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BeeSharp
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« Reply #40 on: February 16, 2014, 05:07:38 PM »

I just struggled through clogged slow speed jets. I replaced them with 38's, did a pretty thorough cleaning, replaced the the pilot jet o-rings and fuel bowl gaskets. Everything went pretty well and I was able to get out for a test ride today. The 38 low speed jets made a huge difference for starting/idling/warm-up. The bike seems to be running pretty well, but I'd like to sync the carbs after the recent work.

Any chance to get some help with a carb sync? Isn't there a set of gauges with the club tools?

I have a lift and a home made adapter if there's a need for an extra lift?
(I'm nearby to cage up the lift before the WP.)

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« Reply #41 on: February 16, 2014, 05:29:12 PM »

It's time to get an official headcount of who's coming and what needs to be done.

Let's hear it.
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« Reply #42 on: February 16, 2014, 08:30:21 PM »

+1
The carb sync tool should be with the football.  I'm sure someone will be able to remember how its done.
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« Reply #43 on: February 17, 2014, 07:39:19 AM »

I am attending just to see.  I have a spare wheel,  i want to replace the bearings but i don't think i can get them before this Saturday  unless some one knows the off the shelf numbers for them?
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« Reply #44 on: February 17, 2014, 08:21:15 AM »

Sounds like something I would like ! I'll try to make it.
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« Reply #45 on: February 17, 2014, 09:10:19 AM »

I am attending just to see.  I have a spare wheel,  i want to replace the bearings but i don't think i can get them before this Saturday  unless some one knows the off the shelf numbers for them?



You will find the bearing part numbers on this site:

http://www.jkozloski.com/generic_parts.htm
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« Reply #46 on: February 17, 2014, 09:40:46 AM »

Ben, go to either your local dealership or Purvis for bearings.  http://www.purvisindustries.com/popups/01_tx.html  Some folks go to Napa, but in my experience you never know until you have the box in your hand if theirs are Chinese or Argentinian. 

'97 front wheel takes two 6004 (42mm Outside Diameter).  All other fronts take two 6204 (47mm OD).  All stock rear wheels take one 6204 and one 5204.  Those who have done the double-row mod for their rear use two 5204. 

Your post doesn't indicate front or rear.  If it's front, and if you're unsure of the size, come to the party well before noon and we'll measure it.  There's a Purvis just up the road in Denton, but they close early on Saturday.  You might call ahead and make sure they have some of each. 
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« Reply #47 on: February 17, 2014, 09:52:00 AM »

+1!

I'll be there practicing my laying about.   Cheesy    I'm already pretty good at it, but not nearly as accomplished as I am at heckling.   coolsmiley

I'll also be working on some things I've put off since last summer:  Putting my new EdSets speakers in my new helmet and replacing the petcock that WamegoRob so graciously loaned me in the Motel parking lot in La Crosse last summer.  At midnight.  About 6 hours before we were scheduled to depart. 

While I'm in there, I'll be ready with a new air filter.  Mine only has 8K miles on it though.  Hmmm... 
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« Reply #48 on: February 17, 2014, 02:01:34 PM »

+1!

I'll be there practicing my laying about.   Cheesy    I'm already pretty good at it, but not nearly as accomplished as I am at heckling.   coolsmiley

I'll also be working on some things I've put off since last summer:  Putting my new EdSets speakers in my new helmet and replacing the petcock that WamegoRob so graciously loaned me in the Motel parking lot in La Crosse last summer.  At midnight.  About 6 hours before we were scheduled to depart. 

While I'm in there, I'll be ready with a new air filter.  Mine only has 8K miles on it though.  Hmmm... 
Replacing it with a new one, or rebuilt?  just curious.

Hay  Cool
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« Reply #49 on: February 17, 2014, 05:52:20 PM »

Rebuilt with new oem cover set, drilled rivets, new gasket to replace the original o-ring, and screws where the rivets used to be.

I'll have plenty of time to make sure it works before June.
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« Reply #50 on: February 17, 2014, 08:41:40 PM »

Rebuilt with new oem cover set, drilled rivets, new gasket to replace the original o-ring, and screws where the rivets used to be.

I'll have plenty of time to make sure it works before June.
No worries Mate!!  Just curious if you bit the bullet and bought new or rebuilt one you already had.

Cool beans.

Hay  Cool
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« Reply #51 on: February 18, 2014, 04:04:53 AM »

   ... my new helmet ... 

  What variation of yellow did you get this time.  ???   Evil   Smiley 

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« Reply #52 on: February 18, 2014, 08:26:21 AM »

It's time to get an official headcount of who's coming and what needs to be done.

Let's hear it.

My bike has never had an air filter change. Would like to do if there is time.
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« Reply #53 on: February 18, 2014, 09:00:11 AM »

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What variation of yellow did you get this time.   ???    Evil    Smiley
I should have said "newest".  I think you've seen it.  It's not the short-bus/center stripe yellow of the 2000 bumblebee, and it's not quite hi-viz. 

I guess I'd call it "OK, so maybe somehow you missed the shiny yellow, black, and chrome bike with all the extra lighting, but if you can't see the helmet I'm wearing even though it matches my jacket and gloves, you have no business driving and are a menace to everyone else on the road" canary yellow. 
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« Reply #54 on: February 18, 2014, 01:22:21 PM »


My bike has never had an air filter change. Would like to do if there is time.

WDan, didn't we replace your air filter a while back at one of the other wrench parties last fall at VPs?  I remember we had the tank off and I'm almost positive we replaced the filter.
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« Reply #55 on: February 19, 2014, 06:36:26 AM »


My bike has never had an air filter change. Would like to do if there is time.

WDan, didn't we replace your air filter a while back at one of the other wrench parties last fall at VPs?  I remember we had the tank off and I'm almost positive we replaced the filter.

Thanks for reminding me. I saw a filter in my garage in plastic bag thinking it was new but on further inspection, I had saved the old one after I cleaned it.
I was thinking we only rebuilt petcock so I'm good to go.
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« Reply #56 on: February 19, 2014, 07:37:32 AM »

I'm in as "Head Lounge-about in charge"  All lolly-gagers report to either me or VP.

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« Reply #57 on: February 21, 2014, 10:15:29 AM »

-1, after all. 
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« Reply #58 on: February 21, 2014, 03:03:30 PM »

Might join you for hang around duty if I get my front tire plugged up early enough. Found a screw last night and hadn't gone to ride on yet.
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« Reply #59 on: February 21, 2014, 06:54:51 PM »

I'm in as "Head Lounge-about in charge"  All lolly-gagers report to either me or VP.

Woody


Cool, management brings coffee and donuts!

What time are we starting?
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« Reply #60 on: February 21, 2014, 06:57:49 PM »


What time are we starting?


0900 (as posted earlier)
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« Reply #61 on: February 21, 2014, 07:55:03 PM »

I should be there sometime before noon.     Cheesy
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« Reply #62 on: February 22, 2014, 05:10:25 AM »

Have heard from a somewhat reliable source that a tall stranger from down South may visit the wrench party.

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« Reply #63 on: February 22, 2014, 05:21:32 AM »


 Sorry, can't make it in time for the coffee and donuts.  Undecided

                   

    But, hope to be on time for the bickering and braggin'  Wink   Roll Eyes   Evil

 
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« Reply #64 on: February 22, 2014, 05:55:24 AM »

I'm showing property in Frisco and The Colony this morning but will try to stop by in the afternoon.
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« Reply #65 on: February 22, 2014, 12:37:05 PM »

So.
You heard I was on my way and y'all left Sad

Oh well .....

I had a nice ride over here anyway cooldude

Later Smiley

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« Reply #66 on: February 22, 2014, 04:22:01 PM »

So.
You heard I was on my way and y'all left Sad

Oh well .....

I had a nice ride over here anyway cooldude

Later Smiley




Buzzkill, 5-19, Brew1brew, Baron, Christbiker, Beesharp, Yoda, Timbo, Planecrazygal, SixGuns, Sixguns' friend,  and Bosman all showed up.

We worked on a leak on Buzzkill's forks, but most of the time went to servicing the rear drive on Yoda's SuperValk. 

Last July, when Yoda and I went to San Diego, he was going to ride this bike.  But something didn't feel right, so he rode his Tourer instead.  It was a good decision.  When we took his u-joint out today, we knew it was a bad sign when chunks of metal fell out of the boot.  Two of the arms of the crosspiece had lost all their needle bearings and one of the bearing cups was well on the way to disintegration.  The swing arm had to be swabbed out multiple times to get all the filings and shards out of there.

The rear wheel dampers were also well worn.  Fortunately, both a good u-joint and a new set of dampers were in-stock in the spare parts bin, so we cleaned, lubed, and re-assembled and got him back on the road.  The biggest problem we had was getting the u-joint boot on.  I've never had one fight so hard.  It took almost as long to subdue it as it did to do the whole rest of the job.

We wrapped up around two and headed out to RG Burgers for lunch, just missing Tom, apparently.

Anatomy of a Failing U-Joint
        Just a few more miles...


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« Reply #67 on: February 22, 2014, 05:24:29 PM »

Thanks for the fellowship gents and PlaneCrazyGal.

Blessings,

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« Reply #68 on: February 22, 2014, 06:05:39 PM »

Thanks VP for hosting the party!  Here are some pics:





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« Reply #69 on: February 22, 2014, 08:24:02 PM »

Another 'job well done' gentlemen! Special thanks to all the fellers with small hands who could reach into even smaller spaces and to Dave Barnett, Woody, 5-19 and Buzzkill for all the greasy fingers and fine work. I sincerely appreciate. What a 'different' ride returning to Firebase Allen.  police
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« Reply #70 on: February 23, 2014, 09:25:40 AM »

It was great seeing everybody and meeting a few (new to me) VRCC members. Made it back to the casa around 6:30 last night. After I dropped off Six Guns west of Fort Worth, I found the scenic route back

VP thanks for the great coffee. FYI my favorite was the Italian Dark Roast and the donuts.

~TJ
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« Reply #71 on: February 23, 2014, 10:19:55 AM »

 
  I don't know why everybody is trying to avoid me . . .   

                                                               

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