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Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
I did it myself. Clean the object to remove...

I did it myself.

Clean the object to remove dirt and oils.

1. Sand it 220 to 400 grit

2. Clean with plastic prep (like this)
...
Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Yeah, I did pull one pad off one cover but it was...

Yeah, I did pull one pad off one cover but it was more work than it was worth so I left the others on. :dunno

They were easy to mask off.
Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Thank dear. ;-) I'm already having...

Thank dear. ;-)

I'm already having nightmares! :cry
Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
:lol3 :fyyff :freaky

:lol3

:fyyff


:freaky
Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Update: on the K1100RS saddlebag catastrophic...

Update: on the K1100RS saddlebag catastrophic paint removal fiasco.



First - a brief review.

http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-d3Pgq4F/0/XL/DSCF0442-XL.jpg

...
Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
I finally got back to this issue. I can't...

I finally got back to this issue.

I can't figure out why the CREE light WILL NOT dim. :scratch




Here is what I have.
Forum: Road warriors 04-22-2013, 11:13 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
It was like an Easter Egg hunt, I kept finding...

It was like an Easter Egg hunt, I kept finding nuts, bolts, washers and one LED lamp that fell into the bowels of the bike while working on it since I bought the bike.


Oh, and who knew a...
Forum: Road warriors 04-17-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
It was seized. While I'm this deep I'm...

It was seized.

While I'm this deep I'm going to replace the thermostat also.

http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-QxngBn8/0/XL/2013-04-18_00-03-24_824%5B1%5D-XL.jpg
...
Forum: Road warriors 04-17-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
I think brain surgery from the wrong end of...

I think brain surgery from the wrong end of python requires FAR LESS moving or removing of s*it to work on than digging my way to where the fan motor it mounted.

:baldy


It quit working today....
Forum: Road warriors 04-16-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
:photog :kma Yes, that's what the...

:photog

:kma

Yes, that's what the speed shop said I would have to do.
I wanted something more elegant than yet another hose hanging off the bike.


How I will use it is this.
1. Fill cell...
Forum: Road warriors 04-16-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Problem: this vent hemorrhages fuel when the fuel...

Problem: this vent hemorrhages fuel when the fuel cell is full AND the bike is on the side stand.

Solution: Insert a value.

Note to self: MUST remember to OPEN the value as soon as the bike is...
Forum: Road warriors 04-16-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Thank you all. It's been a great adventure for...

Thank you all.
It's been a great adventure for me.

I'll not say I've mastered anything and in fact I told my husband this past week after once again causing arcing to take place while messing...
Forum: Road warriors 04-14-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Thanks. It's a very unique K1100RS, but...

Thanks.

It's a very unique K1100RS, but still an honest looking old K11.
One of my goals throughout this project was remain true to the bikes form and function.

As I told Duck today...

...
Forum: Road warriors 04-14-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
It's nearing the end of this project. The...

It's nearing the end of this project.

The wheels came back looking GREAT!

http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LjrxXwp/0/L/DSCF0575-L.jpg

...
Forum: The Garage 04-12-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 1,002
Sticky: Note to self:
Views: 197,468
Posted By Shoganai
Damn, I laughed so hard the dog jumped at my...

Damn, I laughed so hard the dog jumped at my feet. :lol3

Holyshit I can see myself doing just that very thing.
Forum: Regional forums 04-12-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 18,465
Posted By Shoganai
Sweet! :clap ...

Sweet! :clap

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/4582518272/hBCF6D722/
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Thank you, neither have I ever seen nor heard of...

Thank you, neither have I ever seen nor heard of an internal tang bag light.


But I can't count the number of times I've fumbled around in a dark bag looking for something. It was on my last ride...
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
I then pulled the wheels off to get them powder...

I then pulled the wheels off to get them powder coated.

I had remove the retaining clip and inner and outer wheel bearings.

...
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Now...back to the time zone clock. Starting...

Now...back to the time zone clock.

Starting with new clocks and new waterproof SPST switches.

First I dremeled off the tabs on the side and taped up the holes to back fill with Silicone glue.
...
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
While I was in there I did a little house...

While I was in there I did a little house keeping.


http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-C5tFT7P/0/L/DSCF0497-L.jpg


I didn't have any rubber washers or bushing that would...
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Next, intall new exhaust. It's forged of...

Next, intall new exhaust.

It's forged of pure 100% Unubtainum and was given to me as a gift from a local BMW mechanic (:bow George)

It's an original EU edition K1100 exhaust. :clap

...
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Last weekend in July.

Last weekend in July.
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Strea...

http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-MpXRfn5/1/XL/DSCF0448-XL.jpg


http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-fdWpQQH/0/L/DSCF0432-L.jpg


I patched the cracks with...
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Thanks dear. With any luck I'll have a running...

Thanks dear.
With any luck I'll have a running bike soon.
Forum: The Garage 03-24-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1,002
Sticky: Note to self:
Views: 197,468
Posted By Shoganai
Note to self: if at first a wooden dowel and...

Note to self: if at first a wooden dowel and hammer doesn't drop the fork, loosen the pinch bolts on the LOWER portion of the triple tree. :shog



...
Forum: Vendors 03-20-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 3,389
Views: 677,170
Posted By Shoganai
Thanx. :D Edit: Nope, but thanks...

Thanx. :D



Edit:
Nope, but thanks anyway.
Forum: Vendors 03-20-2013, 02:23 AM
Replies: 3,389
Views: 677,170
Posted By Shoganai
Can someone tell me where I can buy a Waterproof...

Can someone tell me where I can buy a Waterproof DC/DC Converter 12V Step down to 5V Power Supply Module and have it shipped quickly, like w/i 3 days?


...
Forum: Regional forums 03-15-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 18,465
Posted By Shoganai
Would Pool Boy be beneath you? :evil

Would Pool Boy be beneath you? :evil
Forum: Regional forums 03-15-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 18,465
Posted By Shoganai
I have chosen a developer after meeting a few in...

I have chosen a developer after meeting a few in real life in my area.

As of today, we are now in the "Site Building Phase"

Here is the update forum lay out. If anyone has thoughts or...
Forum: Road warriors 03-04-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Hey there youngen :crash Note and thanks,...

Hey there youngen :crash

Note and thanks, I'll do that in the future.

No, I haven't but I will take a look. Do you think they could use a laugh :razor at :shogs as I stumble around the garage?...
Forum: Road warriors 03-03-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
When you ride them they are. :lol3 ...

When you ride them they are. :lol3



Thank you.

Yes, I do and I know it inside and out which makes loving it so easy.
Without a doubt, caring for, maintaining and riding these old K-bikes in...
Forum: Road warriors 03-03-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
:lol3 Thanks :deal And thank you for the...

:lol3 Thanks :deal

And thank you for the offer. :freaky

I did the same thing to another k-bike I thought it looked pretty darn good.

...
Forum: Road warriors 03-03-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
I put this together tonight. 1)...

I put this together tonight.


1) waterproof silicone encased LED string
2) velcro one wrap
3) RTV silicone glue
...
Forum: Road warriors 03-02-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Thanks Liz. So there I was at fisher auto...

Thanks Liz.

So there I was at fisher auto parts and I asked the guy "What type of paint remover would you recommend to use on ABS plastic"?

He picked up this spray can and said, "This one"

...
Forum: Road warriors 03-01-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Thank you David. I started it yesterday to...

Thank you David.

I started it yesterday to sort out some things.


http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-3Xmtnpr/0/XL/DSCF0431-XL.jpg

It's the little things that'll hang me.
Forum: Road warriors 03-01-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
I piped the AUX fuel cell. ...

I piped the AUX fuel cell.


http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-kJJFd6q/1/L/DSCF0407-L.jpg


The neoprene wrap closest to the cell covers a quick disconnect with shut off...
Forum: Road warriors 03-01-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
The next is an internal tank beg LED wired to one...

The next is an internal tank beg LED wired to one of the left side fairing switch panel. This way I can flip a switch and have instant light in my tank bag instead of first finding a flash light,...
Forum: Road warriors 03-01-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Putting it all together. ...

Putting it all together.



http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-LjGRcBQ/0/L/DSCF0375-L.jpg


http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-VpsdXvD/0/L/DSCF0376-L.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 03-01-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
Unable to overcome the gap, I headed in another...

Unable to overcome the gap, I headed in another direction.

Coated in bearing grease...

http://shoganai.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Blue-Streak/i-qxnFv4z/0/L/DSCF0329-L.jpg

Foam cast.
...
Forum: Road warriors 02-28-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 18,548
Posted By Shoganai
The following pics are about building a time zone...

The following pics are about building a time zone clock in the right side fairing panel. Not a lot of words, but again ask if you want more info on anything.

...
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