Author Topic: What'd you do for your Connie today? (Read 113397 times)

red44 · « **Reply #340 on:** April 09, 2012, 07:29:29 PM »

Put a 19" Rifle and base on a few days ago.

buzz · « **Reply #341 on:** April 09, 2012, 08:27:37 PM »

I replaced all of the instrument cluster lights, sanded and painted the bags on my 2000 C-10 using Krylon Fusion matte black.
All went well.
Buzz

jim_de_hunter · « **Reply #342 on:** April 10, 2012, 07:52:11 PM »

Replaced the oil filter and o-rings. Refilled the sump with Rotella-T. Oiled and replaced the air filter. Continued the sponge bath while I wait for the parts from Ron Ayers to ship.

mrwog · « **Reply #343 on:** April 10, 2012, 09:11:12 PM »

finished with all the upgrades on my 86 today
94 front end brakes Z750 rotors stick coils 94 wheels drive shaft/gear hub home made 4 into one pods stage 3 jet kit block off plates polished wheels 94 rear shock
cut down wind screen stick coils Powder coat on exhaust can mid pipe ans foot peg brackets painted the centers on the rotors painted the 05 front fender. Michelin pilot rd 2ct up front and the new Commander 2 in the rear.
Not a Connie for the purest but hey I don't ride on the same bus as everyone else and never have...I don't ride the short bus either...haaaaa
But any who that''s my story and I'm sticking to it.
Jet kit start

bouts · « **Reply #344 on:** April 15, 2012, 07:41:21 PM »

Replaced the broken right mirror, adjusted air pressures in the tires, rear shock, adjusted settings on the front forks. Looked at, stared at, and appologized for trying to sell her earlier in the Spring! Now if it ever stops snowing up here, i can take advantage of the adjustments. I sure hope she doesn't take my trying to sell her personally!!

Ron Dawg · « **Reply #345 on:** April 19, 2012, 07:08:06 PM »

New BT-045's

mrwog · « **Reply #346 on:** April 19, 2012, 08:34:26 PM »

Put a Pingle petcock on today.

buzz · « **Reply #347 on:** April 21, 2012, 07:27:09 PM »

Performed Baffle-ectomy today using 1-1/8" hole saw and extension. EASY modification, took all of 5 min. A soon as the rain clears up we'll take her out for a test ride.
Buzz

DeansZG · « **Reply #348 on:** April 22, 2012, 12:01:13 PM »

Did a carb sync at the wrench fest yesterday, last time it was done was at the 600 mile break-in service a week after I purchased it back in '99. Mileage now is 146,325.....I guess it was overdue???

VodkaAndPickles · « **Reply #349 on:** April 22, 2012, 12:22:43 PM »

Quote from: DeansZG on April 22, 2012, 12:01:13 PM

Did a carb sync at the wrench fest yesterday, last time it was done was at the 600 mile break-in service a week after I purchased it back in '99. Mileage now is 146,325.....I guess it was overdue???

How out of sync was it?

squad404 · « **Reply #350 on:** April 22, 2012, 02:39:37 PM »

Still working on painting my bags. Was thrilled to find out the plastic filler I applied to the previous owners scratches didn't set up. What a sticky mess!

Anyone used a good plastic filler/bondo stuff they can recommend?

Thanks in advance!

Frank

CRocker · « **Reply #351 on:** April 22, 2012, 03:32:03 PM »

Pulled the water pump and gave it new o-rings and seal...finished putting the '97 forks and wheel on my '88...and bled the brakes...

Think I'm gonna save the rear wheel and final drive swap until after next week-end...

Thanks Stasch for the front fender info...I like it!!!

DeansZG · « **Reply #352 on:** April 22, 2012, 08:07:08 PM »

Quote from: VodkaAndPickles on April 22, 2012, 12:22:43 PM

How out of sync was it?

It was about 1/2 a milibar( I guess that's the proper terminology?? ). Anyway, it wasn't off by much. And...YES, I DID notice the difference on the way home!

EmptyG · « **Reply #353 on:** April 23, 2012, 02:55:14 PM »

Replaced the speedo drive gear on my '92. It died at approx 45k. It lasted 10k longer then the one on my '89 ZX10 lasted. Seems like a consistent issue with K's from that era.....
But - it gave me an excuse to pull the wheel and give it a good cleaning.

voileauciel · « **Reply #354 on:** April 23, 2012, 08:04:47 PM »

Quote from: EmptyG on April 23, 2012, 02:55:14 PM

Replaced the speedo drive gear on my '92. It died at approx 45k. It lasted 10k longer then the one on my '89 ZX10 lasted. Seems like a consistent issue with K's from that era.....
But - it gave me an excuse to pull the wheel and give it a good cleaning.

Check the wheel bearings too! Mine usually are shot every 30k or so.

squad404 · « **Reply #355 on:** May 07, 2012, 05:53:16 PM »

Finished adding electronic cruise control (Murph's) and a new windshield (Rifle).

squad404 · « **Reply #356 on:** May 07, 2012, 06:02:29 PM »

Also finished backs using Duplicolor truck bed liner spray and covered in saten black.

Replaced all clutch/brake fluids. Pic shown is what I found....

SteveJ. · « **Reply #357 on:** May 07, 2012, 06:19:31 PM »

404, that's some truly nasty stuff.

Ordered in new clutch springs, star springs, gasket, and nut. I gets to have me some clutch recondition time before the national.

turbojoe78 · « **Reply #358 on:** May 08, 2012, 03:34:56 PM »

Removed the 36mm carbs from my 86 ZX1000R so I can send them to SISF for cleaning and setting up, to compliment the installation of his power cams on my 99 connie.

CARider49 · « **Reply #359 on:** May 08, 2012, 04:43:52 PM »

Rode the **** out her for 100 or so miles on the Sacramento Delta without the pylon mounted speed limiter.

I just had to make really sure I had done a proper job on the fork seals last week. This week has a valve adjust and general tune up scheduled. I may have to flog her for 200 or so miles to ensure that is done correctly.

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Author Topic: What'd you do for your Connie today? (Read 113397 times)

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