New Steed in the Stable - 1977 TS185 - Page 3

Weldangrind · 10-17-2011, 10:08 AM

That's the first time I pulled the cover so I could see it, and I'm quite shocked. I rode the bike across town to get a spark plug, and if you stay off the throttle, it's fine. I'm gonna check at the local bike shop on Tuesday and see what my cost would be there; I can get a new sprocket set from Bike Bandit for $26.00, but I'd have to pay shipping on top.

SpudRider · 10-17-2011, 01:32 PM

Obviously, the previous owners didn't care much for drive chain maintenance!

Spud

MICRider · 10-17-2011, 08:14 PM

I think that sprockets even worse than the one on my CT was! The PO must have kept the chain pretty tight to get it to move.

Weldangrind · 10-19-2011, 02:42 AM

I scored well. Gnarly parts (www.gnarlyparts.ca) has the front sprocket for $11, the rear for around $27 and a new RK 520 chain for $32. I also ordered a new countershaft seal and shifter seal from Precise Bearing; all of those parts should be in by Friday.

Today I picked up two cheap dual sport tires, a generic rear fender and a 6 volt gel cell battery for cheap. I'm also going to order a replacement speedometer cable on eBay as soon as the seller confirms compatibility.

I soaked the seat latch and steering lock in lube and worked them until they would operate smoothly. I also got the spare key re-cut to properly works those locks (no charge at the locksmith).

Looking forward to more shop time.

SpudRider · 10-19-2011, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I scored well. Gnarly parts (www.gnarlyparts.ca) has the front sprocket for $11, the rear for around $27 and a new RK 520 chain for $32. I also ordered a new countershaft seal and shifter seal from Precise Bearing; all of those parts should be in by Friday.

Today I picked up two cheap dual sport tires, a generic rear fender and a 6 volt gel cell battery for cheap. I'm also going to order a replacement speedometer cable on eBay as soon as the seller confirms compatibility.

I soaked the seat latch and steering lock in lube and worked them until they would operate smoothly. I also got the spare key re-cut to properly works those locks (no charge at the locksmith).

Looking forward to more shop time.

Indeed, you scored well on the sprockets and drive chain!

You made excellent progress today. Thanks for the update, Weld.

Spud

Weldangrind · 10-21-2011, 10:43 AM

Not much progress yesterday. I intend to use some small signal lights I have, so I picked up 6v bulbs for those and for the tail light. I also took the tach apart to figure out why the stem is loose, and I think it'll be functional, once I buy a new cable. I also bought some orange paint in anticipation of fixing the dents in the tank and respraying the tank and panels.

Forgot to mention that when I picked up the rear fender, etc I bought a generic pair of aluminum handlebars that will hopefully dampen some vibration. My fillings are loose from riding that bike across town.

Still looking forward to shop time.

SpudRider · 10-21-2011, 01:21 PM

Yes, the 2-stroke engines tend to vibrate a bit, don't they?

My KDX220 is my first 2-stroke motorcycle, and I have noted the bike vibrates a lot more than any 4-stroke bike I have ever ridden.

I'm glad I have aluminum handlebars on my bike.

I'm also considering installing some vibranators.

http://www.vibranator.com/

Spud

Weldangrind · 10-21-2011, 09:46 PM

That's a cool idea! I'm too cheap to buy one, but it's cool nonetheless. I figured if the aluminum bars don't help enough, I'll wear my work gloves that are designed for using an impact wrench.

SpudRider · 10-21-2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That's a cool idea! I'm too cheap to buy one, but it's cool nonetheless. I figured if the aluminum bars don't help enough, I'll wear my work gloves that are designed for using an impact wrench.

Please tell me more about those gloves, Weld.

Are they thin enough to allow good manipulation of the controls? Are they expensive?

Spud

Weldangrind · 10-21-2011, 09:57 PM

I've had two pairs in the past; one pair of Mechanix M-Pact and a pair of Makita gloves. Neither pair was terribly expensive (although free for me, because they were Christmas gifts

).

Mechanix M-Pact

Makita M-Force II Gloves

MICRider · 10-21-2011, 09:58 PM

I read somewhere that you can fill the bars with steel shot to reduce vibration as well but I've never tried it!

SpudRider · 10-21-2011, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I've had two pairs in the past; one pair of Mechanix M-Pact and a pair of Makita gloves. Neither pair was terribly expensive (although free for me, because they were Christmas gifts

).

Mechanix M-Pact

Makita M-Force II Gloves

Wow! Thanks for the great links, Weld!

I ride a lot, and my hands get numb, even on a 4-stroke bike, with aluminum handlebars. :( I am going to check out the gloves you mentioned!

Spud

SpudRider · 10-21-2011, 11:16 PM

The Mechanix Wear gloves only cost $26!

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...7CGRP2086_____

Spud

FastDoc · 10-22-2011, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MICRider

I read somewhere that you can fill the bars with steel shot to reduce vibration as well but I've never tried it!

+1 on that. I've not done it but know people who have with good results. They used #4 lead shot.

+1 on the Mechanix gloves too. I use them, or a similar style, sometimes as a summer off-roading glove.

Thank God I've never tested them though. :wink:

Weldangrind · 10-22-2011, 11:01 AM

Impact-style gloves are great for the intended purpose, although I don't use an impact wrench very often. I have, however, worn out two pairs dirt biking; they're terrific.

10-17-2011, 10:08 AM	#31
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's the first time I pulled the cover so I could see it, and I'm quite shocked. I rode the bike across town to get a spark plug, and if you stay off the throttle, it's fine. I'm gonna check at the local bike shop on Tuesday and see what my cost would be there; I can get a new sprocket set from Bike Bandit for $26.00, but I'd have to pay shipping on top. __________________ 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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10-17-2011, 01:32 PM	#32
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Obviously, the previous owners didn't care much for drive chain maintenance! Spud __________________ 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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10-19-2011, 02:42 AM	#34
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I scored well. Gnarly parts (www.gnarlyparts.ca) has the front sprocket for $11, the rear for around $27 and a new RK 520 chain for $32. I also ordered a new countershaft seal and shifter seal from Precise Bearing; all of those parts should be in by Friday. Today I picked up two cheap dual sport tires, a generic rear fender and a 6 volt gel cell battery for cheap. I'm also going to order a replacement speedometer cable on eBay as soon as the seller confirms compatibility. I soaked the seat latch and steering lock in lube and worked them until they would operate smoothly. I also got the spare key re-cut to properly works those locks (no charge at the locksmith). Looking forward to more shop time. __________________ 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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10-21-2011, 10:43 AM	#36
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Not much progress yesterday. I intend to use some small signal lights I have, so I picked up 6v bulbs for those and for the tail light. I also took the tach apart to figure out why the stem is loose, and I think it'll be functional, once I buy a new cable. I also bought some orange paint in anticipation of fixing the dents in the tank and respraying the tank and panels. Forgot to mention that when I picked up the rear fender, etc I bought a generic pair of aluminum handlebars that will hopefully dampen some vibration. My fillings are loose from riding that bike across town. Still looking forward to shop time. __________________ 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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10-21-2011, 01:21 PM	#37
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Yes, the 2-stroke engines tend to vibrate a bit, don't they? My KDX220 is my first 2-stroke motorcycle, and I have noted the bike vibrates a lot more than any 4-stroke bike I have ever ridden. I'm glad I have aluminum handlebars on my bike. I'm also considering installing some vibranators. http://www.vibranator.com/ Spud __________________ 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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10-17-2011, 08:14 PM	#33
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I think that sprockets even worse than the one on my CT was! The PO must have kept the chain pretty tight to get it to move.
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10-21-2011, 09:46 PM	#38
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's a cool idea! I'm too cheap to buy one, but it's cool nonetheless. I figured if the aluminum bars don't help enough, I'll wear my work gloves that are designed for using an impact wrench. __________________ 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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10-21-2011, 09:57 PM	#40
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I've had two pairs in the past; one pair of Mechanix M-Pact and a pair of Makita gloves. Neither pair was terribly expensive (although free for me, because they were Christmas gifts ). Mechanix M-Pact Makita M-Force II Gloves __________________ 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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10-21-2011, 09:58 PM	#41
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I read somewhere that you can fill the bars with steel shot to reduce vibration as well but I've never tried it!
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10-21-2011, 11:16 PM	#43
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The Mechanix Wear gloves only cost $26! http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...7CGRP2086_____ Spud __________________ 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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10-22-2011, 11:01 AM	#45
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Impact-style gloves are great for the intended purpose, although I don't use an impact wrench very often. I have, however, worn out two pairs dirt biking; they're terrific. __________________ 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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