It is a black pressed in plug that replaces the threaded plastic drive. It sits flush with the top of the case.
another rz/fz/fzr
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Re: another rz/fz/fzr
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"...its a 2-stroke ya twit - Its supposed to smoke..."
Re: another rz/fz/fzr
I was kidding75RD350rider wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:12 pm I have used DOT5 in numerous bikes for at least 15 years and have never experienced a problem. The problem is not the fluid.
Definitely something else going on if it won't bleed.
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Re: another rz/fz/fzr
I love the smell of Blue Marble in the morning!
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Re: another rz/fz/fzr
Today I took the bike off of the stand out to the driveway. I parked it on the side stand and turned the front full left. This leveled off the master cylinder considerably. I fought it for a long time, tapped on the banjo fittings, bled just the master by loosening the banjo there, bled the calipers more, and was just about ready to give up when I started feeling pressure in the lever.
I think I can claim success at this point. Of course the bike has not been ridden yet and that will be the true test. But the lever feels pretty solid and pushing it down the driveway the brakes worked. Happy days. I should be starting this project bike soon.
I think I can claim success at this point. Of course the bike has not been ridden yet and that will be the true test. But the lever feels pretty solid and pushing it down the driveway the brakes worked. Happy days. I should be starting this project bike soon.
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Re: another rz/fz/fzr
Do cable tie the lever to the bars overnight, always helps.
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Re: another rz/fz/fzr
Great idea, thanks Jon. I'll go do that right now.
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Re: another rz/fz/fzr
Progress Ken, Brakes can be the worst bastids to get bled and some just bleed with zero prob!!!
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Re: another rz/fz/fzr
Keep on it, you will get there eventually!
I remember a long time ago I had some blue brake fluid. I believe it was Motul 600. In a can...
I see that you have blue fluid. What type & make is it?
I remember a long time ago I had some blue brake fluid. I believe it was Motul 600. In a can...
I see that you have blue fluid. What type & make is it?
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1973 RT3
1974 TY250
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2018 Grom
2017 KTM 390
2017 FZ-10
1973 RT3
1974 TY250
plus many others
Re: another rz/fz/fzr
Yes, "eventually" is the key word here
The fluid is more of a purple color.
None of the automotive stores sold DOT 5. I purchased it off of Amazon. $24 to my doorstep for two small bottles.
The fluid is more of a purple color.
None of the automotive stores sold DOT 5. I purchased it off of Amazon. $24 to my doorstep for two small bottles.
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Re: another rz/fz/fzr
It was another beautiful California Covid stay at home Saturday yesterday.
I made some nice progress on this project.
In case the embed doesn't work, here is the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVlt3ACPIQ0
I made some nice progress on this project.
In case the embed doesn't work, here is the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVlt3ACPIQ0
Ken's Garage
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
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Re: another rz/fz/fzr
I replaced the leaking neutral switch o-ring and installed 10 mm offset 17 tooth countershaft sprocket. I’ve never installed a neutral switch o-ring with a gearbox full of oil. I didn’t know if the oil would come gushing out. I took the bike outside and leaned it against a fence post. Oil did not gush out.
Here is my latest in a series of recent videos on this project should you get bored.
1/19/21 YouTube video
https://youtu.be/2RoXOeBhRbk
After installing the offset sprocket I could now check and get precise chain alignment. The rear sprocket carrier will need to be machined down a bit. It is in the hands of Julian for a trim job.
I’ve been struggling a bit with doing a 17 inch wheel conversion on the rear of this thing but have decided to leave it alone. The wheels are a beautiful gloss black with paint applied by the PO so I’ll have to wait and see how it holds up. It looks like our beautiful winter spring like weather is gone, so I need to wait for another nice sunny warmish day to mount the tires.
I don’t know if this will format correct but here are the tires that will be mounted.
Shinko 006 Podium Motorcycle Tire
110/70 R 17 front tire
87-4021 110/70R17 V 54 3.00~3.50 23.07 in. 4.33 in. 42 psi
140/60 ZR 18 rear tire
87-4036 140/60R18 V 64 3.75~4.50 24.61 in. 5.47 in. 42 psi
The leaking neutral switch and old sprocket.
This is a terrible photo but I could swear visually the new silicone O-ring had a bigger cross-section than the black one being replaced. But I measured them and they are identical.
Sprocket and O-ring replaced
Tires have arrived. I can't wait to go fight my Nomar tire mount thing again. Not my favorite thing to do.
Here is my latest in a series of recent videos on this project should you get bored.
1/19/21 YouTube video
https://youtu.be/2RoXOeBhRbk
After installing the offset sprocket I could now check and get precise chain alignment. The rear sprocket carrier will need to be machined down a bit. It is in the hands of Julian for a trim job.
I’ve been struggling a bit with doing a 17 inch wheel conversion on the rear of this thing but have decided to leave it alone. The wheels are a beautiful gloss black with paint applied by the PO so I’ll have to wait and see how it holds up. It looks like our beautiful winter spring like weather is gone, so I need to wait for another nice sunny warmish day to mount the tires.
I don’t know if this will format correct but here are the tires that will be mounted.
Shinko 006 Podium Motorcycle Tire
110/70 R 17 front tire
87-4021 110/70R17 V 54 3.00~3.50 23.07 in. 4.33 in. 42 psi
140/60 ZR 18 rear tire
87-4036 140/60R18 V 64 3.75~4.50 24.61 in. 5.47 in. 42 psi
The leaking neutral switch and old sprocket.
This is a terrible photo but I could swear visually the new silicone O-ring had a bigger cross-section than the black one being replaced. But I measured them and they are identical.
Sprocket and O-ring replaced
Tires have arrived. I can't wait to go fight my Nomar tire mount thing again. Not my favorite thing to do.
Ken's Garage
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
Re: another rz/fz/fzr
Coincidentally the neutral switch and YPVS bushing holders use the same size o-ring. I bought a bag of them made from viton that should hold up well.
https://www.mcmaster.com/9464K87/
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Re: another rz/fz/fzr
Nice work. Appreciate the opportunity to hear it running. Sounds great, and right.
Good luck with it.
Good luck with it.
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Re: another rz/fz/fzr
kobra, nice one. Thanks for that. I have added that to my parts list spreadsheet and will order on my next McMaster Carr order. $8.39 per pack of 25. Can those be used in place of the PV O-rings (high heat)?kobra wrote: ↑Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:35 am Coincidentally the neutral switch and YPVS bushing holders use the same size o-ring. I bought a bag of them made from viton that should hold up well.
https://www.mcmaster.com/9464K87/
Yellow and Black RZ
Thank you for the compliment. I'm anxious to take this one for a ride come springtime.
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Re: another rz/fz/fzr
I'm using them in the PV with no issues, they are rated to 400 degrees. If you wanted to play it safe you could go with the silicone ones they are rated to 450 and cost the same. I'm not sure what temp they actually get up to.
I think I went with the viton because it handles gas and oil better than silicone I believe.
I think I went with the viton because it handles gas and oil better than silicone I believe.