Author Topic: What Did You Did To Your Motobrick Today ? (Read 2998711 times)

If you're asking me, none. I consider myself a shut-in until after mud season, except for time spent up on the mountain on skis or snowshoes. :giggles

jay1622 · « **Reply #2583 on:** March 23, 2017, 09:41:40 PM »

I did some digging into my maint records and discovered the actual mileage on my Brick. There was a odo replacement a while back, and the official odo replacement sticker (soft metal foil type) was worn. 12,423 on the sticker and 34,488 on the current clock (=46,911 btw :2thumbup: ). Now, ask me what the mileage was whence the rebuild was completed... :dunno

technostructural · « **Reply #2584 on:** March 25, 2017, 10:07:57 PM »

Broke the bolt off the exhaust/muffler clamp :falldown:

I soaked it in penetrating lubricant, and gently moved it back and forth, but it snapped off in the clamp. I took the muffler off for the spline lube job. My plan at this point is to drill it out and attempt to salvage it. I may have to tap larger threads into it and use a bigger bolt. Anyone else run into this problem? Anyone price up the part before?

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #2585 on:** March 25, 2017, 11:23:40 PM »

18 21 1 454 493 CLAMP $14.28

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Laitch · « **Reply #2586 on:** March 26, 2017, 06:07:39 AM »

Quote from: technostructural on March 25, 2017, 10:07:57 PM

Anyone else run into this problem?

I always use heat first, the penetrant, then heat, then penetrant and so forth. Put the clamp in a vise, put some heat to that stub, smoke it with Liquid Wrench, let it cool for a few minutes then wind it right on our with a vice-grip. A replacement clamp is a cleaner solution but I'd rather use the money for riding fuel if possible except we've had 34 inches of snow since mid-March and it's 9ºF right now. :giggles

Martin · « **Reply #2587 on:** March 26, 2017, 06:12:11 AM »

Use Copper Kote or something similar on the bolt it will save you pain next time.
Regards Martin

K1300S · « **Reply #2588 on:** March 26, 2017, 09:25:54 AM »

looked at the poor K75s still sitting with no FD, then took the K/ on a 200mi beach ride on a sunny and 70 day.

DavidATL · « **Reply #2589 on:** March 26, 2017, 11:52:03 AM »

I recently picked up the original muffler from the PO of my 75RT. I don't think the first owner (I am #3) put many miles on it before replacing it with the Staintune currently on it. See the three pictures - the OEM is in good shape.

Also picked up a new windscreen from him. Only posting a picture of the mount - the clear shield is cracked and I am debating on trying to fix or cut it down. Looks to be aftermarket. Anybody recognize this product and know the proper name?

(no, the bike is not hung from the ceiling. After uploading files of the windscreen in both orientations and both STILL displaying upside down, I am moving on to something more interesting to do .... )

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #2590 on:** March 26, 2017, 12:11:59 PM »

Your windshield is a Parabellum. Had one on my RT, but broke it when the bike went over in the garage. Nice windshield, but it lets rain through the slot at the bottom that soaks the tank bag if the cover isn't on perfectly.

koapono · « **Reply #2591 on:** March 27, 2017, 08:09:58 AM »

Got my repaired exhaust system back from local weld-shop. It looks good as new! Will fit that to bike today and also try the "vibration isolation clamp" as suggested by esteemed contributor in a previous post.

Snowman · « **Reply #2592 on:** March 27, 2017, 08:26:38 AM »

Jay1622; Looks great. My winter project also involved new bouncy bits and a seat for the LT. I'll post pics once it is back together.

rtesta65 · « **Reply #2593 on:** April 01, 2017, 07:37:31 AM »

Installed the LED instrument cluster bulb set from http://www.kbikeparts.com.

Worth every penny! Never have to pull that stupid cluster out again and the lights are sooooooo much better than stock incandescent.

Also, I installed an LED strobe light (gift from friend) from SuperbrightLEDs under the license plate. So, if someone hits me at a stop light -- then they meant to!!!

K1300S · « **Reply #2594 on:** April 01, 2017, 09:39:55 PM »

installed a rebuilt FD with new splines on the input shaft. put the rest of the bike together, dumped a half gallon of gas in the empty tank, hit the starter after three months of sitting in pieces.

vroom! is started immediately and settled to smooth fast idle. SWEET! love bricks....

gonna take it for a ride tomorrow.

jimboknowsit · « **Reply #2595 on:** April 02, 2017, 09:36:40 AM »

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Nine80seven · « **Reply #2596 on:** April 03, 2017, 06:15:30 PM »

Finally installed master negative disconnect, 100 amp. constant. Couldn't get the meltdown image outa my head. Clock can always be reset. Wrapped a piece of 16 ga. aluminum polished with stainless clamp. Function before form.

Chaos · « **Reply #2597 on:** April 03, 2017, 08:27:49 PM »

Quote from: Nine80seven on April 03, 2017, 06:15:30 PM

Finally installed master negative disconnect,

watch out, I installed a disconnect and 2 weeks later my front rotor cracked!

Glacial · « **Reply #2598 on:** April 04, 2017, 01:51:52 AM »

Quote from: Chaos on April 03, 2017, 08:27:49 PM

watch out, I installed a disconnect and 2 weeks later my front rotor cracked!

That spinning piece of perforated steel is a powerful electromagnetic field generator - must be interacting with the disconnect :neener:

Snowman · « **Reply #2599 on:** April 06, 2017, 04:21:49 PM »

Not quite what I did to my motobrick today, but during the cold dark S.Dakota winter. I had put this in the For Sale section of the forum but realized it was worth more to me than I was going to get for it. So, I updated the forks, seat and rear shock, also rebuilt the brakes. We are now ready to munch some more miles together hitting the Rallies. See you out there . . .
(just washed it, drops on floor are water) :2thumbup:

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