5vCV/0/L/IMG_1294-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-8BVHTXS/0/L/IMG_1295-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-89Xp6w7/0/L/IMG_1297-L.jpg)


Next New grips and throttle lock.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Q9FGK36/0/L/IMG_1300-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-bfTs6TM/0/L/IMG_1302-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jjTzrQv/0/L/IMG_1304-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-XNbSXLq/0/L/IMG_1305-L.jpg)


I had 2 issues.  One the device was not articulating right, so I took it apart and found it gummed up.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LsRCg6Q/0/L/IMG_1307-L.jpg)


So I cleaned it and re-greased it and put it back together.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-gmFNjPq/0/L/IMG_1308-L.jpg)


Now it was working well, but had a problem getting and combination of internal and external shims to cause it to grip and release correctly.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-nn8BfbH/0/L/IMG_1309-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-XjWBqWp/0/L/IMG_1311-L.jpg)
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on January 05, 2013, 12:30:53 PM
Now back to the wiring...

Seven of the wires in this pic are 3" TOO short. :baldy and required splicing to bring into spec.


Steve suggested removing 2 of the switches so that one location could be a Power-Let and the other the place where I plug in my helmet for the J&M.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-2rPw2wj/0/L/IMG_1418-L.jpg)


There's a LOT going on in these pics but I won't waste your time. If you have any question, I'll be happy to answer them.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-FZ357b8/0/L/IMG_1419-L.jpg)


Near = Eastern Beaver Mini fuse block
Far = J&M

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6KzpPF3/0/L/IMG_1417-L.jpg)


I noticed some brake fluid damage (note to self, order diaphram)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-brr4Nhq/0/L/IMG_1420-L.jpg)


New bling.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-wtKQHFg/0/L/IMG_1424-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-N9csWGL/0/L/IMG_1421-L.jpg)


Leave it to BMW to make this simple project as difficult as possible.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jgqWzFP/0/L/IMG_1427-L.jpg)


If you didn't know, the switches come pre-wired and are dropped in from the top. From there the wires are fished back through that psychedelic-taste-the-rainbow-Skiddles-nightmare of wires under the fuel tank.


:huh


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-d2CX6bq/0/L/IMG_1428-L.jpg)


Screw the shit! :evil


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-CgtvdrH/0/L/IMG_1429-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-MwT8dxW/0/L/IMG_1430-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LCZXsSN/0/L/IMG_1432-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-SQFPD8f/0/L/IMG_1435-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-rLvBjZC/0/L/IMG_1436-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-BqLmH9t/0/L/IMG_1443-L.jpg)




The new ignition flange was loose and the more I looked at it, it didn't look like the OEM part, but I had it so I used it.


I made a gasket to help with seating it.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-PNgTSPV/0/L/IMG_1437-L.jpg)


Without it, it was off center.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-j96gzdd/0/L/IMG_1439-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-nCfPPsq/0/L/IMG_1440-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5ps2xws/0/L/IMG_1441-L.jpg)




Some tank-to-inner-fairing new gaskets.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jk22Vbt/0/L/IMG_1445-L.jpg)


Fitting it together.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LRX4JSD/0/L/IMG_1446-L.jpg)



(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-cgf23rh/0/L/IMG_1447-L.jpg)



(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-4tx8vW8/0/L/IMG_1448-L.jpg)



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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: frankenduck on January 05, 2013, 01:06:30 PM
FYI: You can fine-tune the operation of a Throttlemeister by re-positioning the throttle perch on the handlebars.

And installing the Audiovox CCS100 cruise control (http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,434.0.html) is WAY better than a throttle lock..
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Scott_ on January 05, 2013, 09:53:45 PM

And installing the Audiovox CCS100 cruise control (http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,434.0.html) is WAY better than a throttle lock..

Agreed +1

Not sure where she would mount it all up now though...... :hmm:
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 01, 2013, 05:50:25 PM
The following pics are about building a time zone clock in the right side fairing panel. Not a lot of words, but again ask if you want more info on anything.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-GjHfcnQ/0/L/clock%20bank-L.jpg)


The switches are not waterproof.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-V8sC8ZJ/0/L/switches-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Bt574Bw/0/L/DSCF0295-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-9QV9B3K/0/L/DSCF0296-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-ZqwrFr2/0/L/DSCF0297-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-8Hh46kF/0/L/DSCF0300-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-JLKq6n4/0/L/DSCF0301-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-dBbDRWM/1/L/DSCF0302-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-nGrt4n9/1/L/DSCF0303-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-qLZQDkw/0/L/DSCF0306-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-qvvjGVS/0/L/DSCF0304-L.jpg)


I tried a long time to overcome that gap.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-mkZc7CJ/0/L/DSCF0305-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-9kP724N/0/L/DSCF0307-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-pw2nk4z/0/L/DSCF0311-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kVFWSrP/0/L/DSCF0310-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-3f2xhR5/1/L/DSCF0312-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6kKbbMr/1/L/DSCF0313-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-fbh8pqF/0/L/DSCF0316-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Gw2nqpm/1/L/DSCF0315-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-nkGwLmb/1/L/DSCF0314-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-gSMr92m/1/L/DSCF0320-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-dB4R8c5/1/L/DSCF0318-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-mvVxXgx/1/L/DSCF0321-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-b3PTkS8/1/L/DSCF0319-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Dm7tjSM/1/L/DSCF0322-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-26tgJVM/0/L/DSCF0326-L.jpg)




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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 01, 2013, 05:57:15 PM
Unable to overcome the gap, I headed in another direction.

Coated in bearing grease...

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-qxnFv4z/0/L/DSCF0329-L.jpg)

Foam cast.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-3w2qVPS/0/L/DSCF0332-L.jpg)





(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-3fBCXHv/0/L/DSCF0335-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-9SRzpZv/0/L/DSCF0336-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-FFKcSQ8/0/L/DSCF0337-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-z66VZJX/0/L/DSCF0340-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-SjsfRRm/0/L/DSCF0342-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-DHbdCqH/0/L/DSCF0341-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-HwjBZ5n/0/L/DSCF0343-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-36GJ7Q5/0/L/DSCF0345-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-ZVLQngg/0/L/DSCF0346-L.jpg)



(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-GgR3dkJ/0/L/DSCF0347-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5KR45hd/0/L/DSCF0348-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-XBdRp6H/0/L/DSCF0350-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-J3QfBCk/0/L/DSCF0353-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jPVn6mB/0/L/DSCF0352-L.jpg)


I broke the wires off two of the switches. Not thinking it was a big deal, I soldered them back on.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-nbWqxLc/0/L/DSCF0354-L.jpg)




(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-fDdJD2N/0/L/DSCF0357-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-rsPsVt2/0/L/DSCF0359-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-KMQL2xk/0/L/DSCF0361-L.jpg)


Using a pill box, epoxy putty and black silicone I proceed to mount the switches.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-K2HDZTv/0/L/DSCF0367-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kttRzcF/0/L/DSCF0369-L.jpg)


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 01, 2013, 05:59:40 PM
Putting it all together.



(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LjGRcBQ/0/L/DSCF0375-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-VpsdXvD/0/L/DSCF0376-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6gqtG6B/0/L/DSCF0377-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-VPhJ8Bp/0/L/DSCF0380-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-PTdL8Lh/0/L/DSCF0381-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-J99m55B/1/L/DSCF0382-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-qFbFfWD/0/L/DSCF0386-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-4VkGBGG/1/L/DSCF0384-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-VpNCFCZ/1/L/DSCF0389-L.jpg)



Well, I messed up somewhere...I fried three clocks and ALL the switches.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-SHKxpCx/0/L/DSCF0396-L.jpg)


Replacement part have been ordered, so moving on to other things.


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 01, 2013, 06:01:35 PM
The next is an internal tank beg LED wired to one of the left side fairing switch panel. This way I can flip a switch and have instant light in my tank bag instead of first finding a flash light, holding with my mouth or hand while looking for something.


That is waterproof, silicone coated white LED strip. It can be cut between every 3 LED's and I needed some for another project.

I also needed the ready made waterproof connector on one end for this project later. So after I cut it, I wrapped the ends with clear Rescue Tape to seal the ends. It work GREAT.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-2GNWDdD/0/L/DSCF0399-L.jpg)


Top left = HID PIAA 910's
Top right = 3000 lumen CREE LED's
Middle left = internal tank bag LED
Middle right = oil site glass LED
Bottom left = Power-Let
Bottom right = CB radio headset plug in


Note the crafty little thing I craved out of a rubber stopper for the screw in the top left.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-BXCJjGR/3/L/DSCF0401-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-D2dcxH4/3/XL/DSCF0400-XL.jpg)


You can see the connector I mentioned, top left. I attached it to the feed wires from the switch.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-CW4ZTqF/0/M/DSCF0433-M.jpg)





I removed the zip ties shown here.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-2vQPvJT/0/L/DSCF0424-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-JqBgQLT/0/L/DSCF0427-L.jpg)


And replaced them with the SS assembly.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-hjzFDPL/0/L/DSCF0428-L.jpg)

That's where I attach my tank at the saddle point. The zip ties would break and had to be replaced often. This will overcome that issue.


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 01, 2013, 06:04:08 PM
I piped the AUX fuel cell.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kJJFd6q/1/L/DSCF0407-L.jpg)


The neoprene wrap closest to the cell covers a quick disconnect with shut off valves on both sides. The other just protects the paint.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-ZHzG9md/0/L/DSCF0408-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jC3rJbK/0/L/DSCF0404-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kRkNhjp/0/L/DSCF0405-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-n3wPNhw/0/L/DSCF0403-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-FDTjQ8Q/0/L/DSCF0402-L.jpg)


I wired in this SAE jumper for two reasons. One to attach a battery tender and two to tap power to feed the Power-Let into the tank bag.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6BJCvpL/0/L/DSCF0422-L.jpg)



I polished the oil site glass with head light restored to remove glare.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-sDsszNV/0/L/DSCF0280-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-VQdZV9d/0/XL/DSCF0283-XL.jpg)


So the LED shining on it from inside the fairing made it easier to read.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-JQ2H7gF/0/L/DSCF0434-L.jpg)







Project for today; repair cracked tragkorbs.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-GsvZDMK/0/L/DSCF0410-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kPnS27v/0/L/DSCF0413-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-GP6Z8Qv/0/L/DSCF0415-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-4WqdHTV/0/L/DSCF0414-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Hkj8Dgq/1/L/DSCF0416-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-TvCgbCt/0/L/DSCF0419-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-9qNcb4t/0/L/DSCF0417-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-X6rGsMj/0/XL/DSCF0421-XL.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-qhbDWfn/0/L/DSCF0437-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-5G7gRBM/0/L/DSCF0412-L.jpg)


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: frankenduck on March 01, 2013, 06:26:48 PM
Dayum, Gwen.  You goin' RTW or sumptin'? :2thumbup:
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 01, 2013, 07:12:39 PM
First...is that you in your avatar?
Cool no matter what.

Kinda...let me see...Culpeper, VA - Eastport, ME - La Push, WA - Marrowstone Is, WA - Bend, OR - Gerlach, NV - La Vita, CO - St. Paul, MN - Madison, WI - Memphis, TN - Montgomery, AL - Aiken, SC - and (home) Culpeper, VA.

In 19 or 20 days.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: frankenduck on March 01, 2013, 08:08:52 PM
Of course that's me in my avatar.  It's a Killboy shot of me riding Deal's Gap on a K1100RS with a K1200 engine that I bought from Charlotte on a Fleabay impulse buy and rode home across the country a few years back.  Most people would consider it stupid and crazy but I had an awesome ride back to Seattle and got to ride some great stuff (especially The Ozarks) that I never would've ridden otherwise.  I'm sure that you, of all people, can understand.:2thumbup:

Ride report here: http://home.comcast.net/~smithduck/tours/bmwl_silkblue/bmwl.htm (http://home.comcast.net/~smithduck/tours/bmwl_silkblue/bmwl.htm)


Looking forward to seeing you in August. :dungee
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 01, 2013, 08:17:40 PM

I started it yesterday to sort out some things.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-3Xmtnpr/0/XL/DSCF0431-XL.jpg)

It's the little things that'll hang me.


So far I found and fixed a fuel leak from where we tapped the main tank, 4 loose fittings/screws, 2 loose wires and 1 failed electrical fitting.


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 02, 2013, 03:05:22 AM
So there I was at fisher auto parts and I asked the guy "What type of paint remover would you recommend to use on ABS plastic"?

He picked up this spray can and said, "This one"



(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6B2k89v/0/L/DSCF0440-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LCTkqBQ/0/L/DSCF0441-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-d3Pgq4F/0/L/DSCF0442-L.jpg)


Well he DIDN'T have a damn clue. That shit MELTED the ABS plastic.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-mcQ2f8x/0/L/DSCF0444-L.jpg)


I washed and scrubbed and started sanding.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-3DS5BGQ/0/L/DSCF0445-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-8hTNJs8/0/L/DSCF0446-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-F8fJL5R/0/L/DSCF0447-L.jpg)



It is on very rare occasions that I recognize when to walk away.


This is one of them.

Monday I'm taking them to a professional for high quality Rino-line coating.




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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Michael in AZ on March 24, 2013, 01:52:28 AM
Very much interested in seeing/hearing how the Rino-liner experience went. Black bags on the Blue Streak? Hmmm. ---Just saw that Rino does just about any color. Nice. Still wanna hear about it though!
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 24, 2013, 05:05:11 PM
Thanks and will do.

Here is how it looked on The Shop Whore.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trippin-with-Shoganai/i-PqwnMSF/0/XL/DSC06537-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 24, 2013, 07:52:58 PM
(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-MpXRfn5/1/XL/DSCF0448-XL.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-fdWpQQH/0/L/DSCF0432-L.jpg)


I patched the cracks with fiberglass, but as of this posting I've not sanded them down.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-spr7dBf/0/L/DSCF0450-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-RfNv9WN/0/L/DSCF0449-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-w3QmcJf/0/L/DSCF0451-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-XRGnN33/0/L/DSCF0452-L.jpg)
   

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-J4ZMmwh/0/L/DSCF0453-L.jpg)



Next I worked on a better tank bag mounting system.

First, I wanted to eliminate the plastic clips, especally here at the front of the fuel tank.


Those are custom sewn loop straps I had made here with the help of a local seamtress.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-gMTNx3P/1/L/DSCF0456-L.jpg)


Here I had sewn a loop in velcro One-Wrap.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-SZ2qGhw/0/L/DSCF0458-L.jpg)


I glued velcro One-Wrap to the underside of the tank bag and here you can see how the loop straps from the frame up front engage.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-QNcgxfz/0/L/DSCF0457-L.jpg)


Rear strap before completion.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-9G9Rwt2/0/L/DSCF0460-L.jpg)


Next, measure and mark up for side straps.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-FC58zqD/0/L/DSCF0462-L.jpg)


Here you can see where I looped a strap through a hole on the fuel tank and installed a snap to hold it in place.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-MKzFQCH/0/L/DSCF0465-L.jpg)




(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-sKQWkXS/0/L/DSCF0463-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-7s3wsm7/0/L/DSCF0466-L.jpg)


The anvil was needed to attach the snap on the rear strap.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-sZMTVP8/0/L/DSCF0467-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-dxxVxGC/0/L/DSCF0469-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-nTV75Bg/0/L/DSCF0470-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-bTHRWW3/0/L/DSCF0468-L.jpg)


I installed the Power-Let in the tank bag.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-wW3Pq27/0/L/DSCF0474-L.jpg)


This system will allow for very fast fuel fill ups.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jMhpR4C/0/L/DSCF0471-L.jpg)


And a waterproof quick disconnect for the internal LED.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LM8xfpS/0/L/DSCF0476-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-KRDRK4b/0/L/DSCF0477-L.jpg)

Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 24, 2013, 07:55:32 PM
Next, intall new exhaust.

It's forged of pure 100% Unubtainum and was given to me as a gift from a local BMW mechanic (:bow George)

It's an original EU edition K1100 exhaust. :clap


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Q8Nz7G5/0/XL/wheeless-XL.jpg)     


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-fFFD7jF/0/L/DSCF0495-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-L6DtpnS/1/XL/DSCF0492-XL.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Wg2cFPz/0/XL/old%20exhaust-XL.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-QWTfKgS/0/XL/new%20exhaust-XL.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-ZhcnDwz/0/L/DSCF0504-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-vJC8DL3/0/L/DSCF0506-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-CC4nkw9/0/L/DSCF0505-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-45J4TpJ/0/L/DSCF0507-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-qzBzrjk/0/L/DSCF0508-L.jpg)





Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 24, 2013, 07:56:27 PM
While I was in there I did a little house keeping.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-C5tFT7P/0/L/DSCF0497-L.jpg)


I didn't have any rubber washers or bushing that would fit, so I made some by splitting some bulkhead bushings.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-DMgFQwt/0/L/DSCF0500-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-BzqpQwT/0/L/DSCF0502-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6qsXD92/0/L/DSCF0503-L.jpg)


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 24, 2013, 07:59:44 PM
Now...back to the time zone clock.

Starting with new clocks and new waterproof SPST switches.

First I dremeled off the tabs on the side and taped up the holes to back fill with Silicone glue.

I strengthened the wires at the clocks with heat shrink.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-n6BQHBW/0/L/DSCF0525-L.jpg)

Two days later they were fully potted and waterproof.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-xqncLCn/0/L/DSCF0529-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-xnsHPRQ/0/L/DSCF0530-L.jpg)

First I tried to seat the switches using a plastic pill box but the cap broke off. Next I cut a piece of aluminum tubing.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-DH6JKX4/0/L/DSCF0539-L.jpg)


And made this.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-WgRr7C7/0/L/DSCF0540-L.jpg)


I soldered the wires to the switches and applied heat shrink.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-ZMHskWW/0/L/DSCF0541-L.jpg)


I used vice grips to hold they while I worked on wiring them.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-fr6RC9N/0/L/DSCF0544-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-m9hqSmM/0/L/DSCF0548-L.jpg)


Because the black silicone became attached to the assembly all thread...


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Zg9HkZc/0/L/DSCF0551-L.jpg)


I made the tiny tubing sleeves you see here.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-gbW2qJ3/0/L/DSCF0549-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kLwkwJp/0/L/DSCF0552-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-DxHSt6z/0/L/DSCF0553-L.jpg)


Note the BMW turn sig quick disconnect I'm using so that with one "click" this can be quickly removed from the bike if need be.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-hXqc47p/0/L/DSCF0554-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-3vRqQgC/0/L/DSCF0556-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-zwwBGgm/0/L/DSCF0557-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-93PRhV4/1/L/DSCF0558-L.jpg)


This design is more elegant and functional than my first attempt AND WORKS! :clap


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on March 24, 2013, 08:00:37 PM
I then pulled the wheels off to get them powder coated.

I had remove the retaining clip and inner and outer wheel bearings.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-D3Hx4NQ/0/L/DSCF0489-L.jpg)


Let me say this about that tool.
NEVER use the cheap POS versions of this if you can help it. Go with high quality like what you see there and you'll never regret it.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-7gjQv2c/0/L/DSCF0490-L.jpg)


The bearing removal was MUCH harder than I anticipated.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-WbhnM2w/1/XL/DSCF0491-XL.jpg)

And after 30 min. of using the slide hammer I ended up removing the hammer and just driving them thru the other side.



Now on to this...

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-B8CWWgf/0/XL/DSCF0562-XL.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-SqCngpg/0/XL/DSCF0563-XL.jpg)


Note to self: if at first a wooden dowel and hammer doesn't drop the fork, loosen the pinch bolts on the LOWER portion of the triple tree. :shog


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Lone Amigo on April 03, 2013, 05:53:59 AM
There no words adequate to say how awesome all this is!
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on April 03, 2013, 08:54:50 AM
Honey, I'm just an OCD hack with a bike addiction.  :embarass:
But thank you none the less.

There no words adequate to say how awesome all this is!
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: mystic red on April 03, 2013, 10:21:19 PM
Really, thanks for posting all this Gwen.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on April 14, 2013, 08:22:09 PM
It's nearing the end of this project.

The wheels came back looking GREAT!

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LjrxXwp/0/L/DSCF0575-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-PKf5RxP/1/L/DSCF0573-L.jpg)


Because I believed I had burned up the first ambient temp gauge, I ordered another one. He is Stave checking it out to make sure it works with a 9v battery and the 12v to 5v step-down transformer.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-MTq3QfG/1/L/DSCF0578-L.jpg)


It's all good.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-tNBfnwN/0/L/DSCF0579-L.jpg)


Here you see where I mounted the transformer on the right and the temp gauge on the left.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-PhpGjhN/0/L/DSCF0580-L.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-JfdfRmJ/0/L/DSCF0581-L.jpg)


Here Steve is mounting the Smart Tire pressure sensors before mounting the tires.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-dWpJ746/1/L/DSCF0583-L.jpg)


I used double stick polybutylene to mount the transformer and the clock switches.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-jbNLhJM/0/L/DSCF0582-L.jpg)


Steve suggested the location and I loved it!
Brilliant!


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-TTrZGx5/0/L/DSCF0584-L.jpg)


Almost ready to ride.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-zNG22s9/0/L/DSCF0585-L.jpg)


I love the contrast between the black wheels and the new exhaust.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-64Mm5R4/0/L/DSCF0588-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-wWLPRp7/0/XL/DSCF0589-XL.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-HGtH9hK/0/L/DSCF0587-L.jpg)


Here I'm mounting the temp gauge probe.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-6bzsCx6/0/L/DSCF0590-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-ZfFXfnZ/0/L/DSCF0591-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-gZDkb3h/0/L/DSCF0592-L.jpg)


I love this old K1100RS.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-g47mTsb/0/L/DSCF0594-L.jpg)


And away we go!


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-9NtfSLS/1/L/DSCF0598-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LkXLSdv/0/L/DSCF0599-L.jpg)


The first ride was just around the block twice. The in full gear for about 00:30.


After getting back from a short ride with Steve following, we found a few missing or loose fittings.


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LZHHgsf/0/L/DSCF0603-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-p6C2P9F/0/L/DSCF0606-L.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-Wx9X5QS/1/L/DSCF0609-L.jpg)


It's a bike again! There are a few tweaks that need to be worked out but nothing that effects riding it.


I have since put another 100 miles on it without any issues.


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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: RetDet on April 14, 2013, 09:29:41 PM
Great job, beautiful bike.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on April 14, 2013, 09:47:34 PM
Thanks.
It's a very unique K1100RS, but still an honest looking old K11.
One of my goals throughout this project was remain true to the bikes form and function.

As I told Duck today...


I'm in a bit of a time crunch to work out some functional issues before H.M. on the first of May.

I made the mistake of wiring the clock bank into the PIAA relay, most likely on a wrong terminal causing them to turn off while I turn the PIAA's on.

Also I still need to retard the current on the running lights so that the blinkers can be seen.

I need to pull the clock panel off and water proof and seal in the clocks and temp gauge.

I'm not totally happy with the tank bag attachment at the saddle...need to rework it.

I still need to install the 2 gig chip in the 478.

I'm currently designing and hope to build a different 478 mount to lower it below the fairing.

I still need to order and install this...
http://www.jegs.com/i/JAZ-Products/5...08-06/10002/-1 (http://www.jegs.com/i/JAZ-Products/5...08-06/10002/-1) because my current vent gushes fuel with the slightest lean of the bike.

I still need to dial in the J&M CB and trim the mic cover to fit better in my new helmet.

I need to hand paint the rear wheel bolt cover plate as well.

That's just the short, high profile list.


.

Great job, beautiful bike.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on April 16, 2013, 09:43:16 PM
Problem: this vent hemorrhages fuel when the fuel cell is full AND the bike is on the side stand.

Solution: Insert a value.

Note to self: MUST remember to OPEN the value as soon as the bike is vertical and BEFORE leaving the gas station!

I went to the local Speed shop and learned that the expensive roll over shut off fuel vents have to exceed 90 degrees of tip before the ball bearing shuts off fuel escaping.
 
Cost = $2.35
 
 
(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-mKv4bs7/0/O/fuel%20vent%20valve.jpg)
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: billday on April 17, 2013, 09:28:06 PM
Thanks for sharing all your amazing work.

I'm curious to know how the aux fuel tank is plumbed into the fuel system.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: mystic red on April 17, 2013, 09:44:37 PM
That's looking really sharp, Shogs, very nice work!!!!
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on April 17, 2013, 11:04:08 PM
Thanks guy.


I think brain surgery from the wrong end of python requires FAR LESS moving or removing of s*it to work on than digging my way to where the fan motor it mounted.




It quit working today.
Fuse is good.
Wiring directly to the battery (bypassing the relay) - no joy.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on April 18, 2013, 01:02:53 AM
It was seized. While I'm this deep I'm going to replace the thermostat also.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-QxngBn8/0/XL/2013-04-18_00-03-24_824%5B1%5D-XL.jpg)

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-dBrt9vP/0/XL/2013-04-17_23-59-35_324%5B1%5D-XL.jpg)


It's difficult to turn by hand which confirms full failure.

The up-side is it happened now and not on some long motorcycle ride across counry. 
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: BexarWolf on April 18, 2013, 09:56:39 AM
Shogs, can you tell me more about the ambient temperature gauge?
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: mystic red on April 18, 2013, 07:10:00 PM
Jeez Shogs, always takin' the easy way out...
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on April 23, 2013, 02:38:47 AM
This is what I used.

http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/223076857.html (http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/223076857.html)

You'll need this to step down the voltage from 12 to 5.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&&item=221117981188&view=all&ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3AUPIOB%3AUS%3A1123&tid=1162758305012&guest=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&&item=221117981188&view=all&ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3AUPIOB%3AUS%3A1123&tid=1162758305012&guest=1)

Shogs, can you tell me more about the ambient temperature gauge?
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on April 23, 2013, 02:41:58 AM
 :neener:


It was like an Easter Egg hunt, I kept finding nuts, bolts, washers and one LED lamp that fell into the bowels of the bike while working on it since I bought the bike.


Oh, and who knew a radiator flush was included with EVERY fan removal.  :bang-head:


Done. If you have ever had to pull a fan out of a K11 you will understand why I made this wire a little longer.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-pnjmtdf/0/XL/fan-XL.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-rpJ4ZrS/0/XL/fan%20wire-XL.jpg)


Holy poop! :huh


How they ever managed to make that connection...it MUST have been assembled before any other wire was fished thru the frame.


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Jeez Shogs, always takin' the easy way out...
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on April 23, 2013, 08:21:36 AM
Update: on the K1100RS saddlebag catastrophic paint removal fiasco.



First - a brief review.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-d3Pgq4F/0/XL/DSCF0442-XL.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-NJmGmZL/0/XL/DSCF0443-XL.jpg)


(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-F8fJL5R/0/XL/DSCF0447-XL.jpg)





Today. Not too shabby with rattle cans.

(http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-XRbRCHw/0/O/Better%20pic.jpg)




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Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: BexarWolf on April 24, 2013, 12:40:45 AM
This is what I used.

http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/223076857.html (http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/223076857.html)

You'll need this to step down the voltage from 12 to 5.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&&item=221117981188&view=all&ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3AUPIOB%3AUS%3A1123&tid=1162758305012&guest=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&&item=221117981188&view=all&ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3AUPIOB%3AUS%3A1123&tid=1162758305012&guest=1)

Shogs, can you tell me more about the ambient temperature gauge?

Thanks for the info! The step-down on Ebay has sold but I'm sure I can figure that part out.  :2thumbup:
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on April 24, 2013, 07:23:27 AM

Just search "DC to DC Converter 12V 5V/3A 15W Max. DC/DC Waterproof"

Here a hit - http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-to-DC-Converter-12V-5V-3A-15W-Max-DC-DC-Waterproof-Regulator-/200895625878?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec64ffa96 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-to-DC-Converter-12V-5V-3A-15W-Max-DC-DC-Waterproof-Regulator-/200895625878?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec64ffa96)
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Bassv on April 24, 2013, 12:42:07 PM
That bike looks awesome! Love the black wheels indeed  :2thumbup:
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on May 22, 2013, 05:45:08 AM
I’ve been extremely busy with work, life, riding and wrenching and have not kept this thread up to date.


Note to self, a penny saved is NOT a penny earned if by installing an older, used fan motor ALSO fails.



Color me EXTREMELY not happy about going BACK in the damn bike THAT damn far AGAIN!

Yes, I tested it before installing it.

So I have 7 days off and this is the “To Do List”
1. Install BRAND new fan motor
2. Install electronic cruise control
3. Remove and remount fuel cell so that the top case bolts go all the way to the frame
4. Work on fuel gauge
5. Replace tragkorb lid support
6. Repair CPAP AC/DC converter
7. Re-set Smart Tire
8. Apply reflective tape to tragkorbs
9. Transfer the Shop Whore license tag to this bike
10. Make new license plate holder
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: rbm on May 22, 2013, 07:03:29 AM

3. Remove and remount fuel cell so that the top case bolts go all the way to the frame


Take a look at what this guy did for his top box. (http://www.k100-forum.com/t5958-support-for-k100-top-box).  You might find his solution using turnbuckles more flexible than long bolts.
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: mystic red on May 22, 2013, 08:42:35 AM
Have you thought about a non OEM fan, Shogs?
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Scott_ on May 22, 2013, 08:50:45 AM
Have you thought about a non OEM fan, Shogs?

IIRC she got a brand new motor assy able to fit the existing housing.....
Unless, of course, she changed her mind and went something totally different...........
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Quiltzig on November 17, 2014, 02:58:47 AM
I’ve been extremely busy with work, life, riding and wrenching and have not kept this thread up to date.


Note to self, a penny saved is NOT a penny earned if by installing an older, used fan motor ALSO fails.



Color me EXTREMELY not happy about going BACK in the damn bike THAT damn far AGAIN!

Yes, I tested it before installing it.


So I have 7 days off and this is the “To Do List”
1. Install BRAND new fan motor
2. Install electronic cruise control
3. Remove and remount fuel cell so that the top case bolts go all the way to the frame
4. Work on fuel gauge
5. Replace tragkorb lid support
6. Repair CPAP AC/DC converter
7. Re-set Smart Tire
8. Apply reflective tape to tragkorbs
9. Transfer the Shop Whore license tag to this bike
10. Make new license plate holder

Hi Gwen,
Can you tell me where you got the ambient temperature gauge that you fitted to your K1100RS please?
Title: Re: The Blue Streak Gets New Clothes
Post by: Shoganai on November 17, 2014, 03:08:03 PM
China.
I don't have a working computer right now but should w/i 7 days.
When I do, I'll post a link here that I have saved in my favorites.
(replying via phone)

FWIW I buy all my small electronics, lights & switches from the East.