Yup, time fer a build thread "The Mutt"

[BZ]

Hi BZ,
hmmmm? Oh, COTTER pin.
First make sure the speedo drive is lined up with the two drive dogs in by the wheel bearing and with the locking lug on the fork leg.
Then reef up the big nut. You shouldn't need to back up (or even tighten up) more than 1/12th of a turn to line up the cotter pin hole through the axle and the notches in the castle nut.
Tap the pin through so it's eye is buried in one notch; pry one leg out and bend it hard over top of the axle end, clip off the excess. Clip off the other end just short enough to bend down inwards atop the nut's wrenching flat.
The other fork leg clamps on to the axle's fat end. You slide that side in or out until the brake disk aligns with the caliper before you tighten the clamping bolt.
No conversion kit that I know of.
Troll the "XS parts for sale" forum to see what used parts are available.
Note that the Standard's front signal mounting adapters are eff nigh unfindable.
Or check MikesXS for a generic headlight and fork ears.

BWAHAHA coder pin *face palm*

thanks for the info

[bikerphil]

got the tire back, repack the bearings and tighten Big nut down, turn back quarter turn insert new coder pin

No, you want to tighten the axle nut to 77 ft/lb and put in the new cotter pin. Slightly rotate the nut one way or the other to fit the cotter pin. After the calipers are all bolted up, center the left rotor in the caliper bracket by moving the left fork leg either in or out and tighten the two pinch bolts. Tighten the front one first all the way down to 14 ft/lb then the rear one to 14 ft/lb. There should be a space between the cap and the fork leg at the rear bolt which is normal. Before tightening that axle nut, make sure the speedometer hub is seated in the bearing recess properly and line up the tab on the outside with the fork leg. GL

[BZ]

*Update* so far its road ready, just needs insured and safety inspection





Stuff done so far:

-replace front tire
-Fix Brake calipers and replace pads
-New Spark plug insert
-Tune up Plugs/oil/air filter
-Rattle can Deluxe pain job
-Replaced broken tail lamp/turn signal/brake lamp assembly
-Scrubby scrubby clean clean
-lube things ALL THE THINGS

Sfuff to do:

-fix small oil leak
-replace air box
-replace battery
-Replace seat
-prep for winter driving
-???
-Profit

Question time!

what is a good theft prevention device, has anyone ever installed a "LOJACK" system on their Motorcycle?

[fredintoon]

*Update* so far its road ready, just needs insured and safety inspection - - - Question time!
what is a good theft prevention device, has anyone ever installed a "LOJACK" system on their Motorcycle?

Hi BZ,
bike looks great and I hope it will give you many years of trouble-free riding.
nothin' wrong with the US flag seat cover except if it's not waterproof the seat sponge will soak up any rainwater that falls on it and will stay soaked for weeks afterwards.
Option 1) Always wear rainpants
Option 2) Remember before you were toilet trained? prepare to be reminded.
Theft prevention?
Add a sidecar?
There's hardly anyone who can ride one, it'd take 6 burly guys to pick it up and a 6' wide flatbed to haul it away.
Seriously though, when you are away from home, a big ol' chain & padlock attaching the bike to a lamp post will usually work.
At home, a locked garage. Also a 3" pipe U-tube buried in concrete in your drive. Pass the chain thru it and thru the bike frame.
No experience with LOJACK but ain't it seriously expensive?

[IanDMacDonald]

I had lojack installed on my GSXR from the dealership. Cost me $600 for the year. Did not opt for another year. I bought a two-way paging alarm and full insurance coverage instead.

[BZ]

Got my first real ride in today and holy ****. People told me 1100cc was a bit much for a first bike, it did catch me off guard at first but I think I got the hang of it so far, I have been riding around on a 50cc scooter for the last two years so I'm very aware to how people react to Riders, more so on a scooter around town because they are small and typically do not sit as high, almost invisible. Going to do some more riding this weekend with some friends so I can stretch the Mutts legs going to be in the mid to low 60's so going to get what I can out before it starts to ice up around here.

[wingnut]

Nothing like that first ride after a resurection. To quote the Camelman " Its better than sex and it lasts longer".

[BZ]

Nothing like that first ride after a resurection. To quote the Camelman " Its better than sex and it lasts longer".

nice, I did a "breaking in" drive today and racked up about 300 miles on the ol Mutt.

The only issue at the moment is that the clutch seems to slip when I go to WOT some times, the RPM's go way up then it grabs again and is ok. It dose not happen all the time but its a bit disconcerting.

[IanDMacDonald]

Please read my "A W.O.T. Question" thread.