Dibley's New (old) 1400 K3

[Dwain Dibley]

I thought, while the tank wash was brewing I would have a look at the air filter, turns out it's nice and new and clean, but can you spot the bonus item ??

I couldn't get my hat on hardly, almost had to put the thermos down.....

I also have the sender out for a clean.

D.D.







   

[Tally]

Mine fell out when I did my filter , it hid behind the frame just to the left in your pic. I couldn't retrieve it with my fat fingers so my neighbour (a woman) did it for me as her fingers were much smaller. A large glass of red wine was accepted as payment for her good deeds and all was well again. Happy days.

[Dwain Dibley]

At least you looked for yours and didn't just bung anything in there... !!

I wouldn't mind if I had lost it myself, but the last owner, or the bike shop had, and I have forked out for new. LOL

Still, it could have been worse, it could have jammed in something vital, and I now have spares at Dibley Towers.

I had to buy side panel rubbers anyway.

D.D.

[Dwain Dibley]

OK.....So I just sloshed a pint of Kerosene around in the tank, to eliminate any water/water contact with metal, and to coat the metal.

Next will be a gentle rub down and a bit of paint on the underside.

I have ordered some pipe to replace the breather/water pipe, and also some for a new fuel pipe from the tank to the pump.

D.D.

[Dwain Dibley]

The underside rubbed down and some paint applied.

D.D.




 

[Dwain Dibley]

Right, that's the second coat on. Once it's dry enough I will get the pump and sender back in. I am still waiting for the tubing to arrive, to make the breather, and the rubbers/cushions, so that will hold up the tank installation.

I have both of the old tank cushions now I know, but they are bit tired, so I will fit new.

I think I have a good tank now. I am expecting to have to clean the filter again at some point, we will see.

I need to get some "local" miles on her now...... Local ?  cos I don't want to be a long way away if she decides to stop running.....

Missus is going to moan, the house stinks of paint again....

D.D.

[Hooli]

Local, so not past say the Vosages then?

[Dwain Dibley]

The tank was reassembled as far as I could last night.
Today the new fuel tubes came, one was 8mm ID, the other 7.5 ID.
I put the 7.5 mm one on as the breather, and measured and fitted some of the 8mm for the tube that runs from the tank to the pump.
I didn't replace the main line to the rails as it appeared to be in very good condition.
I put some fuel in the tank prior to fitting to check for leaks.  No leaks !!
It was a bit of a faff to get all these tubes in the right place under the tank, so gently gently went D.D. until the tank sat naturally, without having to force the back end down. I replaced the rest of the fuel I had syphoned out, I used the missus's sieve just in case there was any crap in the fuel. I will have to buy her a new one ..LOL
No leaks !! 
Another faff was getting the clip on the fuel line, back on the rail pipe, but we have plenty of patience here at Dibley Manor and it went on eventually, without breaking anything.
The new tank cushions went on.
Time to fire her up.
Fired first time and ran real good. 

D.D.










   

[Dwain Dibley]

Proof that she runs. 

D.D.

[Milts]

Hello DD,

              Appreciate the time and effort you are putting in with the write up and pictures while working through the list on your new bike. 

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Well done DD

[Dwain Dibley]

I did a little experiment to see if the Evapo - Rust was still active after being in the tank for four days.

Turns out it's still got some life in it.

D.D.

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[Dwain Dibley]

Splashed out here at Dibley Towers on a nice set of shiny new cans and connecting kit from Black Widow Exhausts.

I went for the 300mm ones.

Should be here tomorrow. 

D.D.

[Dwain Dibley]

Well Chaps..... The kit came today....Early....I had to grab the "box" in my Boxers.

It was an easy fit, and a good fit. I was disappointed to find the link pipes were brushed not polished Tho.

The Box.




The Kit.


One side on.


Finished. It was pissing down by this time so no money shot.

 
 

[Dwain Dibley]

So, as you do, while I had access, I cleaned as much as I could and polished some things.

D.D.

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