New guy, first bike.

[Tat2demon]

Sorry it took so long. Weather has been pretty crappy here the last few days.

[Rasputin]

This is another thing to consider when buying S/S brake lines as you can always change routing and clocking of the banjoe ends to fit other type handle bars etc. I do not know if it can be done more than once, or if once full pressure has been applied that it will no longer work. It sure does take the hassle out of clocking the lines though!

[Rasputin]

Ah no kiddin. Very nice. Is that something in the bolt or in the weave?

I believe that it is in the banjoe itself. Mine came with instructions on how to set them. I do not know if every line they sell has that end but the kit I bought for my 79SF came that way.

[Tat2demon]

Yeah he told me about that. That's why were doing a layering thing on it. As I understand it, it will be a small layer of regular foam, then the memory foam then the gel. Or it was regular, gel then memory. Either way he said you have to cover the gel with something because of heat.

[MaximPhil]

Hi Tat2demon,
Your seat mod sounds very comfortable. Just a heads up if you have not read it on here already.
The Gel foam retains a lot of HEAT so do not park that black seat in the sun
or you will be roasting chestnuts
Phil

[Tat2demon]

Ah no kiddin. Very nice. Is that something in the bolt or in the weave?

[Rasputin]

I got a set of Galfer SS brake lines. They seem ok but the banjos aren't oriented exactly right. Took a little bit of work to get them lined up.

The Galfer line are made so you can adjust the banjoe ends. Put a pen or something similar in each end (banjoe hole) and pull. As you pull, the ends will rotate whichever direction you put force into. One of the easiest and coolest ways to adjust a brake line end. I do not know of any other makers that have this simple feature.

[slow mo]

Finally got one with me on it. Didn't realize how small the bike looks.

welcome to xs11.calm,,, do these jeans make my ,,well never mind you get the point ride safe ,,slow mo!!

[Tat2demon]

I'll grab one tomorrow for ya.

[sparkfly88]

My bike came with a drag bar on it. Really been debating on a datona bar.

Can you put a photo up of it please.

[Tat2demon]

Been a busy week since my stuff started showing up. Wouldn't have done it without help from everyone.

While waiting for the new clutch springs I pulled the clutch basket, cleaned and sanded all the friction and steel plates. With the cleaning and new springs the clutch feels brand new. Took a little work to get the plates from sticking after I got it all put back together.

All the valves were shimmed. I bought a Motion Pro tool for the valves and that ended up in the garbage in a hurry. Even after grinding it down it wouldn't stay on the bucket. Waste of $15.

Replaced fork seals for the first time ever. Very messy job but now that I know how to do it Im sure I can get it all done in about an hour next time with a lot less mess. I had a hell of a time getting the rod out. Ended up using the bolt and a couple nuts method with a 20 inch socket extension.

I ended up having to buy new handlebars for my grips when I noticed the old ones had steel plugs welded in the ends. Went with Bikemaster Daytona bars. They're a little bit lower than I thought they would be. I was hoping for something in between my old ones and these.

Along with the new bars went new chrome Kuryakyn Iso grips, a Trident mirror on the clutch side and a throttle boss.

New boots for the throttle and clutch cables. The old ones were still in decent shape but when I came across them I figured "what the hell".

Exhaust Gaskets.

TC Bros forward controls, linkage and spare shifter and brake levers that I could hack up and bend so I didn't ruin the really good ones that came with the bike.

I got a set of Galfer SS brake lines. They seem ok but the banjos aren't oriented exactly right. Took a little bit of work to get them lined up. I didn't realize I was going to need new handlebars until after the lines showed up so the top line doesn't really fit. I'm going to see if a hydraulic shop here in town can cut it shorter and put a new banjo on. If not it will still work for now. Its just pointed in a strange direction. I also got a new boot for the master cylinder banjo. I'm leaving that off until I get the line changed.

I put in a new headlight. Im waiting on the HID kit to show up from China. Looks like it landed in Chicago today so hopefully Ill have it Monday or Tuesday.

The upholsterer is going to get home from vacation on the 10th.Going to bring him my seat as soon as he is back. He said it will take about a week to get it done. Its going to be done in regular black and carbon fiber vinyl with gel pad and memory foam.

I also got a 79 special fender that Ill be putting on when I have the money for the new smaller brake light and blinkers.

I got the last bits buttoned back up yesterday, and today re-tuned the carbs and went for a short ride. Was running nice and smooth. It was only 34 today. Hopefully Ill be able to get out and open her up good tomorrow.

[Tat2demon]

The first of many boxes just showed up and my most exciting. TC Bros forward controls! A lot more coming in the next few days.

[sparkfly88]

I only have the bottom portion of the rack, do I need the upper half for the box?

[sparkfly88]

Crosses fingers! Too awesome!

[Tat2demon]

Let me check tomorrow and make sure I still have it. If I do, you pay for the shipping and its yours. If its still out there Ill send you some pictures. I believe it may be a honda case. Pretty sure it says honda on the key anyway.