79 Tracker Project
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
Got some more work done on the bike today got the led headlight wired up and the rear fender holes glasses and finished up shaping the rear tail light brackets making progress slowly but surely
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2004 Saturn Ion Redline Coupe
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
Put on the new master cylinder and hooked up all the lines and put fluid in and squeezed the brake lever and then opened the bleeder screw and nothing. Took the whole bleeder out and it seems the whole caliper is gummed up so looks like it's time for a rebuild on both front calipers
2004 Saturn Ion Redline Coupe
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2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
Not surprising on the calipers. These bikes don't like to sit, and the brakes are one of the first to complain, lol.
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
Anyone know if brakecrafters rebuild kits are any good?
2004 Saturn Ion Redline Coupe
2007 Saturn Ion Coupe
2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
1979 Honda GL1000
1978 Honda CM185T
2007 Saturn Ion Coupe
2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
1979 Honda GL1000
1978 Honda CM185T
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
Never used them so can't say. I use K & L kits. Never any issues with them.SovietMike wrote:Anyone know if brakecrafters rebuild kits are any good?
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
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1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
I've seen a couple of posts about Brake Crafters. IIRC, they were positive comments. As Robin says above, K&L are good quality. I got my last assortment from a member here, tomk1960. Just saying...
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
Rebuilt the both front calipers today only to realize that I didn't order new brake pads for the bike... So time to go order some of those any recommendations on the pads?
2004 Saturn Ion Redline Coupe
2007 Saturn Ion Coupe
2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
1979 Honda GL1000
1978 Honda CM185T
2007 Saturn Ion Coupe
2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
1979 Honda GL1000
1978 Honda CM185T
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
And I just finished cutting up my saddle seat into a more slimmed down seat, but had to keep a butt hump because of the girlfriends request
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2004 Saturn Ion Redline Coupe
2007 Saturn Ion Coupe
2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
1979 Honda GL1000
1978 Honda CM185T
2007 Saturn Ion Coupe
2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
1979 Honda GL1000
1978 Honda CM185T
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
Got my new bars on today emgo tracker bars! Had to cut an inch off both sides because when the finished the ends of the bar on the throttle side they expanded the end so it had to get chopped but it look good with lower bars!
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2004 Saturn Ion Redline Coupe
2007 Saturn Ion Coupe
2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
1979 Honda GL1000
1978 Honda CM185T
2007 Saturn Ion Coupe
2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
1979 Honda GL1000
1978 Honda CM185T
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
Got the turn signals wired up permanently rear fender mounted and painted and the brake light mounts installed and have to solder up a harness for them tomorrow. Making progress though
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2004 Saturn Ion Redline Coupe
2007 Saturn Ion Coupe
2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
1979 Honda GL1000
1978 Honda CM185T
2007 Saturn Ion Coupe
2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
1979 Honda GL1000
1978 Honda CM185T
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
Nice and bright!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
Got my front turns installed and wired up! What do all of you too with all of the extra wiring behind the headlight?
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2004 Saturn Ion Redline Coupe
2007 Saturn Ion Coupe
2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
1979 Honda GL1000
1978 Honda CM185T
2007 Saturn Ion Coupe
2001 Jeep Cherokee Mud Truck
1979 Honda GL1000
1978 Honda CM185T
- Track T 2411
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Re: 79 Tracker Project
On the wiring, I've read most people try to reroute it and keep as much of it as they can under the faux tank. One member here, TNTbefree, used one of those small leather tool bags that mount under the headlight to conceal it.
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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