Agree with Kfreak. You don't want this to happen:

What Happened to my Paint Job?

That is exactly what has happened to the K75. They are a lot narrower but are getting bigger.

Thanks guys and thnx for passing along the link Rob! I was surprised by how flexible the plastic is and was concerned about just this type of thing happening. I'll have to do a little more homework on the proper methods...

OG

Hey guys quick update. Got a little time and talked again with Dave at GP suspension and he actually recommends doing custom damper rod work vs. using the RaceTech emulators with the stiffer springs. Also, for you guys east of the Mississippi Traxxion Dynamics also knows their stuff and had very reasonable rates for their work.

OG

Had to post this...Someone really took off the gloves with this one!

Hmmmm Veeerrrrryyyy nice Olins forks and all. I like the way the ductail has been kicked up it really suits it

Thats a fantastic looking K very clean lines . One question are those side covers std if so what they off ??
On a side note should we tell him the forks are on upside-down ????
I do know they are supposed to be like that before anyone tells me off

Yep, that's what I was thinking K... Just sexy!

Hey Toto,

Those are 1100rs covers as I believe that is what the machine started life out as. Way back in this thread somewhere is a pic of a Red 85rs where someone grafted on the 1100 side covers.

OG

Awesome K bike.
Thanks for that and the kudos about this site and its members.
Talking about the earlier post about painting plastic or fiberglass part:
When you paint the flexible bumpers on a car, you have to use a flex agent.
This is the same on a motorcycle for any part susceptible to be distorted.

Check this flex agent. You may find other brands on the market.

Ah Hu must remember to use some next time. If the brain lets me remember.

what a special piece of machinery og ....nice find ...



thanks for the info bert .....in my think list for the respray ...when i can get to it ....but wow ...that pic of og's has given me some more thoughts on modelling ...sidecovers and finish ...way cool

Thanks for the link CF and that's exactly the type of product I've been looking into.


http://www.tcpglobal.com/spraypaintdepot/bumper-coatings.aspx

At this rate Charlie I won't be doing my respray until sometime next year as well. Would luv to see you do some more modeling work if you can ever find the time mate!?

OG

Eastwood order arrived yesterday! Finally should be able to finish cleaning up the rest of the front end parts. I've been fairly happy with their products and will report back on results...



OG

Hi Guys,

Looks like I'm going to be heading down to the Bay Area fairly soon for a job recon and I really want to take the old girl if the weather holds. So its time to get off my tush and finish the front end, the rear seal and possible bearings, and a bunch of smaller things on the laundry list. Also going to look into the possibility of adding some driving lights as even with the upgraded bulb and dedicated harness it's still not cutting it in the dead of night with poor weather. Will be posting up progress this weeknd.


OG

just a tip ....or more an experience thang og ....beware of the super white type globes ..6300-5500 k ....they are great for black tarmac .and white edges ....and thats about it ...in inclement weather the lower grades (more orange) of glabes seem to punch through the rain purdy well...if thats any help

Thanks for the tip mate! I've been thinking about installing some old IPF amber lights I have that I luv, but I need to do the math and see if the stock alternator would handle it...


OG

Wow, this is NOT good news. I just found out that Portland Motorcycle has closed it's doors due to the poor economic situation in Oregon. It was one of the oldest Portland dealerships, with and outstanding service department and Jim at the Parts counter. Very disappointing...

Wow, you know when you've killed one of these you've not been riding the bike enough! Time to carve out some more "Bismarck time" and get a bunch of stuff ticked off the to-do-list. Stay tuned...



OG

Is it a gel battery OG? If so it's the charger that's killed it. Those optimate4 chargers are not good for gel ones.
88KE

Hey 88,

Odyssey are actually AGM and not Gel. The key thing with recharging them is to keep the voltage under 15v as per factory recommendations and the Optimate charge in 14.2-14.4 range for the bulk charge. They only charge at the higher voltage if the battery is sulfated and it goes into turbo charge mode. Luckily, mine wasn't that far gone. After overnight charging the battery is now back up to 12.98 so fingers crossed.


OG

I was given an optimate4 by a friend and have had great success recovering batteries with it. I contacted the company when I got a disappointing result with an optima battery. They were really helpful and they told me that they are suitable only for maintenance on an otherwise healthy gel battery. Something for the back of the mind I guess.
88ke

Good to know 88. A little misleading on their part as the Gel logo is on the front of the box with AGM and SLI. I'm curious when you say disappointing results...did it not charge the Optima up to 12.5 or did the charge not hold? Also, did you find a brand that gave good results on the Optima?

Thanks,
OG

Finally, going to get the rear end finished. On the list is new FD seal, new rear brake pads, grease fitting for the clutch arm, blast some rust on the new welds on the muffler, and maybe have the footpeg brackets powered...





OG

Sweet OG. What did you use to bring up the aluminum on the swing arm and FD? Was it the Eastwood stuff?

Yep, Club I've been happy with most of the Eastwood stuff I've purchased. I did add a little pumice to the metal wash and I still need to spray with the Diamond clear once I get my little make shift paint booth set up...

looking real nice og .....like wow !

got me feeling all guilty that i havent done similar ....grin

cheers

Well, what are friends for if you can't be a bad influence on each other!

Oldgoat wrote:Had to post this...Someone really took off the gloves with this one!

hula!!! that frontfork and backside conversion is on the list for my bike for next winter!

I will be looking forward to that Scheff!

That bike is looking so good OG that rear shock is a treat, that eastwood stuff certainly worked I will be interested to hear how you get on with the Odyssey battery.

BIG D

Yep, D I have my fingers crossed on the battery. I should know better than to leave a battery in a frozen garage for that amount of time.

Everything looks good inside so hopefully once the new seal is installed the garage floor will be dry once again!



OG

good work og .....yay!

Ah, OG. You are a braver man than I!! I would never risk opening my final drive, having read about the critical shimming that is necessary to keep that unit aligned and functioning. Well done.

I also love that shock and swing arm on your beast. Some day I'll have the time and energy to buff up the aluminum on my bike.

dont forget the linishing of the output shaft og ......and dont forget to replace the seal between the 2 halves ....might cost you $2.99 but worth it to seal in all that good oil ...

good luck brother ...(pm sent )

Don't panic Robmack, opening up the rear drive doesn't disturb the shimming........should you ever need to do it. Replacing the big seal is quite straightforward.

That's a very clean hammer, OG, you're obviously not using it enough!

Lol, brand new hammer Paul and already putting it to work. Thanks for the info Chaz...we really do have one of the best boards for mature bikes!


OG

sidecar paul wrote:That's a very clean hammer, OG, you're obviously not using it enough!

OG hasn't experienced any electrical problems yet

Oldgoat wrote:Good to know 88....did it not charge the Optima up to 12.5 or did the charge not hold? Also, did you find a brand that gave good results on the Optima?

Thanks,
OG

It charged it and it held the charge but the CCA's were well down. I found it works well on any of the regular lead acid batteries.


The bike is looking great OG. An inspiration.
88

Your project is looking great OG. That swingarm and FD look much better all cleaned up like that, nice work. Seems its all coming together nicely.

Don't listen to any of them about the hammer being too clean OG, going by how clean your shed and bike appear i doubt that there would be any grease to stain that lovely estwing hammer.

Ahh if only my shed was that organised.

Lol, thanks guys...always helping to keep my OCD tendencies in check! Oh, and I save the dead blow for all the electrical problems CF.

Crazy Frog wrote:

OG hasn't experienced any electrical problems yet

sounds like your picking up "blakeys syndrome " bert ......soo funny !!!!

caferacer62 wrote:Ahh if only my shed was that organised.

bugga ...wish i had a shed ...giggles ....well once apon a time i had a beudy !!! another time and place ...sighs

i dont supose the landlord would appreciate the "k" in the lounge room ......

although i have done up a full 1600 motor in the lounge room not that long ago ....cheezy grin ..not a mark or oil drop anywhere ...

omg im a lost cause !!!! ..

A 1600 in the lounge room!?

yeah did the toyota block and head in there og .....the block, although cast only weighed about 45-50 killograms with crank pistons etc ...without the head on ....the car port was sand and dust and i wasnt going to risk contamination or grit ...that was 140,000 k s ago now 460,000 on the old girl

Wow, just outstanding mate! I'm actually going to be in the market this year for a clean Toyota pickup...if you were closer I'd have you go on inspection with me.

Geez Charlie sounds like you need to get your work to organize a tech trip to Oregon.

Imagine the stuff you could bring back....you would have to go with an empty suitcase though.

charlie99 wrote:



bugga ...wish i had a shed ...giggles ....well once apon a time i had a beudy !!! another time and place ...sighs

i dont supose the landlord would appreciate the "k" in the lounge room ......

although i have done up a full 1600 motor in the lounge room not that long ago ....cheezy grin ..not a mark or oil drop anywhere ...

omg im a lost cause !!!! ..

I recall a certain drag racer rebuilding my a top fuel bike engine in a motel room and more than once too

As a teenager I built a Triton in my bedroom.......my mom helped me get it downstairs! Ahh memories.

Paul.