Restoring the Ratketa - Project thread (pics - 56k beware) - Page 3

madmanjustice · 10-07-2007, 01:39 AM

Woo...i got to ride the Rat today (see Ride report forum or my blog for more detailed info)

I got the throttle cable installed (had to modify it a bit) and adjusted. I also changed the oil (10w40, topped off with Lucas) and made a few minor carb adjustments.

A couple of runs up and down the street for testing, quite fun. The bike starts real easy and when its warm, it will start on one kick and i really backed the idle down so now its pretty quiet at idle.

I need to get my headlight situation sorted, get new bars and grips (bars are bent, grips suck) and start looking for some plastics. I'll just continue tweaking for now.

madmanjustice · 10-13-2007, 04:59 PM

Ordered new bars and grips today....

The bars are the black ones here...

grips are these...

more info in the blog...

madmanjustice · 10-18-2007, 10:14 PM

Bars arrived today, hope the grips get here tomorrow or Saturday...

pics...

katoranger · 10-19-2007, 09:09 AM

madman, I added a pic in my gallery that shows the frame with plastic removed.

Allen

madmanjustice · 10-19-2007, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

madman, I added a pic in my gallery that shows the frame with plastic removed.

Allen

thanks i saw it. I'm going to print it out so i can compare it to the Rat.

madmanjustice · 10-19-2007, 04:34 PM

Made some good progress today. I was able to confirm that my headlight wirig was intact and working. Now I just have to figure out how i'm going to mount a headlight.

also, my new grips arrived today so I was able to get my bars and grips installed.

It looks like i'll need to replace the trottle assembly, or at least the sleeve. I found some damage when i removed the grip. I also am noticing a strange noise coming from the back end of the bike while riding that i'm going to have to track down. I'm not sure if its the chain or the wheel.

katoranger · 10-20-2007, 07:45 AM

The inner plastic piece that is suppose to keep dirt and mud off the shock rubbed on the tire on mine. Also the chainguards like to rub the chain.

Allen

madmanjustice · 10-22-2007, 12:04 AM

well, i don't have a chain guard so it's not that. I can't see that the tire is hitting anything. I thought it might be a vibration from the rear inner fender support since i found two places missing bolts. I put new bolts in and got everything tight and the sound is still there. I'm pretty sure its coming from the rear wheel. I'm going to have to pull the rear wheel to make sure everything is ok with the sprocket assembly as well.

Also, i have been looking for the thread with the good info on adjusting the clutch, but can't find it...where is it? anybody?

red2003 · 10-22-2007, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmanjustice

Also, i have been looking for the thread with the good info on adjusting the clutch, but can't find it...where is it? anybody?

What do you need to know? Ask away.

madmanjustice · 10-22-2007, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red2003

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmanjustice

Also, i have been looking for the thread with the good info on adjusting the clutch, but can't find it...where is it? anybody?

What do you need to know? Ask away.

Just a good basic rundown on adjusting the clutch, i have never had to do it before.

madmanjustice · 04-11-2008, 05:40 PM

woot...bumping my own old thread

Got body plastics from culcune this week, decided to do a test fit. Pay no attention to the headlight bezel, its just sitting there but not in the right place.

The Rat now has Roketa (chassis), Viva (exhaust), SunL (kickstarter) and JetMoto (tank and body plastics) parts as well as some generic aftermarket (bars, grips, shifter)

Enjoy the pics...

culcune · 04-12-2008, 12:27 PM

Maybe 'usmc_mustang' will sell you the Jetmoto's headlight bezel? Looks good, still got that Sonoran Desert dust all over it! Did the throttle assembly work out for you? Heck, did the rest of the parts work?

SamM · 04-12-2008, 01:52 PM

I like the name Roketa Alpine GY-200. It sounds cool. :wink:

SamM

madmanjustice · 04-13-2008, 05:17 PM

today it was time to play with the body panels...

first off, strip all the stickers off....

Then, give them a good buffing with a 350 grit sanding sponge thingy

then, in keeping with the Rat theme, a couple of coats of Krylon Fusion Satin Black (only because everyone was out of stock of Flat Black)

they are drying now, so in another hour or so i'll go install them.

rigidchop · 04-13-2008, 06:36 PM

this has got to be my favorite thread since i found this site. cant wait to see more.

10-07-2007, 01:39 AM	#31
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	Woo...i got to ride the Rat today (see Ride report forum or my blog for more detailed info) I got the throttle cable installed (had to modify it a bit) and adjusted. I also changed the oil (10w40, topped off with Lucas) and made a few minor carb adjustments. A couple of runs up and down the street for testing, quite fun. The bike starts real easy and when its warm, it will start on one kick and i really backed the idle down so now its pretty quiet at idle. I need to get my headlight situation sorted, get new bars and grips (bars are bent, grips suck) and start looking for some plastics. I'll just continue tweaking for now. __________________ 2005 Roketa rat bike - The Ratketa 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750 The Ratketa Restoration Project The Ratketa Blog
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10-13-2007, 04:59 PM	#32
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	Ordered new bars and grips today.... The bars are the black ones here... grips are these... more info in the blog... __________________ 2005 Roketa rat bike - The Ratketa 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750 The Ratketa Restoration Project The Ratketa Blog
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10-18-2007, 10:14 PM	#33
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	Bars arrived today, hope the grips get here tomorrow or Saturday... pics... __________________ 2005 Roketa rat bike - The Ratketa 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750 The Ratketa Restoration Project The Ratketa Blog
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10-19-2007, 09:09 AM	#34
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	madman, I added a pic in my gallery that shows the frame with plastic removed. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-19-2007, 04:34 PM	#36
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	Made some good progress today. I was able to confirm that my headlight wirig was intact and working. Now I just have to figure out how i'm going to mount a headlight. also, my new grips arrived today so I was able to get my bars and grips installed. It looks like i'll need to replace the trottle assembly, or at least the sleeve. I found some damage when i removed the grip. I also am noticing a strange noise coming from the back end of the bike while riding that i'm going to have to track down. I'm not sure if its the chain or the wheel. __________________ 2005 Roketa rat bike - The Ratketa 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750 The Ratketa Restoration Project The Ratketa Blog
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10-20-2007, 07:45 AM	#37
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The inner plastic piece that is suppose to keep dirt and mud off the shock rubbed on the tire on mine. Also the chainguards like to rub the chain. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-22-2007, 12:04 AM	#38
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	well, i don't have a chain guard so it's not that. I can't see that the tire is hitting anything. I thought it might be a vibration from the rear inner fender support since i found two places missing bolts. I put new bolts in and got everything tight and the sound is still there. I'm pretty sure its coming from the rear wheel. I'm going to have to pull the rear wheel to make sure everything is ok with the sprocket assembly as well. Also, i have been looking for the thread with the good info on adjusting the clutch, but can't find it...where is it? anybody? __________________ 2005 Roketa rat bike - The Ratketa 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750 The Ratketa Restoration Project The Ratketa Blog
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04-11-2008, 05:40 PM	#41
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	woot...bumping my own old thread Got body plastics from culcune this week, decided to do a test fit. Pay no attention to the headlight bezel, its just sitting there but not in the right place. The Rat now has Roketa (chassis), Viva (exhaust), SunL (kickstarter) and JetMoto (tank and body plastics) parts as well as some generic aftermarket (bars, grips, shifter) Enjoy the pics... __________________ 2005 Roketa rat bike - The Ratketa 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750 The Ratketa Restoration Project The Ratketa Blog
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04-12-2008, 12:27 PM	#42
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Maybe 'usmc_mustang' will sell you the Jetmoto's headlight bezel? Looks good, still got that Sonoran Desert dust all over it! Did the throttle assembly work out for you? Heck, did the rest of the parts work? __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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04-12-2008, 01:52 PM	#43
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	I like the name Roketa Alpine GY-200. It sounds cool. :wink: SamM __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II
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04-13-2008, 05:17 PM	#44
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	today it was time to play with the body panels... first off, strip all the stickers off.... Then, give them a good buffing with a 350 grit sanding sponge thingy then, in keeping with the Rat theme, a couple of coats of Krylon Fusion Satin Black (only because everyone was out of stock of Flat Black) they are drying now, so in another hour or so i'll go install them. __________________ 2005 Roketa rat bike - The Ratketa 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750 The Ratketa Restoration Project The Ratketa Blog
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04-13-2008, 06:36 PM	#45
rigidchop Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west virginia Posts: 53	this has got to be my favorite thread since i found this site. cant wait to see more.
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