What did you do in your garage today..?

[Brian P]

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I installed a steering damper on my race bike. Bought it used cheaply without mounting brackets a couple years ago when buying parts for the R3. It hasn't been a priority because the bike doesn't really need it, but it's still better to have and not need rather than need and not have. Figured out mounting brackets, made them myself, painted, installed over the last couple of days.

 

[GreyGhost]

I installed a steering damper on my race bike. Bought it used cheaply without mounting brackets a couple years ago when buying parts for the R3. It hasn't been a priority because the bike doesn't really need it, but it's still better to have and not need rather than need and not have. Figured out mounting brackets, made them myself, painted, installed over the last couple of days.

So do you leave it lightly on to help you out or do you have it turned up because you don't often need big steering excursions on your race bike (or do you adjust as you ride)?

 

[Brian P]

It's adjustable. I'll adjust it! Second notch from firmest seems about right in the shop, just enough to feel that it's doing something.

 

[Lash]

Valve adjustment on the wing..

 

[Lightcycle]

Valve adjustment on the wing..

Nice. I may tackle this on the enduros this weekend.

But then again, that's what I said last week...

*le sigh*

 

[timtune]

Valve adjustment on the wing..

I watched my wing(GL1200) turn 100,000 (40-50K were mine) and I never had those covers off. Although I did changed the belt just for good measure (it looked just like the new one).

 

[Lash]

After 85000km everything is still in limits, but a couple are at the tight side so I am going to put them back to center while I have it all apart.

 

[timtune]

How long does it take to clear enough plastic that you can actually remove the valve cover?

 

[Lash]

Maybe 1/2 hr if you have done it before

 

[Scuba Steve]

Intake manifold on the convertible is on the Christmas list and the valve belts on the wife's bike. Checked the valve clearance on the 2 strokes all good

Sent using a thumb maybe 2

 

[bitzz]

I dragged this time capsule out the other day.

12 minutes later I had the top end off... 8 bolts

 

[Jayv]

TZ350?

I dragged this time capsule out the other day.

12 minutes later I had the top end off... 8 bolts

 

[bitzz]

TZ350?

1973 TA125
Last of the air cooled vertical (sorry) split case 2t, before the TZs.
12500RPM redline
It's mint.

I'll see about dragging out a TZ350

 

[GreyGhost]

1973 TA125
Last of the air cooled horizontal split case 2t, before the TZs.
12500RPM redline
It's mint.

I'll see about dragging out a TZ350

Did you acquire this awesome collection when they were current or have you been grabbing them from other collectors? Looks awesome.

 

[SVeezy]

I dragged this time capsule out the other day.

12 minutes later I had the top end off... 8 bolts

Beautiful machine


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[Jayell]

Valve adjustment on the wing..

Do the cam shafts have to be removed? The photo is too small on my phone to see.

 

[timtune]

1973 TA125
Last of the air cooled vertical (sorry) split case 2t, before the TZs.
12500RPM redline
It's mint.

I'll see about dragging out a TZ350

Very Sweet. There is something both sexy and magical to me about those long race tanks. I always think they look better with the fairing off so nothing detracts from the tank. Yeah the Squeeze calls me a weirdo too.

 

[bull958]

Is it just me, or does anyone else find humour in Lash doing valve adjustments?

 

[Lash]

 

[mimico_polak]

I dragged this time capsule out the other day.

12 minutes later I had the top end off... 8 bolts

That is a seriously sexy looking bike.

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