snowman11 Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 any know where I can pick up some replacement Dzus bolts for the middling fairings? I need 7 total (2 spares just in case) but I'm not going to spend $11.15 a piece at the dealership for just one of these. I did get the complete bolt kit off eBay but I don't want to drill out the existing rivets on these fairings and possibly break a tab off. I'd rather just get the actual Dzus bolts required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted March 17, 2014 http://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman11 Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 just got my package from kurveygirl. I ordered a complete set of 6 dzus bolts and clips and the bolts fit perfect. Now I just need the weather to warm up and clean out the garage to start work on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman11 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Perfect day to get out and work on the bike. I think it's coming out nice. I can't believe it hasn't looked like this in over 22 years! This is a trial fit of the fairings. They are really dirty, esp. the middle ones. I have to say the complete bolt kit is ok at best. It's definitely not a straight forward kit because there are different connections between the years 90-97. You have to use some extra washers in some areas to get the bolt to hold onto something. I fired the bike up for the first time in 5 months. It took a little bit of cranking but it finally turned over and it runs! I hooked up all the electrical connections that I could see and the only light that works is the brake light. Its really bright. I think it's fully on like when you press on the brake. I don't have any headlight or turn signals. I need to check the fuses first then get the volt meter out to see if there is any power to the lights. If that's ok, it might be the bulbs, they are 24 years old. Slowly but surely it's coming together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRad704 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Such a beautiful bike in red, w the white wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted April 7, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 7, 2014 They are a beast to start after they sit for a while. Looks great tho .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman11 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 This bike is just meant to be back on the road. I went out to check the wiring, fuses look good just a little dirty. Checked all the wiring and found a couple connections not connected. I connected them and I have lights, turn signals, horn, high and low beam!!!! I just have to figure out why the brake light is on but I don't think that will be too big a deal. The important thing is that all the lights are good. On a down note, I cracked one of my headlight mounting tabs when sliding off the upper fairings. Back to the plastic welding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Obvious place to look for the brake light issue is the spring switch on the footpeg brake lever assembly. Keep it coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman11 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 It's almost fully put together. I just have the two metal fairings below the foot brake pedal and it will be finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted April 24, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 24, 2014 Looks dam good ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Yeah, looks good. After all that work it will be good to get out and ride it, I'm sure. Start easy, ride safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zupatun Posted April 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 25, 2014 That's hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TexOz Posted April 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 26, 2014 It's almost fully put together. I just have the two metal fairings below the foot brake pedal and it will be finished. Well done that man ... looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrAustin Posted April 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 26, 2014 Bravo, be proud. Anyone can walk into a dealer and ride away. Only us fools, um, guys, get the satisfaction of bringing a bike back from the dead and actually riding them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabio222 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 That looks really really well. Fair dues to you on such a good restoration of it all. I know you said there was water after flooding in and the original engine had been flooded but I'd have loved to have seen if that'd have worked haha! By the way, what did you do the carbs as regards the flooding? Did you dry them out and clean them or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman11 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 The original carbs were so seized up and I would have to completely rebuild them and that would have cost too much. The one motor that I baught off eBay had carbs that looked in good shape so I just had the local shop rebuild them. The pictures below show two of the original carbs. I ended up salvaging what I could off these to have as extra parts and I junked the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman11 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Found the electrical problem. It was with the foot brake switch. I unhooked the electrical connection, took off the lower spring and it all seemed ok. I reconnected it after adding some electric grease and noticed the brake light was not on! I manually pulled on the piston where the spring would go and the light came on as it should. Tried the front brake and that worked too! Looks like the foot brake was just too tight. I'm good to go now! I'll post pictures of it completed when the sun comes out and a proper cleaning and wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted May 3, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2014 That's got to be a really satisfying project to bring back such a low mileage bike from the dead. Nicely done - it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echelon3 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Superbe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman11 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Washed and waxed. It's finally finished! I just need to get it on the road. Hopefully I'll be riding it within a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 that looks like mines twin. 1990 with 6400 miles hadn't been ridden since 1997. I will have it back together by the end of the week. I can hardly wait. Yours looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted May 14, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2014 That looks good !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Looks really good. Hopefully I'll be riding it within a month. A month?! Sounds like an eternity. Don't let that delay bite you on the first ride. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman11 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 My first real ride will be the mile long trip to the shop for an inspection. Then from there, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted May 14, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2014 Congrats on resurrecting her. Looks good as new. Always loved the red w/ white wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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