dingy Posted May 5, 2010 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted May 5, 2010 Share #2 Posted May 5, 2010 sweeet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99silver Posted May 5, 2010 Share #3 Posted May 5, 2010 Would you be willing to do mine in about 16 years, JK. Right down to the bare frame, you did it right = reborn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryZ Posted May 5, 2010 Share #4 Posted May 5, 2010 How does it run? Do you like the de-linked brakes better? I de-linked mine and have not rode it yet . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted May 5, 2010 Share #5 Posted May 5, 2010 :thumbsup::clap2::sign kewl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted May 5, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 5, 2010 Share #7 Posted May 5, 2010 I like it alot...except for the bright red stuff, I don't care much for that. All the rest is kewl tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkuhr Posted May 5, 2010 Share #8 Posted May 5, 2010 Thay was a lot of work, must feel good to see your end result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 5, 2010 Share #9 Posted May 5, 2010 Standin' Tall, Gary!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted May 5, 2010 Share #10 Posted May 5, 2010 Looking great! I am glad you kept the old girl on the road and improved so much on the original Venture Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted May 5, 2010 Share #11 Posted May 5, 2010 Outstanding dingy :clap2::clap2:..........and the best bit of help from Annie is : paint it BLUE Them's faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short-haul Posted May 5, 2010 Share #12 Posted May 5, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted May 5, 2010 Share #13 Posted May 5, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted May 5, 2010 Share #14 Posted May 5, 2010 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted May 5, 2010 Share #15 Posted May 5, 2010 good project gary... and you still have a supply of spare parts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryZ Posted May 5, 2010 Share #16 Posted May 5, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted May 5, 2010 Share #17 Posted May 5, 2010 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm482 Posted May 5, 2010 Share #18 Posted May 5, 2010 When can we take it for a ride????? Great job :clap2::clap2: Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted May 5, 2010 Share #19 Posted May 5, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvuch1 Posted May 12, 2010 Share #20 Posted May 12, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddoggma Posted May 12, 2010 Share #21 Posted May 12, 2010 Very nice. You do good work. The red does clash.... How about purple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted May 12, 2010 Share #22 Posted May 12, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blooz Posted May 12, 2010 Share #23 Posted May 12, 2010 Bike looks GREAT, and it looks like it was a labor of love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryZ Posted May 23, 2010 Share #24 Posted May 23, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddStar Posted May 24, 2010 Share #25 Posted May 24, 2010 :thumbsup2: That's one mean lookin' 1st gen. Gonna go out and eat some crotch rockets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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