Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
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- Pedrotq
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
The "Nostril Finger" is my Index finger, mainly used to stick up my nostril to pick out bogeys or to stick screwdrivers into.
I got as far as to mate the two engine halves together and I broke two piston rings.
Not happy!
Oh well this gives me time to do all the other things that I neglect around the workshop and house.
Happy and safe riding to everyone, Peter.
I got as far as to mate the two engine halves together and I broke two piston rings.
Not happy!
Oh well this gives me time to do all the other things that I neglect around the workshop and house.
Happy and safe riding to everyone, Peter.
Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Don’t you just hate that when you are doing everything you can to do it right, and you still break stuff.
Always look forward to your posts!
Always look forward to your posts!
2002 1800 Wing
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
He's alive!!!!Patriccio wrote:The "nostril finger"? Yoga position?
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
- Pedrotq
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
G'day to Everyone!
Life gets busy, problems arise, sickness sets in, slackness sets in and I slide down to page 2.
Well I finally completed my 1975 GL1000 (#1 project) and got her licenced the other day
But on the test ride on the morning of inspection (when I had the movement permit), I noticed the shift lever sticking during shifting, I had to move it back to rest position with my toes during every shift change (very annoying), the gearshift arm shaft pressing hard against the front engine cover (should be a transmission fit).
And also oil coming from the water pump weep hole (probably connected).
The engine ran erratically and very slow to return to idle, an air leak I suspect, yes I synchronized the carbs to near perfect (which means nothing if you have an air/vacuum leak).
I have removed the front engine cover and contemplating my next move, I am hoping that I don't have to split the engine cases to relocate the lug on the gearshift arm
Anyway, back to the Air/Vacuum leak.
The intake manifold rubbers are as hard as glass, well hard anyway, so I am doing an experiment using a set of bad intakes and rubber insulators from a GL-1500.
A while ago I bought a set (of 2) aftermarket carburettor insulators for my 88, I did not like the fit so I shelved them and bought genuine Honda ones.
Firstly I used a bench vice to squash the old rubbers off, working my way around and squashing the rubbers in until the vulcanising gave way.
I then clamped them together using a scrap piece of steel sandwiched between them to hold them together, then used a small screwdriver to scrape away the remaining rubber before treating them to the wire brush wheel.
I then fitted them to the carbs.
Just have to get some thin hose clamps to finish them off.
Next I will try the OEM Honda ones to see how they fit.
Continued ........
Life gets busy, problems arise, sickness sets in, slackness sets in and I slide down to page 2.
Well I finally completed my 1975 GL1000 (#1 project) and got her licenced the other day
But on the test ride on the morning of inspection (when I had the movement permit), I noticed the shift lever sticking during shifting, I had to move it back to rest position with my toes during every shift change (very annoying), the gearshift arm shaft pressing hard against the front engine cover (should be a transmission fit).
And also oil coming from the water pump weep hole (probably connected).
The engine ran erratically and very slow to return to idle, an air leak I suspect, yes I synchronized the carbs to near perfect (which means nothing if you have an air/vacuum leak).
I have removed the front engine cover and contemplating my next move, I am hoping that I don't have to split the engine cases to relocate the lug on the gearshift arm
Anyway, back to the Air/Vacuum leak.
The intake manifold rubbers are as hard as glass, well hard anyway, so I am doing an experiment using a set of bad intakes and rubber insulators from a GL-1500.
A while ago I bought a set (of 2) aftermarket carburettor insulators for my 88, I did not like the fit so I shelved them and bought genuine Honda ones.
Firstly I used a bench vice to squash the old rubbers off, working my way around and squashing the rubbers in until the vulcanising gave way.
I then clamped them together using a scrap piece of steel sandwiched between them to hold them together, then used a small screwdriver to scrape away the remaining rubber before treating them to the wire brush wheel.
I then fitted them to the carbs.
Just have to get some thin hose clamps to finish them off.
Next I will try the OEM Honda ones to see how they fit.
Continued ........
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- Hard rubber insulators vulcanized on.
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- Squish this way.
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- Then that way until the rubber gives way.
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- Like this.
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- A scrap steel plate in the vice.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
- Pedrotq
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Continued ..........
Again Dollar$ are holding me back so its wait until funds are available for new gaskets and "O" rings.
Meanwhile ....
Happy and Safe Riding to Everyone!!!
Again Dollar$ are holding me back so its wait until funds are available for new gaskets and "O" rings.
Meanwhile ....
Happy and Safe Riding to Everyone!!!
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- Bolt the two together (just nipped up to hold them together).
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- After scraping and a quick wire brush.
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- The GL-1500 insulators.
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- Insulators sitting on carbs.
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- Intakes pushed in (nothing tight yet).
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
As all of us are working with 40+ year old rubber, this could be timely information. Nice find.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
- Pedrotq
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Well I found the source of the oil leak out from the weep hole.
The water pump had an "O" ring 37 x 2.0 it is supposed to be 37 x 2.4
Stupid after market gasket kits, I will be sticking to genuine Honda ones from now on unless unobtainable.
I am also guessing that the sticky shift lever is the symptom of a too thin front cover gasket as the gasket gives the clearance from the shifter change shaft to the front cover contact plinth.
The water pump had an "O" ring 37 x 2.0 it is supposed to be 37 x 2.4
Stupid after market gasket kits, I will be sticking to genuine Honda ones from now on unless unobtainable.
I am also guessing that the sticky shift lever is the symptom of a too thin front cover gasket as the gasket gives the clearance from the shifter change shaft to the front cover contact plinth.
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- Shifter change shaft.
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- Front cover contact plinth.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
looking great. Is that the offending screwdriver that stabbed your booger hooker?
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
- pidjones
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Hmm. Silence from down under. Hope all is well down there!
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
- Pedrotq
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
G'day "pidjones" and everyone else
Thanks for thinking about me, I feel like someone now
Nothing has happened on the Goldwing front, but I finally amassed enough Ca$h for some parts, a boxful of goodies are on there way down from Partzilla and should arrive any day.
We fostered another doggie for a week, he was gorgeous! took him for a ride in the chair, I think he loved it, we got home, he hopped out, had a drink and a leak, hopped back in the chair and sat there looking at me for five hours.
Hope to have some updates soon when goods arrive.
Happy and Safe Riding to All, Peter.
Thanks for thinking about me, I feel like someone now
Nothing has happened on the Goldwing front, but I finally amassed enough Ca$h for some parts, a boxful of goodies are on there way down from Partzilla and should arrive any day.
We fostered another doggie for a week, he was gorgeous! took him for a ride in the chair, I think he loved it, we got home, he hopped out, had a drink and a leak, hopped back in the chair and sat there looking at me for five hours.
Hope to have some updates soon when goods arrive.
Happy and Safe Riding to All, Peter.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
- wingrider
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Great to see you back! Looks like someone really likes to ride!
2002 1800 Wing
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Great to see you back. You have been missed. Just so's you know.
- pidjones
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Great to see your post again. Five hours - didn't you give him another ride?
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Good to hear from you. The pup is a natural. Needs gogs and a helmet
HOTT
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- Pedrotq
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
G'day to Everyone
Sadly Rory had to go home, we miss him heaps
Finally got the 88 serviced and all planned modifications done, it is now back on the road.
A box of goodies arrived from Partzilla the other day so the 75 went up on the bench to get back together.
The engine front end went together easy with all the correct parts
I cleaned the air intakes and insulators with Wax and Grease Remover, applied some Seal All to both components and let them cure. ...... I then trimmed the tabs off the GL-1500 carbie insulators with a pair of fine end cutters, then fitted them and used stainless cable ties to finish them off.
Battery on charge and I will kick her in the guts tomorrow morning and synchronize the carbs, take her for a test ride then stick her up for sale.
Happy n Safe Ridin to All, Peter.
Sadly Rory had to go home, we miss him heaps
Finally got the 88 serviced and all planned modifications done, it is now back on the road.
A box of goodies arrived from Partzilla the other day so the 75 went up on the bench to get back together.
The engine front end went together easy with all the correct parts
I cleaned the air intakes and insulators with Wax and Grease Remover, applied some Seal All to both components and let them cure. ...... I then trimmed the tabs off the GL-1500 carbie insulators with a pair of fine end cutters, then fitted them and used stainless cable ties to finish them off.
Battery on charge and I will kick her in the guts tomorrow morning and synchronize the carbs, take her for a test ride then stick her up for sale.
Happy n Safe Ridin to All, Peter.
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- Back on the workbench again.
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- Insulators, cleaning solvent and Seal All.
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- Intakes bolted to a scrap of MDF to hold them still.
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- All stuck in place.
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- Fitted using stainless cable ties.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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