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**87gsxrnut** · 12-02-2007, 10:04 PM

Spent 5.5 -hours on the 750 today:

Installed new wheel front bearings, swapped rotors and installed this front wheel from an '88 1100 on the front. New front tire is a Metzeler Z6. Wheel was part of my "burn bike" - a 750 that was in a garage fire a few years ago.

I PITY DA FOOL WHO DON'T HAVE A Mr. T CHAIN! I missed my Mr. T chain that was on my 1100 which I sold earlier this year. Fortunately, Bill's Bikes and Service hooked me up with this DID and a new set of sprockets. I dropped two teeth on the rear since the racetrack gearing was hard to deal with at highway speeds. Had to hunt around for the original '88 1100 wheel parts, since the '87 750 sprocket carrier won't work with the '88 1100 rear wheel. Installed all that today. This wheel was once mounted for a track day at Thunderhill on this same bike. New rear tire is a Metzeler Z6.

Much more work to do this week. Today's time doesn't count the time it took me to order all the parts, have the tires mounted, and cleaning the wheels. I did that stuff before Thanksgiving.

- Nut

**drgibson** · 12-02-2007, 10:10 PM

Yeah, but did you get the dent out?

**87gsxrnut** · 12-02-2007, 10:11 PM

Hey now! That dent adds CHARACTER baby!

- Nut

**Clint** · 12-03-2007, 07:26 AM

Niiice. I wouldn't Armor All my tires, though, but I know what a squid you are.

**drgibson** · 12-03-2007, 07:40 AM

That's not Armor All, Nut goes so fast that the wind actually polishes the sidewalls.

**87gsxrnut** · 12-03-2007, 10:06 AM

HAHAHA! Actually, those tires have exactly two miles on them. They are still kinda shiny. I remember seeing a set or armor-alled tires on this kids bike at work a few years ago. Made me shudder. He armor-alled the TREAD too. Oops.

- Nut

**87gsxrnut** · 12-03-2007, 11:47 PM

More:

The tach mount setup I rigged up in 1993.

The ORIGINAL instrument cluster back on there now. Note the "600-mile" break-in sticker still on the ODO. I got the bike when it had something like 8,800 miles or so. I also fixed a faulty brake light switch. Nice having the speedometer back. It was fun trying to remember how to re-connect all this stuff.

- Nut

KD57 · 12-04-2007, 03:20 PM

I'm still amazed at how clean the garage is. Even have stuff in marked containers. I'm impressed.

Bike looks good too.

**drgibson** · 12-04-2007, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KD57

I'm still amazed at how clean the garage is. Even have stuff in marked containers. I'm impressed.

Bike looks good too.

It isn't a garage, its an altar.

palanon · 12-04-2007, 06:08 PM

Plus, 'nuts running old school and racing them. I've always wondered how many bikes, at the peak of his racing, 'nut could build just out of spare parts.

Guess you better be organized, go crazy or go home. You don't get white expert plates by doing it half way.

**87gsxrnut** · 12-04-2007, 09:16 PM

I think it was five. I have sold off a lot of the spare stuff since then.

I still have TOO MUCH LOL!

- Nut

palanon · 12-04-2007, 09:39 PM

And you still can't fix a supposed " character dent " in the tank ?

**87gsxrnut** · 12-05-2007, 09:21 AM

Nope

- Nut

**87gsxrnut** · 12-06-2007, 12:18 AM

OK . . . bled brakes and clutch, relubed "pivot points" on levers, and also the brass insert on the clutch lever. Cleaned a lot of the gunk off the dash internals etc. Also relubed throttle cable, cleaned rust off bolts, safety-wired front hitch pin and readjusted chain. Installed upper fairing and the mids.

Feels like clutch starting to slip now. Eh, sux. I'll ride it some more to determine if it is so.

Bike is riding and looking a LOT better.

- Nut

**87gsxrnut** · 12-06-2007, 06:54 PM

Finished for now:

Installed lower.

- Nut

**drgibson** · 12-06-2007, 07:30 PM

Done? You didn't even tighten the handlebar springs! I thought you were a pro.

KD57 · 12-07-2007, 08:46 AM

Nor did you change your blinker fluid. Shame on you.

**87gsxrnut** · 12-07-2007, 09:55 AM

AH crap! Forgot about that!!!!

- Nut

**87gsxrnut** · 02-12-2008, 12:50 PM

Getting ready for more work. Got my $40 worth of bolts sitting right here! And cedar season is OVER! WOO-HOO!

- Nut

**87gsxrnut** · 02-13-2008, 05:48 PM

Got bike out and running after 2 1/2 months of cold storage. Brake fluid leaked all over my left mid. CRAP! I think I have an extra one somewhere.

- Nut

12-02-2007, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,145	Bike updates since Don thinks I ain't doin' nuttin' Spent 5.5 -hours on the 750 today: Installed new wheel front bearings, swapped rotors and installed this front wheel from an '88 1100 on the front. New front tire is a Metzeler Z6. Wheel was part of my "burn bike" - a 750 that was in a garage fire a few years ago. I PITY DA FOOL WHO DON'T HAVE A Mr. T CHAIN! I missed my Mr. T chain that was on my 1100 which I sold earlier this year. Fortunately, Bill's Bikes and Service hooked me up with this DID and a new set of sprockets. I dropped two teeth on the rear since the racetrack gearing was hard to deal with at highway speeds. Had to hunt around for the original '88 1100 wheel parts, since the '87 750 sprocket carrier won't work with the '88 1100 rear wheel. Installed all that today. This wheel was once mounted for a track day at Thunderhill on this same bike. New rear tire is a Metzeler Z6. Much more work to do this week. Today's time doesn't count the time it took me to order all the parts, have the tires mounted, and cleaning the wheels. I did that stuff before Thanksgiving. - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

12-02-2007, 10:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,258	Yeah, but did you get the dent out? __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

12-02-2007, 10:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,145	Hey now! That dent adds CHARACTER baby! - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

12-03-2007, 07:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,258	That's not Armor All, Nut goes so fast that the wind actually polishes the sidewalls. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

12-03-2007, 10:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,145	HAHAHA! Actually, those tires have exactly two miles on them. They are still kinda shiny. I remember seeing a set or armor-alled tires on this kids bike at work a few years ago. Made me shudder. He armor-alled the TREAD too. Oops. - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it. Last edited by 87gsxrnut; 12-06-2007 at 12:14 AM. Reason: Spelling

12-03-2007, 11:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,145	More: The tach mount setup I rigged up in 1993. The ORIGINAL instrument cluster back on there now. Note the "600-mile" break-in sticker still on the ODO. I got the bike when it had something like 8,800 miles or so. I also fixed a faulty brake light switch. Nice having the speedometer back. It was fun trying to remember how to re-connect all this stuff. - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

12-04-2007, 03:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
KD57 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,050	I'm still amazed at how clean the garage is. Even have stuff in marked containers. I'm impressed. Bike looks good too. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

12-04-2007, 06:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,307	Plus, 'nuts running old school and racing them. I've always wondered how many bikes, at the peak of his racing, 'nut could build just out of spare parts. Guess you better be organized, go crazy or go home. You don't get white expert plates by doing it half way. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

12-04-2007, 09:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,145	I think it was five. I have sold off a lot of the spare stuff since then. I still have TOO MUCH LOL! - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

12-04-2007, 09:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,307	And you still can't fix a supposed " character dent " in the tank ? __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

12-05-2007, 09:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,145	Nope - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

12-06-2007, 12:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,145	OK . . . bled brakes and clutch, relubed "pivot points" on levers, and also the brass insert on the clutch lever. Cleaned a lot of the gunk off the dash internals etc. Also relubed throttle cable, cleaned rust off bolts, safety-wired front hitch pin and readjusted chain. Installed upper fairing and the mids. Feels like clutch starting to slip now. Eh, sux. I'll ride it some more to determine if it is so. Bike is riding and looking a LOT better. - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

12-06-2007, 06:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,145	Finished for now: Installed lower. - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

12-06-2007, 07:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,258	Done? You didn't even tighten the handlebar springs! I thought you were a pro. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

12-07-2007, 08:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
KD57 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,050	Nor did you change your blinker fluid. Shame on you. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

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12-07-2007, 09:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,145	AH crap! Forgot about that!!!! - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

02-12-2008, 12:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,145	Getting ready for more work. Got my $40 worth of bolts sitting right here! And cedar season is OVER! WOO-HOO! - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

02-13-2008, 05:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,145	Got bike out and running after 2 1/2 months of cold storage. Brake fluid leaked all over my left mid. CRAP! I think I have an extra one somewhere. - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

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