Author Topic: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ? (Read 2998864 times)

RobP · « **Reply #1450 on:** April 20, 2015, 10:09:17 AM »

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Rob, did that kit repair/workaround the brackets welded on the muffler? If so can you share where you found it?

Sorry for the delay - I just now saw your question.

I found the repair kit on ebay - there are a couple more available at item 201296235900

You will need to grind off the existing square 'cages' that held the original nuts. I used a flap disc on a 4" grinder and they were gone in no time. I also had to grind off some big fugly mounds of brass brazing that the PO had tried to use to hold on some nuts.

For future reference if the kits are NLA - the kit basically contains a set of M6 socket head machine screws, wave washers, M6 rivet nuts, and round spacers to raise the heat shield off the muffler. As Robert said, you could probably assemble your own kit with an online visit to your favorite industrial parts store. You also will need a metric hand rivet nut tool to compress the rivet nuts. I used an Astro Pneumatic Tool 1427 - also available on ebay.

The rivet nuts need a 3/8" hole drilled at each location. As the original thread mentioned, you may need to drill into internal pipes at one or two locations. The front stud mount on my muffler was in good shape so I left that in place and used it as the baseline reference. I mounted the rivet nuts one at a time and checked the alignment of the heat shield using the spacers under the heat shield after each fitment. (Keeping in mind that the holes will be oriented differently than if you just held the heat shield flat on the muffler and marked holes without the spacers in place.)

For final installation, I used copper anti-seize on the inside of each rivet nut.

billday · « **Reply #1451 on:** April 20, 2015, 01:06:06 PM »

Quote from: RobP on April 20, 2015, 10:09:17 AM

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Rob, did that kit repair/workaround the brackets welded on the muffler? If so can you share where you found it?

Sorry for the delay - I just now saw your question.

I found the repair kit on ebay - there are a couple more available at item 201296235900

Great find! Thanks!

Novafrk · « **Reply #1452 on:** April 20, 2015, 06:56:04 PM »

So I removed the 2oz of weights from the front tire and put in the recommended amount of dyna beads (1oz)... I should have tried no dyna beads first... I think the bounce would be gone. It now exists ever so slightly right about 37 mph.

I installed progressive springs afterwards. WOW what a huge difference!!! The 10w oil might help too. I think I'm ready for my trip to NC this Friday! Just to load up and hit the bricks.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1453 on:** April 20, 2015, 08:23:57 PM »

Couldn't get past that bike sitting on the carpenter's bench to notice the stove. Lotta maritime heritage in the Toronto area. That shop of yours looks like a great spot to hide out. I'm loving that hoist and the mezzanine.

As for myself, just finished polishing my "new" Parabellum windshield and putting it on Ilsa. With any luck, tomorrow night we'll be sleeping somewhere just west of Chicago.

WayneDW · « **Reply #1454 on:** April 20, 2015, 09:11:20 PM »

That's a nice looking windshield! I need one of those. Mine looks like it's 23 years old!

Novafrk · « **Reply #1455 on:** April 20, 2015, 09:52:42 PM »

Just a couple of pictures. The paint is oxidized badly. The belly pan you polish it and the cloths stays white. The top half of the bike, it just bleeds.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1456 on:** April 20, 2015, 10:13:18 PM »

Quote from: WayneDW on April 20, 2015, 09:11:20 PM

That's a nice looking windshield! I need one of those. Mine looks like it's 23 years old!

Just picked it up for $20 + shipping on eBay. Polished with Novus 2 fine scratch remover. A few drops rubbed in with your fingertips until it dries enough to drag, then buff with a towel. Takes about 3-4 minutes per side. I did this one about 5-6 times on each side before I had to quit because the skin was wearing off my fingers.

Nice thing about the Parabellum is that it doesn't have any anti-scratch coating, so the acrylic is easy to polish. The OEM windshields have what I suspect to be a two part polyurethane clearcoat to prevent scratches. That clearcoat is a bitch to polish once it gets scratched.

WayneDW · « **Reply #1457 on:** April 21, 2015, 09:13:19 PM »

Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on April 20, 2015, 10:13:18 PM

Quote from: WayneDW on April 20, 2015, 09:11:20 PM
That's a nice looking windshield! I need one of those. Mine looks like it's 23 years old!

Just picked it up for $20 + shipping on eBay. Polished with Novus 2 fine scratch remover. A few drops rubbed in with your fingertips until it dries enough to drag, then buff with a towel. Takes about 3-4 minutes per side. I did this one about 5-6 times on each side before I had to quit because the skin was wearing off my fingers.

Nice thing about the Parabellum is that it doesn't have any anti-scratch coating, so the acrylic is easy to polish. The OEM windshields have what I suspect to be a two part polyurethane clearcoat to prevent scratches. That clearcoat is a bitch to polish once it gets scratched.

Wow, good for you! I can attest to the OEM windshield being hard to polish. I've tried and have gotten no where.

Novafrk · « **Reply #1458 on:** April 21, 2015, 09:16:29 PM »

That's why I cut mine down and painted it black from the back side.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1459 on:** April 22, 2015, 09:44:02 PM »

I have been thinking of trying to remove the coating by wet sanding with 1200 grit and doing the Novus 2. Need to go to a junkyard and get an old head light to try it on. They are clearcoated polycarbonate like the OEM windshields.

johnny · « **Reply #1460 on:** April 23, 2015, 07:51:06 AM »

gotts some new heater grips... double dagger cocobolo zebra wood... yeeeehaaaaaa...

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Jumpin Jimmy B · « **Reply #1461 on:** April 23, 2015, 01:43:10 PM »

Trans oil change on Sunday so technically NOT today.

Was running Red Line Synthetic Shock proof gear oil. Looks like Peto Bismol. Put this in last year, maybe 9,000 miles ago. So really no need to do it again, BUT!!!
I felt the shifting was getting a little stickier, and no it does not need a spline lube right now. This was better when the bike was good and warm, but where I live that's
still a while away.

So I went back to Mobil 1 synthetic 75-140 with MOS2 powder, 1.5 oz. I put both into an old blender an frappe that chit till it's mixed up real good. Refill trans to correct level,
put in the fill plug and go for ride.

Within less that 10 miles noticeable shift up AND down through gears improvement.

On my ride to work this morning it was 29 degrees. Bike shifts excellent right from the get go and stays that way.

Later....

billday · « **Reply #1462 on:** May 03, 2015, 08:45:31 AM »

Quote from: billday on April 20, 2015, 01:06:06 PM

Quote from: RobP on April 20, 2015, 10:09:17 AM
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Rob, did that kit repair/workaround the brackets welded on the muffler? If so can you share where you found it?

Sorry for the delay - I just now saw your question.

I found the repair kit on ebay - there are a couple more available at item 201296235900

Great find! Thanks!

Did this repair yesterday. Very satisfying to have my heat shield back on -- I never thought it would happen -- thanks RobP for finding that kit.

Now that I have that fancy rivet tool, I need some projects that call for rivets.

mjydrafter · « **Reply #1463 on:** May 04, 2015, 06:49:09 PM »

Made up the valve adjustment tools Saturday.

Started the adjustment/check on Sunday. #1 Intake was out a bit, and all 3 exhaust valves were tight. Picked up some new shims at Kawasaki this morning and got them all in spec.

Just need the rain to quit, so I can go warm it up and do a throttle balance. :yes

k75_cafe · « **Reply #1464 on:** May 05, 2015, 07:41:29 AM »

charged the battery and tried to bring back the bike after 4 years of sleep. Found that it tries to start without the key and without me pushing anything. Ghost in the machine ?

WayneDW · « **Reply #1465 on:** May 05, 2015, 08:42:46 PM »

Quote from: k75_cafe on May 05, 2015, 07:41:29 AM

charged the battery and tried to bring back the bike after 4 years of sleep. Found that it tries to start without the key and without me pushing anything. Ghost in the machine ?

Starter relay is stuck in the closed position. Do a search for repair.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1466 on:** May 05, 2015, 11:12:23 PM »

Changed the seals and bled the front master cylinder on the 100 this evening. Lots of crystallized brake fluid, and a battle to get the piston out. Must have been leaking for a long time.

Now I have to put new tires and do a spline lube on the 75 for inspection this month and figure out why the high beam setting on my driving lights switch doesn't work. Spare rear master cylinder is out for resleeving and will be swapped next week when it comes back.

Then, with any luck it's a summer of yeehaw on two bricks.

bocutter Ed · « **Reply #1467 on:** May 11, 2015, 05:29:59 PM »

Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on April 19, 2015, 09:10:38 PM

Am I the only one who wants to know how you got that bike up on your wooden workbench?

BTW, front wheel's held up by a General 350 TS. :dunno

k75newb did say the tranny he gave wasn't shifting properly, but I figured I'd take a chance and see what, if anything was wrong with it. Definitely a problem with 2nd. Rode it for a tankful then back on the bench. Opened both trannies to get the gear selector shaft swapped into mine. The problem with k75newb's tranny turned out to be a missing roller on the 1-2 shift fork (roller which fits in the shift drum).

Crapdealerbob · « **Reply #1468 on:** May 14, 2015, 11:05:24 AM »

New brackets for my LED's. Moto Ghost (my BMW shop in Phoenix) makes these. Moved them from where they were ( red squares)

F14CRAZY · « **Reply #1469 on:** May 22, 2015, 11:03:35 PM »

I hope it counts but I fitted a barely used Sena SMH5 Bluetooth intercom system to both of our helmets...picked it up on ebay for $137.50. Tried it out off the bike but will try it on the bike tomorrow.

Chaos · « **Reply #1470 on:** May 22, 2015, 11:53:20 PM »

Rode it to the Ural dealer for a new Russian U joint. They had a 2015 Retro on the floor that was utterly absolutely drop-dead stunning in person. First glance I thought it was a megabuck /2 restoration. Damn I wish I would win the lottery!

pdg · « **Reply #1471 on:** May 29, 2015, 08:29:32 PM »

Today I did sit next to my 75 for a few minutes and think "hmm, I really should get on with sorting out the paralever"....

kryder · « **Reply #1472 on:** May 30, 2015, 11:38:45 PM »

Today I loaded my K75S for a journey. I leave early tomorrow.

WayneDW · « **Reply #1473 on:** May 31, 2015, 08:55:27 AM »

Quote from: kryder on May 30, 2015, 11:38:45 PM

Today I loaded my K75S for a journey. I leave early tomorrow.

You live at the front door of some of the best riding in the nation. Where would you go!?
Seriously, have a great trip (where are you going?)
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kryder · « **Reply #1474 on:** May 31, 2015, 09:29:40 AM »

Montana! I will also be visiting Utah, Wyoming and Idaho.

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