Author Topic: 87 K75C, Bone Stock and DONE. (Read 211609 times)

trek97 · « **Reply #100 on:** October 29, 2016, 04:35:05 PM »

tragkorbs mounted and ready to ride til snow flies. Then think about doing something w that awful black paint job. And re-assess the water pump leak.

The Dude · « **Reply #101 on:** October 29, 2016, 08:38:15 PM »

It's a bugger when they leak oil.The design is good,the grommet compression is all that is needed to pull in the covers to mate with the sealing surface,if all is flat and true.The landing on the bolts is measured as a stop for any more (excess)grommet compression.You could machine these back a little.A finer thread into aluminium(aluminum),the cheese of all metals would be a design error resulting in the need for a thread insert.You may be stuck with needing a new cover.Refacing,you could try wet n dry sandpaper on a mirror or "flat glass".good luck.

trek97 · « **Reply #102 on:** October 29, 2016, 10:37:39 PM »

Thanks bud. So far, the new gasket is doing its job. So no worries as of yet.

trek97 · « **Reply #103 on:** November 13, 2016, 11:51:19 AM »

Hey guys, can you please tell me. Are the rubber tank grommets supposed to remain fixed on the tank pins. OR, fit into the frame brackets and remain fixed on the frame?
thanks

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #104 on:** November 13, 2016, 12:08:21 PM »

Mine stay on the frame although one of them, on my K100 did have a tendency to stick to the peg on the tank. I glued it to the frame, and use a little bit of Vaseline on the peg.

trek97 · « **Reply #105 on:** November 13, 2016, 01:43:31 PM »

Ten-4 bud. :2thumbup:

Filmcamera · « **Reply #106 on:** November 13, 2016, 02:27:57 PM »

Both of mine are on the tank - which given the state of my bike would indicate they should stay on the frame....

D.Bachtel · « **Reply #107 on:** November 13, 2016, 02:54:33 PM »

Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on November 13, 2016, 12:08:21 PM

Mine stay on the frame although one of them, on my K100 did have a tendency to stick to the peg on the tank. I glued it to the frame, and use a little bit of Vaseline on the peg.

10-4 on that, and Vaseline for all grommet-peg fittings.
No glue on mine yet, but I did buy new grommets and clips.

Don in Nipomo

Brad-Man · « **Reply #108 on:** November 13, 2016, 06:59:42 PM »

I always was told that anything oil-based was a no-no for rubber....

Pure silicone to keep soft and not degrade...

trek97 · « **Reply #109 on:** November 13, 2016, 08:05:51 PM »

I can say this. I got em on the frame now, and w a bit of silicone tank pops on easily and the clips are a lot easier to install and remove.
Thanks everyone.

trek97 · « **Reply #110 on:** November 25, 2016, 01:49:43 PM »

No luck Whitetail hunting,yet.
Got busy on the waterpump rebuild.

first thing I found was PO had stripped the head on the drain plug.

I may have found the issue...

Cleaning and re-assemble.

All done but the finishing part. Waiting for the new drain bolt to arrive.

Laitch · « **Reply #111 on:** November 25, 2016, 02:46:08 PM »

That pump cover appearance is now Harleyesque. A new bandana is in your future.

trek97 · « **Reply #112 on:** November 25, 2016, 07:26:25 PM »

Quote from: Laitch on November 25, 2016, 02:46:08 PM

That pump cover appearance is now Harleyesque. A new bandana is in your future.

LOL, Oh yes. Shocking, how little it takes to make a K look exactly like a harley.

The Dude · « **Reply #113 on:** November 25, 2016, 07:45:00 PM »

Quote from: trek97 on November 25, 2016, 07:26:25 PM

LOL, Oh yes. Shocking, how little it takes to make a K look exactly like a harley.

The thought of slaving away with all that pride of ownership polishing is daunting,to me.Bricks are relatively free from this requirement but hey,if your into that then go for it.I love the utility aspect of my K.I hardly ever clean mine either...my kind of street cred?
As for my (old)Triumph,that is another story.It's definitely not utilitarian and the fettling process catches the next thing to fall off.

trek97 · « **Reply #114 on:** November 25, 2016, 08:15:32 PM »

Quote from: The Dude on November 25, 2016, 07:45:00 PM

The thought of slaving away with all that pride of ownership polishing is daunting,to me.Bricks are relatively free from this requirement but hey,if your into that then go for it.I love the utility aspect of my K.I hardly ever clean mine either...my kind of street cred?
As for my (old)Triumph,that is another story.It's definitely not utilitarian and the fettling process catches the next thing to fall off.

Im right there w ya. The polish took all of 15 minutes. I just didnt want to deal w headache of anymore shitty chipping paint. The cover will gain a real nice smooth oxidation over the next year or two and will match the rest of the engine nicely. Same as the timing cover.

trek97 · « **Reply #115 on:** November 29, 2016, 06:38:28 AM »

Hey guys after some searches I havent found anything.
Im looking to strip the paint off the plastics. I tried some lacquer thinner, wouldnt touch it. I ran out of acetone. But, plan to try that next.

I prefer not to use "stripper" on plastics. However if you have a product that works well and you like.

please let me know.
Thanks

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #116 on:** November 29, 2016, 09:18:42 AM »

What kind of shape is the paint in? Stripping plastic is a pretty iffy process, especially when trying to remove two part paint. Any chemical strong enough to soften the paint will probably damage the plastic as well.

On my bikes I just wet sand the old paint with 600 to break the shine and provide a good surface for a white or light gray sanding primer. If the old paint has any runs or sags I'll hit those spots with 220 followed by 320 before doing the 600. Chips or dings are filled with Bondo or spot putty after the first coat of primer.

trek97 · « **Reply #117 on:** November 29, 2016, 07:12:53 PM »

Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on November 29, 2016, 09:18:42 AM

What kind of shape is the paint in? Stripping plastic is a pretty iffy process, especially when trying to remove two part paint. Any chemical strong enough to soften the paint will probably damage the plastic as well.

On my bikes I just wet sand the old paint with 600 to break the shine and provide a good surface for a white or light gray sanding primer. If the old paint has any runs or sags I'll hit those spots with 220 followed by 320 before doing the 600. Chips or dings are filled with Bondo or spot putty after the first coat of primer.

Thanks, this is what I will be doing. Sanding and filling as you suggested and strip the tank bare. The tank paint is the worst of it. The radiator shroud is really the only part badly beaten.

trek97 · « **Reply #118 on:** November 30, 2016, 06:53:12 AM »

Martin suggested a clutch lever mod that made perfect sense to me. So, I did my best to duplicate.

Cleaned it up a bit w a half assed quick polish before starting work.

a ball point pen tube fits tightly through the bearings to help keep them clean. Flushed out shavings before pulling the pen out, then flushed again after.

Done. Thanks Martin. :2thumbup:

Laitch · « **Reply #119 on:** November 30, 2016, 07:18:08 AM »

Quote from: trek97 on November 25, 2016, 08:15:32 PM

The polish took all of 15 minutes.

That's 15 minutes you'll never get back though. Now, you're doing it to the clutch release arm! Onlookers will be blinded! The elderly are distressed about your use of time!
:hehehe
Your modification is well-done and an example for others. :2thumbup:

trek97 · « **Reply #120 on:** November 30, 2016, 07:35:06 AM »

Haha. thanks bro! P.S. a whole lot of people in this world spent that same 15 minutes watching cats play the piano on youtube.
Im not one to judge. However I feel my time was better spent.

Laitch · « **Reply #121 on:** November 30, 2016, 09:18:37 AM »

Quote from: trek97 on November 30, 2016, 07:35:06 AM

However I feel my time was better spent.

Better spent than raising your ranking and leveling up in GTA? Anybody can fix up a Brick, but it takes dedication to have a full arsenal, the ability to call in mercenaries and love kitty-watching.

Martin · « **Reply #122 on:** November 30, 2016, 02:42:51 PM »

:2thumbup: Now to put the final finish on it you will have to polish the sump plug.
Regards Martin.

trek97 · « **Reply #123 on:** December 01, 2016, 06:58:34 AM »

Quote from: Martin on November 30, 2016, 02:42:51 PM

:2thumbup: Now to put the final finish on it you will have to polish the sump plug.
Regards Martin.

LOL! you guys! Im sure glad I rode hondas before I got here. You all would send a real Harley rider home in tears. :hehehe

trek97 · « **Reply #124 on:** December 01, 2016, 07:01:15 AM »

Quote from: Laitch on November 30, 2016, 09:18:37 AM

Better spent than raising your ranking and leveling up in GTA? Anybody can fix up a Brick, but it takes dedication to have a full arsenal, the ability to call in mercenaries and love kitty-watching.

I have no idea what a "GTA" is??? ha!

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Author Topic: 87 K75C, Bone Stock and DONE. (Read 211609 times)