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General Category => General Banter => Topic started by: GUZZI JOHN on December 12, 2013, 05:51:11 PM
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I have 2 project bikes this winter. The xv500 is far enough along for pix. The gt380 will be soon. ;)
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Very nice, John
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Here's the GT380's progress. ::)
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I don't see a Dual Sport in there... maybe you should:
(http://olson4.smugmug.com/photos/451941605_5QZgH-M.jpg)
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Don't you remember the awesome GL650!!?? ::)
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Love that Yamaha!!
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Don't you remember the awesome GL650!!?? ::)
That's what I'm saying! Knobbies on the GL! :D
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I don't think that will happen. I've given up my skis too due to balance issues. Got a stationary bike to make up for lack of that. The Fut's engine is almost out for 50k R&R so no lack of activity. :-*
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Update! The Futura is all apart and here is the cruddy valve. Itis strange that none of the other intakes are dirty but I'm changing all 8 stem seals while I'm in there. The real question is whether I'll get the bike together B4 next Winter! GJ :o
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Seals are in,valve shimming done. Time to reinstall top end. ;D
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Engine together-time to install. ;D
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Excellent progress.
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Couple of pictures while you are at it. Most of us are able to only change the oil and filter. Your deep dive into things are always interesting.....and admirable. Gene
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OK,here's a few pix. Those who know me understand that my phone is usually dead and I seldom remember I have a camera. ::)
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John, hoping that everything is back together and ready for the Hill Country rides in May.
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OK Neub. Engine's in frame enough for this day,weather watcher is blue today so no hurry,snow is on the way. Hey I'm a Poet! I'm old enough to remember the "Real Weather Ball"-RED,WHITE,& GREEN! No stinking sissy BLUE! ;)
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"IT'S ALIVE!!" After much fiddling & head banging got the Aprilia's front cylinder to fire up so its a twin again. Deep digging on the Aprilia web site turned up a fellow who'd had the same issue. Turns out the manual lied! He was using a Haynes and my cd must be the same. It is easy to get the front cams 360 degrees out(big bang motor) according to guru at AF1 in Texas-he's done it twice in 20 yrs ;). On top of that the manual says turn engine 300 degrees from rear cylinder firing point and set front cams-WRONG!! should be 420 degrees. ::). The bottom line is that I've become much more intimate w the Futura and appreciate it all the more. GJ ;)
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Took GT380 around the block a couple times to smoke up the neighborhood w the 1984 plate on it! ;D
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spring is finally in the air. nice job on waking up the neighborhood.
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Took the Fut out for a test flight to Hanover(did the mile of gravel both ways ;D)nothing fell off or leaked out. Should be good for May Hill Country Ride! ;D