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Offline Martin

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3900 on: October 02, 2019, 04:05:41 AM »
It's an all purpose Australian Army shelter. It can be used as a tent, sun shade or open shelter, it can also be clipped to other Hotchee's to create a bigger shelter. It's compact and lightweight. I used to use one all the time until I upgraded to a tent, but it still comes in handy.
Regards Martin.

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Offline Scott

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3901 on: October 02, 2019, 01:10:53 PM »
Not to be confused with a Hoochie Mama,

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Offline volador

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3902 on: October 02, 2019, 06:28:07 PM »
Quote from: Scott on October 02, 2019, 01:10:53 PM
Not to be confused with a Hoochie Mama,
More like Drama Queen!
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Offline Supershooter

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3903 on: October 02, 2019, 10:14:18 PM »
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Offline Scott

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3904 on: October 02, 2019, 10:34:10 PM »
The 4 pin connector to the fuel pump under the fuel tank,  Sometimes it is problematic.  Clean the pins and sockets, check that the pins mate snugly.  I've never had a problem myself but some have from what i read. 
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Offline Soggz

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3905 on: October 03, 2019, 12:41:41 AM »
Quote from: Martin on October 02, 2019, 04:05:41 AM
It's an all purpose Australian Army shelter. It can be used as a tent, sun shade or open shelter, it can also be clipped to other Hotchee's to create a bigger shelter. It's compact and lightweight. I used to use one all the time until I upgraded to a tent, but it still comes in handy.
Regards Martin.

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Thats smart! I like that! Thanks.
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Offline Soggz

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3906 on: October 03, 2019, 12:42:28 AM »
Quote from: volador on October 02, 2019, 06:28:07 PM
More like Drama Queen!
Sure it’s not a drag queen? Lol
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Offline Scott

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3907 on: October 07, 2019, 10:46:58 AM »
After about a 30 minute ride yesterday, I pulled into a nice, quiet, shady spot and let the brick idle, (about 2 minutes) until the cooling fan started.  It ran for about a minute then turned off.  I let it cycle again and was satisfied that it's working fine.  It hasn't run that i know of since the last coolant service and I have read about seizures of the fan motor from lack of use.  Exciting huh? 
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Offline Chaos

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3908 on: October 07, 2019, 10:50:00 AM »
My fan seems to have ceased working, spins but motor never comes on.  I stay out of slow traffic on hot days, may pull it apart this winter and have a look-see.  So far engine has not melted down......
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Offline Scott

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3909 on: October 07, 2019, 11:04:37 AM »
I don't have to deal with commuter type slow traffic so mine never seemed to get to the switch point, so I have to force the issue to get it to activate the circuit.  I had an early Suzuki gt750, aka known as the water buffalo, with a big radiator and an electric fan, it never activated either, it didn't need to, my later 1976 water buffalo, Suzuki had deleted the fan altogether as they deemed it unnecessary.  I guess the brick's fan, when in slow traffic, will kick on after a couple of minutes, but the system seems up to the task and cycles on and off as expected. 
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Offline Laitch

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3910 on: October 07, 2019, 02:41:32 PM »
I'm washing my moto remotely using rainwater.
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Offline Soggz

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3911 on: October 07, 2019, 03:01:27 PM »
I’ve started making a DIY template for a mounting plate for my iconic 22 litre top box.
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Offline Martin

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3912 on: October 08, 2019, 10:13:18 PM »
Left hand indicator globe stopped working on our three day ride as well as the GPI which used to occasionally go on the fritz. It registered 8 for the total ride. Pulled off the fairing and removed the instrument pod. Once I delved into it I found that the globe was OK the plastic circuit sheet is held onto the spade terminal on the back of the globe with a metal clip. The clip had come loose so I tightened it up and the globe now functions. I replaced some of the globes with LED's, but the only replacements for the indicator dash globes were $15.00 ea so left them alone.
 
Previously the GPI had gone intermittent due to either the connector behind the side cover or the multi pin connector on the back of the pod. Last time it happened I cleaned and tightened all the connectors. All connectors tested OK so I assumed there was a problem with the GPI board mounting. I pulled the GPI board and tightened cleaned and greased the pins with Electrolube CG53A contact grease. The GPI now functions as intended. Now all I have to do is wash all the baked on bugs and crap off the Brick.
Regards Martin.
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Offline Filmcamera

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3913 on: October 10, 2019, 07:32:12 PM »
Rewatched the Chris Harris video on adjusting the clutch on a K bike and did mine.  I have to say it is a pain to loosen and tighten the lock nut on my 91 16v RS, there is very little room with the exhaust in place but I managed it eventually.  Then went for a quick spin and rode hard and no hint of slippage! October is the wettest month here but the dry season is just around the corner....
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3914 on: October 10, 2019, 09:01:58 PM »
When I got home from work today I noticed the front brake lever wasn't returning completely, and as a result the brake light would not go out.

Cleaned a bunch of corrosion out of the mechanism especially the lever pivot screw.  Lubed with a bit of petroleum jelly and reassembled everything.  Problem solved.

When I saw the crap inside the cover I was afraid I had a leaky piston in the master cylinder, but despite all the mess under the rubber boot, the cylinder was dry.  Brake is working well now.
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  • In my garage in Marilla, NY
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'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
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Offline Par751

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3915 on: October 11, 2019, 02:53:30 PM »
My newly acquired 87 K75s came with the apparently very rare 22l mounting plate so I found a very reasonably priced 22l top case on eBay and mointed that.  A nice little mini back rest for my passenger. 
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Offline Martin

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3916 on: October 11, 2019, 03:57:56 PM »
Gryph I pack silicone grease on top of the piston and also under the boot of the rear master cylinder. The theory being if air and water can't get in it won't corrode.
Regards Martin.
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3917 on: October 11, 2019, 07:15:43 PM »
Quote from: Martin on October 11, 2019, 03:57:56 PM
Gryph I pack silicone grease on top of the piston and also under the boot of the rear master cylinder. The theory being if air and water can't get in it won't corrode.
Regards Martin.

Martin, I thought about doing that with some Dow Corning silicone grease I have for the electrical stuff.  What holds me back is that some brake parts have EPDM seals that are destroyed by petroleum products.  The only grease that is totally safe to use is red veggie grease that costs more than Starburags.   

After putting a little petroleum jelly on the pivot screw I just decided to leave well enough alone.  I took a 200 mile ride ride today, and the brake worked perfectly.
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  • In my garage in Marilla, NY
  • '91K100RS White/Blue
Current:
'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

Past:
'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

Offline Martin

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3918 on: October 11, 2019, 07:31:13 PM »
Silicone grease is safe with rubber unlike petroleum jelly which can effect some types of rubber. Lot's of information on silicone grease on the net. I've been using it under fork dust seals, cylinder boots for over 20 years and the only effects have been beneficial.
Regards Martin.
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3919 on: October 11, 2019, 07:33:56 PM »
That's good information.
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  • In my garage in Marilla, NY
  • '91K100RS White/Blue
Current:
'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

Past:
'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

Offline Soggz

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3920 on: October 12, 2019, 03:20:35 AM »
Quote from: Par751 on October 11, 2019, 02:53:30 PM
My newly acquired 87 K75s came with the apparently very rare 22l mounting plate so I found a very reasonably priced 22l top case on eBay and mointed that.  A nice little mini back rest for my passenger.
Hi. Can you post a couple of pics of the plate please, for ideas, as I’m making something like one.
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Offline RobP

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3921 on: October 12, 2019, 09:15:36 AM »
+1 on the Silicone grease.  I use it for any re-assembly that involves rubber or nitrile parts, including O-rings, the clutch boot and other rubber bits.  It helps things slide together easier and promotes a good seal.  And I use copper anti-seize on most bolts and nuts on my project vehicles.
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Offline alabrew

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3922 on: October 12, 2019, 11:22:03 AM »
Soggz - you are killing me!

There is a picture of one in the the YOU started - Topic: Iconic 22litre topbox

Top right of the page is a serach box, type 22litre topbox nd you git a link to YOUR thread.

Look it up!
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Offline Soggz

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3923 on: October 12, 2019, 02:28:18 PM »
Quote from: alabrew on October 12, 2019, 11:22:03 AM
Soggz - you are killing me!

There is a picture of one in the the YOU started - Topic: Iconic 22litre topbox

Top right of the page is a serach box, type 22litre topbox nd you git a link to YOUR thread.

Look it up!
lol. I havnt got a pic of it there, either!
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Offline dougo

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Re: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?
« Reply #3924 on: October 12, 2019, 05:25:35 PM »
Killed my k75s ecu....
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