Author Topic: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ? (Read 2998824 times)

K75RT Keith · « **Reply #1575 on:** August 23, 2015, 08:56:52 PM »

Took my spare lower fairings andpannier covers to the painter. If his work is the quality I've been told and he doesn't Change the price he quoted, he might be getting the rest of the body panels.

Snowy Mountains Mick · « **Reply #1576 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:33:30 AM »

Probably better to get them all painted at once.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1577 on:** August 24, 2015, 08:23:34 AM »

If you want to save some money you can save a pile of it by doing the prep work and shooting the base coat yourself. Then you can have a shop do the clear when they have another job in the booth. You save all the setup and cleanup for the base coat.

For example, I was quoted $1200 to paint the parts for a K100RS, $500 if I did the prep, and $150 to shoot the clear over my base coat. Cost of the base coat paint was $90.

Base coat is pretty easy since it's the clear that provides all the gloss and depth to the finish. As long as you use the same gun settings, air pressure and spray technique you can shoot your parts a couple at a time. I did mine in twp groups: fairing in one group and the tank, side covers and tail in another.

K75RT Keith · « **Reply #1578 on:** August 24, 2015, 08:40:09 AM »

For a promise of a good color match and a C note to do all 3 pieces and the needed repairs, I took the gamble. Beside it is a spare set of lowers so no big deal if it isn't right.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1579 on:** August 24, 2015, 12:42:51 PM »

Quote from: K75RT Keith on August 24, 2015, 08:40:09 AM

For a promise of a good color match and a C note to do all 3 pieces and the needed repairs, I took the gamble. Beside it is a spare set of lowers so no big deal if it isn't right.

Wow, that is an amazing price!

K75RT Keith · « **Reply #1580 on:** August 24, 2015, 01:17:08 PM »

Yeah, so come Thursday when they're supposed to be done I'll find out his quality of work.

subforry · « **Reply #1581 on:** August 24, 2015, 01:28:53 PM »

Put 2 wheel spacers on. There was none. Swing arm clearance went from "darn near nothing" to "sort of some". Next new tires.

Tip: Don't be lazy like me, look in the tool kit for the lug wrench extender before tenderizing the palm of your hand.

K75RT Keith · « **Reply #1582 on:** August 24, 2015, 01:39:29 PM »

He quote under $500 for a total repaint including 2 coats of clear. All I have to do is bring him the parts.

bocutter Ed · « **Reply #1583 on:** August 24, 2015, 09:36:34 PM »

Stuck the new kitche ... um, topbox on the back of the brick. Will make the cooler in the morning. The cooler goes in the middle under the wok (or is that whack).

bizzaro · « **Reply #1584 on:** August 24, 2015, 10:10:11 PM »

SSSSoooo, ah let me guess.............Traveling chef? Kool box.

bocutter Ed · « **Reply #1585 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:07:35 AM »

... travelling hobbyist woodworker who likes to cook.

Steamed asparagus & Brie omelette ...

mejetski2000 · « **Reply #1586 on:** August 25, 2015, 10:28:01 AM »

I installed uber-cool BMW Sport grips, finishing up coolant change and hopefully a fork oil change, Also getting ready to pull trigger on a new rear shock.

bizzaro · « **Reply #1587 on:** August 25, 2015, 11:06:33 AM »

Hey Majetski, whatcha look n at for shocks? I m gonna need one real soon!

mejetski2000 · « **Reply #1588 on:** August 25, 2015, 11:24:26 AM »

Been working with Ted at Beemer Shop, probably going with a Wilber's with hydraulic pre-load.

jay1622 · « **Reply #1589 on:** August 26, 2015, 04:51:16 PM »

Separated the rear brake disc from the final drive, pulled the clutch, intermediate flange and this big brick looking thing with my boy.

mejetski2000 · « **Reply #1590 on:** August 26, 2015, 07:26:44 PM »

Just bought a Wilber's shock (Gulp). Most money I ever dropped for a single part (Good thing the wife ok'd it)

bizzaro · « **Reply #1591 on:** August 27, 2015, 09:28:04 PM »

Bled rear ABS and Brake.

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #1592 on:** August 27, 2015, 10:49:09 PM »

Installed a "new" exhaust system and replaced a ripped up footpeg rubber on the RS. Repainted the muffler heat shield.

Lowered the fork tubes in the triple clamps on the RT.

jensk · « **Reply #1593 on:** August 29, 2015, 08:32:52 AM »

Did a FD spline lube.
Splines look good - but then it has only been running 66.000 kms

johnny · « **Reply #1594 on:** August 29, 2015, 08:48:38 AM »

greetings...

those metal shavings look like ujoint metal...

j o

jensk · « **Reply #1595 on:** August 29, 2015, 10:41:39 AM »

Quote from: johnny on August 29, 2015, 08:48:38 AM

those metal shavings look like ujoint metal...

I thought so initially but when i peeked some of them out it was some old stale lumps of grease - not moly based. Aparently the PO didn't use moly based grease for the FD.

TimTyler · « **Reply #1596 on:** August 29, 2015, 01:45:33 PM »

That looks just the used Castrol grease I see when I'm about to re-lube my splines.

mejetski2000 · « **Reply #1597 on:** August 29, 2015, 05:34:41 PM »

Went for decent test ride after oil and coolant change, new brake switch arrived from MAX along with fork drain gaskets and o rings for top fittings. Next project...

bizzaro · « **Reply #1598 on:** August 30, 2015, 09:58:29 PM »

Replaced the air filter. Squeezed out the bottom of the air box and gave it a serious douching. The P O said mice had built a nest in there but the filter was fine. I wanted to make sure. Actually the filter did look O K. I had a new air filter anyway, and went through the trouble of taking off all that Tupperware, so I replaced the air filter. Done with that shit for another 50k.

Replaced the headlamp with a new brighter one. The one that was in there was pretty bright,(I think it was original!). I am headed on a long trip soon, and wanted to replace it. I kept the old one for a spare.

Made a Johnny Blanket to try and keep my thighs from getting cooked. I only took it on a short run after the install, but it definitely seems to help.

Gave it a quick wash and finally put the front radiator cowling back on. It has been off since I got the bike to work on various things.
Next is the rear brake repair. My calipers drag just enough to get my disk really freaken hot. I don't want to see that boot light up!

bocutter Ed · « **Reply #1599 on:** August 31, 2015, 01:38:08 PM »

Made the ice box and took the box for a 3 day test ride. 3 peanut butter jars of frozen water lasted 2 days. Half bag of ice lasted another day.

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