04-05-2012, 02:34 AM | #196 |
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When I had the side cover off to grind out the damaged area (presumably due to chain failure), I replaced the nasty phillips screws with stainless socket head cap screws. Turns out that was a bad idea; that chain rubbed on 'em. 8O
Today, I removed the socket head screws and substituted stainless hex bolts that I cut down to the proper length. Below is a shot of how close the screw head was to the chain. Here, you can see the witness marks on the screws. The chain looks fine, so I'm glad I caught it early. Here are the hex head bolts. The pic is deceiving; there is ample room there now, but I can see where a larger countershaft sprocket would be a good idea. I might buy one anyway, to get the revs down a bit.
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04-05-2012, 02:37 AM | #197 |
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The good folks at Saga hooked me up today with a set of high bend aluminum bars and some wide footpegs. I'm going to install those at my next opportunity. Stay tuned.
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04-05-2012, 06:50 AM | #198 |
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Hey Weld, does the TW use a 520 chain?
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04-05-2012, 10:44 AM | #199 |
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No, only a 428! That amazes me, considering the mass of the rear wheel.
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04-05-2012, 12:51 PM | #200 |
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You're going to love the larger foot pegs, Weld.
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04-06-2012, 01:39 PM | #201 |
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I know! They feel great, even sitting still in the shop. These were meant for a China DS bike, and they are a perfect fit on my TW.
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04-06-2012, 01:48 PM | #202 |
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Those look just like the ones Roger has on his KLR that cost about $100! :P
Looks like Weld has a date with a can of black spray paint.... :wink:
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04-06-2012, 02:46 PM | #203 |
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I have a lot of painting to do, but I just want to ride for now. I'm consideing getting a buch of stuff powder coated over next winter, if i can find a fair price.
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04-06-2012, 04:18 PM | #204 |
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Do it yourself in a cheap or free CL oven...
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04-06-2012, 04:55 PM | #205 |
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I thought about that, but I can't fit a frame in the oven. I need to get another welding project powder coated anyway, so I'll see if I can get a good price on everything.
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04-07-2012, 12:16 PM | #206 |
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I got my new bars installed. The height feels perfect for me. Thanks to Saga for the good deal!
I also spent some time heating and bending the shifter lever to accomodate my big feet. It was bent in towards the drain plug, but it feels ok now. At least I can reach it.
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04-07-2012, 12:53 PM | #207 |
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Bars look great! You might have mentioned it before but I missed it, what kind of front signals are those? They look good
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04-08-2012, 02:17 AM | #208 |
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Those are temporary signals that were meant for a scooter (I think). When my new resistors arrive, I'll use my LED signals in the front that match the rear signals.
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04-08-2012, 11:28 AM | #210 |
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They'll go back into the box for the next project. Not sure what that will be yet...
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