Author Topic: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ? (Read 2998944 times)

TimTyler · « **Reply #1125 on:** May 11, 2014, 07:20:40 PM »

Rattle can primer and gloss black on my forks and front fender.

drut · « **Reply #1126 on:** May 12, 2014, 03:22:51 AM »

Nice finish!

TimTyler · « **Reply #1127 on:** May 12, 2014, 08:08:05 PM »

Replaced the C-bars with a Rox Pivoting Riser and S-bars.

With my K75's low seat, the reach to the C-bars was a little high and uncomfortable. I was always sitting on the front edge of my saddle. Simply re-positioning the C-bars lower puts the grips at an odd, even more uncomfortable angle.

With the S-bars and riser the grips are closer to me and still low on the bike. Good combination.

Thx for the suggestion, JO!

Replaced the U-bolt RAM mount for the Spot Tracker with a nifty RAM Ball-on-a-Screw thing.

Bob_VT · « **Reply #1128 on:** May 14, 2014, 11:01:43 AM »

I guess this needs no explanation.... All cleaned and replaced. Considering the amount of crap in there I think I will flush all my lines soon.

johnny · « **Reply #1129 on:** May 14, 2014, 11:17:40 AM »

my throttle grip was getting lumpy... figger my grip kitten went whack... pulled it off to find the razor sharp edges of my grip heaters had been chewing up my pro grip 699...

fixt it... new pro grip... same old grip kitten... tuned it all up for maximum throttle sensitivity...

j o

Zipster · « **Reply #1130 on:** May 14, 2014, 07:05:29 PM »

Master cylinder rebuild kit arrived today so like Bob, I pulled my master cylinder apart (again) and installed the new piston and rubber gaiter. The old piston came out easy and the new one was stiff to go in so that was a good sign but the old gaiter was so badly stretched it was about a third as big again as the new gaiter!! Thankfully it had all been cleaned up a few weeks back so it wasn't too bad. Looking forward for a test run tomorrow.

I also started work on repairing cracked luggage boxes and repainting them as some of the paint had chipped off. I have one box split apart, sanded and 3 coats of plastic primer filler sprayed on. All being well I'll get it finished tomorrow and start on the next one. Two boxes and two mirrors to do before I do a fairing repair job. Wish me luck as I haven't much experience in painting but I know to prep, prep and prep some more before paint!

Zipster · « **Reply #1131 on:** May 16, 2014, 09:42:35 AM »

Box and two mirrors painted - better come on the forum and check out what's happening rather than sit and watch paint dry!!

mack75 · « **Reply #1132 on:** May 17, 2014, 07:47:25 PM »

Went out for a blast, touched a ton a couple of times but mostly did around 65 mph with lots of lovely bends had a nice ride about 75 miles.
Came home and thought I will wash the bike as its still early. Washed the dust off the rear wheel :yow Large cracks all around my rear tyre near to the rim lip, Still plenty of tread depth but the tyre is toast. Avon Road Rider. Checked the front cracks in the tread wells. Tyre pressures are spot on. Could be the age of the tyre or has anyone had the same happen with Avons ??? What other choices please for a K75S mixed weather riding wet and dry roads.

Zipster · « **Reply #1133 on:** May 18, 2014, 06:03:52 AM »

You'll need to know the age of your tyre. Try this to decipher the markings on the tyrewall.
http://www.mts1200.info/motorcycleinfo/index8df6.html?fa=contentGeneric.efqfogzxxrcwvkgn&pageId=735969

mystic red · « **Reply #1134 on:** May 18, 2014, 11:15:55 AM »

Replaced all the slippery liquids in the motobrick....

WayneDW · « **Reply #1135 on:** May 18, 2014, 07:22:18 PM »

Finally got my newly painted gas tank back on and balanced the T.B.s.
Was going to go for the first ride of the season but couldn't find my new license tabs! Settled for a back road trip to a gas station and back.
Found the license tab in my desk drawer right were it was suppose to be. How come I didn't see it the first time I looked there?!

johnny · « **Reply #1136 on:** May 20, 2014, 12:39:56 PM »

those 4 stints between waldport and legget took its toll... post race inspection revealed a missing bobbin...

butts my pitts crew had a spare on hand... new front tior and new bobbin and a half quart of oil... this moto is ready for the this weekends fieldmeet... its gonna be yeeehaaaaa...

j o

drut · « **Reply #1137 on:** May 22, 2014, 06:21:31 AM »

Followed the guide in the Lieberry(thank you frankenduck!)& set my tps.Initial reading was 0.263V now set to 0.375V,don't know how much difference it will make until I get chance to ride it but it sounds sweeter.

mystic red · « **Reply #1138 on:** May 24, 2014, 07:51:50 PM »

input shaft splines......

johnny · « **Reply #1139 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:46:14 AM »

lior rebuilt my old failed at 103 thousand mile final drive last year... been carrying it around in my 22 liter ever since...

swapped it in this morning... started at 5am... done at 7:30am...

putts my new rear tior on there too for the world famous ca 36 tomorrow... now to the tv for the indy 500... yeeeeeeehaaaaaaaa...

j o

TimTyler · « **Reply #1140 on:** May 25, 2014, 12:03:43 PM »

Did you replace the tyretiortire yourself?

johnny · « **Reply #1141 on:** May 25, 2014, 12:21:46 PM »

that tior was mounted on that wheel by rick at cycle specialities in modesto ca... the front was new yesterday and was mounted by alex at fast line motosports in fremont ca...

i still have 1 unmounted front and the rear i took off todaystill has half its life left... the 36 is gonna be yeeehaaa with new rubbers front and back... yeeeehaaaaa...

my goal... wear out these tiors before we roll to cheezconsin june 20th...

j o

mystic red · « **Reply #1142 on:** May 25, 2014, 02:01:43 PM »

Do you ever have to change fluids or do you end up changing the parts before the regular service schedule? :dunno2:

johnny · « **Reply #1143 on:** May 25, 2014, 02:24:12 PM »

fluids...

j o

drut · « **Reply #1144 on:** May 25, 2014, 05:09:40 PM »

Finally got round to renewing heat sink compound on ignition amplifier.

mack75 · « **Reply #1145 on:** May 26, 2014, 09:36:35 AM »

Hi Guys, I checked the ages of my tyres ( noticed spelling mistake computer changes spelling on here and corrupts the Queens English must be an American thing :euro )
Both front and rear AVON ROAD RIDERS have loads of tread left. I noticed the rear has developed large cracks all around on the side walls and the front one has cracking within the tread groves. So to be safe they are both being replaced this week. Thank you for showing the chart on how to check the details. Both my tyres are in fact 7 years old, look like new but are now junk through lack of use. The last owner was an elderly gentleman who did not use the bike much.

I have noticed some threads on here regarding the fitting of radial tyres, I was always told fit bias if original fitment was bias and radials if original fitment was radials but never mix the two. As I am fitting two new tyres the question is this ;

Should I stick with Avon Road Riders or try something else. ( the Avons have been none descript - but the were old) I am not fashion conscious so not wanting a fat back tyre or one fitted off a car, nor do I ride every day so not too concerned how long they last within reason.
My riding is mainly two up on gently twisting roads at around 60 to 70 mph I'm just taking in the scenery and chilling. What would you guys recommend for my K75s. Many thanks Mac.

roninvt · « **Reply #1146 on:** May 26, 2014, 12:39:28 PM »

Hi Mack75, I put road riders on my K75C last fall. I put 3k on them before winter storage. The tires developed wicked sidewall and tread cracks over the winter. Avon replaced them...I am hoping this pair doesn't domthensame thing. The Michelin pilot activ worked well on my K75 and they lasted a bit over over 10k.

Inge K. · « **Reply #1147 on:** May 26, 2014, 06:26:15 PM »

Quote from: mack75 on May 26, 2014, 09:36:35 AM

Both front and rear AVON ROAD RIDERS have loads of tread left. I noticed the rear has developed large cracks all around on the side walls and the front one has cracking within the tread groves.

You find a lot about that subject in the english BM BIKES forum.

mystic red · « **Reply #1148 on:** May 26, 2014, 07:11:26 PM »

Put a Fleabay purchased RS fender on...got tired of taking the fender off to bleed brakes, change pads, etc. Will see if I like this....

CRASH · « **Reply #1149 on:** May 26, 2014, 09:08:57 PM »

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