TNRabbit Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Finally started tearing my bike down for it's winter overhaul. Planning to repair or replace all the plastic, send out the forks for customized rebuild, replace the rear shock with a revalved CBR 929 shock, new clutch pack, & springs, strip & clearcoat front & rear wheels, clean all wiring contacts, change oil/filter, check stator, & a general cleaning of collected gunk. She's stripped down most of the way right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 I was surprised at how clean the case was inside... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted February 21, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 21, 2015 Hope the weather is not cramping your style. Very cramped here in MN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Clutch oics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Hope the weather is not cramping your style. Very cramped here in MN. Hope the weather is not cramping your style. Very cramped here in MN. GARAGE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 21, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 21, 2015 Check your email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted February 21, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 21, 2015 Hope the weather is not cramping your style. Very cramped here in MN. Hope the weather is not cramping your style. Very cramped here in MN. GARAGE!! I have a garage too; but it's not heated. And temps around here have been below zero F. I am extreamly jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted February 21, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 21, 2015 Just finished up doing that same project. The weather's so nice here I took it for its first shakedown ride today. I'm very pleased with the new suspension - well worth it. It always feels good when you're a long way from home knowing that everything is sorted and in good working order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hope the weather is not cramping your style. Very cramped here in MN. Hope the weather is not cramping your style. Very cramped here in MN. GARAGE!! I have a garage too; but it's not heated. And temps around here have been below zero F. I am extreamly jealous. My garage isn't heated & temps have been around 0 at night here, too. Use a small space heater~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Question: I was able to remove the entire clutch pack without removing the large nut at the center; what's under there & do I need to remove it just to replace the clutch pack?ALSO, these 2 spacers were under the last clutch plate; is it normal to have 2, and why does one have a concave profile? Normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb77 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It is normal. One should be flat and the other one is conical. They are there to help the clutch plates to release so that you don't get clutch drag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 It is normal. One should be flat and the other one is conical. They are there to help the clutch plates to release so that you don't get clutch drag perfect! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hey... While you have that cover off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hey... While you have that cover off... I know, right?!? I absolutely love your covers, but I just can't spring for that much cash you know already dropping a lot of dough on the clutch, forks and rear shock.... because if I got the cover, then I would have to get the painting and the colored washers & the stainless steel bolts etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted February 22, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2015 How many miles on the clutch? I replaced mine last winter with new OEM friction and springs at 95k miles. I actually measured the old ones one at a time, and as a stack, and found no real difference new to old. Same with springs. I only did it because I was rebuilding the bike, and had a new clutch cover to replace my battered original one. No idea what life to expect out of it, so I went ahead and changed them. I've had the bike since 20,500 and not really babied it. Track days, mountain twisties, etc. No drag strip launches or wheelies though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Almost 50,000 on the clutch now. The bike has a spotty history & multiple owners. It was slipping all last year so just decided to go ahead and replace it. I did notice the original metal plates had tiny dimples on them & wonder if I should keep those versus the smooth plates with the replacement (Barnett)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted February 22, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2015 It's probably just the springs that are worn out, When I started my upgrades 3 years ago, as soon as I added more power it slipped like crazy, when I stripped it down all 5 springs werebelow service minimum, replaced with heavy duty springs & been fine for last 8k miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 I've kept up this thread on VFRworld but not here as it's a PITA to upload pics from my phone... THAT SAID, did a LOT to my bike this winter, to include new clutch pack, 15% heavier clutch springs, new grips, new Vibranators bar end weights, Jamie Daugherty 929 resprung/revalved rear shock & fork cartridge inserts, new thermostat, new windscreen, painted some scrubbed spots, brushed the rims & painted the wheel spokes red to match the bike. I hope to have it on the road by next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Veefer800Canuck Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Very nice Gary, can't wait to see them on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Got the initial work done on the rear wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 I got a set of the highly touted "Vibranators" bar end weights. I'll do a complete review of them after I get the bike back on the road....delays, delays.... I got REALLY lucky & picked up a MINT upper cowl w/ headlight & turn signals on ebay for only $150.00! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted May 6, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 6, 2015 Looks like it's really coming together. More pics please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneman Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I got a set of the highly touted "Vibranators" bar end weights. I'll do a complete review of them after I get the bike back on the road....delays, delays....20150424_151025.jpg I got REALLY lucky & picked up a MINT upper cowl w/ headlight & turn signals on ebay for only $150.00! 20150322_110841.jpg great buy..there like rocking horse shit over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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