You are always lucky if you can tell about an accident riding the bike
.Happy to see you back.
Ciao
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| Author: | fasterdammit [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Back in the game |
| Author: | Fraser [ Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Back in the game |
Hey Faster welcome back. Once the suspension and bits/peices are complete the Mikuni carb swap and electrical upgrade are absolutely essential. The Mikuni change makes a remarkable difference (use foam pod filters and remove the air box as well) the smoothness and power makes it a different bike. Same with the electrical upgrade, easy starts from now on. First time I cranked the bike over after doing the electrical upgrade was a little dissapointed as it still turned over a bit slowly. Had left it in 1st gear and it nearly started. In neutral it spun over with vigor and provides easy starting. For the oil crank case breather I just disconnected the last hose from the wee breather box near the battery and installed a small mesh filter which just screwed into the spigot the the hose fitted onto. The mesh filter was from a plumbing store, does the job. Cheers, Fraser. |
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| Author: | persempre907 [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Back in the game |
You are always lucky if you can tell about an accident riding the bike .Happy to see you back. Ciao
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| Author: | fasterdammit [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Back in the game |
Thanks Francesco  I was lucky, indeed. The phone call to mrs.fasterdammit wasn't one I ever wanted to make ... but at least I could start it off with "first, I'm ok ... "  About the Monster ... they totaled her, but I bought her back (100USD!) so I decided to skip making her a track bike, and rebuild instead. I don't care that she'll be a 'salvage' - she'll still be on the road. And it got me to start fixing Il Vecchio Blu ...
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| Author: | persempre907 [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Back in the game |
| Author: | whitepaso [ Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Back in the game |
For the crankcase breather, retain the hose which exits from behind the vertical cylinder and install a K&N dry pleated filter in it; should fit right in front of the battery box. I don't have the part number at my fingertips but can get it if you need. Remove the other stuff. I've also found that although the twin oil coolers are somewhat of a pain when removing the bodywork, they really do a very good job at keeping the oil cool. Hope this helps. |
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| Author: | fasterdammit [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Back in the game |
| Author: | jcslocum [ Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Back in the game |
I'm having new oil lines made up now. They can be made at any local auto parts store for 50 bucks. No need for hight $$ stainless lines that are always hidden :-0 |
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