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« Reply #1590 on: September 05, 2016, 10:00:58 AM »
I have heard rumors of shims being "spit" when on top? I would think you would have to have 1/4" clearance for that to happen ? Likely deserve it if you let things get that sloppy.
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« Reply #1591 on: September 05, 2016, 11:29:29 AM »
I suppose if a bike were highly over-revved in a racing situation a shim 'might' be sent flying and I have heard of it happening.  But the revs must be astronomical.  Just seems overkill for shim under bucket with engines that have rev limits of 8 or 10 thousand rpm.  My little V-Strom 650 is red lined at 10,500, the Burgman at 8,500 and the ST -1100 at 8, and all have Shim under bucket.  Not looking forward to the cost of having valves adjusted on any of them.  At least they can be checked without the cams coming out first and if all is well, button 'em up for another many kms.
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 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650                                                         
'81 Suzuki GS-550 "T" (collector status)
2009 Suzuki Burgman 650 Mega Scooter




 
"SOME" PAST RIDES: In no particular order
51 Matchless 500 single      53 AJS 500 single
62 Triumph T-100SS          57 Triumph T-100R
66 Norton N-15 - 750 Scrambler
68 Honda CB 450               68 Honda CB-250
69 Honda CL 450               71 Suzuki 350
73 Suzuki GT-550 Triple      71(?) Honda SL-350
73 Honda XL-250               76 Honda CB-400F
77 Yamaha XS 500             80 Suzuki GS-550E
81 Suzuki GS-750E             81 Suzuki GS1100E           
81 Honda CB-900C
with Hondaline Tour Pak     '02 Honda CB-900F(Hornet 919)
'90 Honda ST-1100 (collector status)
'83 Suzuki GS-750 T  (collector status)        '82 Suzuki GS-550 Katana
'80 Suzuki GS-850 G          '80 Suzuki GS-1000G(collector status)
'06-Suzuki DL-650 V-Strom      
'82 Yamaha Seca 650
'07 Yamaha FJR-1300         82 Suzuki GS-850G-Collector status
'86 Suzuki GS-400ES          82 Suzuki GS-650GL-Collector status
'79 Honda CBX                  82 Suzuki GS-650-G-Collector status
'81 Honda CBX (x2)           82 Honda 450 Hawk
98 Triumph Trophy 900     06 Kawasaki Concours
'05 Suzuki Burgman 650(Super Scooter)
2018 Suzuki Burgman Executive 650 Scooter
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« Reply #1592 on: September 05, 2016, 06:20:29 PM »
Quote from: rz5mark on September 05, 2016, 10:00:58 AM
I have heard rumors of shims being "spit" when on top? I would think you would have to have 1/4" clearance for that to happen ? Likely deserve it if you let things get that sloppy.

Overhead cam clearances actually grow smaller over time.  The only way to have too much clearance is to start with too much.

Today I decided to clean the top of the engine around the crank breather, where dust and dirt had accumulated over time.  Normally this would be a 15 minute job at most, but I decided to take off the starter cover to clean around the edge.  Then I thought "What the hell...might as well take the crank breather off and do a thorough job."  But there was some dirt left along the crack between the clutch cover and the engine, so I decided to take it off and see what the front sprocket looked like.  I don't think that area had been cleaned since the bike was new in 1981, so I had to spend some time to clean it up before I could even see the sprocket.  After I took it off I thought..."Well...inf or a dime...in for a dollar."  I pulled off the guard that protects the alternator wiring and went right at it.  Two cans of carb cleaner later I was done, except fot the bolt that I twisted off when I removed the guard.  It's drilled now but I have no easyouts so it will stay like that for another day or two.  But the engine and cases are now really clean!

Oh!  The sprocket?  It's worn out.  I ordered a new chain and sprockets from Z1E but they're on the move right now so I won't see the parts for a few weeks.
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

My Sweetums rides a 2019 Suzuki DR650
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« Reply #1593 on: September 22, 2016, 04:34:58 PM »
I decided to mount a windshield that I had from my Versys and put it on the 900 do to the fact that when I take it on a ride and put 400km+  my neck and upper body cant seam to take it any more.

I know people will say ride the Versys for those long trips but its just not as much fun doing day trips like the Z1 has been . Grin
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« Reply #1594 on: September 22, 2016, 06:53:57 PM »
Huh...looks good..
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Present: ; '75 Honda XL250 (Collector Plate);  '04 Wee-Strom;  1973 Honda CB350 6-million Dollar Project;   1979 GS750E
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« Reply #1595 on: September 22, 2016, 07:38:46 PM »
Looks good Henri. Have you noticed a difference yet?  Any steering shake in turbulence?
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Past rides:
1965 Suzuki 80cc K10                             1966 Honda 305 Superhawk CB77                              
1957 Triumph TRW 500                          1967 Yamaha Twinjet 100 YL1
1967 BSA 500 Royal Star                         1967 BSA 650 Dunstall
1967 Suzuki S32 150cc                            1981 Honda 500 Siverwing GL500
1982 Honda 750 Sabre V45                      1984 Honda 750 Interceptor V45
1984 Yamaha XJ650RJ                             1985 Suzuki GSXR750M
1975 Suzuki GT750M                               1966 Yamaha 250 Catalina YDS3
1984 Honda VF1000F Interceptor                                    

Present Rides and Projects:
1971 BSA A65 650 Thunderbolt                      1983 Triumph TSX750
1975 Suzuki GT750M Lemans                         1972 BSA Dunstall 650
1982 Honda CBX 1047 Super Sport                 1955 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 clubman            
1982 Yamaha 650 XJ650LJ Seca Turbo (3)      1982 Honda CX500TC Turbo
1971 Norton Commando Interstate 750           1951 Matchless G80            
1983 Honda CB1100F ('merican)                     1972 Suzuki T500 Titan
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R                              2013 MotoGuzzi V7 Racer
2004 Triumph Thruxton                                 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT535
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« Reply #1596 on: September 22, 2016, 07:55:22 PM »
Quote from: bear on September 22, 2016, 07:38:46 PM
Looks good Henri. Have you noticed a difference yet?  Any steering shake in turbulence?
Big difference and no turbulence at all. I will be taking it to Nakusp this weekend and see how it handles trying to keep up with Jetta90 and Glenn Grin
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« Reply #1597 on: September 22, 2016, 07:57:22 PM »
Quote from: kaw74 on September 22, 2016, 04:34:58 PM
I take it on a ride and put 400km+  my neck and upper body cant seam to take it any more.



Just end the pain and sell it to me....problem solved!!! Tongue  LOL
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Current rides-ME-2006 Yamaha MT-01,2007 Suzuki DRZ 400e baja kitted,1982 Kawasaki GPZ 750r,1981 Yamaha xs 400,1974 Kawasaki KX 400.

Wife-2013 Honda CB 500x,2011 Honda crf230l,2014 Royal Enfield gt535

Past rides-1994 Kawasaki ZX 11,1984 Kawasaki GPZ 1100,1987 Kawasaki zx 750r ninja,1986 Kawasaki zx600r ninja,1982 Kawasaki GPZ 750r not the one I have now,1981 Yamaha maxim 650,1981 Yamaha xs 400 not the one I have now,1981 Yamaha RD 350.....and about 15 dirt bikes!!
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« Reply #1598 on: September 22, 2016, 07:59:36 PM »
Quote from: bajaman on September 22, 2016, 07:57:22 PM
Quote from: kaw74 on September 22, 2016, 04:34:58 PM
I take it on a ride and put 400km+  my neck and upper body cant seam to take it any more.



Just end the pain and sell it to me....problem solved!!! Tongue  LOL
I will keep it in mind Grin
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Billy D
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« Reply #1599 on: September 23, 2016, 07:38:09 AM »
Looks good .
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« Reply #1600 on: November 07, 2016, 08:51:26 PM »
Not as much a motorcycle as a new home for motorcycles.

After months of delay due to bureaucracy the new shop/garage with attached living quarters is underway.

Unbelievable weather has been a real boon (so far).

Bear
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Past rides:
1965 Suzuki 80cc K10                             1966 Honda 305 Superhawk CB77                              
1957 Triumph TRW 500                          1967 Yamaha Twinjet 100 YL1
1967 BSA 500 Royal Star                         1967 BSA 650 Dunstall
1967 Suzuki S32 150cc                            1981 Honda 500 Siverwing GL500
1982 Honda 750 Sabre V45                      1984 Honda 750 Interceptor V45
1984 Yamaha XJ650RJ                             1985 Suzuki GSXR750M
1975 Suzuki GT750M                               1966 Yamaha 250 Catalina YDS3
1984 Honda VF1000F Interceptor                                    

Present Rides and Projects:
1971 BSA A65 650 Thunderbolt                      1983 Triumph TSX750
1975 Suzuki GT750M Lemans                         1972 BSA Dunstall 650
1982 Honda CBX 1047 Super Sport                 1955 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 clubman            
1982 Yamaha 650 XJ650LJ Seca Turbo (3)      1982 Honda CX500TC Turbo
1971 Norton Commando Interstate 750           1951 Matchless G80            
1983 Honda CB1100F ('merican)                     1972 Suzuki T500 Titan
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R                              2013 MotoGuzzi V7 Racer
2004 Triumph Thruxton                                 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT535
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« Reply #1601 on: November 07, 2016, 08:55:34 PM »
I did my Basement with them blocks.

You doing the whole house with them Bear?
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« Reply #1602 on: November 07, 2016, 10:15:29 PM »
I built a house all the way to the trusses with ICF, Good way to go.
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« Reply #1603 on: November 07, 2016, 11:20:06 PM »
Looks good, how big will the shop be?
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« Reply #1604 on: November 08, 2016, 08:05:07 AM »
Only the crawl space will be ICF. Conventional frame for everything else. The shop/garage will be 1000 sq ft. It will have a polyaspartic floor again, 3 glass garage rollup doors and a vent system with heat.

Long way to go yet Roll Eyes

Bear
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Past rides:
1965 Suzuki 80cc K10                             1966 Honda 305 Superhawk CB77                              
1957 Triumph TRW 500                          1967 Yamaha Twinjet 100 YL1
1967 BSA 500 Royal Star                         1967 BSA 650 Dunstall
1967 Suzuki S32 150cc                            1981 Honda 500 Siverwing GL500
1982 Honda 750 Sabre V45                      1984 Honda 750 Interceptor V45
1984 Yamaha XJ650RJ                             1985 Suzuki GSXR750M
1975 Suzuki GT750M                               1966 Yamaha 250 Catalina YDS3
1984 Honda VF1000F Interceptor                                    

Present Rides and Projects:
1971 BSA A65 650 Thunderbolt                      1983 Triumph TSX750
1975 Suzuki GT750M Lemans                         1972 BSA Dunstall 650
1982 Honda CBX 1047 Super Sport                 1955 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 clubman            
1982 Yamaha 650 XJ650LJ Seca Turbo (3)      1982 Honda CX500TC Turbo
1971 Norton Commando Interstate 750           1951 Matchless G80            
1983 Honda CB1100F ('merican)                     1972 Suzuki T500 Titan
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R                              2013 MotoGuzzi V7 Racer
2004 Triumph Thruxton                                 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT535
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