Winter Project

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At the end of last riding season I broke my 2nd gear so here is what I have been working on the last couple month's.

 

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Sorry some of the pics are not in order. But I suck at computer stuff, But basically I started with a whole bike, took the engine out, put it upside down on my work bench, re-moved the trans, sent it out for undercutting and repair, got it back in, put the oil pan back on and the clutch back in, flipped it back up noticed I scratched the valve covers(bummer), if anyone knows the color of gold used that would be helpful, now I have the shim kit from Sean so next up is adjust the valves, I want to paint the side covers, I have the usual scuff's where your boots rub on the sides cover, and now I have to paint the valve covers too, then it's just clean up the frame and put the motor back in, then I get to install the Hindle exhaust pipes and Vance and Hines muffler that I bought from Sean ! Lot's of work to go but I feel like I'm on the down hill, Thanx to BeeKeeper and Sean Morley and the website without all the help don't think I would have tackled this on my own being I'm just a back yard mechanic.

 

[DMAN999]

Nice, sounds like you have a good handle on this job !

 

[bumper]

I think Yamaha only used the color one year and I tried to find a match with no luck. Maybe somebody else has the answer. I think its more like a silver green but sure looks gold sometimes. This is what I came up with and I think if I would have added a little silver it would be close. I would have to look at the can but I think its a landcruiser color.


I used two jacks to put my cases together and didnt have to fight the forks that way. It worked really well.

 

[95spfldmax]

Definately a lot of work.....Good job!

 

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I think Yamaha only used the color one year and I tried to find a match with no luck. Maybe somebody else has the answer. I think its more like a silver green but sure looks gold sometimes. This is what I came up with and I think if I would have added a little silver it would be close. I would have to look at the can but I think its a landcruiser color.


I used two jacks to put my cases together and didnt have to fight the forks that way. It worked really well.

+1 on that man those shift forks were a PAIN ! if I had to do it again definitely would do it that way.

 

[Hypocycloid3]

I think Yamaha only used the color one year and I tried to find a match with no luck. Maybe somebody else has the answer. I think its more like a silver green but sure looks gold sometimes. This is what I came up with and I think if I would have added a little silver it would be close. I would have to look at the can but I think its a landcruiser color.


I used two jacks to put my cases together and didn't have to fight the forks that way. It worked really well.

Yeah, never seen that color on anything but a '94, been systematically phasing it off my bike entirely but the hub of the back rim still tells the tale. Much happier with these valve covers chromed but it did sorta start me down the path of chrome addiction. Polished aluminum must have been the gateway 'drug' Doesn't look like the ding you have there would be too noticeable once installed but would bug me too just knowing it was there.

 

[Redbone]

Just send them to Sean for chroming! Nice job on the overhaul!

 

[customizedcreationz]

Swing on out and pick up that last clutch insert cover and we can powder coat the rest of your parts for a small fee.....

 

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I do want one of those sweet keychains you made .......:hmmm:

Swing on out and pick up that last clutch insert cover and we can powder coat the rest of your parts for a small fee.....

 

[wayne z]

How bad are the valve covers scratched? You can only see at most about 2" of the ends when bike is assembled. No way at all you can see the middle like in that pic.

If it were mine, and just the middles were scratched, I would just touch it up with some clear or aluminum aerosol engine enamel sprayed on a cotton swab and daubed on the scratch, just to prevent corrosion.

 

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How bad are the valve covers scratched? You can only see at most about 2" of the ends when bike is assembled. No way at all you can see the middle like in that pic.

If it were mine, and just the middles were scratched, I would just touch it up with some clear or aluminum aerosol engine enamel sprayed on a cotton swab and daubed on the scratch, just to prevent corrosion.

your right prob never see it but I would know it's there and would bug me, it's a sickness I know ! :bang head:

 

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well I got the motor back together and in the engine yesterday with a little help from my friendshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FMJ1EcusKc&feature=youtu.be

 

[customizedcreationz]

well I got the motor back together and in the engine yesterday with a little help from my friendshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FMJ1EcusKc&feature=youtu.be

You have to open the video for everyone to see it.



Now we have to get you to the track!

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FMJ1EcusKc

 

[customizedcreationz]

Not sure what happened to my text doesn't show on my phone. But it still says private video.

 

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ya I just noticed it's public now, man I suck at computer stuff !!!!!!!!!

 

[customizedcreationz]

That the new 1577 long rod motor

 

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That the new 1577 long rod motor

YEP that's the one, secrets out now :biglaugh:

 

[Traumahawk]

YEP that's the one, secrets out now :biglaugh:

That will be interesting to hear what all it puts out.