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Offline Wasserwolf

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Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« on: August 01, 2016, 09:38:01 PM »
I bought this bike a few months back remotely while I was in Brazil. I had a friend check it out but I just got back in the US for my home leave and have spent the past few days getting familiar with it. It had later body work and I removed the lower cladding do lighten up the appearance. It stumbles a bit when it first starts if you give it throttle but after 2 minutes revs and runs fine. First thing I noticed is how top heavy this bike is. I feel like it always wants to tip over when I put it on the center stand, need to get use to this.  I am posting before and after pics. For some reason the P.O. zip tied the top of the hard bags to the bike? Is this common.  I really like the power and it is well balanced at speed. Hazard lights in op so I will need to take a close look at that. All in all very happy with my new brick.
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Offline Wasserwolf

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2016, 09:41:37 PM »
Here is a pic of the zip ties bags.
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Offline Laitch

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2016, 10:46:33 PM »
Quote from: Wasserwolf on August 01, 2016, 09:38:01 PM
For some reason the P.O. zip tied the top of the hard bags to the bike? Is this common.
If you hit a hole or bump hard enough, the bags can be tossed off the Z-frames then run over by whatever is behind you. I use these to keep them in place. Other riders have other methods and some riders have no problems.
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2016, 11:02:45 PM »
Very sharp bike........more so with the lowers attached. How many miles? The sips are basic fall-off security, which can be more artfully achieved. The same security should be considered with the side panels below the tank/ seat.
What maintenance have you done or planning to do?
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Offline Wasserwolf

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2016, 06:49:40 AM »
60,000 miles. Did oil change, need to check the rear splines,  change the brake fluid, spark plugs, fuel filter and examine all rubber parts for significant wear. The bike appears well taken care of by the P.O. so I decided to get some yehawww first then tackle the maintenance a bit at a time. I actually like it better with the lowers off but to each his own.
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2016, 10:59:04 AM »
Less heat without the flowers floor sure.
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Offline Laitch

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2016, 11:31:41 AM »
Quote from: TrueAce on August 02, 2016, 10:59:04 AM
Less heat without the flowers floor sure.
Not that there's anything wrong with flowers per se, Wasserwolf.
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2016, 11:33:01 AM »
Damon autocorrect........is flowers the new queers?
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Offline Laitch

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2016, 11:35:15 AM »
Quote from: TrueAce on August 02, 2016, 11:33:01 AM
Damon autocorrect........is flowers the new queers?
Ask Damon again, Ace
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Offline Wasserwolf

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2016, 05:53:06 PM »
P.O's permatex gas tank fix failed. I have ridden about 500 miles since I have been home and the bike rocks. I was hoping to get through my vacation and just ride but the brick had other plans. I pulled od the tank and removed the innards. I plan on having the tank welded to repair it.  I have a question with regards to the rubber damper that bolts to the pump. Does it look whomped to you or is that normal wear and tear. Bike has 60,000 on it. Photos attached.
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Offline Shiny

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2016, 07:55:07 PM »
Does the damper leave black residue on your finger when you rub it? Then it's womped. I had good luck with jb waterweld repairing tanks. Supposed to be impermeable to gas.
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Offline Wasserwolf

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2016, 11:18:31 PM »
Quote from: Shiny on August 11, 2016, 07:55:07 PM
Does the damper leave black residue on your finger when you rub it? Then it's womped. I had good luck with jb waterweld repairing tanks. Supposed to be impermeable to gas.

It does not leave any residue  when I rubbed it but their is some on the filter below it. Are the replacements available resistant to ethanol?
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Offline Laitch

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2016, 11:35:26 PM »
Quote from: Wasserwolf on August 11, 2016, 11:18:31 PM
Are the replacements available resistant to ethanol?
This is touted as being resistant to chemical breakdown, but not ethanol specifically. My experience has shown me that what prevents that type of degradation is fresh fuel moving through the system and short-term storage with conditioned fuel in the system.
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Offline Martin

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2016, 12:09:27 AM »
This is what happens to the fuel pump damper when you run ethanol fuel in OZ. Your damper looks OK.
Regards Martin.
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Offline Laitch

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #14 on: August 12, 2016, 12:10:54 AM »
Quote from: Martin on August 12, 2016, 12:09:27 AM
This is what happens to the fuel pump damper when you run ethanol fuel in OZ. Your damper looks OK.
Regards Martin.
Touch-up with a butter knife and that would be good to go, Martin.
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Offline Martin

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #15 on: August 12, 2016, 12:25:18 AM »
In OZ they have a spread called Vegemite same colour and same consistency. The damper would probably taste better. Most Ozzies love it I actually hate it. If you ever have a chance give it a go, it's made from the leftovers from beer brewing.
Regards Martin.
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Offline Wasserwolf

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #16 on: August 12, 2016, 07:11:57 AM »
Quote from: Martin on August 12, 2016, 12:09:27 AM
This is what happens to the fuel pump damper when you run ethanol fuel in OZ. Your damper looks OK.
Regards Martin.

Wow that pump messed up. How did you clean out all the residue?

I tried vegemite once, tasted like a salty onion soup mix paste, I'll take peanut butter.
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Offline Filmcamera

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #17 on: August 12, 2016, 09:54:07 AM »
Vegemite is just a copy of Marmite - the king of yeast spreads...  :lets-eat:
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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #18 on: August 12, 2016, 09:56:30 AM »
Quote from: Filmcamera on August 12, 2016, 09:54:07 AM
. . . the king of yeast spreads . . .
Now there's a dubious title!
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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #19 on: August 12, 2016, 10:05:33 AM »
It is one of those love it or hate it things - I adore it, the rest of my family are waiting to use the fact that I like it as concrete evidence I should be admitted into a mental hospital...

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Offline Martin

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #20 on: August 12, 2016, 01:19:41 PM »
It's a mates tank off his K100, he's still cleaning it using a combination of soaking in methylated spirits and wiping with acetone. I soaked his pump in vinegar for 2 weeks, then methylated spirits. The pump seemed like it was jammed, on applying 12v tried reversing polarity still jammed. Even though it was jammed I didn't want to be responsible for totally destroying it. I gave it back to my mate and he applied higher voltage 18v alternating the polarity and it broke free. Out of 4 bricks only one has a usable fuel pump damper, which he is going to use with a new non OEM pump to get the K100 back on the road. You want to try getting the gunk off your hands, it took days, be warned wear gloves.
Regards Martin.
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Offline mw074

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #21 on: August 12, 2016, 01:35:40 PM »
Gumout will cut the tar that gets left when they melt. But it's a major pain.
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Offline Martin

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Re: Back form Brazil and working on the Brick
« Reply #22 on: August 12, 2016, 01:45:21 PM »
MW thanks for the suggestion, but as with a lot of things that we can't get in OZ. This is another product not available. :dunno
Regards Martin.
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Offline Wasserwolf

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Gas tank leak epoxy fix
« Reply #23 on: August 24, 2016, 08:14:16 PM »
I got about 500 miles on the bike when I noticed fuel leaking from the right side front of the tank in the low spot. P.O. has done some kind of puddy fix but he did not take it down to bear metal and just smeared it in like play dough. I have a spare tank but its unpainted and I wanted to get back on the road quickly since I have to return to Brazil in week. I decided to try the VersaChem gas tank repair kit from O'Reillys. The kit contains a two component epoxy and a fiber glass mat. I removed the tank and drained it.  I then removed the old puddy and took the tank down to bare metal when the leaks were. I cleaned the surface with acetone and was set to apply the VersaChem. After mixing the epoxy, you have about 5 min before it sets. I covered the holes and surrounding area with a layer of epoxy, laid the mat down then brushed another layer of epoxy on top. It was fully hardened in about 15 minutes. I spray bombed the repair and re-assembeled the tank. I put about 200 miles on it and so far so good. I will post if any problems develop but it was a $15 fix that got me riding very quickly.
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