Pinned So what have you done to your bike today?

That is the best excuse I've heard.....enjoy the beer

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few days back got a new set of tires on the ZZR and put on some knee grip pads, took it for an 80 km run today and all seems well back shock up one to mean might put down one.

 

got the bmw r65 to start and run so turned off?just got home and headlight dull- the key would not remove on last turn so had left on the ignition by mistake- inox and key now works properly.recharge battery on the plan in 8 hours time.

 

Are you running a Domino quick action throttle? They are great I use them on a couple of track bikes.

I haven't done a great deal in the shed lately. Got a bike to paint, and made another acquisition....wanted to get back into v-twins for the track, and maybe some racing in the new year.

 

Firstly, my girlfriend bought herself a motorcycle: A 2001 Suzuki GS500. She is the 3rd owner apparently and the bike is generally in good condition aside from some scratches. The previous owner seemed to be on top of the maintenance but I noticed he didn't put the chain master link clip on properly.... crisis adverted on that one. Also, couldn't tell when we picked it up because the chain was caked in chain wax.

Overall it's a decent bike but even with an extra 250cc, it still feels like it has less up and go than my old MC22. Nonetheless, works well and will do the job. Speaking of the MC22... the new owner has messaged me so often with troubles starting it. I never had an issue with it for 6 years and the guy can't even get it going ( he seems to have zero experience with motorcycles or engines). The first time he set the idle super low and now this time he seems to have done it again! Anyway, hopefully he sorts himself out (I sent him the service manual).

So I received my fuel tank from Japan for the MC21 (well, it's an MC28 tank for the MC21). And let's just say it was significantly more rusty on the inside than I was expecting. So much so I don't think the rust kit will pack enough punch so I'm attacking it with vinegar to get the bulk of it out, then CLR and then the rust stuff in the kit.


As you can see, on the first pass with vinegar and salt (the internet said to add salt), there is a heap of debris that washed out of the tank. I added some small stones from the garden to help break off chunks of rust. I drained it through two shop towels to see just how much debris it did. I added another 4L into the tank so hopefully it gets a nice sheen going now. I think the next pass I won't add the salt though.

I periodically go shake the tank and put it on it's side. I was try to think of a better way to plug up the tank. Right now I used a sink plug for the top filler hole (found a 45mm plug which is perfect) and duct tape the bottom but when it comes time to put the sealant I'll need to properly seal up both ends. Any ideas? I was trying to find some plugs that expand by tightening a wing nut but neither Supercheap or Repco (or bunnings) had anything.

 

So took the bike for a ride the other day... temp won't come up, and although it'll hold 100kmh barely- it was stumbling and bucking really hard. Got it home after about 15km, and checked the radiator. Barely warm... I don't think these bikes are THAT cold blooded are they? (I mean... it was like 3*c out- cold bike cold air coulda been poor atomization).... but I'm starting to think it has a faulty or no thermostat- it'd make sense that a cold engine would fight me under load. Anyhow... it's back on the lift and about to get torn down to check the cooling system later tonight. For now tho, beer, Christmas and whatnot. Merry Christmas, everyone and thanks for all the help these last few months... I was starting to think I'd never see both bikes in the driveway!

 

That's about what the inside of my tank looked like too. I've got video of all that rust floating in fuel on my instagram- it doesn't even look like fuel!

Anyhow, just wanted to comment that I learned that duct tape doesn't hold up to tank liner. I got red-kote EVERYWHERE. Wish I'd been able to find a plug like you did for the filler! I just closed the cap and hoped for the best.

 

Well I have a spare keyless fuel cap but I was hoping to now get sealant on it. I think Murdo had the right idea with the washers for the top as well.

I have heard similarly that duct tape won't hold the sealant in. I'm wondering if I can somehow use a dynabolt with a rubber washer to seal it?

 

I've done three passes of vinegar (4L x 3 = 12L total) in the fuel tank and this is probably about 75% of the debris that has come out of the fuel tank so far. Luckily the last time the vinegar was clear so I filtered it with some cloth and put it back in for another go which hopefully means it's almost rust-free (at least as much as what the vinegar will do). I have a USB borescope but it's got a narrow lens which makes it difficult to see large areas of the tank but it looks like it's getting there. I think the next round I'll use CLR to really clean it out.

 

Will you have a tank left, @KICKERMAN360 ?

I pulled the carby out of the AE50 scooter, cleaned it (I hate the lacquer and gunk cheap fuel leaves), reassembled and took for a test ride. Wheel-stood it a few times, nearly flipped it, did some donuts. I was going to race it in a scooterthon, but I need 2 more riders, and about $400 for team entry... Anyone keen? Gladstone on Jan 13-14th.

Also, the Across almost fired up, but I figured I'd stop being lazy and remove the carbies to clean them properly when the fuel started running down the bike. But I got the rear brakes in.

 

No joke! how thin is that metal now?! You're making me feel like i was incredibly lazy doing my tank, I just drained all the fuel with all the crap in it, and did a single rinse with some .... shoot maybe laquer thinner? I dont even remember. I was in a rush to ride the bike the next day. In retrospect, apparently I had some time to burn and could have been as industrious as you.