ADV R80ST Registry - Page 47

jackd · 12-26-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by vector_dumb

I kind of wish I had stayed at home so I could have sat on the bike making reving noises while thinging of spring

So you do that too do you? I only do it when I'm really really drunk...

England-Kev · 01-10-2013, 10:58 AM

New year bump...

FreeTheBeast · 01-10-2013, 12:23 PM

This Saturday my ST is going to ride a whole lot better.

Renner · 01-10-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FreeTheBeast

This Saturday my ST is going to ride a whole lot better.

FreeTheBeast · 01-10-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Renner

Race Tech's cartridge emulators are going in. And better still, the weather looks like it might be nice enough for a test ride!

England-Kev · 01-10-2013, 03:05 PM

is that in the standard forks, if so take lots of pictures and show us what you do..

FreeTheBeast · 01-13-2013, 05:24 PM

Looks better, no?

Click on the ^photo^ to see more photos of the process. Be careful when ordering the kit. The correct part number is FEGV S3301. I ordered the wrong one...the one categorized for 80-87 R80. Who knew? The shop where I had the work done, MAX BMW, luckily had a set of the correct size.

The suspension is markedly better. Firmer feel. Much less dive under braking. Really good. I like the result.

bpeckm · 01-15-2013, 08:31 PM

Well, its wintah in Rhode Island, and I thought I would do a little sprucing up of the "new" ST... found a bit of an oil leak at the rear seal:

Couple of questions for the ST Gurus: first what is this oil drain plug? The threads fit perfectly, it is a very nicely-made brass something-or-other that has a check-valve at the pan end, going INTO the engine.... wtf??

bpeckm · 01-15-2013, 08:32 PM

Also, I am removing the air-injection system, and for the life of me cannot find the thread that says what to plug the head end with... anybody know? A brass plug would be ideal, but I sorta recall someone saying that a drain plug from a K bike, or some such?

Any help appreciated!

d mc gee · 01-15-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bpeckm

Also, I am removing the air-injection system, and for the life of me cannot find the thread that says what to plug the head end with... anybody know? A brass plug would be ideal, but I sorta recall someone saying that a drain plug from a K bike, or some such?

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Oilhead

Airhead Wrangler · 01-16-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bpeckm

first what is this oil drain plug? The threads fit perfectly, it is a very nicely-made brass something-or-other that has a check-valve at the pan end, going INTO the engine.... wtf??

That looks, uh, "custom." No idea why it would have a check valve on it. I'd replace it with the normal airhead one so you can remove it with the tools in your on-board tool kit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpeckm

Also, I am removing the air-injection system, and for the life of me cannot find the thread that says what to plug the head end with... anybody know? A brass plug would be ideal, but I sorta recall someone saying that a drain plug from a K bike, or some such?

Yep, oilhead drain plug. NOT K drain plug. Use the crush washer as well.

subagon · 01-16-2013, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpeckm

Also, I am removing the air-injection system, and for the life of me cannot find the thread that says what to plug the head end with... anybody know? A brass plug would be ideal, but I sorta recall someone saying that a drain plug from a K bike, or some such?

Any help appreciated!

Details and part numbers at snowbums site

bpeckm · 01-16-2013, 08:45 PM

Thanks, y'all..... I knew there was something posted, somewhere.....!!

Bluethumb · 02-08-2013, 09:31 PM

Ok, strange question, I know but here's the reason. I have a '83 ST that came with a HPN Rallye oil pan. Seems to me that this should increase the oil capacity, but it holds 2 1/2 qts. I'm wondering if it has the wrong dipstick in it. I looked at some different sites and have learned that there a different lengths of dipsticks, but have no idea what the length of the ST dipstick should be.

A deeper oil pan with a stock dipstick should end up increasing the amount of oil.

Thanks!

hardwaregrrl · 02-09-2013, 07:08 AM

Ignore the extra mark as I have a G/S pan

01-10-2013, 10:58 AM	#692
England-Kev ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Berkshire, England. Just off the Beaten Track! Oddometer: 2,556	New year bump... __________________ http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/ http://motodelcurva.wordpress.com/ http://backstreetthunder.wordpress.com

01-10-2013, 12:23 PM	#693
FreeTheBeast equitem casus Joined: Jan 2004 Location: +1.603 Oddometer: 2,620	Fork upgrade This Saturday my ST is going to ride a whole lot better. __________________ Think beyond yourself. ~ap blog Max the Motorcycle - children's book written by Mrs. FTB SmugMug Photo Gallary

01-10-2013, 03:05 PM	#696
England-Kev ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Berkshire, England. Just off the Beaten Track! Oddometer: 2,556	is that in the standard forks, if so take lots of pictures and show us what you do.. __________________ http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/ http://motodelcurva.wordpress.com/ http://backstreetthunder.wordpress.com

01-13-2013, 05:24 PM	#697
FreeTheBeast equitem casus Joined: Jan 2004 Location: +1.603 Oddometer: 2,620	Forks are done Looks better, no? Click on the ^photo^ to see more photos of the process. Be careful when ordering the kit. The correct part number is FEGV S3301. I ordered the wrong one...the one categorized for 80-87 R80. Who knew? The shop where I had the work done, MAX BMW, luckily had a set of the correct size. The suspension is markedly better. Firmer feel. Much less dive under braking. Really good. I like the result. __________________ Think beyond yourself. ~ap blog Max the Motorcycle - children's book written by Mrs. FTB SmugMug Photo Gallary

01-15-2013, 08:31 PM	#698
bpeckm Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,428	Well, its wintah in Rhode Island, and I thought I would do a little sprucing up of the "new" ST... found a bit of an oil leak at the rear seal: Couple of questions for the ST Gurus: first what is this oil drain plug? The threads fit perfectly, it is a very nicely-made brass something-or-other that has a check-valve at the pan end, going INTO the engine.... wtf?? __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

01-15-2013, 08:32 PM	#699
bpeckm Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,428	Also, I am removing the air-injection system, and for the life of me cannot find the thread that says what to plug the head end with... anybody know? A brass plug would be ideal, but I sorta recall someone saying that a drain plug from a K bike, or some such? Any help appreciated! __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

01-16-2013, 08:45 PM	#703
bpeckm Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,428	Thanks, y'all..... I knew there was something posted, somewhere.....!! __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

02-08-2013, 09:31 PM	#704
Bluethumb Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Hill Country Oddometer: 124	How long is your dipstick? Ok, strange question, I know but here's the reason. I have a '83 ST that came with a HPN Rallye oil pan. Seems to me that this should increase the oil capacity, but it holds 2 1/2 qts. I'm wondering if it has the wrong dipstick in it. I looked at some different sites and have learned that there a different lengths of dipsticks, but have no idea what the length of the ST dipstick should be. A deeper oil pan with a stock dipstick should end up increasing the amount of oil. Thanks!

02-09-2013, 07:08 AM	#705
hardwaregrrl Shit for brains Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 4,848	Ignore the extra mark as I have a G/S pan __________________ Trans Lab RR-broke down in Ontario-2 stroke fun for 200 bucks- TCAT R100 GS racks For Sale My life aboard an R80ST

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