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1174 overhaul

Started by theLeopard, January 03, 2015, 02:47:53 PM

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simi_ed

FTFY


Quote from: theLeopard on January 07, 2015, 06:06:15 AM
It appears I'll be forced into silence until I rebuild an engine.

C'est la vie.
-- RKBA Regards,

Ed
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Ed Thiele 
Simi Valley, CA -- I no longer have SoCal manners.
'89 FJ12C (Theft deterrent Silver/White)


- All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for
enough good men to do nothing.

- Edmund Burke

theLeopard

Quote from: simi_ed on January 08, 2015, 11:55:06 PM
FTFY


Quote from: theLeopard on January 07, 2015, 06:06:15 AM
It appears I'll be forced into silence until I rebuild an engine.

C'est la vie.
Understood.
Cheers, mate  :drinks:

For those of you who like gore.
Gonna miss that little guy.
1992 FJ1200

Quote from: George"It is What It Is Until It Ain't Anymore"

simi_ed

Quote from: simi_ed on January 06, 2015, 11:43:08 PM
Quote from: Burns on January 06, 2015, 11:49:03 AM
I suspect that if you ever get the head off that engine it will never run again.  Which would be for the best. I think you are a danger to your self and others.

Now this is what I meant by "Consider the source".  Mr Burns has done just that AND offered sound advice

OK, now I'm PISSED!  I went back * re-read this old Leopard thread, and lookie what i found:
Quote from: simi_ed on June 12, 2014, 03:54:51 PM
Look, you are in over your head.  You can learn, you need to learn!  You've been offered sound advice from numerous sources here, yet you ignore good advice and follow your half-baked ideas. Do you really think we're all PURPOSLEY STEERING YOU WRONG?  We are trying to tell you that you are making a LOT of work and forcing considerable expense for probably no good reason.  

Now, if you want to get some engine rebuilding experience, this is a good exercise.  But if you're a "Starving Student" as you have claimed, this is a STUPID EXERCISE!  We don't encourage or generally tolerate "STUPID" here.  So, are you going to be smart and listen?  Or continue to act stupid???
Question answered; ACT STUPID!
:ireful:   :dash2:
MY LAST POST ON THE LEOPARD!
Ed
PS, Mark Olsen already wrote the followup post back in June:
Quote from: Mark Olson on June 12, 2014, 04:25:07 PM
Oh Leopard,  Now you've done it , Ed's lack of SoCal manners is showing up! :dash2:

You are making us crazy with your unwillingness to follow advice.  :wacko3:

if the bike is running now , and is not burning oil or leaking gas anymore then just go ride it till something breaks. :good2:

good luck.

-- RKBA Regards,

Ed
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Ed Thiele 
Simi Valley, CA -- I no longer have SoCal manners.
'89 FJ12C (Theft deterrent Silver/White)


- All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for
enough good men to do nothing.

- Edmund Burke

theLeopard

How'd you make that banner?

As a general update here is whats on deck for my '92.
Drain plug shaving inspection
Replace front & rear brake pads
Flush & bleed brake lines
Check alternator voltage
Replace fuel filter
Replace oil filter
Oil change
Replace wheelhouse gasket
Replace clutch gasket
Replace clutch spring
Inspect clutch plates
Install clutch footlever bolt
Flush & bleed clutch lines
Replace valve grommets
Install chain guard
Replace fork-suspension seals
Cosmetics
1992 FJ1200

Quote from: George"It is What It Is Until It Ain't Anymore"

theLeopard

No better time than the present.
More parts to order but this is a good start.

1992 FJ1200

Quote from: George"It is What It Is Until It Ain't Anymore"

theLeopard


Anyone know what that mount is for?
Its been unused for quite some time.


So i figured out why my shiftlever is loose....
That mount is completely gone, missing, stripped, bought the farm.
Its on the frame, so working on a temp solution until such time i replace the frame.


Clutch plates are worn. Might explain my 2nd gear slippage. Very serviceable.

Oil & filer change, chain tension & lube, replaced some very old gaskets, lots of degreasing. Successful day, one handed i might add!

Brake change, dot4 flush, then onto serious replacements like manifolds, clutch plates, and I'm wanting to wrap my exhaust headers in high-temp tape. Any suggestions?
1992 FJ1200

Quote from: George"It is What It Is Until It Ain't Anymore"

FJmonkey

The unused mount is not clear what part you are referring to so no response on that question.

The broken shift lever nut is not new, others have solved this problem a few different ways. Riv-Nuts (cinch-nuts) can fix the issue as well as welding in a new nut like the OEM did it the first time. Riv-nuts can be done with the lower frame rail installed, the other requires removal of the lower rail. Not too much work either way.

Your clutch steels seem a bit blued, got a bit hot. How do the the others look? But are they still flat? Blue is not a total failure, warped needs to be replaced.

Otherwise it looks like you are making progress...

How is your finger healing, well I hope...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

theLeopard

Bottom-right corner, 1st photo.
Empty mount, has been visibly empty for quite some time.
The black one near the splined peg.

My buddy, Joe, is working on a fix. If he gets stumped I'll bring up RivNuts. Is that a brand?

Yeah, theyre blued but serviceable. Actually only the first two plates show any blueing which is likely cause i ride the clutch in first gear, sometimes second. Habit. A few of the friction-plates exhibit non-uniform wear, and are near the wear limit anyway. Will probably just replace the set, if it isn't terribly expensive.

Finger is healing well; slowly, but i kept infection out. Maybe a centimetre of new growth.  :drinks: whens the next gathering? I could spring some beer whenever your shed opens up.
1992 FJ1200

Quote from: George"It is What It Is Until It Ain't Anymore"

FJmonkey

Quote from: theLeopard on January 27, 2015, 09:01:09 PM
Bottom-right corner, 1st photo.
Empty mount, has been visibly empty for quite some time.
The black one near the splined peg.

My buddy, Joe, is working on a fix. If he gets stumped I'll bring up RivNuts. Is that a brand?

Yeah, theyre blued but serviceable. Actually only the first two plates show any blueing which is likely cause i ride the clutch in first gear, sometimes second. Habit. A few of the friction-plates exhibit non-uniform wear, and are near the wear limit anyway. Will probably just replace the set, if it isn't terribly expensive.

Finger is healing well; slowly, but i kept infection out. Maybe a centimetre of new growth.  :drinks: whens the next gathering? I could spring some beer whenever your shed opens up.

Check this out

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rivet-nuts/=vnmrby
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

theLeopard

Huh. Bookmarked ffr, thanks
1992 FJ1200

Quote from: George"It is What It Is Until It Ain't Anymore"

jnimbostratus

I can't believe nobody else commented on this part but I am wondering if your second gear "slippage" is just that or the "Yamaha tranny". I have not looked at your thread in a few days so don't remember if you already stated the condition of your trans but I'm hoping it's safe to assume you are familiar with this common issue considering your enthusiasm in the bike so I'm prob just wasting keystrokes here.  Keep up the work.

theLeopard

I brought that up but was thoroughly rebuked as the notorious "2nd gear slip" was remedied on the '92.
Only occurs on 80's models iirc, but in any event it isnt my shifter-forks.

Until I pop that sucker open and see it is anyway  :gamer:
1992 FJ1200

Quote from: George"It is What It Is Until It Ain't Anymore"

theLeopard

Ok so this overhaul is kinda turning into maintenance but anyway heres whats on the books for next week:

Full brakepad replacement
Flush & bleed clutch & brakelines
Oil & filter change
Fuel filter

Heres what yall missed:
Replaced my front after balding. 100miles or one sharp rock  :morning1:
Replaced a slew of gaskets
Got my detailing business up&running
Applied to the Union
Drinks  :drinks:
Oh, and the finger is healing

Need to check the valves & whatnot.
If anyone is having a bbq workshop I'd like it if someone more experienced could give'r a listen. Chugs more than purrs now. Runs great!
1992 FJ1200

Quote from: George"It is What It Is Until It Ain't Anymore"

Urban_Legend

All sounds like a plan. Just one question. Why are you drinking that Fosters Crap? You do know that it is only exported because no self respecting Aussie would touch the stuff with a 10 foot pole. (Probably the same as Millers over there) Try a Corona or a Heiniken it tastes better. :drinks:

glad the finger is healing and the bike is on the mend too.

Mark
Mark
My Baby (Sparkles)
84 FJ1100/1200 motor
92 FJ 1200 - Project bike. Finished and sold.
84 FJ1100 - Project bike.

The General


Great to hear of your progress and esp your new business operations.
Excuse my ignorance but what does "applied to the Union" entail/mean?

You`ve reduced the "to do" list by about 75% in 3 months.....wish I could do that!   :drinks:
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka