Hi everyone as I mentioned in my intro post I am resurrecting my late fathers gsx1400. I thought I would start this thread so I can upload photos and ask questions as I go rather than asking lots of questions in different sections.
So here is the starting point
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Started by taking the rear wheel out and giving it and the axle and swing arm a good clean. I have left the chain on for now but I will be sourcing new chain and sprockets before it it is ridden as the existing chain and is at the limit of adjustment and it has sat on the bike for the last 3 years not moving.
I then turned my attention to the exhaust which I believe is the original exhaust. I took the two silencers off and rubbed them down very gently with 2000 wet & dry and then polished them up with autosol.
Before
(https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y256/pwraybould/0FB4948A-521C-4D0F-9459-1FC9E94D1312.jpeg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/pwraybould/media/0FB4948A-521C-4D0F-9459-1FC9E94D1312.jpeg.html)
After
(https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y256/pwraybould/07E18C0A-DABD-4714-8118-968006A36B46.jpeg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/pwraybould/media/07E18C0A-DABD-4714-8118-968006A36B46.jpeg.html)
My original plan for the headers was to remove them to clean them up, however after mentioning it on here and being told that the header bolts are prone to snapping I thought I would clean them up while on the bike and will deal with the header bolts when I replace the exhaust in the future.
Before
(https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y256/pwraybould/4C452A11-6744-45D4-A30A-94DB39B47441.jpeg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/pwraybould/media/4C452A11-6744-45D4-A30A-94DB39B47441.jpeg.html)
After
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I then decided to tackle the sides of the camshaft cover
Before
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After
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:onya:
Good work your bringing back to life very nicely indeed .keep up the good work and pictures .
:cheers:
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: Well done its coming up great your dad would be proud
Quote from: seth on Monday, 29 April 2019, 02:03 AM
:onya:
Good work your bringing back to life very nicely indeed .keep up the good work and pictures .
:cheers:
Thanks Seth
Quote from: Del on Monday, 29 April 2019, 02:26 AM
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: Well done its coming up great your dad would be proud
Thanks Del I hope so got lots more wet & dry sanding to do on the engine covers but will get there eventually.
I have found out that it needs a new rear tyre, the front has quite a bit of tread left. It also needs new chain and sprockets, also the forks need to be stripped down and the seals and bushes replacing as they are weeping a little bit. It could also do with a new headlight and new clock body because for some reason the clock housing has black back instead of chrome. These will be bought as and when funds become available.
I took the belly pan off and it has a crack in it. I could repair it with a fibreglass repair kit but I think I prefer the bike without it. So it might go up for sale at some point.
:notworthy: :clapping:
Check the age of that front tyre Paul. Probably best to put 2 new ones on. Keep on with the good work :onya:
Quote from: KiwiCol on Monday, 29 April 2019, 03:30 AM
Check the age of that front tyre Paul. Probably best to put 2 new ones on. Keep on with the good work :onya:
Thanks KiwiCol, I will check the age what is the recommended age. I know it is 5-7 years for my caravan tyres
Yep, same for bikes.
Going great mate. looks like in 3rd pic your girlfriend is worn out :)
Quote from: grog on Monday, 29 April 2019, 07:27 PM
Going great mate. looks like in 3rd pic your girlfriend is worn out :)
Ha yeah if its not kids making a mess with their toys it is now me with bike parts :lol:
Can see you"ve been tearing you hair out.
Keep up the good work :clapping:
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Tuesday, 30 April 2019, 12:25 AM
Can see you"ve been tearing you hair out.
Keep up the good work :clapping:
Is that beca use of the bike or the kids though?
spot on bud comming on well :onya:
Slowly making progress stripped the forks down and I am in the process of cleaning up the fork lowers. Then will be ordering new seals, oil and bushes. Work on the bike is slow as I'm doing bits as funds allow.
(https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/gallery/0/2362-040220190752.jpeg)
It has been a while since I last posted but the bike now has new tyres, new chain and sprockets new brake and clutch fluid and will be booked in for its MOT for this coming Friday
Shame about the photobucket stamp ruining the photos - good work!
Quote from: Globalrider on Monday, 28 February 2022, 03:48 AM
photobucket stamp
A reminder to members that we do have a gallery feature on the forum - simply upload your GSX1400 photos and then can easily put them in your posts with no such hassles. :)
Quote from: VladTepes on Monday, 28 February 2022, 08:54 AM
Quote from: Globalrider on Monday, 28 February 2022, 03:48 AM
photobucket stamp
A reminder to members that we do have a gallery feature on the forum - simply upload your GSX1400 photos and then can easily put them in your posts with no such hassles. :)
Sorry didn't realise will remember for the future.
MOT booked for this Friday first MOT since 2013
Quote from: paulr5604 on Thursday, 03 March 2022, 05:24 AM
Sorry didn't realise will remember for the future.
It OK it's not compulsory mate - just super handy as even if the outside host screws up, if its hosted here it will always be here in the thread. (Many forums suffered when photobucket made their original stupid decision)
Well the bike failed it's MOT yesterday. My own fault I suppose the person that owned it before my dad had installed an LED rear light that has integrated indicators and apparently it was changed a couple of years ago so that these were not allowed. I should have researched the requirements before taking it but assumed it would be okay.
Ordered a set of indicators and once fitted will take it back.
It also received an advisory for front brakes binding slightly so will have to strip the callipers down again and take the pistons and seals out to check for anything obvious.
The only other advisory was that chain was a lite tight but I triple checked it and when it was on the side stand it has 30mm of play. He said it was a little tight when sat on the bike. I have jack up kit installed does that make a difference?
Well got the bike out the garage to take it for it's retest and it had a flat battery so retest will have to be another day. I assume I have a battery drain somewhere in the system the only things that I have disturbed is the wiring in the headlight bulb when I removed the forks and had to remove the headlight, the indicators and I also installed an LED flasher relay. Will have to get the meter out and start problem solving the electrics.
Do you have an alarm on it? No? How old is the battery/ I'd be running a multimeter & load test over the battery (after it's been charged) to check it before looking at 'drains' on the bike.
Quote from: KiwiCol on Wednesday, 09 March 2022, 04:29 PM
Do you have an alarm on it? No? How old is the battery/ I'd be running a multimeter & load test over the battery (after it's been charged) to check it before looking at 'drains' on the bike.
Thank you I will check voltage of the battery and then check the voltage during starting and then the voltage while running
Quote from: paulr5604 on Saturday, 05 March 2022, 05:20 PM
The only other advisory was that chain was a lite tight but I triple checked it and when it was on the side stand it has 30mm of play. He said it was a little tight when sat on the bike. I have jack up kit installed does that make a difference?
Yes the Jack-up kit can make a difference. I remember this coming up on the old org, there was an explanation, but indeed with a jack up kit it does tension the chain more than standard. I'd suggest add a couple of mm to slack on the sidestand and then check slack once sat on your 14
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Wednesday, 09 March 2022, 05:52 PM
Quote from: paulr5604 on Saturday, 05 March 2022, 05:20 PM
The only other advisory was that chain was a lite tight but I triple checked it and when it was on the side stand it has 30mm of play. He said it was a little tight when sat on the bike. I have jack up kit installed does that make a difference?
Yes the Jack-up kit can make a difference. I remember this coming up on the old org, there was an explanation, but indeed with a jack up kit it does tension the chain more than standard. I'd suggest add a couple of mm to slack on the sidestand and then check slack once sat on your 14
Thank you will make the adjustment
Managed to take the bike for its retest today and it has passed with no advisories. I will also be picking up a new battery tomorrow going for the yuasa YTX14H-BS as recommended both several people on here.
Thank you to those that have taken the time to reply and pass there expertise on it is very. I have appreciated.
That's great news
@paulr5604 glad its thru its MOT :onya:
Good result mate
First Ride out tonight to Fimber cafe near Fridaythorpe where my dad's ashes are scattered as he used to love riding to there with my mum. Just a a quick ish 36 mile round trip. Then when I got home my eldest daughter (11) wanted to go for a ride so she put on my wife's bike gear and we just had a pootle round our town just to see how she took to it. She says that she wants to go for a longer ride at the weekend.
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I like Fimber, I didn't realise it'd reopened from the winter break yet.
And you guys think us Aussies have strange place-names. Whoever came up with 'Fridaythorpe' must've been high on something or ' Thursdaywidget' was already taken....
It's history mate, something you lot only have a few months of :stir:
Fridaythorpe: The 'thorpe' (or farm) belonging to a Viking named Frigdaeg Fulford: Anglo-Saxon name meaning the 'foul' or dirty ford.
There's a river a mile or two away next to an abandoned medieval village, so that might explain the ford part. There's a village called Wetwang a few mile up the road too with a great chippy.
https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/15251411.whats-in-a-yorkshire-place-name/
Quote from: Hooli on Friday, 11 March 2022, 07:08 PM
It's history mate, something you lot only have a few months of.
Or 40,000years plus, depending on your p.o.v.
Wetwang & Vikings I'm still laughing 😂
SHITTERTON, Dorset.
Quote from: Hooli on Friday, 11 March 2022, 05:54 PM
I like Fimber, I didn't realise it'd reopened from the winter break yet.
The cafe wasn't open just the car park.
https://brilliantmaps.com/weird-place-names-uk/
:clapping:
Off topic admin!!??!
:stir:
You shall have to speak with David Lord Barmy about that . . . .
@Hooli It's history mate, something you lot only have a few months of :stir: .....smelly !
Eating people isn't classed as history Hooli, some here still behave like they miss their fine dining :stir: .....hmmm needs more salt !!
Ok, lets get back on topic, enough of these "interesting" place names and suchlike :lol:
:rofl2:I don't mind people going off topic in the slightest.
Bike is running okay a little bit hesitant sometime when opening the throttle but putting that down to the old fuel that was in it will run a couple of tanks of fresh fuel through it before getting concerned.
Just need to put some money aside for replacing the standard exhaust. That will have to wait need until I have some more funds.
Unless someone wants to swap a pair of aftermarket for my standard silencers :happy1: :lol:
Quote from: paulr5604 on Sunday, 13 March 2022, 02:20 AM
:rofl2:I don't mind people going off topic in the slightest.
Bike is running okay a little bit hesitant sometime when opening the throttle but putting that down to the old fuel that was in it will run a couple of tanks of fresh fuel through it before getting concerned.
Just need to put some money aside for replacing the standard exhaust. That will have to wait need until I have some more funds.
Unless someone wants to swap a pair of aftermarket for my standard silencers :happy1: :lol:
Maybe try some injector cleaner and use premium fuel for those couple of tanks - will help clean the system
Good to hear it's running again. As you & Barmy said, it might improve with use as the old fuel gets washed through and stuff like gummy injectors get washed clean.
My 14 hates cheap unleaded so I always run it on E5. Otherwise it's rough, slow & thirsty. No idea what you've put in it but Barmy's idea of using posh fuel is worth a try as well.
Thanks guys I just filled it with normal unleaded will put premium in next time along with some injector treatment I think it will be fine to be honest just need a few long runs to get it nice and warm etc
I think one of the best things about this ORG is the fact you can go "off topic" quite easily and not many make a fuss. I applaud you all. It's a great environment and should be celebrated :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
Good on you Paul. :hat:
Quote from: GSXKING on Sunday, 13 March 2022, 11:21 AM
I think one of the best things about this ORG is the fact you can go "off topic" quite easily and not many make a fuss. I applaud you all. It's a great environment and should be celebrated :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
Good on you Paul. :hat:
It is just like when you a talking with people in person how often do you stick to one topic.
Just took the instrument cluster apart to try and find out why the select button doesn't work and I think it is obvious why it doesn't work. There is no select button the reset button and wiring is there but nothing in the position where the select button should be.
Does anyone know where I can get hold of a replacement
Quote from: paulr5604 on Sunday, 20 March 2022, 02:58 AM
Just took the instrument cluster apart to try and find out why the select button doesn't work and I think it is obvious why it doesn't work. There is no select button the reset button and wiring is there but nothing in the position where the select button should be.
Does anyone know where I can get hold of a replacement
You could try pm'ing Thommohawk, he may have one from where he mods the clocks etc
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Sunday, 20 March 2022, 04:50 AM
Quote from: paulr5604 on Sunday, 20 March 2022, 02:58 AM
Just took the instrument cluster apart to try and find out why the select button doesn't work and I think it is obvious why it doesn't work. There is no select button the reset button and wiring is there but nothing in the position where the select button should be.
Does anyone know where I can get hold of a replacement
You could try pm'ing Thommohawk, he may have one from where he mods the clocks etc
Thank you I will try sending him a pm