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  1. dingy
    Not a moderator, but The OP hasn't posted since 10/8 Gary
  2. dingy
    I think it is a #3 Phillips head. I have one in a socket set, A #2 Phillips wouldn't work, was rounding off like Squidly said. Gary
  3. dingy
    That Sir, is a whole nother can of worms I am still very happy with XP. At least as happy as one can be with microsoft. Firefox is very nice. http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/canofworms.jpg Gary
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    You can bookmark in your browser. I am on Firefox and it is the first toolbar down. In Explorer its "Add to Favorites" Or you can right click in the page towards the top and get a menu that has "Bookmark this page." Explorer has the same right click feature "Add to favorites" Gary
  5. dingy
    What do you mean Planned obsolescence. You fancy shmancy RSV's are still using our 27 year old cassette deck? What you got to say about that ? Huh Gary
  6. dingy
    The drivers backrest generally bring in the $100 - $125 range. I've watched several in the past 4-5 months and there is always quite a lot of bidding activity on them. I just did a completed search and only found ones for RSV's. I know there have been a couple in the last month or so. Gary
  7. dingy
    MKII forks have electric anti dives (1986 -1993) Quad piston calipers MKI forks are hydraulic anti dives (1983 -1985) dual piston calipers Gary
  8. dingy

    Why?

    dingy replied to mraf's topic in Watering Hole

    ¿ „ʇɐɥʇ op ǝɥ pıp ןןǝɥ ǝɥʇ uı ʍoɥ„ sʇı ¡¡ uoıʇsǝnb ǝɥʇ ʇou sı ʎɥʍ :rotfl:
  9. dingy

    Help!!

    dingy replied to Kregerdoodle's topic in Watering Hole

    I heard tomato juice helps.
  10. dingy
    It is the tool that RandyR had purchased and loaned to me. He has a RSV I believe. But I don't know if he has used it yet. It looked unused when I got it from him. The only thing I know for certain is the number that is stamped into tool. -04105, and that it worked OK for me. I had to make sure it was centered between valves. If I had it off center it would only open 1 valve. I have a 1200 (1983) Gary
  11. dingy
    It worked OK on my 1st Gen. Here is a picture for reference. http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/Shimtool1.jpg Gary
  12. dingy
    I appreciate that Earl. I am in no way disparaging the kit or services you offer. I was initially just looking for input from anyone as to if what I was thinking of was not possible due to something I was unaware of. (Look at my signature line). You are absolutely correct that the best way to go is the Stainless Steel lines. However, I like living in my house and the better half would make that unbearable if I continue spending on my bike with out a reasonable source of income other than the unemployment check I get. As it was I sold my class ring and first wedding band (neither had any sentimental value considering the current gold prices) for cash to continue working on this. :mo money: Gary
  13. dingy
    In case anyone is interested in trying this, here is a link to a front brake line set from a 1999 RSV that is currently on ebay. Posted by Pinwall cycle. Do a search for item # 350212734688 Gary
  14. dingy
    The port that goes to the front of the bike is unobstructed inside the rear master cylinder, that is to say, the front line gets full pressure coming out of the rear master cylinder pressure chamber. The line to the front brake caliper passes through a metering valve near the triple trees, I have not opened this valve up but I would assume that its purpose is to restrict the flow into the front caliper. Between the rear proportioning valve and the front metering valve, the 70/30 pressure difference is obtained. From what I have found by disassembling rear master cylinder, by blocking the front port off with a bolt at rear master cylinder, and removing the plunger from proportioning valve, full rear master cylinder pressure would be delivered to rear caliper. The same full flow to the rear master would be obtained by relocating the rear brake line to the front port on the rear master cylinder though. The port that originally ran to the rear caliper is then blocked off with a bolt. This relocating is what requires the longer brake line. I believe that this is unnecessary though, with removal of the proportioning valve plunger. Gary
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    I have done some investigating into the need to move the brake line on the rear master. Don't vote me off of the island for this. I am working on a limited budget here. I have been laid off most of this year. If I had the funds there would be MKII brake system on the scooter. By removing the proportioning valve plunger and replacing the valve body nut, and plugging the front brake line port, I can see no reason to have to replace the rear brake line, other than age. There is an unobstructed fluid path through the proportioning valve body once the plunger is removed that is equivalent in size to the hole in the banjo bolts. The one thing that I would point out if anyone were to do this is to be sure and remove the black rubber seal that is inside of the proportioning valve cover nut. If this were to remain inside the valve body it could become dislodged at some point and cause a line blockage. (seen in 2nd & 3rd pictures) First picture is of a spare master cylinder I have. This shows the proportioning valve. http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/master6.jpg This picture shows the cap removed from the proportioning valve. Note the black rubber seal inside of the cap. http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/master4.jpg View of proportioning valve plunger removed. Note the black rubber seal setting beside the cap. This plunger slides right out of valve body, no retainer clips. http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/master7.jpg View through proportioning valve body showing fluid passage. http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/master5.jpg Gary
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    One rotation of front tire is almost exactly 3 revolutions of the speedometer cable at top. This is American format bike (MPH) How did he do this so quickly you ask? Picture below is of my once nice looking 1st gen all decked out for its winter rework. Gary
  17. dingy
    Help me out. 2 new questions From what Earl says, The rear brake line at the master cylinder must now have to be connected to the port that previously ran to the front of the bike ? Otherwise why would the existing rear line no longer work. Do I put new line in front port and plug rear port? I included a picture of a rear master cylinder for reference. Open port is front line, hose is for rear slave. http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/master2.jpg 2nd, and this is VERY important. How much is this going to SLOW my 1st gen down if I put this 2nd gen part on it ?? :think: Gary
  18. dingy
    Could it be the same internally, but with different graphics on the front of the speedo. There was a link to a picture on here at one time of a Kilo unit but it is gone now. Gary
  19. dingy
    What are the thoughts on using a front brake line set up off of an RSV for the front brakes on a 1st Gen. (1983) It seems like it will work to me, but I would like to hear from the voices of experience out there. I got a set from Pinwall cycle for $18.00 shipped and it looks like it will fit. This came off of a 2000 RSV. If nothing else, lines are 17 years newer than my 83 has on it. Pictures below. Last picture is of one caliper ends and the master cylinder end. I will need to fabricate a bracket to mount the coupling unit. The hose lengths look OK The angle of the master cylinder fitting is off some what. That may create a minor problem where the cover goes on under the handle bar riser. This is not a show stopper though. The caliper angles on hoses appear to be workable. The front brake lines are one of the few things I don't have off of the bike at this point. I have not measured I.D. of the ends of the hoses to check for a match yet. Is there any thing inside the center coupler unit or is it just straight piping? One the rear master cylinder, can I just block off the port that the line to the front comes out of, or is it more involved ? Gary
  20. dingy
    Snaggletooth is working on them. Thanks.
  21. dingy
    Young Charlie had a "Senior Moment" in his case a "Junior Moment" He does not have a Service Manual, just an owner's manual. Still looking for service manual scans. Gary
  22. dingy
    I have several versions of the 83 Service Manual that I have downloaded and they are all missing some common pages. Pages are only partially scanned and have large black areas on them. There are 10 pages missing or incomplete. I included page 183 below so you can see what I am referring to. Would someone that has a hard copy manual please scan these pages and send them to me. The higher the scan resolution the better. I have the software that I can replace the bad pages and I will post a complete manual. First number is chapter & page number in printed manual, followed by what appears to be detailed on that page. Number on next line is the PDF page number for reference in two different copies that I have. 2-5 - Deals with TDC mark & valves 150 3-5 - Engine removal 183 3-10 - Engine dis-assembly 188 3-52 - Right after clutch reassembly 230 3-55 - Cam chain installation 233 3-58 - Oil pipe installation 236 5-20 - Brake master cylinder 275 6-2 - Coolant replacement 316 7-27 - Brake light wiring 354 8-3 - Appendix Bulb specs 403 Gary
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    http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/buck.jpg
  24. dingy
    Not one picture of the better half ?? Tater's is my only friend !!
  25. dingy
    How many times does it beep when you power it up? What type computer is it? This is web site to different beep codes depending on model. http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm Gary
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