Author Topic: 1985 K100 RT That didn't run...does now with issues! (Read 105852 times)

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #75 on:** February 13, 2017, 08:36:53 PM »

:clap: Splines are a critical maintenance item. Good that you did them.

johnny · « **Reply #76 on:** February 13, 2017, 09:14:09 PM »

greetings...

what grease did you use on those splines...

j o

Supershooter · « **Reply #77 on:** February 13, 2017, 10:43:39 PM »

A Moly formula from the local auto parts store.

Supershooter

Supershooter · « **Reply #78 on:** February 16, 2017, 09:18:58 PM »

Injectors can in the mail today, had to stay home with my son who,was under the weather, so I was able to sneak out to the shop, and install the injectors.

After assembly I hit the starter button and it eventually fired up and ran!

Low rpm no smoke, 3k white cloud!

After the cloud cleared mostly, the bike started right up!

Thanks to all those who've helped get me this far!

How important is the insulation on the fuel rail that I removed when I cleaned it?

Supershooter

Elipten · « **Reply #79 on:** February 16, 2017, 09:50:46 PM »

Been gone on mine for years.

What do the rest of you say?

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The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #80 on:** February 16, 2017, 10:10:55 PM »

There is supposed to be insulation on the rail?!? :mbird

None of my bikes even look like they ever had it.

jakgieger · « **Reply #81 on:** February 16, 2017, 10:13:24 PM »

None on mine...was strictly factory, PO was fanatic--right up until he parked it for 15 years :musicboohoo:

Elipten · « **Reply #82 on:** February 16, 2017, 11:16:36 PM »

I bought mine new do it had it until I did a rebuild. It was stiff, brittle and fell apart. No replacement available. And to be honest if needed I figured I could make one with that aluminum adhesive foil covered foam.

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Supershooter · « **Reply #83 on:** February 17, 2017, 07:28:58 PM »

Madian voyage, down to the corner and back, no speedo...Progress

Supershooter

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #84 on:** February 17, 2017, 09:18:52 PM »

http://www.moviewavs.com/0053148414/MP3S/Movies/Young_Frankenstein/alive.mp3

Filmcamera · « **Reply #85 on:** February 17, 2017, 10:52:10 PM »

Great job! Congratulations. I hope you and your reborn brick ride for many happy miles together :riding:

Filmcamera · « **Reply #86 on:** February 17, 2017, 10:53:10 PM »

TMG - YF has to be my favourite ever comedy - great clip - thanks :hehehe

Supershooter · « **Reply #87 on:** May 29, 2017, 10:14:33 PM »

Long time hiatus is over, new Tourmaster tires have been mounted, front fork seals have been replaced, brake fluid flushed and brakes bled. Finally ready for a trip to the local gas station today.

After 4 miles a fuel line springs a leak and sprayed fuel all over the left side of the bike along with my pants from the knee down and soaked by boot with gas.

I knew i should have replaced them before.

Supershooter

Supershooter · « **Reply #88 on:** June 24, 2017, 05:43:19 PM »

After a trip to the gas station 17 miles from home, the brick has had more issues surface. The idle is wacky, I think due in part to a couple of vacuum hose that were brittle and cracked. So I be replacing them, any recommendations on where to buy them?

The odometer and speedometer doesn't work so I torn it apart and it has corrosion inside. Fix or replace?

Supershooter

Martin · « **Reply #89 on:** June 24, 2017, 06:13:13 PM »

Other than radiator hoses I just buy generic hose by the meter, from a local auto supply store. Molded ones can be imitated with the addition of stainless steel springs either internally or externally depending on their diameter. You might be able clean the circuit board gently with electrical contact cleaner and cotton buds. Resident electrical guru's might have more information on whether or not this can be achieved. :dunno
Regards Martin.

Supershooter · « **Reply #90 on:** June 25, 2017, 10:38:25 PM »

$0.69 for one ft of vac hose fixed the issue.

The speedo, has me thinking I'm might just put it back together and use my gps.

Supershooter

Martin · « **Reply #91 on:** June 25, 2017, 10:49:29 PM »

I'd try cleaning you've got nothing to loose. As well as the conductive glue mentioned on the other post, there used to be conductive paint that was used to fix rear window demisters. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Xtreme-Heated-Rear-Window-Screen-Demister-Element-Repair-Kit-Conductive-Paint-/232340844532?
Regards Martin

Supershooter · « **Reply #92 on:** July 06, 2017, 11:08:44 PM »

After replacing fuel lines and vacuum hose I took the bike out and it didn't run as well as I had hoped after the line changes. I started out and in 2 miles I had fuel leaking again, back home tighten a loose clamp, turn around and head out again. Got 6 miles from home and the fuel return line bursts open and sprays has all over my leg and boot. Rode home quick before it ran out of gas. The bike seemed to run better after the fuel line burst for some reason.
Why do I keep bursting the fuel return line?

Supershooter

Martin · « **Reply #93 on:** July 07, 2017, 12:34:06 AM »

Use the correct fuel injection clamp not the worm drive type and tighten. Have you got the hose pushed on far enough? Have you used the correct size hose?
Regards Martin.

Laitch · « **Reply #94 on:** July 07, 2017, 08:10:39 AM »

Quote from: Supershooter on July 06, 2017, 11:08:44 PM

After replacing fuel lines and vacuum hose I took the bike out and it didn't run as well as I had hoped after the line changes. I started out and in 2 miles I had fuel leaking again, back home tighten a loose clamp, turn around and head out again. Got 6 miles from home and the fuel return line bursts open and sprays has all over my leg and boot.
Why do I keep bursting the fuel return line?

Like Martin has indicated, maybe your clamps aren't clamping but it also seems like your pressure regulator might might be supplying too much pressure.

Before this particular event occurred, had you replaced all the fuel lines including the latest burster?

BrickMW · « **Reply #95 on:** July 07, 2017, 11:04:57 AM »

Make sure the return line is clear inside the tank. Does the "note" of the fuel pump change / oscillate?

Mine was blocked and blew the line off as well, so I over-tightened the clamp and got it to stay, but could hear my fuel pump surging. I pushed a small flexible wire / nylon brush up the nipple as far as I could into the tank and reattached the line. Fired it up and the surge changed to a low growl for a sec or 2, then - WHOOSH! I could tell the line had cleared, and the fuel pump went to its normal constant hum.

Supershooter · « **Reply #96 on:** July 08, 2017, 04:37:49 PM »

Tank is off again and the nipple where the return line attaches appears to be clean. What I'm not sure about is what is inside the tank beyond the nipple? I can stick a screw up into the tank and it hits something hard, and when I look into the tank it looks like a cover to defuse fuel as it returns but I can't tell for sure. Any help?

I called the dealer and the guy whose been helping me has been great, but today in the middle of our conversation he said he had to go because it was after quitting time and had to get off the clock. Not a vote of confidence for customer service.

Supershooter

Laitch · « **Reply #97 on:** July 08, 2017, 04:42:35 PM »

Quote from: Supershooter on July 08, 2017, 04:37:49 PM

Tank is off again and the nipple where the return line attaches appears to be clean. What I'm not sure about is what is inside the tank beyond the nipple? I can stick a screw up into the tank and it hits something hard, and when I look into the tank it looks like a cover to defuse fuel as it returns but I can't tell for sure. Any help?

Photos of the alleged offending nipple in the context of its location on the tank, and of what you're looking at in the tank would help.

BrickMW · « **Reply #98 on:** July 12, 2017, 01:16:53 PM »

Quote from: Supershooter on July 08, 2017, 04:37:49 PM

I can stick a screw up into the tank and it hits something hard, and when I look into the tank it looks like a cover to defuse fuel as it returns but I can't tell for sure. Any help?

Supershooter

Sounds like you have an older style tank, the differences have been recently discussed HERE.

Seems the older style used a check valve fitting of sorts for the fuel return. P/N 16 12 1 455 348

Which is probably the obstacle you are encountering.

Supershooter · « **Reply #99 on:** July 17, 2017, 04:00:29 PM »

This is what it looks like. I have a video, from when I blew compressed air into the tank, if that'll help diagnose the problem.

Supershooter

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Author Topic: 1985 K100 RT That didn't run...does now with issues! (Read 105852 times)