kpke Thrasher Engine Rebuild

[tacky1]

You’re going to have to rename the bike Ken. She’s coming together nicely.

[kpke]

Thanks Paul. Alot of this bike will be real nice now. Unfortunately the ugly tank and fiberglass rear may end up back on it negating all the newness underneath. I need to fix up a spare tank or maybe put on some other "spare" body parts I have tucked away.

Rob, sometimes the simplest solutions are the best, eh?

A few more parts have been installed. Fox shock is still at the suspension shop in SF. Hope it gets back to me some day.






This kind of stuff is always a disappointment. I bought new spark plug caps. The smaller boots in the photo below shows one really thin one (the new one) and one much thicker (the old one). I couldn't even get the thin one to slide up the plug wire so reused the old ones. How much material and .0001 cents did the manufacturer save reducing the amount of rubber for that thin boot? Jeez.

[brrrappp]

This kind of stuff is always a disappointment. I bought new spark plug caps. The smaller boots in the photo below shows one really thin one (the new one) and one much thicker (the old one). I couldn't even get the thin one to slide up the plug wire so reused the old ones. How much material and .0001 cents did the manufacturer save reducing the amount of rubber for that thin boot? Jeez.

You must know if you watch any porn, you need more lube for those tight ones.

[kobra]

I put a lil dab of silicone grease, and it slid RIGHT on. Amazing really.

[brrrappp]

I put a lil dab of silicone grease, and it slid RIGHT on. Amazing really.

I actually use some non-silocone "personal lubricant" to install rubber parts that are not meant to come apart very often. The goo dries up and and the rubber part stays put.
For instance, I've used it to install hand grips and these NGK plug boots, radiator hoses, etc.
I've also used windex, soapy water or straight dish soap depending on the part.

[kobra]

I put a lil dab of silicone grease, and it slid RIGHT on. Amazing really.

I actually use some non-silocone "personal lubricant" to install rubber parts that are not meant to come apart very often. The goo dries up and and the rubber part stays put.
For instance, I've used it to install hand grips and these NGK plug boots, radiator hoses, etc.
I've also used windex, soapy water or straight dish soap depending on the part.

Blurring the lines between the bedroom and the garage. It's a dangerous game you play.

[brrrappp]

Blurring the lines between the bedroom and the garage. It's a dangerous game you play.

Yes, well the porn industry is full of very inventive people just like the motorcycle industry....Occasionally chefs, manicurists, mountain climbers and dentists come along with helpful tools and ideas as well.
https://youtu.be/ZrzEDyS9Ddw?t=59

Wooden spatulas, emery boards, dental picks, plastic knives and "soft tie-downs" have all managed to find their way into my tool box.
Those exhaust pipe plugs the techs all use to keep water out of the pipes when you wash the bike.....those are just "butt plugs" with a different package right?

[kpke]

Thanks for the interesting replies.

I realize I could have lubed the thinner rubber part per the porn comments above. I'll bet those web sites are getting a workout during these SIP times.

I just don't think this is a good candidate for cheapening and reducing the material content.

[Whymee]

Blurring the lines between the bedroom and the garage. It's a dangerous game you play.

Wooden spatulas, emery boards, dental picks, plastic knives and "soft tie-downs" have all managed to find their way into my tool box.
Those exhaust pipe plugs the techs all use to keep water out of the pipes when you wash the bike.....those are just "butt plugs" with a different package right?

Since the COVID19 has all on lock down, I have to ask. Where is this "toolbox" located at? In the house or the garage?

Also, our 2T "butt plugs" are designed with a much different shape. Yes they both perform with the same end result, but our bikes have an exhaust exit that is of a diameter that does not stretch, hence the different design. Or so I have been told...

Please delete if my humor is not appreciated!

[brrrappp]

Since the COVID19 has all on lock down, I have to ask. Where is this "toolbox" located at? In the house or the garage?

Also, our 2T "butt plugs" are designed with a much different shape. Yes they both perform with the same end result, but our bikes have an exhaust exit that is of a diameter that does not stretch, hence the different design. Or so I have been told...

Please delete if my humor is not appreciated!

Garage, man-cave, cellar, dungeon, play room? ......Is it a torture rack or bike stand?

Is it a butt plug or is it a exhaust bung?

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[Evans Ward]

Oh my!!!

[kpke]

Most of you know but for those who don't, when you use the VForce4 reeds you need to cut the ears off the intake rubbers.





I used a box knife trying to save the small perimeter raised portion. It doesn't look so great but shouldn't matter.



Those are installed so next was engine install. I still have the RZ500 engine crate and set it next to the bike. This ended up being the perfect height to set the engine on it and slide it right in to the frame.










Today I painted some parts and wanted to use them right away. So I took that same crate and made an oven out of it for curing the paint. Also stuck the clutch side cover in there.



This thermometer tops out at 199 degrees so I'm unsure how hot it got in there. I used the heat gun on the low setting.



Where I left it today.

[kobra]

Awesome! I visited the thread earlier to see where you had gotten. Thanks for the update.

[Redline Junkie]

I love the oven trick!

[Ricino]

Oh man! How ingenious! I like the oven trick, too!!!
We all have read here about noxious smelly kitchens and huge fear of bossy wives hahah...!