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Stopped off at my dads work to get the footpeg pin out, they got 4 planes in currently. Rich people and their planes, the owner of that black and grey 7x had his tv cut out for a few seconds every time it switched satellites, so he decided to spent a million dollars to upgrade it so it wouldn’t cut out. Gotta love people who have more money then patience. Anyway back on topic lol
The tab was slightly bent, and the pin was partially out from the previous owner, but they never removed the cotter pin so it wouldn’t drive the rest of the way out. Decided the best bet was to take a nematic hammer to it, took 30 some seconds at 90psi. The pin was well stuck in place but came out. Got a new set of pegs meant for a KTM, will modify the pegs and bore out the hole a bit. Then install new pins. The frame has some dents on the side bars from where it was dropped and the pegs dented the frame. Would love to repair it but don’t think there’s an easy way to do it. So instead I got the carbon frame guards to cover it up once it’s re powder coated
The Shop
Kit showed up today, messed up a few minor things when designing the kit but was fun to do for the first time. Spent a few hours messing around changing stuff seeing if I liked it, but missed a few things. The biggest is that I messed up my name on one of the number plates. The second R in my last name will be slightly cut off by the bolt to hold it on. All good though, still pretty happy with it!
Also happy late thanksgiving to all those who celebrate it, hope you got to enjoy it a bit more then me. Jk always a good time when working on a bike even if it’s frustrating. Spent a few hours with an impact screw driver and some JIS bits trying to get the kick starter screw out. Wouldn’t move at all but did snap 3 JIS bits. Never seen high speed steel twist before snapping before
Already tried pb blaster for a few weeks and a ton of heat, burnt the shit out of my finger. Both did nothing to that screw though. Wondering if it’s corroded in place, that’s why I heated it. Try to expand the aluminum enough to break up some corrosion. Sadly nothing is working. Any ideas would be appreciated. Though I’m thinking about taking it to my local shop and forking up the 50 bucks before I break something
It's cheap enough you can grind down the fingers on the end to get behind the arm/knuckle to pull it off
New wheels are here, love the burnt magnesium haans hubs on the yellow hoops so much. Sadly the pro carbon disk guard won’t fit these hubs so if anyone here in the states wants a brand new pro carbon disk guard let me know. If I can’t sell it I’ll keep it for when I rebuild the stock wheels as a backup set
That wheelset looks fantastic though!
Inserts came out, crazy that something that big can spin in place like that. Also picked up some lye to strip the clear anodizing off the swingarm. Was recommended by a friend to try it before polishing then brushing the finish. I’ll also strip the yellow ano off the shift lever, temped to take the black ano off the triple clamps as the ano is pretty beat up and I dislike the logo on them. Any opinions would be appreciated
Pit Row
On the tank inserts, one thing that happens too many times is that someone runs a bolt in that is a couple millimeters too long. Once they bottom out tight they can seize in. And you are dealing with different metals which isn't always a good thing. Always run your tank bolts in with your fingers and make sure they can go far enough in.
I got the kick starter off, appreciate the recommendations to get a puller. 12 dollar Amazon car battery terminal puller worked the trick. It was really stuck on there. I’m not quite sure why but the kick starter won’t go back onto the shaft. All the splines look alright
Alright back to cool stuff. The tom Morgan motor cyl, head, and carb are back. All setup for vp c12. Should be a fun little motor. Hoping to get the bike back running in the next month or so. To be able to get in a little riding at least before the Florida summer comes back into effect
We normally run c12 but switched to T2 after talking to Tom.
Follow his jetting specs cause there where spot on for me !
It’s been a while, but I just got the frame back from powder coating today and mocked up the motor. Should be running in a few weeks
Rear brake setup, stainless tip and a zeta clevis
Got my new works pipe in the mail today from the UK. So I had to toss the motor back in and mock it up. Love the look
Subframe is on, forks are together and on, and front wheel is on. Tomorrow hopefully I’ll get the shock done and swingarm cleaned up. pipe is a bit wonky looking as it’s sitting in place not bolted on
Wired it up overnight, also got the radiators on and rad hoses cut to length. Also got some ktm footpegs mounted up with some mods. They fit perfect with absolutely zero play. I also arlon wrapped the wiring harness before putting it in. I didn’t want to de pin it and slide over sheathing. Arlon makes this stuff that’s kinda like electrical tape but also not. It goes on like electrical tape but doesn’t have adhesive so it doesn’t peal. You stretch it and do a 50% overlay for each wrap and it sticks to itself. Stuff holds on strong and works much better then electrical tape. I’m sure aviation guys know exactly what I’m talking about. Eventually I’ll do a custom harness with some nice lightweight wires. As these stock suzuki harnesses aren’t the best
Love this angle of the bike
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