Author Topic: "Revive" (1985 K100 Street Scrambler Build, not a Cafe Racer)  (Read 178405 times)

Offline Laitch

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Re: Triple S
« Reply #275 on: September 25, 2018, 02:24:34 PM »
That's one of the most boring videos yet; however, I do think you tapped out in Morse code, My hovercraft is full of eels. As a fuel pump, it doesn't make the grade. Use it to work on your code technique. Is the replacement the same diameter?
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Offline DJEwen

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Re: Triple S
« Reply #276 on: September 25, 2018, 02:50:28 PM »
Welcome back DJ. Looks like the fuel pump is fooked. Can't do any harm to change it for £25 anyway, but your cutting it fine for the rideout. #FUCKCANCER  :2thumbup:

Cheers Gary, nice tail BTW ;) that one doesn’t look like it’s gone down the freeway by itself haha
Yeah... pretty fine, see what like, hopefully it’s only the pump.

That's one of the most boring videos yet; however, I do think you tapped out in Morse code, My hovercraft is full of eels. As a fuel pump, it doesn't make the grade. Use it to work on your code technique. Is the replacement the same diameter?

Strange that, Laitch, my hovercraft is full of eels! I believe it is the same diameter, 52mm, looks like the same one that can be found on AliExpress.

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Offline Skunky

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Re: Triple S
« Reply #277 on: September 25, 2018, 03:05:39 PM »
Cheers Gary, nice tail BTW ;)

Been said before  :ba: 
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #278 on: October 09, 2018, 06:45:15 AM »
The replacement fuel pump never arrived in time for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, It has however arrived so I took a minute to unwrap it for inspection and compare it to the original Bosch unit, all looks well, it's a good fit. I haven't bothered to bench test it in fear of damaging the pump running it dry, it's easy extracted should there be an issue. I'll try get it installed  soon. Here's a couple of comparison pictures, pretty good for £25.







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Offline DJEwen

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Re: Triple S
« Reply #279 on: October 09, 2018, 10:53:27 AM »
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #280 on: October 09, 2018, 11:54:23 AM »
Hey!  Where's the graffiti and the windblown trash?  Nice bike, but the background is all wrong.  No attitude.
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #281 on: October 09, 2018, 01:03:48 PM »
Hey!  Where's the graffiti and the windblown trash?  Nice bike, but the background is all wrong.  No attitude.

Haha, Gryph, you’re not wrong however not sure how well some graffiti tags on the garage doors will go down with the neighbours! I’ll get some quality shots done soon.
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #282 on: October 09, 2018, 01:08:43 PM »
She lives, fuel pump works a treat!

Unfortunately the submersible hose is finished, it’s leaking badly in multiple places, I had already swapped this from the spare bike after the first split but it’s clear I should have replaced for new in the first instance [goes to order new submersible hose] I suspect this could be the cause of my lack of power and potentially not a vacuum leak?



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Re: Triple S
« Reply #283 on: October 09, 2018, 03:32:17 PM »
I suspect this could be the cause of my lack of power and potentially not a vacuum leak?
A vacuum leak would suck, wouldn't it?:1a:

Take it for a spin; you'll find out.
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #284 on: October 12, 2018, 04:18:43 AM »
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Offline DJEwen

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Re: Triple S
« Reply #285 on: October 12, 2018, 04:27:19 AM »
Damn still looking Good!
 Couldnt help noticing your chicken strips on the picture! Exact same spot as mine - do you find that the 140 tyre is so “round” that it would be “ unhealhty” to go further Down doing corners?  I sure feel something Like that 😅
Guess it would be different with a wider rim!
What about the 120 in front is that ok? I run 4.00 - 18 - works Great - but still very round!
Regards
Chr

It was never really intended on being some knee down speed machine really. I'm just a pussy, to scared to go any lower because I think I'd actually cry if it let go and I put her on her side after all this work, I'd have to set fire to it and walk away! I do still have the crash bars, I could re-install them but I'm happy not finding the limit.
I'll get her a bit further over next summer... :falldown:

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Offline Enfield

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Re: Triple S
« Reply #286 on: October 14, 2018, 03:37:37 PM »
 :2thumbup:I fully understand what you are saying!! Damn your bike looks good - throw some pics when you have the time!
 
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #287 on: October 14, 2018, 03:39:54 PM »
Good to see it running Dave, Just in time for the Scottish winter  :dunno2:
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #288 on: October 15, 2018, 08:27:50 AM »
:2thumbup:I fully understand what you are saying!! Damn your bike looks good - throw some pics when you have the time!

Thanks, Enfield. I'll get some pictures up once I can get her out for a shoot.

Just in time for the Scottish winter

Lol... we're hardy up here north of the wall  :hide:
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Offline DJEwen

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Re: Triple S
« Reply #289 on: October 15, 2018, 03:49:28 PM »
I installed the new hose tonight and took her out for a spin... what a rocket, now I understand the flying part of the “Flying Brick”! It’s a night and day improvement, no flat spot, no hesitation and so much quicker. Treated her to a dose of 97 Ron and a squirt of injector cleaner too.

Here’s some shots below, all iPhone ones and arguably over edited.









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Offline Martini

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Re: Triple S
« Reply #290 on: October 16, 2018, 06:52:59 AM »
That's one clean build, kudos!
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #291 on: October 16, 2018, 10:55:06 AM »
That's one clean build, kudos!

Thanks   :2thumbup:
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Offline DJEwen

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Re: Triple S
« Reply #292 on: October 17, 2018, 02:07:05 PM »
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #293 on: October 17, 2018, 07:59:20 PM »
Bikes like yours leave me feeling very torn. Basically I like K bikes kept original but that looks just amazing. It also looks practical and useable which is a huge plus.  Great job!
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #294 on: October 21, 2018, 05:00:57 PM »
Bikes like yours leave me feeling very torn. Basically I like K bikes kept original but that looks just amazing. It also looks practical and useable which is a huge plus.  Great job!

Well that’s saying something, Thanks! This is my daily so it had to retain some form of practicality, it’s all I need for the commute to/from work.
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #295 on: December 03, 2018, 08:45:52 AM »
Still going :falldown:

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Offline duckytran

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Re: Triple S
« Reply #296 on: December 03, 2018, 12:11:08 PM »
Who made the little side bag? It's nice and clean. Would love to get my hand on one.  :clap:
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #297 on: December 03, 2018, 12:22:01 PM »
Who made the little side bag? It's nice and clean. Would love to get my hand on one.  :clap:

Claire at French Touch Upholstery, you can get her on Instagram @Frenchtouch_upholstery.

She’s done a great job on them, full prototype from start to finish Think she’s on Facebook too.
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Re: Triple S
« Reply #298 on: December 03, 2018, 12:39:07 PM »
Claire at French Touch Upholstery, you can get her on Instagram @Frenchtouch_upholstery.

She’s done a great job on them, full prototype from start to finish Think she’s on Facebook too.


Thanks for the info. How much was it?
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Offline DJEwen

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Re: Triple S
« Reply #299 on: December 03, 2018, 01:09:42 PM »

Thanks for the info. How much was it?
Hmm... you’d be better giving Claire a shout, I paid a good bit more for it during the prototype phase and had her make changes along the way so mine wouldn’t be the best representation of the cost. I’m not aware she’s made any others to date.
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