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Post by strick on Apr 18, 2008 22:59:25 GMT -5
I have the frame getting powder coated (silver). I fitted the streettracker tail piece and cut the frame prior to taking it in. I am going to bead (or shell) blast the head & cylinder tomorrow and put the new 10:1 (.5mm over) piston in and new valves and new springs......
If you guys have any suggestions, mods, opinions, or guidance you want to give me, I'm all ears. I am ordering the newer style steering head bearings, new swing arm bearings, the new exhaust valve style oil line, and a new bash plate (mine didn't have one). I also thought I might try the exhaust reducer in my headpipe (white bros -?). I reburbished the rear shocks (not stock) and bought a set of XS650 forks (adjustable caps), which I have already serviced. The wheel bearings front and rear are in good shape (luckily).
This bike came with aftermarket shocks, white bros (or kerker) head pipe, supertrapp exhaust, and a K&N filter.
If you experts can think of anything I need to add to my Thumperstuff order, or shortcuts, please let me know.
Thanks!
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Post by bigshingle on Apr 19, 2008 12:00:13 GMT -5
Maybe get a heavy-duty cam chain, the double oil-line feed kit, a battery eliminator and an oil temp guage.
Just some things to think about.
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Post by strick on Apr 19, 2008 16:36:03 GMT -5
Well, maybe next top end on the cam chain. I am too close to being done with the motor.
The bike did have the oil temp dipstick. But tell me about the battery eliminator. I have not heard mention of that before. I know nothing works with the bike stopped without a battery, but this will just be a play thing for me anyway.
Thanks for the reply!
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Post by brazenc5 on Apr 25, 2008 0:32:39 GMT -5
There is some battery eliminator background on this site: www.batpac.com/I have one, but haven't installed it yet. How hard was it to remove the swingarm bearings, and what tools did you end up using? thanks, |
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Post by bigshingle on Apr 25, 2008 9:11:38 GMT -5
I don't have a battery eliminator either, but I keep thinking I'll order one.
I got started on old Brit bikes which hadn't been treated kindly, and the lights and things didn't always work even with the engine running and a new battery. So it was like having a battery eliminator, and I got used to it.
One of the best things about SRs is they are simple, so getting rid of the battery is even further simplification, and seems like a step in the right direction. (What's that StewRoss says about unnecessary luxury?)
I don't use my bike like as Aspencade or big Harley for road trips. Just mainly to terrorize the neighborhood, so when it comes time for a new battery, I'll give the eliminator a try.
(During the cold months — there's usually a warm week or two in July here — the bike's in storage and a battery is one more thing to take care of.)
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Post by strick on Apr 26, 2008 19:00:29 GMT -5
There is some battery eliminator background on this site: www.batpac.com/How hard was it to remove the swingarm bearings, and what tools did you end up using? Thanks for the link. I am still deciding which way to go on the battery. This bike that I have was sitting outside in a wet climate for a lot of years. The swing arm bearings/bushing/bolt was pretty much locked inside the frame. I had to use a sledge to get it out. Look in the suspension forum - a member here gave me good advice on how to get it out, but mine was too far gone to work. I still have yet to bead blast the cylinder, so the engine is still on the work bench with a new piston sticking out of it. I don't have my frame back from the powdercoating shop yet either, so I am on a holding pattern right now. |
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Post by stevec5000 on Apr 26, 2008 19:03:28 GMT -5
The battery eliminator is just a big capacitor. They don't have to be special ordered from anywhere, just pickup one at a surplus store or swapmeet.
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