What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ?

[Martin]

My new right angle ones tighten down with a nut, I will keep an eye on them. thanks for the information. When I got the bike to the bike shop after putting in a can of sealant an ruining the tyre. They told me you shouldn't be using them they are for scooters, guess who fitted them, they did. He just shut up, and I didn't even get a discount.
Regards Martin.

[rbm]

i betts its mgbgt in canadaican racing red lacquer...



j o

Sorry JO.  It's one of these, not one of those:



M-G = Moto Guzzi
MG = Morris Garages

Oh, and yeah, I'm going for one of those shortie straight ones that you referenced in your next post.  I've had it with right angle tire valve stems.

[mejetski2000]

Finished installing new Westco AGM battery after doing some electric system maintenance and replacing battery tray. Took for a chilly but nice 50mi testride. Cleaned rims and tires also. All in ordung.

[K1300S]

Bought it a ride.   




It is so cute compared to my big car trailers.   Cheaper too!

[Bill]

I got mine a lift kit !  1 day sale at Princess Auto,  the Canadian version of Harbor freight.

[kmev]

Changed the engine, transmission, and final drive oils, ordered a new set of Michelin Pilot Activ tires to replace the expired Dunlop 404s, and then rearranged the garage. I think I can get one more in there...

[tsnap]

I took a step backwards, see more in the wrenching section threads

tom

[bocutter Ed]

I think I can get one more in there...

Maybe 3 more ...  :yes

[Martin]

Put in a mezzanine then you can fit in heaps more.
C.heers Martin.

[motorheadsdiygarage]

Pulled the upper fairing to access the cluster to find out why it was shaking when I hit a bump. Seems whoever had it off last failed to install the rubber shock absorbers correctly. Duh?

[bizzaro]

Synced throttle bodies and advanced the Hall Sensor(how far can you go?) It runs a lot smoother and has better throttle response, but I am concerned the Hall sensor being so far advanced means something else is up.   Should I turn it back some?  It seems like I could even advance it more!

Changed the coolant to a Summer mix with Water Wetter.  I douched out the cooling system by driving it with the thermostat out and distilled water. It ran much, much cooler with just distilled water and no thermostat in it?

Johnny blanket on the cheap.  I used a windshield reflector that was on sale for a under $4!(half of it, so ya get two to go)

[bizzaro]

Sorry JO.  It's one of these, not one of those:



M-G = Moto Guzzi
MG = Morris Garages

I think I am drooling......................Sweet ride  RPM! ( no images with a quote?)

[Laitch]

. . . I am concerned the Hall sensor being so far advanced means something else is up.   Should I turn it back some?
It ran much, much cooler with just distilled water and no thermostat in it?

What may be up is detonation (pinging) followed by engine damage. If it were my bike I'd set it to spec. By "much, much cooler" do you mean that you felt less heat from the engine or was the temperature lower on a gauge?

I hope you either used all of that pink fluid in the coolant change or that you tore off the Poland Springs label, wrote POISON and DANGER on the bottle along with a drawing of a skull and crossbones and put it on a high shelf. Poisoning by drinking from mismarked containers is a common occurrence—believe it or not.

[bizzaro]

There was a little left in the jug so I let the kids have it! No worries, I drank what was left before I gave it to um. :mbird  And I don't hear any pinging.  It really doesn't run a lot different?  Just smoother and quicker response?

The temperature gauge read much cooler with no thermostat and only distilled water in it.

I have a ton of carbon at my tail pipe etc.  Incomplete burn right?  which can be caused by several things?

[Laitch]

I drank what was left before I gave it to um. I have a ton of carbon at my tail pipe etc.  Incomplete burn right?  which can be caused by several things?

So that's what gives you the inspiration to do these experiments.
If the spark plug electrode insulators are in a shade of ecru, bleached adobe, or pale burnt sienna, maybe the pipe can just swabbed with Mr. Clean for a clean and complementary look.

Wind 'er up, bizzaro!

[enb54]

Ordered a new Parabellum windshield because I was too dumb to stop and figure out why my steering felt so heavy (front tire only 15 lbs of air) so went around the block to come in the back gate for a check. Unfortunately, staggered rock paving stones and low front tire pressure don't mix, so bike toppled, broke wife's shrubbery apart, and put a windshield out of commission. Oh well, live and learn (again)...

[Laitch]

Ordered a new Parabellum windshield because I was too dumb to stop and figure out why my steering felt so heavy (front tire only 15 lbs of air) so went around the block to come in the back gate for a check. Unfortunately, staggered rock paving stones and low front tire pressure don't mix, so bike toppled, broke wife's shrubbery apart, and put a windshield out of commission. Oh well, live and learn (again)...

That's what I call good luck, enb! You could have gone down at speed tripped up by a flock of ducklings. Instead of stitches, all you need is pruning shears and good credit.

[motorheadsdiygarage]

Sandblasted and high temp applied to my heat shield today....everyday she looks a little better.   :2thumbup:

[technostructural]

Finally, after a lot of screwing around with the mounting hardware, fitted my tragkorbs/saddlebags that I purchased from mw074.

[BlitzenGruv]

Removed the left lower fairing and put the propane to the intakes, no indication of leaks.  :clap:
I did notice that the breather tube is a combination of a 90 and the correct tube to the airbox. The 90 has some serious cracks. Put some silicone in the cracks until I can get a new breather tube or just mount a tube with filter and plug the airbox.
It has a habit of dying when I close the throttle. I guess this is the cause?

[Laitch]

It has a habit of dying when I close the throttle. I guess this is the cause?

It's not helping any, that's for sure. After you replace that part—which is not a Herculean task, except if your name is Hercules—it also might be time to clean the air filter, replace the fuel filter and balance the throttle bodies. You haven't done that yet, have you?

[BlitzenGruv]

I just replaced the fuel filter, didn't help. It does seem to be a bit of trouble to access the air filter, but I guess I should check it out.
Time to make some adapters for the vacuum gauges I use on my carburetted bikes.

[moto949]

Installed 1 inch bar risers on my K75S. These are the straight up, simple, U-shape extenders, not the risers that stagger-step towards the rider as well. So, figuring in the 27 or so degrees of fork angle, mine raise the bars vertically just under an inch, and towards me just under a 1/4 inch or so. There's zero clearance or cable issues. Comfort wise, it's a nice improvement, especially as I took the opportunity to re-angle the bars a bit for a better feel (the PO had them angled down a tad low for me). Together with last week's seat gel pad (from Butt Buffer - Web Bike World review was spot on) on top of my aging Corbin, this bike is ready for some long distance weekends, especially with the 2.81 final gear I swapped in - I cannot believe a lightweight sport tourer came with such short gearing that it spins needlessly over 5000 rpm on American open highways - I'd feel sorry for it on the Autobahn! 

[The Dude]

Hi Moto949,
Did the risers make for a neat job?The plastic handle bar cover,is that used?
C.heers.
Oh yea,don't be tempted to "lug"the motor,with your quest for low cruising revs.Pre ignition can wreck the top of the plated bores,for what it's worth.They like revs and can take it...not like a hogley Dogley.
Mine feels somewhat revey at the standard 3.2:1 FD.But we've not got many "straight"roads  and its a small country,so Ive lived with it,but when I've shagged out the unit I will swap it out for the RS one also.Might get 220km/h on the rev limiter....er,Yeeeehaaa?

[K1300S]

Installed 1 inch bar risers on my K75S. These are the straight up, simple, U-shape extenders, not the risers that stagger-step towards the rider as well. So, figuring in the 27 or so degrees of fork angle, mine raise the bars vertically just under an inch, and towards me just under a 1/4 inch or so. There's zero clearance or cable issues. Comfort wise, it's a nice improvement, especially as I took the opportunity to re-angle the bars a bit for a better feel (the PO had them angled down a tad low for me). Together with last week's seat gel pad (from Butt Buffer - Web Bike World review was spot on) on top of my aging Corbin, this bike is ready for some long distance weekends, especially with the 2.81 final gear I swapped in - I cannot believe a lightweight sport tourer came with such short gearing that it spins needlessly over 5000 rpm on American open highways - I'd feel sorry for it on the Autobahn! 

Funny.   My S came with those risers and with the bars turned up a bit.  Uncomfortable.   Ditched the risers and turned bars down to Master Yoda position.  Life is now good happily spinning 5300rpm on the highway!