Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 2, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hello Boys!!! I am BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!! During the liitle shake down run from the storage space I spotted -and smelled - this one.... To my eyes a perfect restauration and in talking to the man, a passionate rider as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted April 2, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted April 2, 2016 If anyone fancies upgrading their tyres with Radials, then Avon do the RoadRider in all good sizes http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/roadrider they conveniently quote rim sizes for there fitment & alternative ranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 2, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 2, 2016 With redslut now out of storage, it was time to see how the Vtec topcase (I bought on a whim in winter) would look on her. Euh......... I think I will put the case up for sale; it is (a lot) "too beaucoup" and not sure that the NH411 Silver looks ok in combination with the other colors. Part of the "problem" is that I had to be a bit creative to begin with, getting the Vtec side case brackets on her. And the GIVI topcase rack sits higher than original since I had to work my way around the Akrapovic high mount exhaust. All luxury choices by myself so no complaining from me.... So nothing bolted up yet, but you get my drift I guess: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 3, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 3, 2016 Left caliper would not slide sideways. I now know why..... I think I will order a new one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 3, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 3, 2016 Or not!! Brass brush and Autosol cleaned things up well. Lick of red rubber grease and we are good to go methink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 All the fun of having a ~20 year (or older) bike I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 4, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 4, 2016 The right caliper sliding pin looked like this: The rear caliper On all, the rubber seals were intact so why the right one would be perfect??? Only the previous owners might now... Crazy thing..... I took out the rubbers for cleaning and one from the right caliper would NOT fit in anymore. the diameter simply too large... Weird....... Och well, at $2 a pop I will order some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 The reason the rear has got rusty is water/moisture has worked past the seal and it has had less grease in there. And the rubber usually get swollen if the get to much oil or brake fluid on them, happen to me some times to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 4, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 4, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Nice panorama pic! So I guess you perefer the older "slut" still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 5, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 5, 2016 Ob blond, ob braun, ob schwarz, Ich liebe alle................ V4's... -Nina Hagen Band- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyr62 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Those caliper sleeves always corrode eventually. For my VF500 I got some made from a titanium alloy. Hopefully these will last a bit longer, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 8, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 8, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRBert Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 With redslut now out of storage, it was time to see how the Vtec topcase (I bought on a whim in winter) would look on her. Euh......... I think I will put the case up for sale; it is (a lot) "too beaucoup" and not sure that the NH411 Silver looks ok in combination with the other colors. Part of the "problem" is that I had to be a bit creative to begin with, getting the Vtec side case brackets on her. And the GIVI topcase rack sits higher than original since I had to work my way around the Akrapovic high mount exhaust. All luxury choices by myself so no complaining from me.... So nothing bolted up yet, but you get my drift I guess: IMAG3708-768x1358.jpg IMAG3700-1024x579.jpg IMAG3707-768x1358.jpg IMAG3703-1024x579.jpg Keep it. It stores a lot of beer bottles or whisky bottles when going to a meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 8, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 8, 2016 Plenty room in the side cases.... :-) Got the new rubbers in today (and 2 new slider pins, what the hey! it is only money) and it is either amazing how much they can swell, or a wrong one was fitted by the PO. But it looked like a perfect fit when it was still on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyr62 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Probably explains why they always rust eventually then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 9, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 9, 2016 Fresh rubber for puma Decided to give the Streetsmart a go Food for puma Food for Dutchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 9, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 9, 2016 Where there is water There is windmill :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted April 9, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted April 9, 2016 So, size does matter?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 9, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 9, 2016 If I figure out what caused the increased girth of the seals, I will sell loads of it.... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted April 10, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted April 10, 2016 If I figure out what caused the increased girth of the seals, I will sell loads of it.... :-) Hahahaha. Yup!!!! You will make billions of Euros!!!! Not to mention other perks... C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 10, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 10, 2016 Luck of the Dutch.... Replacing the swollen seal, I took my torque wrench to set the caliper bolts. The bottom one protested with a snap... Phew! Good thing it came out. Ordering new ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRBert Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 It looks like the thread is oiled. The thread has less resistance, causing you to tighten the bolt to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 10, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 10, 2016 even with the torque wrench set to the right spec?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted April 10, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted April 10, 2016 even with the torque wrench set to the right spec?? Yep, I just read this yesterday elsewhere. The torque spec called for specific setting but also called for grease or anti-seize which had a lower torque than if dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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