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  1. On 7/9/2023 at 10:10 PM, docc said:

    Seriously makes me wonder about the internal clutch master spring condition. Rebuild kit is readily available and not hard to install.

    The kit arrived but I decided to give it one more shot before the M/C rebuild. I bought a cheap Harbor Freight brake bleeder vacuum. Success in about 6 minutes! I Guess I needed to spend unnecessary money and waste a bunch of time like usual. With the benefit of hindsight, I'm glad I didn't burn the garage down. Thanks Doc

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  2. 18 minutes ago, docc said:

    Even with those adjustment settings, is there play in the lever travel?

    If you mean play before the lever engages the piston. I don't know its tough to say with no pressure. I had the lever adjusted all the way out to lengthen the pull when I was pumping. That's not how I normally ride.

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  3. I was in the process of greasing the front U joint and inspecting bearings when I hit this snag. The bike is on a center stand on a lift with the swing arm removed. I even went so far as to carefully separate the perch from the bars and manipulate the whole thing so any bubbles had an opportunity to rise without letting the reservoir t draw air.  I don't know why the PO glued the screw?? I can't imagine the MC just decided to poop the bed at the very instant I tried to maintenance it. I really have 2 choices. Figure it out or burn the garage down. I'm going to sleep on it.

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  4. On 7/4/2023 at 8:43 PM, docc said:

    Yep. With fluid in the reservoir, give the lever some "wiggles" and watch for bubbles. When the bubbles quit, give it a "gravity flush". Open the lower bleeder on the slave and drain it into a container. Watch the fluid level in the reservoir and keep refilling as it gravity flushes. I refilled about five times before starting the 10-lever pumps/closed bleeder-> open the bleeder-> repeat five or six times.

    I also, intermittently, strapped the lever to the grip and even tapped the M/C to dislodge air bubbles.

    I have rinsed and repeated several times and the result is nearly zero clutch lever. It was functioning fine before this attempted clutch fluid maintenance.  After 5 reservoirs gravity flush  I closed it up and 10 pumped repeatedly with a only slight boil over at the slave. I think I have a grasp on what needs to happen but i cant seem to get there. The slotted adjustment adjustment screw has also been epoxied in place as close as can figure. So I guess need to address that. What am I missing? Should I rebuild the master? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

  5. On 10/27/2022 at 8:57 PM, Joe said:

    Taking a look at this again, I really like the Black over Silver Sport TT.

    That's my favorite! Not sure if it's a silver bike with a black tank or a black bike with silver fenders. If there was only 15 of these things made, they are rarer than a Tenni! I'll start the bidding at $11,500 :lol:

     

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    On 5/11/2023 at 5:51 PM, LowRyter said:

    My fav live bands today at Tedeschi Trucks and hope to see the last Dead & Co.  Both bands are masters of improvisation and great chops.  TTB also like to bring in some of the members of the opening bands with them, like Los Lobos. 

    I'll see your TTB and raise you a Haynes!  I'm taking my sons down to Deer Creek in June to see Bobby & the boys! 

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  7. 10 hours ago, Chuck said:

    Pay no attention. That was no doubt cut and pasted (using real scissors and paste) from the early spineys that didn't have grease zerks.

    Replacement 20,000 km seemed a little ambitious but reasonable. They feel fine to me with no grit or slop. My bike seems to have been loved by its previous owners. I'm confident running them as is with fresh grease, but I think I'm going to pick up a pair or two and stick them on the shelf anyhow. 

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  8. I would be interested in a pair if you're ordering. Just let me know how much to 48066 and where to send it. I did some disassembly today and although the current units are still serviceable, I'd like to have a pair handy for the next time I change the tire. 

     

  9. The parts to keep these bikes running are available, the parts to keep them beautiful, not so much. Especially limited-edition graphics. You could try having custom decals made or find a good painter.  All depends on how bad it bothers you and what kind of a check you want to write. If you redo the tank and it doesn't match the fairing perfectly it's a whole new problem. Nice bike! Welcome

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