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SpudRider · 04-28-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Please tell us where you found those cool hose clamps for the fuel line.

I'm guessing that you use the watch as a compass, by pointing the hour hand at the sun. You then bisect the angle of the hour hand and the 12:00 position, and the resulting line is north / south.

Did I over-think that? Perhaps you were just using it to tell time.

**cheesy** · 05-06-2014, 08:50 AM

I finally got out after two weeks because of the crappy weather. It wasn't a grand start, I'll tell ya. Backed the bike out of the garage, opened the petcock, and gas started leaking on the driveway. At first, I thought the petcock was bad, but I sussed it out to be a combination of the new 1/4" fuel line, the new clamps, and 6mm barbs on both the petcock and the left carb. The clamps can't get the hose tight enough on the 6mm barbs. 1/4"=6.35mm. Time for different clamps. I have some nice ones here at the shop.

Weldangrind · 05-06-2014, 10:26 AM

Thank you very kindly for sharing that info. I was about to order the clamps you have, but I'll hold off until you find the solution. Please show us the clamps you have at the shop.

Too bad about the leakage. That was a sano installation.

**cheesy** · 05-06-2014, 09:55 PM

The 6mm barbs are the culprit. I tried to 'reform' one of the clamps and changed my drip to a gush,

so that was not the answer. I ended up with 'run of the mill' screw clamps on the 6mm barbs.

And, the nice, fancy euro screw clamps from the shop.............gone.

I guess it makes more sense to buy four 'run of the mill' screw clamps for a buck than to buy one fancy clamp for a Euro. Still......

Weldangrind · 05-07-2014, 01:10 AM

At least you can get gear clamps in stainless, to keep rust away.

**cheesy** · 05-07-2014, 11:55 AM

There is that.

Finally filled up today. 148 miles/2.8 gals=52.85mpg. Better than expected, what with crappy weather, stop and go road construction, and the occasional "Let's see how fast in 2nd."

**cheesy** · 05-08-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

"Let's see how fast in 2nd."

Almost 70 and nearing the red line with a fresh tank of gas and 88F temp.

And the rear tire chirped going into 3rd.

SpudRider · 05-08-2014, 11:38 PM

You had a high temperature of 88F today?

**cheesy** · 05-09-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

You had a high temperature of 88F today?

Odd, ain't it. A more normal 68F today, with an unrelenting downpour this morning and clear skies after lunch.

SpudRider · 05-09-2014, 11:35 PM

Good for you.

We won't see high temperatures in the 80s until June, at the earliest.

FastDoc · 05-10-2014, 12:02 AM

We've been there on and off, even the low 90's the past few weeks.

With that said its maybe 60 out there now and blowing like a sum beech.

**cheesy** · 05-10-2014, 08:53 PM

It was a beaut today, too bad I didn't have time to ride.

**cheesy** · 05-25-2014, 10:39 PM

After the beating I took yesterday, along with the 40 miles each way at speeds around 65, I broke down and bought a windshield today.

http://www.slipstreamer.com/motorcyc...-the-original/

The big juicy bug that splattered smack in the middle of my face shield might have had a bit to do with the decision.

**cheesy** · 05-31-2014, 09:55 PM

Here it is.

Kind of a pain to install. It didn't help that the lower rods were way too short and had the wrong angle for the Maggot. At least I had some 3/8 AL round stock in my stash.

What I learned. Loctite 242 on all threaded fittings. Assemble with real tools, not the Ikea brand allan wrenches that come with it. Don't trust the thumb screws, use set screws.

How it rides. Less wind noise, more engine noise. Sure felt the heat at the stop lights. Bugs on the windshield, not on the face. 70mph is a heck of a lot more comfortable.

FastDoc · 06-01-2014, 12:04 AM

Good engineering and a very clean installation. You will definitely notice an increase in engine noise. I think that is for two reasons. One, there is less wind noise to mask it. The other is I think the windshield reflects some engine noise straight back. We are your plugs, and I think you will enjoy a much much better ride. Have you noticed any effect on handling at higher speeds?

05-06-2014, 08:50 AM	#407
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,776	I finally got out after two weeks because of the crappy weather. It wasn't a grand start, I'll tell ya. Backed the bike out of the garage, opened the petcock, and gas started leaking on the driveway. At first, I thought the petcock was bad, but I sussed it out to be a combination of the new 1/4" fuel line, the new clamps, and 6mm barbs on both the petcock and the left carb. The clamps can't get the hose tight enough on the 6mm barbs. 1/4"=6.35mm. Time for different clamps. I have some nice ones here at the shop. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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05-06-2014, 10:26 AM	#408
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thank you very kindly for sharing that info. I was about to order the clamps you have, but I'll hold off until you find the solution. Please show us the clamps you have at the shop. Too bad about the leakage. That was a sano installation. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-06-2014, 09:55 PM	#409
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,776	The 6mm barbs are the culprit. I tried to 'reform' one of the clamps and changed my drip to a gush, so that was not the answer. I ended up with 'run of the mill' screw clamps on the 6mm barbs. And, the nice, fancy euro screw clamps from the shop.............gone. I guess it makes more sense to buy four 'run of the mill' screw clamps for a buck than to buy one fancy clamp for a Euro. Still...... __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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05-07-2014, 01:10 AM	#410
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	At least you can get gear clamps in stainless, to keep rust away. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-07-2014, 11:55 AM	#411
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,776	There is that. Finally filled up today. 148 miles/2.8 gals=52.85mpg. Better than expected, what with crappy weather, stop and go road construction, and the occasional "Let's see how fast in 2nd." __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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05-08-2014, 11:38 PM	#413
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You had a high temperature of 88F today? __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-09-2014, 11:35 PM	#415
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Good for you. We won't see high temperatures in the 80s until June, at the earliest. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-10-2014, 12:02 AM	#416
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	We've been there on and off, even the low 90's the past few weeks. With that said its maybe 60 out there now and blowing like a sum beech. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-10-2014, 08:53 PM	#417
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,776	It was a beaut today, too bad I didn't have time to ride. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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05-25-2014, 10:39 PM	#418
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,776	After the beating I took yesterday, along with the 40 miles each way at speeds around 65, I broke down and bought a windshield today. http://www.slipstreamer.com/motorcyc...-the-original/ The big juicy bug that splattered smack in the middle of my face shield might have had a bit to do with the decision. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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05-31-2014, 09:55 PM	#419
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,776	Here it is. Kind of a pain to install. It didn't help that the lower rods were way too short and had the wrong angle for the Maggot. At least I had some 3/8 AL round stock in my stash. What I learned. Loctite 242 on all threaded fittings. Assemble with real tools, not the Ikea brand allan wrenches that come with it. Don't trust the thumb screws, use set screws. How it rides. Less wind noise, more engine noise. Sure felt the heat at the stop lights. Bugs on the windshield, not on the face. 70mph is a heck of a lot more comfortable. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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06-01-2014, 12:04 AM	#420
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Good engineering and a very clean installation. You will definitely notice an increase in engine noise. I think that is for two reasons. One, there is less wind noise to mask it. The other is I think the windshield reflects some engine noise straight back. We are your plugs, and I think you will enjoy a much much better ride. Have you noticed any effect on handling at higher speeds? __________________ Happy to serve.
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