marriedman Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Big fan of the tapered bearings. Hope you ordered those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted July 14, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 14, 2015 Big fan of the tapered bearings. Hope you ordered those!Affirmative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted July 16, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 16, 2015 Big fan of the tapered bearings. Hope you ordered those!Affirmative. As Kev said, tapered bearings for the steering stem, Honda bearings for the wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number9 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Big fan of the tapered bearings. Hope you ordered those! How difficult are they to change/install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted July 18, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 18, 2015 Big fan of the tapered bearings. Hope you ordered those! How difficult are they to change/install? It's not bad at all except getting the bearing off the lower steering triple. You'll need a perfectly sized pipe section to drive the new bearing on. If you happen to have a spare rail from a Rockwell table saw that works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted July 21, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 21, 2015 Teaser shot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 22, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2015 Lookin good ^^^ ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted July 22, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2015 Forgive the terrible quality photos, but here's the new seat in all it's glory! Beautiful worksmanship courtesy of Seth Laam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted July 22, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2015 Wow, that seat looks great! Any improvements to the foam supporting it for better longevity in the saddle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted July 22, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2015 Wow, that seat looks great! Any improvements to the foam supporting it for better longevity in the saddle?Definitely. Here's a cut and paste from his site :• We have various blends of foams, ranging from extra firm to super soft and forgiving • Allows support even under pressure • Positioned in the middle of the seat so that it sits directly under your hip bones • Firm at first, but when weight is applied, it instantly absorbs all weight or pressure • Allows proper blood flow which eliminates pain • Firmer than your standard "Tempur-Pedic" style foam • Takes minimal pressure to keep its shape • Extra high density foam on the sides to pick us as much weight as possible He's a one man shop, builds all the seats himself. Before be builds, he talks with you about what you want out of the seat, height, weight, inseam, what kind of riding position, any pain areas, preferred positioning on seat, etc. Basically custom tailored just to you. All for cheaper than a Sargent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted July 26, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 26, 2015 Put some hours into the old girl today. Painted the front wheel gold (still stripping the 8 spoke, it had 3 coats of paint), and the fork lowers semi flat black. The fork tubes looked pretty bad too. This is before a bit of polishing. Installed a tapered head bearing set (the main reason for the teardown) When I checked the old bearings, they felt fine, but once I had the front wheel off, I could feel a definite notch in the steering. CheapPS up and almost ready to go. I still have to install the usb port, finish wiring stuff and then reassembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted August 1, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 1, 2015 The tapered head bearings have completely fixed the head shake issue! I installed my BurnsMoto dual USB charger, now all that's left is to finish wiring the PDM60. 3 weeks till I hit the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted August 9, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 9, 2015 Yes, I'll do something with the pipes one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted August 11, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 11, 2015 10 days to go, and I've hit my first roadblock. I've been installing my new PDM60 fuse box and everything was going well until I had my Metripak connectors finished and went to program in the necessary circuits. The module must have a short in it because it gets hot immediately and shuts down any usb port I plug it into. It even shut down my one computer. I guess I'm going to have to wire a relay and inline fuses for the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted August 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 11, 2015 Refresh my memory, is this PDM-60 new or used? Sounds like someone completely shorted it and then sold it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted August 11, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 11, 2015 This is a brand new one. The used one I bought first got junked. I'm dealing with Rowe and have an RMA, but not enough time between now and when I leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted August 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 11, 2015 Wow...did the HeeHaw write that song about you? "If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all..." Sorry to hear about the further set back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted August 11, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 11, 2015 Wow...did the HeeHaw write that song about you? "If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all..." Sorry to hear about the further set back. I try not to let it get me down. I'm keeping my thoughts on next Friday, when I leave from work early and head for Suches. And don't return for a month. Yeah, that puts me in a good mood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Gregg Posted August 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 11, 2015 Just some HK shorty levers, but they seem to be built pretty well for how cheap they are. Other package was from Partzilla with a few miscellaneous bits You don't have a link or seller info for these do you? I would like to grab a set for my 98. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted August 11, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 11, 2015 Sure thing. They've held up great. http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=181571099335&alt=web Don't forget to message them with desired color and length. The titanium is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Gregg Posted August 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 12, 2015 Sure thing. They've held up great. http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=181571099335&alt=web Don't forget to message them with desired color and length. The titanium is beautiful. Thank you, much obliged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted August 16, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2015 Got my 90 degree valve stem installed on the rear, wiring rigged until I get my fuse box back. I've just got to replace the front brake switch and I'll be ready to roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted August 16, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2015 ^^^ Wow - that looks really nice. Great photo, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aks801 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Congrats on the work you've been doing. Very fine. Also, I appreciate all the technical details as I am considering purchasing a 5th-Gen with the express purpose of a restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rovari Posted August 23, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 23, 2015 Very nice SCguy, really looking good, nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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