s.tyler58

From the research I did on the 83 prior to buying it, I don't recall the article about how loving Mama Yama would drive me back to the bottle, but she's tryin'!

Alright, you've all heard much of my tale. NOW, here's what I've got... When they gave me the bike back, the guy who worked on it said he had to go to a 20 AMP fuse in the 15AMP- Ignition slot because it keeps blowing the 15 AMP. IT DID NOT DO THIS PRIOR TO THEIR DOING $3800 OF REPAIRS. I had started it and run it a few times with the 20AMP in place. No issues. NOW, turn on the ignition and it blows the 20AMP immediately, knocking out my tach and display on the dash. Those are the only symptoms I notice. He did not have a 10AMP fuse in the ACC slot, which is the only one that I left as a glass fuse since the ends of it were fine and it holds nicely. I put in the 10AMP. Started ran a couple of times. NO problems. Took out the 20AMP he put in the Ignition fuse holder and replaced it with the correct 15AMP fuse and it blew. Put the 20AMP back in and it blows. Twice. They tore the dash down and had the handle bars off while replacing my brake lines. That is when he started blowing fuses and went to the 20 AMP. Again, none of these problems existed prior to the last time they worked on it. Am I out of line to expect the bike to come back in the same condition they got it only with the repairs requested having been made? They said the clutch slave was leaking so it was replaced, (Not rebuilt). It's still dumping fluid down there somewhere. So in my mind, NOT fixed! That was a bunch of money to put into this thing only to start more problems. How much is their responsibilty and how much is mine? S WHEN DO I GET TO BLOW UP and expect it to be made right? Do I have to pay to get it right if the problems weren't there prior to their having it?

I have two locks to hold my saddlebags in place and both of them the key just spins inside of them. Is this something that can be fixed? A locksmith or Lock Company? Do I just need to find replacements? I have the original key to my 83 and would love to have them all on the same key. Any help would be great? Also, Puc, do any of your old first gen's have the clutch cover case in good condition that you'd want to sell? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

In my mind it seems like that's the outside of the ring that holds the bolt and should not cause a leak since two-thirds of the circle is tight. Guess I better check fleabay for a cover... Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

I did not put in goop. I do however have a crack in the case. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

I replaced my clutch springs last night. Cleaned off the old gasket syrfaces which was no big deal. I have a new gasket for the clutch cover and wonder if I need to put a sealant on with it? Doesn't seem like there was anything other than simply the gasket there before and I never had any leaks. Just a quick yes or no answer is all I need and I can have this thing back to test the clutch springs today while it's 50 degrees for about 2 hours this afternoon Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

How 'bout this one? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

I'm working on the lift so I can get it up where I can see into it. Question. Do I want to use a gasket sealer along with this gasket? Doesn't seem like there was any on there before and it cleaned up real nice... Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

My teen years were in the 70s. Many of the memories are blurry... or as if trying to see through a smoke filled room Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

This says to torque to 8 pounds. I'm guessing that's foot pounds. I take that X 12 to convert it to inch pounds? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Thanks. I did remember the gasket! And thanks to my mechanic who mentioned under his breath, don't forget to drain the oil first, I remembered to drain the oil first, threw a new filter in while I had her empty Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

I'm ready to put in my new Clutch Springs but can't find anything about the clutch other than the hydraulics in these manuals. One manual is electrical and the owners' manual doesn't go into any detail. AM I missing something? S I'

Ouch. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Which one? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Mmmmmmm! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Double that amount since the new ones are a V-Twin! Haha Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Lumpia? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Anyone have an electric screwdriver they want to recommend? I'm not sure whether I want the pistol grip type or straight type or is there a brand you like better than another for motorcycles? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

My dreams are Friday: get as far away from Omaha towards an interesting place to ride. I'm going to do the tent thing. Maybe in some of you all's yards! Saturday: Ride for fun Saturday Sunday: fun ride, lunch, haul ass home on Sunday or Monday. Think I need a 72-hour bug out bag... Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

And let me remember to add that I very much appreciate that advice. It's a good place to start! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

When I bought it I knew it hadn't run in 2 years. Many of you will be bored by this story. Found out last week a guy i met told me that for a year and a half it laid on the ground on the right side.. That must be why I only saw it for about 6 months in his backyard before I hit him up about it. We've done a lot of work over the summer with lots of little"diagnostic" rides. Longest Ride I had was maybe three hundred miles the most were around a hundred to hundred and fifty. So while I'm not well versed in all the lingo and a lot of times will say the wrong word for the right thing, I am old and I have always fixed stuff and I can do this. I just let my desire to ride sooner and act like I had money overrule my brain. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

I'll take my bill to work tomorrow and make a redacted copy. You know like all of Obama's stuff... Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

I just saw this quote of mine from earlier in this string and the 3800 includes about 900 that I was already planning on from those guys so let's say 1900 Plus 3800 Plus a bike lift Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

I have the parts for the clutch springs and Gasket to do myself. It's time for me to take on the mantle of mechanic. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Let's just say that if I were married and wanted to spend the kind of money that I have in this toy, a wife would have made me remodel the bathroom. This was $3,800. Now I'm just over 5G total. I could post a copy of the bill but that wouldn't be fair to Mark and I don't need you guys telling me where I spent too much where I got a deal. I just want to ride it and smile. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk