It's finally done and back together.

[dingy]

My re born 83 had its coming out party today. It is finally all back together.

 

There are parts from 3 different decades on this bike.

 

It will be a different color next spring. Probably a bright blue or yellow.

 

Thanks to everyone that contributed knowledge and parts to get this done.

 

Below is a list of the major improvements this winter and a few pictures of it.

 

1300 engine, 1988, 28,000 miles

Vmax Heads, 1997, 19,000 miles

FJR rear end, 2004, 7,000 miles

MKII front forks, 1986

MKII brake calipers & rotors - front & rear

MKII brake master cylinders - rebuilt

Delinked brakes

Stainless steel brake lines

Speed bleeders

Kevlar brake pads

Electric Anti Dives – only operate on front brake

Rebuilt clutch master & slave cylinders

Stainless steel clutch line set

Two diaphragm springs in clutch

Replaced half clutch plate with full plate

Starter ground upgrade

8mm ignition wires

Iridium spark plugs

K&N air filter

Crankcase air breather filter

Re-jetted mains to 140

Shimmed needle jets to .072”

Updated rear shock to one with spring

Grease fittings added to shock linkage

Halogen Dual Projector Headlights

Added tail light bulbs to rear turn signals

Cruise control

Class system

Royale instrument cluster

1988 wiring harness

Changed radio to AM/FM CD player

3 way speakers in front -Tweeters in saddle bags

Shorty antenna

Relocated TCI to radio compartment

Radar detector & GPS mounts

Bikini side covers

Polished case covers

S.S. bolt set for side covers

Passenger foot boards

Moved backrest rearward 2”

Powder coating

 

 

Pictures today.

 

 

Started out as this.

 

 

 

Went down to this.

 

 

 

Donor of lower engine and brakes.

Edited December 2, 2017 by Freebird
Added engine close up

[Wanderer]

sweeet!

[99silver]

Would you be willing to do mine in about 16 years, JK.

Right down to the bare frame, you did it right = reborn.

[GaryZ]

How does it run?

 

Do you like the de-linked brakes better?

I de-linked mine and have not rode it yet . . .

[Thom]

:thumbsup::clap2::sign kewl:

[dingy]

How does it run?

 

Do you like the de-linked brakes better?

I de-linked mine and have not rode it yet . . .

 

 

It has a LOT more acceleration. I can pop the front end up fairly easy now. Red line is now close to 9000 RPM's.

 

Seems like I need to upshift when I am in 5th though due to FJR rear end, it will take a little getting used to the higher cruising RPM's.

 

As far as the brakes, I am happy at this point. The rear will not lock up on me which is good in my opinion. The fronts will lock up, which could not be good, but will be same as bikes I have always rode.

 

I also made a revision inside of the wiring harness to keep the electric anti dives from engaging when only the rear brake is used. I have heard the electric A/D's are energy hogs. Didn't figure I needed them when I was only using rear braking. This way, if I am in traffic, I can use the rear brake and not have the drain on the electrical system.

 

Gary

[Monty]

I like it alot...except for the bright red stuff, I don't care much for that. All the rest is kewl tho.

[bkuhr]

Thay was a lot of work, must feel good to see your end result.

[bongobobny]

Standin' Tall, Gary!!!!!

[friesman]

Looking great! I am glad you kept the old girl on the road and improved so much on the original Venture

 

Brian

[Aussie Annie]

Outstanding dingy :clap2::clap2:..........and the best bit of help from Annie is :

 

paint it BLUE Them's faster

[short-haul]

[skydoc_17]

Hey Gary,

Great Job! Glad to hear you got it all back together! I bet she's a runner! As far as the front brakes locking up goes, try backing off on the air pressure a few pounds, the slight bit of tire flex will keep the brakes from locking up the front tire. Great Idea, disconnecting the anti-dives to the rear brakes.

I hope to see your bike at Maint. Day,

Earl

[Squeeze]

Outstanding Job Gary !!!

 

 

Congrats on your fresh Ride, i'd love to ride around with you sometimes and see what's in there now !!

 

:thumbsup2::thumbsup2:

 

Disclaimer:

If someone's sensing the Enviousness between the Lines, that's the Truth, the whole Truth and nothing but the Truth :whistling:

[RandyR]

good project gary...

 

and you still have a supply of spare parts...

[GaryZ]

It has a LOT more acceleration. I can pop the front end up fairly easy now. Red line is now close to 9000 RPM's.

 

Seems like I need to upshift when I am in 5th though due to FJR rear end, it will take a little getting used to the higher cruising RPM's.

 

As far as the brakes, I am happy at this point. The rear will not lock up on me which is good in my opinion. The fronts will lock up, which could not be good, but will be same as bikes I have always rode.

 

Gary

 

I'm jealous.

Let us know what kind of MPGs it gets.

 

BTW: Good Job

[SilvrT]

I like it alot...except for the bright red stuff, I don't care much for that. All the rest is kewl tho.

 

DITTO on this ... it really clashes whith the color of the bike... but maybe you have plans to repaint a different color? Not sure what will go with those RED accented parts tho.

 

That's a LOT of work you did... :thumbsup2:

[mm482]

When can we take it for a ride????? Great job

:clap2::clap2:

 

Earl

[Venturous Randy]

Wow, what a great bunch of upgrades. My only note is I am suprised that you were able to get by with the .072 needle shims. I had to get closer to .090 to not have any hesitation. That was down from the original .123 on my 83 carbs.

RandyA

[dvuch1]

That bike is just plain sweet---your time and effort were well spent!! Just wish I had half the talent you have...thanks for sharing. Dave

[ddoggma]

Very nice. You do good work. The red does clash.... How about purple?

[Flyinfool]

You mentioned that you were going to paint it bright blue or yellow.

My vote would be for the bright yellow. I like the way yellow and red go together, add a couple of black pinstripes to match the engine color and you have it made.

Cant wait for next spring to see the new colors.

[Blooz]

Bike looks GREAT, and it looks like it was a labor of love!

[GaryZ]

I got my beast running (Vmax cams and springs in 1300). I have the stock 1200 (1985) carbs on it at this time. The carbs have new diaphragms and have been cleaned within an inch of their life. Although it starts and idles great, when I blip the throttle it hangs before returning to idle. This appears to be a lean condition.

 

How did you decide on 140 main jets? (stock is 117.5)

 

Why did you also add spacers to your needles?

[OddStar]

:thumbsup2: That's one mean lookin' 1st gen. Gonna go out and eat some crotch rockets?