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slob · Guru

RE: new winter project

dread123 · Moderator

Dealer had fun getting undone. Not had one seized like that for many yrs!!! No charge though. Need to swap internals to other new leg now and then fit new blue fork gaiters that I have. Debating to order new side panels from Portugal at moment to match front and rear fenders? But that's mainly cosmetic **** I need to sort. Just want engine started. Itching. Although I did connect battery and turn ignition on and the powevalve servo did its thing. Little things eh

dread123 · Moderator

forks filled with some putoline fork oil today- new oil pipe for pump fitted, new air filter- primed with oil and fitted.double checked carb,airbox tightened correctly- although my throttle doesnt seem to slide back now? when i twist- it doesnt spring back?? checked to ensure that cable not trapped? perhaps new cable time??

Clutch cable assembeled today -but seems i might new new one as fraying etc?

new horn fitted- much louder than stock one too :p

Need new throttle grips too...any one recommend some decent blue ones please?

still considering ordering new side panel from same guy in portugal yet?? cant make mind up? current panels have some scratches but could cover with stickers- although i didnt want loads stickers all over?? any thoughts?

need to fit the exhaust and silenecer on then fill gearbox oil and 2t oil- then ready to attempt a fire up :p anticipate a few problems with my carb- airscrew half out and unable to adjust just to knackered head??? shouldnt effect the starting and running though should it?

too busy at work to mess about this week so will have to wait.

FunkeyMunkeyDavid · Guru

loves a new cable me.

makes your clutch/throttle easier and lighter,you'll wonder why you put up with old cables for so long

worth checking the routing on your throttle 1st though,might just be a tight bend somewere?

NEV · Guru

A white seat looks nice, but the slightest mark shows up no end.

BTW thats one of those replacement seat covers from Felipe over in Portugal, £15 quid I think it was, took mine to a bloke who shaped the foam, cut out the 'YAMAHA' and put in a Green vinyl insert underneath then fitted the seat cover all for a tenner.

-- Edited by NEV on Tuesday 2nd of April 2013 09:24:56 AM

dread123 · Moderator

new clutch cable ordered, alongside new small indicators x4...also ordered new set of plastics- new side panels and new radiator/oil plastic panels-

considering ordering new clutch whilst doing the cables? is it worth doing? or just wait to see how it runs?

Have put the new rear fender and front fender on and also new polisport headlight- just needs adjusting slightly. fitted gaiters which look lot better too!

Keeping look out for airbow rubber without the bottle hole and few other things on ebay? hopefully April be the month i start this baby? hopefully should be good with new engine rebuilt- got another spare engine here anyways with all new bits incase it pops hahaha

need to purchase new stickers for radiator/oil panels- been advised that Portugual guys stickers are different?? anyone know anything different?

dread123 · Moderator

Seat also needs recovering was gonna put one of those seat covers from ebay but gonna take to a company and get custom jobe done! not sure if i should keep blue or change for different colour any thoughts??

would white seat suit? gonna prob get the foam redone etc

Nathlaad · DTR Legend

Love the look of that i do Nev

dread123 · Moderator

yep loving the look of it! good idea about cutting out wording and replacing! food for thought.

Ralzy · Guru

Tis nice in white. But like Nev said already white marks so easily, white trainners are bad enough to keep clean. I could imagine how long that would last riding round with that on in brums smog for a week or two.

But you can`t help but like the colour does look lovely smile

dread123 · Moderator

filled gearbox up with oil today, no leaks anywhere.. filled 2stroke tank up to with oil :p fitted new spark plug, need some coolant now and think i'm gonna try and start baby up :P exhaust all fitted

was looking for a temp fuel bottle- the kind where i can mix fuel in and connect to carb and run whats in there as tank etc all off...any ideas where i can get one?

Also any help with bleeding the oil pump would be good ? thanks

NEV · Guru

Recycling centre or scrapyard, I use an old lawn mower plastic petrol tank.

MDK · DTR Legend

use almost anything as a temp fuel tank I use empty clean washing up liquid bottles you need to make a breather hole on them thou or they cause a vacume .

love the white seat but that would last 5 mins with me and oily fingers

Ralzy · Guru

I just use an old Dt 2stroke oil tank for a makeshift tank

dread123 · Moderator

took the tank to fuel station when i filled the car-0 only stuck £2.70 in so should e plenty for now...anyways

well she started after about 5mins of frantic kicking- got a coolant leak from the bottom pipe...seems the clip thing thats on doesnt seal it well enough on the metal coolant pipe.. also very tiny leak of oil from the gearchange seal there? is that easy to change? and the big thick gasket on left hand side of engine- not sealing corectly-slight oil around there too

no other leaks etc, was a little worried as took about 10-15mins to idle by iteself coupled with a knackered carb- the airscrew is nearly all the way out but all chewed so not going anywhere.. will this cause slightly eratic idling and slight bogging??

no odd noises etc to be heard

seems i also need new igntion barrel as the one fitted is slightly dodgy in that if key is slightly off the mark then it refuses to start and servo doesnt operate then??

dread123 · Moderator

also just bagged myself a trail tech vapor unit :p

dread123 · Moderator

Carb bought today. Good airscrew etc and all complete. New gear changer seal also bought. Gonna be a busy week. And top off other fork is leaking at seal now. Gonna do that Friday!! Knew I should have done it when other was done. Should be easy now I know how

dread123 · Moderator

well just done myother fork seal tonight...gets easier the more times you do it :p

Received my Vapor Speedo today...nice bit of kit...installed the magnetic screw onto my wheel-removed my old clocks and remainder of igntion barrel in order to measure up some sort of mount!

need to get some new clips for the coolant pipes..anyone know where to get them cheap and the correct size??

Waiting for gearchange seal to arrive..hopefully should be easy job to change? Also other carb should be here next few days too :p busy days ahead

Still havent been able to solve the problem with my rear indicators...in that they dont fit under properly?? contemplating to get the dremel out and modify the rear mudgauard slightly??

NEV · Guru

Most pound shops sell a selection of wire and nylon brushes in a pack of about 6, a selection of small and large wire brush wheels that go into an electric drill are pretty useful too.

-- Edited by NEV on Sunday 14th of April 2013 10:57:30 AM

dread123 · Moderator

ok carb received but wasnt as described!!! dont you just hate that???

but idle screw and airscrew intact and fully working..bottom half of carb was damaged- so used my other one to make good one out of this..it also had a 210 main jet-which i have replaced with my 240 jet. Gave it good clean inside- now need to give clean outside...is it best to use toothbrush and white spirits? dont have access to a ultrasonic cleaner?

bits left to do now..

Seat recovering
fit vapor- mate works in metal works- so gonna get template made and he will sort for me :p
possible search for a grab rail?? not sure yet
wire up indicators- which are all fitted now
Sort out my front brake
Grease rear suspension parts
New AC-10 rear tyre and tube

And then i think will be good for MOT :p

NEV · Guru

Get a can of carb cleaner Dread, comes in an aerosol and a tube/straw, so that you can fire a bit of pressure into the jets, and nooks and crannies of the carb.
As for cleaning the outside of the carb, always gone for Paraffin myself, plus a can of carb cleaner. toothbrush or a copper wire suede brush.

dread123 · Moderator

cheers will grab some paraffin in morning and copper wire brush :p can then spray engine enamel and have it all shiny after

MDK · DTR Legend

dread123 wrote:
cheers will grab some paraffin in morning and copper wire brush :p can then spray engine enamel and have it all shiny after

never used parfin my self always got along with petrol breaks down oil greese also good old wd40 or just old washing up liq and a tooth brush .. wire wool is great also for polishing up

NEV · Guru

The main thing with using paraffin is that it isn't volatile, petrol is, it doesn't evaporate as petrol does, infact if you leave it for a few hours, all the crap settles at the bottom of the cleaning bath/container, and if you are careful, you can pour the clear paraffin that stays at the top back into a container, and re-use for cleaning again.
If using petrol at least do it outside not in a workshop/shed, as a mate of mine suffered 3rd degree burns while working on a car in his garage, and a stray spark ignited fumes from an open petrol container, he lost a nice car in the fire too. This weather were having at the min, where its cold and windy outside, people will be preferring to work in sheds or garages with the door shut, and using petrol, and the fumes generated from it in that situation, can be a tad dodgy.

dread123 · Moderator

Good advice there rhanks

dread123 · Moderator

Well thought id get started on electrics.. sorted all indicators with new relay. Plumbed in tail tidy correctly . Carried out light mod so that lights come on without engine running. Put bullet connectors on wires but think i am gonna solder and cover instead. Extra loud horn plumbed in and working.. halo headlight, working great too. Awaiting new ignition barrel at moment, then mate gonna sort my template for vapour unit, gonna fasten yo bars for now to get MOT sorted and then i can tidy up... coming together now!!

dread123 · Moderator

new ignition barrel arrived 10mins ago..fitted and works alot better than previous one :p Still sparking when switched on unlike previous one- which didnt spark when switched on-dodgy cpnnection!

Fitted Vapour speedo to my bar for now till get mount done.
Bit of pain trying to fit speedo sensor- manual states to drill on caliper -had to fix onto lower fork leg, but it uses the disc brak cover fixing points- so had to modify the cover to fit and try and route wire correctly.

Spinning the wheel activates the speedo..so glad that works- not wiring the temp/rpm yet until i get it MOT then i can tidy up

dread123 · Moderator

Decided to stick tank on and started the beast..no leak except gearchanger seal....only very tiny leak. Took lot of messing about with carb to get ticking over..different carb and had to put my bigger jets in. After 20 mins or so i got it right.ticking over smoothly now. Switched oil pipe to reeds to a clear pipe...had lots of bubbles in and took while to come through properly but sorted now and will be able to see if problems in future with feed.just need to fit new clutch lev3r with my new cable and bleed front brake, fit my chain and just give quick clean over. Then mot and once done i can do all the little bits left

dread123 · Moderator

clutch lever fitted
new clutch cable fitted
new gear changer oil seal fitted

Just wiring to tidy up,and new tyre for the rear and general cosmetics

Need to bleed front brake- gonna try using a syringe and doing th reverse method?? anyone had good success with it?

Anyone fitted braided hoses for brakes? thinking of purchasing for front- will there be any noticable difference??

need to post some pics once complete :p

NEV · Guru

Have a look at HEL for braided hoses, they have a choice of colours/coverings too, about £55-£60 front and rear mind.