Slow day in the garage today, not really much goin' on. Decided to work on a few things that were more of a "getting ready" thing, and less of...
That is fantastic, Jim! Can't wait until you post up, say it's done, and that it's running sweet.
Part Deux After getting the footpeg brackets and the sidestand back on, I went to work on the rear master cylinder and the brake pedal. I used a...
Went back into the garage early this morning to get after it. I had already disassembled the whole back of the moto on Thursday, so today was...
Marquez didn't ride at all in FP1 or 2. Think he's saving himself for FP3, and qualifying, should he make it through FP3. Pretty interesting...
No riding updates. But I am actually working on the project again this weekend, for the first time in 4 weeks. A lot has happened to get ready, I...
Today I got with my fab guy and picked up the triple clamps that required a new steering stem to fit the dual gauge mount that was machined to fit...
I have spent more than that on ti bolts and hardware. It's all about the journey, refining your skills, and showcasing your craftsmanship. Fine...
Come on, man. It's fairly obvious that Jim's quest has taken a detour from it's original intent. You just wanna rub his nose innnit. Not cool.
If you're worried about economics, I'd pick a game other than motocycles.
I feel your pain, Jim. I have parts, but not close enough to touch the project. Missing two critical items that wouldn't let me finish it anyway....
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Yes, no trick.
In certain situations, it is best to assume a more pragmatic approach.
You earned that day with a lot of hard work. Hope it was as good for you as it could have been.
I would take it to the shop and have somebody take a look at it. A man has got to know his limitations.
I used these folks for a recent project and I can vouch for the quality of their stuff. They are out of the UK, and shipping might take a bit...
You could remove the entire throttle. If you don't have enough slack to do this, you could remove the front brake master cylinder and switch gear...
S-Man and I have talked on multiple occasions about wheel and suspension seals. I use SKF or NTN seals exclusively, due to the quality, design and...
Had a phone chat with David Behrends at Fast Bike Industries this morning and things are moving along with the suspension work. He is just waiting...
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