feliks Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Picture! back end re-mounted by feliks.ca, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feliks Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Got the tank and seat mounted back up...also rebuilt the petcock while I was in there and had it apart, this way it's fresh and hopefully I won't need to take it apart again. Preventative maintenance I say! Here she sits as of tonight... waiting on my rear cowl and tail light to come in. already looks better... by feliks.ca, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 11, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 11, 2013 looking good there old chap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feliks Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Thanks pal! Got what paint off the exhaust that I could and sanded the rest down so the new paint would adhere. I picked up some VHT header paint in flat black...it's good to 2000 degrees fahrenheit so that should cover the temperatures the engine puts out, by just a little bit. Just waiting for it to dry after giving it another wash with soap and water to get any last grease and dirt off. As you all know, paint is ALL in the prep work! exhaust paint progress by feliks.ca, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feliks Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Paint applied... just need to wait a few hours then put it on the bike to cure it, directions say idle the engine for 10 mins, let it sit for 10, idle for 20, let sit for 20, then drive it around under normal conditions....well.... I won't be driving it since it's snowing out here, but I'll just let it idle a bit more after that last 20, should do the trick. exhaust paint applied by feliks.ca, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feliks Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Paint curing.... directions say to run the engine for 10 mins, let it sit for 10 mins, run for 20, sit for 20...run for 30..then let it sit. curing the exhaust paint... by feliks.ca, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 11, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 11, 2013 that sounds exhausting.......... I'll get me coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feliks Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 ha! I see what you did there..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feliks Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Got some new carb boots in today and got to work, took me about 3 hours to get them replaced, including removing fairings, gas tank, air box, cleaning the old silicone off the block and then reinstalling everything. The old boots were cracked right through! I can't believe there was no leak here... need to get some vacuum caps because the old ones are cracked and hard as a rock and are now useless! I also replaced one of the diaphragms while I had the carbs out because I noticed it didn't have much vacuum when I pressed it up and released it like the other 3 did...we'll see how that works out! The carbs looked in really good shape otherwise...so I'm not going to bother overhauling them. I did find some troublesome news however.... the ass who owned this bike before me stripped one of the engine block bolt holes!!! SO right where there's a slow oil leak where I thought was a faulty gasket...the hole is stripped of it's threads! So now not only do I have to take the engine apart, but I also have to have this hole rethreaded, or have an insert put in. I've already got a machine shop lined up to do the work...but what a bitch! I may just ride it as far as I can next summer until it becomes stupid buying oil just for it to leak out...it's not like it puddles on the ground so I think I should be OK for a little while, but then again...if I can manage to fix it in the winter it'll be a lot better off come summer so it doesn't break and I'm left without a bike! BUT........I may be selling my truck when I move back to the city next year, and in that case, I'm totally upgrading... Anyway enough blabbing...here's some bike porn for you guys. She's not shy about showing off... Yamaha FZ600 Carb Boot Replacement by feliks.ca, on Flickr Yamaha FZ600 Carb Boot Replacement by feliks.ca, on Flickr Yamaha FZ600 Carb Boot Replacement by feliks.ca, on Flickr Yamaha FZ600 Carb Boot Replacement by feliks.ca, on Flickr Yamaha FZ600 Carb Boot Replacement by feliks.ca, on Flickr Yamaha FZ600 Carb Boot Replacement by feliks.ca, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feliks Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Question - if I take the cover off on the left that has the paint all stripped.... do I need to drain the oil first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lallasro Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 look where is your oil level I don`t know about what part you speak, but you can look what is your oil level and check (visual) if this is up or down to cover you want remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 19, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 19, 2013 Question - if I take the cover off on the left that has the paint all stripped.... do I need to drain the oil first? the alternator cover? no oil will come out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 the alternator cover? no oil will come out there! Be very, very careful if you take the alternatior cover off. The brushes and the bakelite type material that they sit in can be easily broken. Make sure to pull the cover off straight, and put it on straight, while sliding the rubber cable grommet out of its slot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum122 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Haha those indicators are ace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feliks Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 look where is your oil level I don`t know about what part you speak, but you can look what is your oil level and check (visual) if this is up or down to cover you want remove. lmao, that's very true! Good old common sense.... the alternator cover? no oil will come out there! Excellent! Be very, very careful if you take the alternatior cover off. The brushes and the bakelite type material that they sit in can be easily broken. Make sure to pull the cover off straight, and put it on straight, while sliding the rubber cable grommet out of its slot Will do, thanks for the advice! It just looks so crappy with half the paint peeled off....but it is covered up by the fairings..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzresurection Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 lmao, that's very true! Good old common sense.... Excellent! Will do, thanks for the advice! It just looks so crappy with half the paint peeled off....but it is covered up by the fairings..... Is that case cover metal? It's funny cause mine is plastic on the stator/rotor side. Jeff '87 RZ 350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feliks Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hey Jeff! Yup it's metal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzresurection Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hey Jeff! Yup it's metal! Go with some Duplicolour Engine Enamel. Will need to be baked in the wife's oven. Good day to try this would be the 25th. Lol. A couple of hours will do the trick. Just make sure that you have enough time left over to do the turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feliks Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Haha Going to my mom's for dinner tomorrow! I won't have the engine apart in time to bake it for then anyway lol Well with the amount of oil the engine is burning I may just need to take it apart and give it a rebuild. Flip (DT) seems to think it'd be a good idea, and I know Jeff already thinks it's a good idea too....so..... guess I have a job ahead of me now! Before I do that I may try the engine restore stuff one more time, putting a drop in each spark plug hole and then turning the engine over without starting it by rolling it in 6th gear....then reinstalling spark plugs and letting it heat up. This may fill some holes that are causing some oil burn....BUT....we'll see! If it doesn't work, I'll take the thing apart and do it properly, if it does work, maybe I can ride it this season without dumping too much oil into it. I don't mind keeping it topped up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzresurection Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Haha Going to my mom's for dinner tomorrow! I won't have the engine apart in time to bake it for then anyway lol Well with the amount of oil the engine is burning I may just need to take it apart and give it a rebuild. Flip (DT) seems to think it'd be a good idea, and I know Jeff already thinks it's a good idea too....so..... guess I have a job ahead of me now! Before I do that I may try the engine restore stuff one more time, putting a drop in each spark plug hole and then turning the engine over without starting it by rolling it in 6th gear....then reinstalling spark plugs and letting it heat up. This may fill some holes that are causing some oil burn....BUT....we'll see! If it doesn't work, I'll take the thing apart and do it properly, if it does work, maybe I can ride it this season without dumping too much oil into it. I don't mind keeping it topped up though. You can keep using the restore stuff, but I'm guessing it will be a waste of time. I'm assuming you've already bought it, since this will be the second application - it's a sunk cost, so no additional loss there. It's not like you are trying to fill a small, round pin-hole. It is more like a long, thin crack. A crack that goes thru a heat cycle (expansion & contraction) every time you run your bike. I just don't think that you'll get it sealed up that way. Make sure you buy OEM gaskets when you go to do the repair. I know that it's very critical on my bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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