Motiv

I would love to do that! NICE!

Got a 69 RS SS 396 Camaro sittin in the barn awaiting completion for the last 20 years, seems like time money or other priorities get in the way but I may just be making excuses. I have recently been inspired due to some medical issues to get the thing done before I croak like the dude in the commercial.

Just bought one of those. I will be keeping an eye on this thread.

Way to go Barry!

Thanks Puc for the good read! Enjoyed every minute (hour) of it.

Happy B-Day Don! (As usual a day late and a dollar short)

Got mine no problems.

She's a beaut!

Hope there is a silver lining for you.

How do you know when to shift if it's quiet? I like a mellow deep rumble around town but quiet when touring so I adapting a set of peacemaker slip ons from a vtx1800 this way one is able to adjust the sound level.

Do we or should we have a shim exchange program? Just think about all those lonely shims out there sitting on a shelf or stuffed in a plastic bag just hoping to be used again by their owner but alas he needs a thicker or thinner one and the shim is sentenced to another period of loneliness! Now if that shim could join some sort of underground network of sharing by smuggling in a stamped envelope to make it's escape to a someone willing to take it in and hide it in their V4 valvetrain until it is time to share it again. P.S. I always wanted to use the word alas, hope I did it right.

I was thinking of replacing the output shaft seal since I will be right there lubing the splines. If it's not leaking I'll leave it alone. The fork seals do not leak but I was going to pull them apart to polish the lower legs, they are very discolored. this would also be a good time to inspect all the parts. The head bearing need tightening at least but there is no notchy feeling. My intention was to clean, inspect and re-lube the bearings with molly paste. I would replace them if there is evidence of wear, I do agree it is just as easy to drop new ones in but I always replace the bearings and races as a set therefore it gets more involved to remove and replace the races. The swing arm is nice and tight side to side and free up and down, again just preventative lubing of swing arm bearings and suspension links. I think the seals for the swing arm may get damaged from the removal process. I will also be replacing a leaky shock. I assume the y-pipes need to be removed to remove the swing arm bolts? I scored 4 intake boots from ebay for $25 so the cracked ones will have to go, since the carbs will be off Don suggested checking the floats, I have not looked up the procedure yet but I assumed the floats will have to be measured the bike is 16 years old and that ethanol is destructive. You guys know the critters best so I have no idea how the rubber parts hold up. As mentioned the bike ran well, are there plugs of some sort that need to be removed to sync the carbs? All fluids and filters will be replaced. Here is the sketchy part, I bought a set of wheels off a 08 rsv mainly for the discs and I do need to replace my current tires, it was cheaper to buy the whole wheels they only have 1500 miles on them but the tires are from 2008, I am not an aggressive rider they hold air fine but the rubber is 7 years old. Opinions welcome. No, those are boxes of tile I have not gotten around to lay in the basement, But now I want pizza though. Thank you for all of your input! Regards, Motiv

I would like to say thanks in advance for your help and apologize if these are repeat inquiries (I did search). To give some history I purchased a 99 RSV that now has 37,000 miles on it late in the summer of 2014, the bike appears to have been well taken care of and shows very well for it's age. The PO has never done or checked the valve clearances but claims he was up on all the fluids using Yamaha products. The bike runs very well. I want to place a parts order and don't want to leave anything out. So far on the list are: carb bowl gaskets swing arm seals valve cover gaskets crush gaskets for oil pan and rear diff and exhaust. fork seals (not leaking, preventative?) Questions: 1. Since I'll be in the carbs to check float levels should I replace the diaphragms too or all the rubber bits? 2. Do the head bearings have seals? Doesn't look like it in the parts list. 3. Do they make a shim kit for the valves or do you need a measurement first? 4. What do you folks recommend for the fork oil weight manual says 5 but will 10 help with dive? 5. Should I change the output shaft seal since the swing arm is out and shifter shaft seal or don't mess with them if not leaking? 6. Should I use Yamaha's coolant or will the orange dex cool that I use in all of my vehicles? http://i1352.photobucket.com/albums/q654/Pauljewl/20150208_175243_zpsipk4kggl.jpg Regards, Motiv

What she was really offering was the gift of love, the way I see it she just wants you to be around a bit longer! Exercise = health = longevity [i need to practice this formula more often ]

Here I thought he wanted some of Cowpuc's venturing soul! Oh never mind.

Funny you mentioned it, after reading Cowpuck's adventure it got me thinking about making a trailer that the back half slides rearward and then the back would tilt up a couple feet and there would be a waterproof breathable fabric between the top and bottom . You would also need the gear you haul around in waterproof duffles in case of rain cause it now will be outside. Crawl into a sleeping bag zip up the fabric and be cozy off of the ground.

Although we haven't had the pleasure to meet Wolfie our prayers go out to your entire family Mike.

I didn't know it was just a flat piece, I may fashion one out of .1250 aluminum and post a print with dimensions. Thanks guys.

Does anyone have or is it posted somewhere the dimensions of this trunk base so I can fab one?

I like those cars too it's a shame but your health more valuable. I had an elderly encounter myself years ago, you kind of feel bad for them.

Better safe than sorry Don. Your lucky to have Eileen to :223:you better.

The bike looks real nice but you never know what is under the paint. I used to work with a dude that was heavy into buying/selling H-D stuff and he made a good go of it, he quit the job and opened up a shop and does a good business at ebay. I remember him bringing rusty old parts in from a 1919 H-D he would pickle them (we worked at a steel pickling plant) bondo the parts and sand them. The finished product looked fantastic you would never know how bad it was before he started.

Amen my friend, just wish I have learned some of these lessons sooner in life.