Off for a 3 day ride

[seth]

far out Col. what a weekend. feeling sorry for ya big time. cut a gasket, itll be fine. the trick with marker pen is excellent stuff. id just torque the bolts up normal, they wont break. im now searching for a button head sump plug, allen key in middlle. 14 x 1.25, is that correct fellas. sort of something similar to rocker cover bolts. so if all you blokes can head me in right direction to find a supplier. check your local bolt shop. ive searched and can only find a couple close, wrong pitch. re thread would be easy but to buy correct would be better.

You may need to take yours out to check the size Grog - I refer to a post the other day from Seth

"a strange thing the k5 and k6 have different sump bolts

k5 is a 19mm headed bolt shorter and a larger magnet
k6 is a 17mm headed bolt longer with a smaller magnet"

they are both the same threads but different head size .

[grog]

ill have a look Barmy. spare one in tool box at work. think im correct in size but will double check.

[Blubber]

That crap news.

Glad no humans got injured.

[KiwiCol]

The Beast Lives again!

Woo Hoo! Got a 2nd hand sump & I fitted it up this afternoon.

Still waiting for the gasket from Japan, saying now next week, thought bugger it, I'll bung it on with the one I have & see how it goes. Sweet! No leaks. Bit of smoke n fumes on start up - all that polish & new paint getting hot.  Fine now that she's had a run.


It can't be, but I reckon it's running smoother & more freely with the new oil I put in - 5.5 odd L of it.
Got Penrite 10/40 Full Syn in there now.


   


Now, hopefully the new can & other bits turn up soon.

[gsxbarmy]

That's great news Col, glad all is good!!! 

[Kiwifruit]

Good stuff Col. Pleased they sold it to you.

[VladTepes]

Excellent...

[Mrg]

top man back on the 1400 

[Mick_J]

Good news Col, watch out for potholes 

[KiwiCol]

Roger that, will do!

[seth]

 

[Blubber]

whoop whoop 

nice to be out and riding again 

[Notty]

Great news 

[grog]

Wll done Col, excellent result. Shell be even better with the other new toys fitted. 

[KiwiCol]

You're right, she goes (and sounds) great with the new can. Bonus too, at cruising, it's no more noticeable than before, drop a couple of gears and give her a handful, different story. Loving it!