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  1. Condor
    I wouldn't say I'm DAMAN , I just think reverse bleeding is the way to go. If the clutch is full, and I'm just looking to change out the fluid, I do it like everyone else from the top at the reserve. When the lines are empty, or really full of air pockets, I find reverse bleeding.. injecting fluid in at the slave... works the best. Some folks swear by the Mity-Vac, but when I tried using one I ended up swearing at it.... I might also add that when changing clutch fluid, Speed-Bleeders make life a lot easier. I picked up one of the reusable plastic bags from SpdBl when I bought all the bleeders from them. I just shove it on the bleeder valve and pump and fill at the reserve. I suppose you could make your own, but for... I think??... $6 bucks, what the heck....
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    Rather than rebuild the one on the '83, I bought a new one from Rick at Buckeye on his recomendation, and that the rebuilds don't last. I think the rebuild kit ran around $30 bucks and a new one ran $64. The reason for all that rust is water is heavier than DOT3 and settles to the bottom of the system and creates micro-pits in the wall of the cylinder. Another reason to bleed the clutch often.... which reminds me... gotta go bleed a clutch...
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    I thinkin'... If the tank has an inch thick of goo at the bottom, and it is cutting off the fuel flow, that's way too much goo than would have been created by one tank of fuel evaporating. I wonder if a previous didn't dump a tank sealer mix in the tank while it was still on the bike to get rid of rust and it didn't work and settled to the bottom?? I'd see if some of the gunk could be scraped off with a long screwdrive and then testing to see which chem will work the best at removal.... Maybe get a good look at what the stuff really is??
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    Are you talking about side to side wobble, or rotational movement???
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    Glad you came out of it only a few pounds lighter than you went in.... Keep the bandges on.... Also glad to hear the brace was doing it's job.. Dang, I hate road rash!!
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    I used to look to Sony for quality products, but lately I've run into some poor performing stuff. TV, VCR, DVD, etc. So I've been staying away from them.
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    OK M... Have the coffee on....
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    If you have a picture published to the web you can highlight, copy and paste it to your post. I've done it before, but it's a hastle doing it that way so i stick to the the file management tool.
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    Maybe the backbone is running through Iowa....... Glub!!! But yeah, I've had a few glitches myself.
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    It's totalled, but hold out for the repair... Then fix it yourself. If the guy has insurance they'll end up writing you a check. Hold out for big bucks!!! Those broken parts cost a ton new, plus the custom paint... OooWhee !!!!
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    THE MEETING PLACE HAS CHANGED FOR THE TAHOE RIDE. INSTEAD OF BURGER KING WE WILL BE GATHERING AT THE In'n'Out BURGER. Same exit. Sunrise off Hwy50... Better burgers anyway!!
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    I've heard that too Dale, but.... I don't see where putting pressure on the fluid would cause the air to leach out of the system. I can see the air volume getting smaller under pressure or getting suspended in the fluid. MOF by pushing the master piston in, the expansion opening that would allow air to escape from the lines is closed off. I still think a small amount of air is trapped at the top of the brake line and causing the problem. Another area that should be considered is how old was the 'new' brake fluid used when the brakes were bled?? Old stuff that's been laying around the garage for a while will absorb moisture. That moisture will boil when brakes are applied and 'steam' will expand and cause the brakes to get spongy. The fluid may have a 400deg boiling point, but the suspened water still boils a 212degs at sea level. When the fluid is under pressure the water BP will go up, and not start boiling until a higher temp is reached, but release the pressure off the system and it goes back the 212. Kinda like taking the radiator cap off, and the coolant going balistic...
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    As the brake fluid heats up a little the air expands a lot and causes the sponginess. That's why it's so dang important to get all the air out of the system. Bleed 'm.....
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    Broken Grip

    Condor replied to BigD's topic in Watering Hole

    Just guessing here, but I think the left side is 1"ID and the right side is 1.25 to take the throttle tube. Do I win????
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    I agree. John Blankenship. Plus if you pull your ignition switch out the key code is on the underside. see pics. I bet if you call John and give him the code he can have one headed your direction in no time....
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    Thanks for the revue, and welcome to the board. Colorado's a great place to ride. We found that out at last year's National Rally.
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    You might try using it to kill the engine... all the time. That way the contacts won't corrode and cause problems. I wish they didn't have one, but they do, so I live with it, and it's part of my start ritual...
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    On the '89 Mark II there is another bleeder valve located in the front brake line at the top of the loop just to the right of the ignition switch. What's happening is that any compressed air suspended in the fluid under pressure is expanding overnight, and rising to the top of the loop, causing the sponginess. I'd also bleed the front caliper first and then the rear. Some may disagree with this, but I've always heard you bleed the one furthest (front) caliper away from the master first, and then the closer (rear) one.
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    Buddy, I haven't got a clue as to what I was doing. Just that the technique...if there even was one.. came naturally, and it was working. Like all my riding, I don't think about it too much, I just do it...
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    Thanks for all that information George. I thought it mighta been something done off a diving board....
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    Last year GeorgeS and I got into some pretty heavy 50mph+ cross winds up in Wyo. I don't know how George did as he was behind me, but the '83 held a line very well. I was surprised. The whole fairing shuttered every time an 18 wheeler passed going the oposite direction, but I felt very comfortable. When we stopped for gas George remarked that it was the worst riding conditions he'd ever experienced. I kinda thought GVW had a lot to do with it as the bike, 10 day worth of gear, and I are 1200+ pounds.
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    Plug and play....
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    Last time I checked you can still buy the washers from Yamaha. They're not cheap... 'bout $3.50, but they usually have them in stock...
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    What's a Pike???
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    Gr8t pics Cindy....
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