Author Topic: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ? (Read 2998857 times)

beemrdon · « **Reply #1950 on:** March 18, 2016, 10:08:03 AM »

Scud, Do you think they could be used with ABS bleeding?

Scud · « **Reply #1951 on:** March 18, 2016, 10:22:31 AM »

Yeah - I think you could use it with any hydraulic system on a bike, including those with hydraulic clutches. The only difference between a speed bleeder and regular fitting is that the speed bleeder has a one-way valve in the exit path. When tightened it makes a pressure-proof seal, just like a regular fitting.

beemrdon · « **Reply #1952 on:** March 18, 2016, 11:25:42 AM »

Thanks, I'm going to look into it.
BTW, Where did you buy yours?

Scud · « **Reply #1953 on:** March 18, 2016, 02:51:35 PM »

http://www.speedbleeder.zoovy.com/

I bought number SB1010S for the rear Brembo brakes on my Moto Guzzis and lucked out that they also fit the Brembo front brakes on the K75s. Now I have to buy some more speedbleeders for my Guzzis.

This is the first time I've ever used speedbleeders - they're so cool. Just crack the bleeder valve and pump away till the bubbles stop - I'm going to put these on everything. And I'll probably really flush the fluid every year because it's so easy and fast.

rbm · « **Reply #1954 on:** March 18, 2016, 03:17:02 PM »

I bought SpeedBleeders for both my BMW and Moto Guzzi. The thread size on all BMW Brembo calipers and the rear caliper of the Moto Guzzi is M10 x 1.00mm. The thread size on the front of the Moto Guzzi is different - M8 x 1.25mm. Check your M-G first before buying.

beemrdon · « **Reply #1955 on:** March 18, 2016, 03:26:33 PM »

Thanks, Ya'll

I want them for my Volvo too.

Scud · « **Reply #1956 on:** March 18, 2016, 03:28:04 PM »

Thanks, I already got the M8s for the 4-piston Brembos up front, along with the M10s for the rears - they had been sitting on the workbench waiting - but I commandeered the M10s for the K75. I Just ordered five more M10s for Guzzi rears, Guzzi clutch slaves (which are tediously difficult to reach and bleed with a wrench), and the rear on the K75.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1957 on:** March 18, 2016, 05:47:37 PM »

Got Ilsa's engine in yesterday and after tidying up the wiring and putting new o-rings on the injectors fired her up.

The nasty clank at idle is gone. She now sounds as good as she looks.

Martin · « **Reply #1958 on:** March 18, 2016, 09:37:46 PM »

:2thumbup: Well done Gryph, now go enjoy the rewards. Go for a nice long drive to the beach and sit yourself down under a nice palm tree. You can then sit back and admire your handy work.
Regards Martin.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1959 on:** March 19, 2016, 02:08:39 AM »

The nearest outdoor palm tree is about 800 miles south of here. But I'm just happy to hear Ilsa purring in the garage right now.

Next job is putting cruise control on her, and then repairing some crap wire I bought for the running lights. Then I'm gonna ride the heck out of her.

Martin · « **Reply #1960 on:** March 19, 2016, 03:41:15 AM »

Gryph I have another project for you, if you buy a heap of green & brown plastic buckets, just stack the brown buckets to make the trunk and cut the fronds out of the green ones. You can move the tree inside and outside. You will be the envy of all your neighbors, make a dozen and you can have your own snow proof palm grove.
Regards Martin.

johnny · « **Reply #1961 on:** March 26, 2016, 05:22:24 PM »

replaced all my fluids today...

j o

beemrdon · « **Reply #1962 on:** March 26, 2016, 05:52:42 PM »

What weight fork oil do you folks use. I use 7.5 in my Airhead and that works well but not sure what is best for comfort + handling in my K. ???

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1963 on:** March 26, 2016, 05:56:03 PM »

I took Ilsa(She Wolf of the SS) out for a quick 150 miles to shakedown the repairs to the clanking, etc. she had been annoying me with.

No clank, and a much reduced level of cacophony and vibration at cruising speed. With the fresh charge on the Works rear shock and a new Tourmaster on the back she inspires a bit more confidence in the corners. She seems to enjoy whatever flogging this old boy is able to administer to her. The new(to me) Russel seat with backrest adds a nice touch of lumbar support, especially on acceleration where it definitely takes the load off my arms. Only issue is that I have to slide forward and stand up when I stop. Could be a pain in the ass in traffic. Only other area of concern is a light film of oil forming behind the ignition coils around the joint between the intermediate housing and the transmission. I am suspecting(and hoping) it's a funky starter o-ring.

Otherwise...YeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaa!!!

johnny · « **Reply #1964 on:** March 26, 2016, 06:27:11 PM »

greetings beemrdon...

this is what i do at the beginning of the riding season...

i go for a ride to getts the fork oil hot... then i drain it out... then i fill it 350/400mm respectfully with atf fluid... then i wipe down the fork tubes with atf and fill the space between the seals and dust cover with atf... then i go for a ride to getts the atf hot... then i drain it out and fill it up with pro honda ss8-10w suspension fluid and clean out under the dust covers...

this process conditions the seals and cleans out the goo in the forks...

since im gonna drain the forks a second time... figger i would change the oil a second time... so i used cheap hi detergent 10w30 with a full bottle of seafoam as other have done here before me... then changed it with mobile 1 15w50... man o man that new oil was black... im gonna starting doing that at the beginning of the season too...

j o

beemrdon · « **Reply #1965 on:** March 26, 2016, 06:45:56 PM »

Awesome...Thanks

TrueAce · « **Reply #1966 on:** March 26, 2016, 07:13:34 PM »

Very impressive.........did the Brick of the Corn get that deluxe Spring Cleaning, or have I just reviewed a tutorial on what I need to do??, Hhhmmmmmmm, think I know the answer to that one!

johnny · « **Reply #1967 on:** March 26, 2016, 11:45:37 PM »

the brick of the corn got the front stainless brake lines and new brake fluid... needs a redo on bleeding... thats all...

had not been outta hibernation long enough to getts all the fluids for 2016... butts it did getts all the fluids except the seafoam in 2015... low miles = no seafoam...

the brick of the corn has less than 1000 miles on the fluids... butts the unheated garage in the chee whacks the fluids over the winter... prolly donts needs new fluids... butts if it was gonna stay here i would be doing the this weekend or next...

j o

Scott_ · « **Reply #1968 on:** March 27, 2016, 10:06:52 PM »

So while the supper was on the grill, I located my water leak on the '97.
Seems that the radiator outlet for the water pump(where the large hose connects under the thermostat) is spider cracked and seeping water out when under pressure. Kind of surprised considering how thick that plastic is....
Soo, will need to replace the radiator next... fortunately I have one from a 3-core upgrade on the '95 a few years ago.

BlitzenGruv · « **Reply #1969 on:** March 28, 2016, 05:39:45 PM »

Had to work today.
But, yesterday I took a nice ride, first one since my test ride before buying the bike.
First time up the road I had trouble shifting and had to return home. PO is smaller than I, with smaller feet. Once I adjusted the shift lever up by a few splines all was well. The engine runs well. However, I will need time to get used to riding this machine. For one thing, it's about 200lbs heavier than my BSA. For another, it's been over 20 years since I rode anything with the shifter on the left.
Just need to buy some luggage and find some good shows to attend.

F14CRAZY · « **Reply #1970 on:** April 02, 2016, 10:42:27 PM »

Well yesterday I took about 3 hours and washed the thing. I removed the Fluid Film rust preventive I sprayed on for the limited amount of winter riding I was able to do. I'd say it worked great since the bare aluminum shows no signs of salt corrosion.

Is the nasty rust that shows up on my wheel after riding in the wet because of metallic brake pads?

A wheel cleaning brush I picked up at Autozone worked great for the wheels. I used Purple Power and a still nylon bristle brush to get the rust preventive off of the metal surfaces I sprayed it on. I was at the u-spray car wash so everything was decently power washed too.

I still plan on fixing the fairing and painting this summer.

beemrdon · « **Reply #1971 on:** April 03, 2016, 12:38:40 AM »

Dennis de Vries · « **Reply #1972 on:** April 03, 2016, 01:25:59 PM »

Changed the warped discs (damn suicidal hare) for used straight ones, changed the forkoil and changed the windscreen back from LT to RT, on wedges this time... Sounds like not much, been at it all afternoon, outside, in the finally arrived sun, happily tinkering away. And the ride afterwards? So very much approved! Happy man here!

K1300S · « **Reply #1973 on:** April 03, 2016, 07:14:36 PM »

rode it around on a nice day....over to look at another K75. this one is a K75c..not for me....helping someone else spend money! details will be revealed later...

saha6818 · « **Reply #1974 on:** April 12, 2016, 03:12:12 PM »

I sold mine last night :dunno2: It was a fun project based on a robust bike, and the guy who bought it was very happy.

I expect I might rejoin the ranks of happy K100 owners someday.

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