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  • #1

    There are many Rebuild Threads, But this one is mine!

    Ok So this will be my build thread

    Gonna start off witht he before and during pictures...

    I need to take some new ones!!! I will and they wil be posted here


    Before:




    Since I started cleaning the engine.. and chopping off all that extra Weight:





    I did NOT do this:



    What im kinda shooting for:



    Eliminated:



    Ok so.. As of now.. The tank has been wire-wheeled, I got my rear end from Carpi (Cafe rear) and my clubman cafe bars!!

    Bars are on the bike... the rear end needs some brakcets and tid bits


    I got to run this sec.. ima save this... so i can continue updating and postin more pics after i go look at a bike for someone..

    brb
    http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1.../bottomsig.jpg

    "He who hates me - also hates my father."
    "I've learned in my life.. war is life.. and.. its in everyone's genes and structure. To not be prepared for war is to be inhumane.. so to be truly human is to always be ready for War"- x3 Grandfather.. ACE -Royal Air France, US Air Force
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  • #2
    Ok so I'm going to need new petcocks for this thing.. if anyone has some advice on where I can get those new or used w/e..


    ordered front light - bought a battery.. Just need some new shoes and a cpl mods and paint..


    oh and alot of TLC on about - every system on the thing.. brakes, suspension,


    I like to think I have so little to do left.. but when you start thinking the list just goes on and on.

    I'll take some pictures tommorow!!!
    http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1.../bottomsig.jpg

    "He who hates me - also hates my father."
    "I've learned in my life.. war is life.. and.. its in everyone's genes and structure. To not be prepared for war is to be inhumane.. so to be truly human is to always be ready for War"- x3 Grandfather.. ACE -Royal Air France, US Air Force

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    • #3
      OK.. New pictures/Update TIME!!!


      So this is how it sits.. As of now.. - As you can tell I have alot of projects in my garage.. Amongst the Race Car, Drag Bike and Ninja Parts..








      And my awesome carpi poster.. that he forgot to sign.. bastard !! ( What I want it to look like when im done) .. Girl too..




      As you can tell.. I wire wheeled the Tank.. for what seemed like days.. - Just waiting to bondo the dings and paint and decal it.. with some nice gold pin striping!!!


      Need help on the petcocks.. Mine are no good.. any leads? Input, Suggestions plz!!


      Also.. Looks like im gonna be making my own Aluminum brackets for the Seat.. and then send it off to my Upholstery friend.. to make a thin just cushioning seat-

      So alot of minor **** to do !
      Last edited by ecthemc; 05-02-2009, 08:43 PM.
      http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1.../bottomsig.jpg

      "He who hates me - also hates my father."
      "I've learned in my life.. war is life.. and.. its in everyone's genes and structure. To not be prepared for war is to be inhumane.. so to be truly human is to always be ready for War"- x3 Grandfather.. ACE -Royal Air France, US Air Force

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      • #4
        You can buy a rebuild kit for the petcocks.Georgefix on ebay I think has em.Maybe partsmore.bikebandit.
        Oh BTW,nudity is not acceptable here.So you may want to keep that in mind.
        Rick
        80 SG XS1100
        14 Victory Cross Country

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        • #5
          Originally posted by tarzan View Post
          You can buy a rebuild kit for the petcocks.Georgefix on ebay I think has em.Maybe partsmore.bikebandit.
          Oh BTW,nudity is not acceptable here.So you may want to keep that in mind.
          Rick
          Nudity?? um ok.. - Photobucket has been buggy lately.. I copy paste a URL to a new pic.. and it posts a funny picture ( That didnt have nudity in it btw- Or it would be against the terms of service of photobucket FYI)


          I kinda need new Petcocks. because mine have been sitting with Tarnish in them for like 10 years at least.. I'll try to show you a pic of them tommorow- There at the shop & not in my garage..

          I mean the insides are jus clogged with tarnish.. Tough stuff too- I dont know how i would get them out of the inner parts I cant take a nail or file and get out..

          The Petcocks are sitting in a gallon of gas.. have been for the past week..

          Still i think im going to need some better ones.. I cant rebuild them with that kit unless I was capable of getting all that crap out of them
          http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1.../bottomsig.jpg

          "He who hates me - also hates my father."
          "I've learned in my life.. war is life.. and.. its in everyone's genes and structure. To not be prepared for war is to be inhumane.. so to be truly human is to always be ready for War"- x3 Grandfather.. ACE -Royal Air France, US Air Force

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          • #6
            There's been a few posts recently about different products for cleaning parts. I'm sure one of them would get your petcocks clean!
            Ken Talbot

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            • #7
              Cool beans brother.. Any advice would be greatly appreciated..

              I have them soaking in gas but it doesnt seem to help (much).

              Anyone got a Brand they live by? I'll give it a try. if it doesnt work im going to order some newer ones from the Nice guy that Pm'd me... Dont know his S/N off hand but I greatly appreciate his help..
              http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1.../bottomsig.jpg

              "He who hates me - also hates my father."
              "I've learned in my life.. war is life.. and.. its in everyone's genes and structure. To not be prepared for war is to be inhumane.. so to be truly human is to always be ready for War"- x3 Grandfather.. ACE -Royal Air France, US Air Force

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              • #8
                Berrymans carburetor cleaner works excellent.
                80 SG XS1100
                14 Victory Cross Country

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                • #9
                  Hey there Ecthemc,

                  There are a couple of rubber parts in the petcocks that won't like cleaner, but they are most likely worn out anyways, so a rebuild kit will be what you want. The Petcock filter towers are just pressed into the petcock and can be removed. A bucket of carb cleaner should degunk those petcocks parts just fine, and you can take the petcocks apart of course, the 2 screws on the faceplate allows the valve, wavy washer/spring, rubber valve assembly to come out. Oh yeah, there are the vacuum valve parts on the bottom/back as well...forgot you had a standard! Pay close attention to the handles and bodies, because they are SIDE specific, and will mess up your functions IF you mix and unmatch them!

                  Also, polishing the rubber mating surface of valve goes a long way in making things slide easier, and not tear up the rubber valve so quickly!
                  T.C.
                  T. C. Gresham
                  81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
                  79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
                  History shows again and again,
                  How nature points out the folly of men!

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                  • #10
                    looking good

                    Nice!!! It's looking good.
                    80special w/79special motor.Never ride faster than your angel can fly!!

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                    • #11
                      About to head to the shop..


                      The Valves wont even turn there so Gunked up

                      ahahhahaha


                      Ok.. I'm going to fill a couple glass's of carb cleaner & Try that today

                      If it doesnt work im just going to order a cpl better ones from Andreas- the XS part junky!!

                      http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1.../bottomsig.jpg

                      "He who hates me - also hates my father."
                      "I've learned in my life.. war is life.. and.. its in everyone's genes and structure. To not be prepared for war is to be inhumane.. so to be truly human is to always be ready for War"- x3 Grandfather.. ACE -Royal Air France, US Air Force

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by ecthemc View Post
                        About to head to the shop..

                        The Valves wont even turn there so Gunked up

                        ahahhahaha

                        Ok.. I'm going to fill a couple glass's of carb cleaner & Try that today

                        If it doesnt work im just going to order a cpl better ones from Andreas- the XS part junky!!
                        Did you try taking them apart, the front chrome faceplate???

                        Also, correction, Andreas is the "dealer", "WE" are the junkies!!
                        T.C.
                        T. C. Gresham
                        81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
                        79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
                        History shows again and again,
                        How nature points out the folly of men!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by TopCatGr58 View Post
                          Did you try taking them apart, the front chrome faceplate???

                          Also, correction, Andreas is the "dealer", "WE" are the junkies!!
                          T.C.

                          I took all the screw's out.. Didn't seem to get the knob out? maybe I need to quit being a idiot and look it up on the manual..

                          Today.. Petcock Decision making !!!

                          These lil f##*#*'rs are taking up to much of my time.. I really need to get to the forks and making my brackets for the seat and getting to the upholstery guy..

                          every day I wake up with more motivation.. I got a EX500 Ninja 04 in my garage.. outside sits a 2005 Buell 12something Cyclone.. and I dont give a **** about those.. I want my XS done damnit.. lol



                          Gotta love ol' stuff!
                          http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1.../bottomsig.jpg

                          "He who hates me - also hates my father."
                          "I've learned in my life.. war is life.. and.. its in everyone's genes and structure. To not be prepared for war is to be inhumane.. so to be truly human is to always be ready for War"- x3 Grandfather.. ACE -Royal Air France, US Air Force

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by bigray03 View Post
                            Nice!!! It's looking good.
                            Thanks.. I can't wait till it's done!!!!!
                            http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1.../bottomsig.jpg

                            "He who hates me - also hates my father."
                            "I've learned in my life.. war is life.. and.. its in everyone's genes and structure. To not be prepared for war is to be inhumane.. so to be truly human is to always be ready for War"- x3 Grandfather.. ACE -Royal Air France, US Air Force

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                            • #15
                              Ecthemc,

                              If you need to get rust out of the tank or any other metal parts I recommend you try Evaporust. Auto parts stores carry it or you can get it online.

                              Works well and when it is spent you can just pour it down the kitchen drain. It's completely enviromental friendly.

                              Later
                              My heros have always been flat trackers.

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