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njloco
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What happened to the chebby ?
Don't sweat the tire thing man, I've run through a set already at the track, my new gsxr track bike has a new set on as we speak, 90% of the guys in red, blue, and black group run them at BOTH track organizations I run with! I've had ZERO problems, they have done nothing short of stick like glue. Ran my fastest laps to date on em.
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highly recommend Shinko SuperSport SLG(stick like glue) radials for both track and street. those along with HellFire 1-percenter exhaust system is truly an unbeatable combination. my record setting track times at Americas' fastest tracks including Talladega SuperSpeedway corroborate same.
love always,
Jimmy540i
njloco
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He's already on meds and he does live in a home, it's hopeless !
Silverrider
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Just to tolerate Teabag.
The Chebby had lug nuts under the center caps. Just not tight ones... the studs started snapping off:upset: I decided to get a tow instead of try to get home on 3 studs. That made me check it out further, more rookie stuff like wheel bearings. Stock rollers, not tapered and torqued to at least 150lb/ft:stupid: so I've been busy playing with the '57 making it a daily driver. I sold the S-5 because I need a 60+ year old car as my only vehicle with a roof? Never been happier about a dumb decision:angel:
But in the meantime I'm still waiting for an answer from LAP about the weird headlight smoke stuff because the brand new headlight is doing the same thing in one ride:mad-new:
I did get to meet a hero though!
Makes me want to buy a Kilo of coke and party with Crockett and Tubbs...
But in the meantime I'm still waiting for an answer from LAP about the weird headlight smoke stuff because the brand new headlight is doing the same thing in one ride:mad-new:
I did get to meet a hero though!
Makes me want to buy a Kilo of coke and party with Crockett and Tubbs...
And replace the first chain slider (6300 miles)
U5xH2P26T+CWL9o2rFUXbw by Cooter!, on Flickr
9yr8cqAVRh635s%YBfB8TA by Cooter!, on Flickr
I waited just a little too long and the swingarm got a little shiny part
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But not structural, so I'm not gonna worry about it. I will say the 43T Steel sprocket does have a slight off-set that I had put to the outside (50/50 guess right?). I turned it around and that helps a little. The new slider has a little rub on the outside again after the first ride so perhaps a sprocket with another 10 thou inside off-set would center it better? Not really worried, its a cheap part ($38 shipped) and took about 10 mins to swap. 3 allens for the rear-set and tensioner, I pulled the rear wheel too, but don't think you have to even do that.
U5xH2P26T+CWL9o2rFUXbw by Cooter!, on Flickr
9yr8cqAVRh635s%YBfB8TA by Cooter!, on FlickrI waited just a little too long and the swingarm got a little shiny part
3yqAzAP8RHuXX8S2807m4Q by Cooter!, on FlickrBut not structural, so I'm not gonna worry about it. I will say the 43T Steel sprocket does have a slight off-set that I had put to the outside (50/50 guess right?). I turned it around and that helps a little. The new slider has a little rub on the outside again after the first ride so perhaps a sprocket with another 10 thou inside off-set would center it better? Not really worried, its a cheap part ($38 shipped) and took about 10 mins to swap. 3 allens for the rear-set and tensioner, I pulled the rear wheel too, but don't think you have to even do that.
A big "Thank You" to our esteemed SilverRider for getting the Oberon clutch slave cylinder and letting us know what a big difference it made.
I had seen it but thought 'No WAY! $140 for a slave?' and 'It couldn't make that big a difference'. Cliff notes? It did.
Did several pulls with a luggage scale. I tested it for accuracy with dumbbells at 20-30-40 lbs.
Pulled right at the relief on the stock levers (40.8lbs!!)
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Take off the cover:
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and slider (If you're that cool
):
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pop off the rubber cover and remove the 17mm sheave nut (with 1/4" allen installed so it doesn't rotate:
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Hydraulic line:
KdEXEI0RRHqWw36zl9GzqA by Cooter!, on Flickr
and plug it with a fitting vacuum plug will stop the MC from going dry and drastically help bleeding later:
vQHSk+BdRMypndKe+trtGQ by Cooter!, on Flickr
I had seen it but thought 'No WAY! $140 for a slave?' and 'It couldn't make that big a difference'. Cliff notes? It did.
Did several pulls with a luggage scale. I tested it for accuracy with dumbbells at 20-30-40 lbs.
Pulled right at the relief on the stock levers (40.8lbs!!)
cOWjm0LXTiqLsp9thfijtg by Cooter!, on FlickrTake off the cover:
0HrZimkfQuSUT4cAXjWSlQ by Cooter!, on Flickrand slider (If you're that cool
):
KQTaI91zSWSPKPmvTyKXkg by Cooter!, on Flickrpop off the rubber cover and remove the 17mm sheave nut (with 1/4" allen installed so it doesn't rotate:
no pic
Hydraulic line:
KdEXEI0RRHqWw36zl9GzqA by Cooter!, on Flickrand plug it with a fitting vacuum plug will stop the MC from going dry and drastically help bleeding later:
vQHSk+BdRMypndKe+trtGQ by Cooter!, on Flickr
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Pull the snap ring out, push out the center with your thumbs and you end up with this on the bench:
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MjSlYRAiR9Si35+tujcHug by Cooter!, on Flickr
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Line up the C/L mark to the feed hole:
O5u9SDZ5SCmrOLva5PtxLQ by Cooter!, on Flickr
Get as close as you can but don't worry, there is guide bumps for it when seated:
hCxBJgcIQsi5MN1JdRRQ3Q by Cooter!, on Flickr
L57sf7HkRa+yPTCIpL8wMA by Cooter!, on Flickr
N1amGlhrRjqkIAoI1P%zqA by Cooter!, on Flickr
MjSlYRAiR9Si35+tujcHug by Cooter!, on Flickr
GMsPcM8fSKiedHLBKWpfEA by Cooter!, on FlickrLine up the C/L mark to the feed hole:
O5u9SDZ5SCmrOLva5PtxLQ by Cooter!, on FlickrGet as close as you can but don't worry, there is guide bumps for it when seated:
hCxBJgcIQsi5MN1JdRRQ3Q by Cooter!, on Flickr
L57sf7HkRa+yPTCIpL8wMA by Cooter!, on Flickr
Wiggle it carefully in place and it drops 80% of the way in without issue. The last 20% is critical and HARD.
I found that a 1" deep-well socket over the hex:
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Flipped over on a solid bench, and press evenly with both hands:
J46sASqGR+GFqPKyPYiEDQ by Cooter!, on Flickr
Didn't quite do it:
3ih5ZGLTQMGvXreqg1BvCw by Cooter!, on Flickr
Popped it out, checked the o-rings, and did it again:
g7S3wKCbTLKlzDzobFMhOQ by Cooter!, on Flickr
Now, thats perfect. The top lip (that the stock one does not have) is barely past the clutch cover hole.
I found that a 1" deep-well socket over the hex:
Qnc+kMZnQ8ekqNcHecgf0w by Cooter!, on FlickrFlipped over on a solid bench, and press evenly with both hands:
J46sASqGR+GFqPKyPYiEDQ by Cooter!, on FlickrDidn't quite do it:
3ih5ZGLTQMGvXreqg1BvCw by Cooter!, on FlickrPopped it out, checked the o-rings, and did it again:
g7S3wKCbTLKlzDzobFMhOQ by Cooter!, on FlickrNow, thats perfect. The top lip (that the stock one does not have) is barely past the clutch cover hole.
Snap ring back on:
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Easily re0install and...Vacuum bleeding.
Carefully wrap the bleeder with teflon tape so you aren't sucking air past the threads.
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Do NOT cover the little hole or seating face:
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Teflon paste works OK if you are unsure, but just don't cover the hole and you're fine.
ozHglMngQGm39zN8ST2FOA by Cooter!, on FlickrEasily re0install and...Vacuum bleeding.
Carefully wrap the bleeder with teflon tape so you aren't sucking air past the threads.
XsyIMZuCRGqvZW4avHF8Nw by Cooter!, on FlickrDo NOT cover the little hole or seating face:
bkf7l9BsTD+LijkYAs0vYQ by Cooter!, on FlickrTeflon paste works OK if you are unsure, but just don't cover the hole and you're fine.
Suck it!
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Keep it full:
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0PMlChjnSXe8Dg4DhOCcdg by Cooter!, on FlickrKeep it full:
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Wow. 17.9lbs pull. Totally repeatable.
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Very smooth linear pull at half the effort and only 7.7lb hold?!?
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Worth every penny.
For giggles I tested the XB (Stella) that has a stock clutch, shorty levers and a new cable and it was very close to being the same (about 1lb more).
Thats impressive.
E+IiYRVGSnueTFCk2O9G6g by Cooter!, on FlickrVery smooth linear pull at half the effort and only 7.7lb hold?!?
RdJR6sDuSb6gD5nDWXz8MQ by Cooter!, on FlickrWorth every penny.
For giggles I tested the XB (Stella) that has a stock clutch, shorty levers and a new cable and it was very close to being the same (about 1lb more).
Thats impressive.
I got word on the weird headlight smokey white mark thing too.
I asked LAP (who I bought the replacement headlight from) and after sending pics, they referred to EBR and immediately sent out a new unit with a tag to return the old one.
They mentioned the supplier was aware of the issue for the early bikes (mines #000024 for 2014) and requested my Vin# to see if some snuck through.
Very NICE customer service from LAP (through e-bay even!) matches what I've experienced from EBR to this date. Classy bunch.
I'll swap the headlight again once I'm home (Mom's b-day in Portland:love_heart
I asked LAP (who I bought the replacement headlight from) and after sending pics, they referred to EBR and immediately sent out a new unit with a tag to return the old one.
They mentioned the supplier was aware of the issue for the early bikes (mines #000024 for 2014) and requested my Vin# to see if some snuck through.
Very NICE customer service from LAP (through e-bay even!) matches what I've experienced from EBR to this date. Classy bunch.
I'll swap the headlight again once I'm home (Mom's b-day in Portland:love_heart
Silverrider
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That is a great write as always ^^^ I hope to see one just as detailed for the valves. My Friend!Suck it!
Keep it full:
Thanks Silver, It’s that time at 6k miles! I just need to get a solid day in the shop. It’s not a job I want to get 1/2 way done and get distracted for a week.... It will be a few weeks until I get that chance but I promise I will take lots of pics during the process and share them
and plug it with a fitting vacuum plug will stop the MC from going dry and drastically help bleeding later:
Nice "life hack" for plugging the banjo :up::up: Damn! You are a handsome fella !
Silverrider
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Funny story here, I didnt plug mine and the brake fluid drained into my collector as you can see in the pic unknown to me at the time, Once done fired it up and smoke was coming out of my exhaust I was very worried at first, till I figured out what took place. :black_eyed:
MakingPAIN
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That’s good news about the slave I still need to get one.
I am doing the valves on my bike this week or next. I have 5400 or something on it right now. Kinda excited to tear it apart but I have had a new project I have been working on.
1979 chevette. New Holley carb,new distributor and coil, new clutch, tranny mount motor mounts torque tube mount, new brakes and lines, new shocks springs all ball joints inner and outer tie rods. Rebuilt the rack and pinion. New wheels and tires. Lol in the chevette what am I doing with my life!!!?
Chevette by D, on Flickr
I am doing the valves on my bike this week or next. I have 5400 or something on it right now. Kinda excited to tear it apart but I have had a new project I have been working on.
1979 chevette. New Holley carb,new distributor and coil, new clutch, tranny mount motor mounts torque tube mount, new brakes and lines, new shocks springs all ball joints inner and outer tie rods. Rebuilt the rack and pinion. New wheels and tires. Lol in the chevette what am I doing with my life!!!?
Chevette by D, on Flickr
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