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Back to my build, sons helping now

Started by JB Weld, February 05, 2020, 08:52:34 PM

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JB Weld

Haven't been the best at getting my kids involved in projects over the past few years, although really didn't want them stepping on nails or breathing drywall dust.

Rebuilt my engine 3-4 years ago and let the bike sit partially assembled while I bought my most recent house and started remodeling. Now it's back to the RD and I can get the kids involved. The boys are 8 and 10 and love Minecraft and Legos, but want them to get excited about the real fun stuff.

Gave them the chance to remove the seat, gas tank, and heads by themselves tonight.  They did well with little assistance. We pulled the heads to see if any rust had formed in the cylinders. All is good!

JB Weld

Pic from tonight. Would post more but have to figure out a place to resize the rest.

Greaser Greg

 :whoop: :cheerleader: :clap: great to see that pic of the youngsters learning how real things work! Thanks for posting!
Every day above ground is a good one.
'71 R5B "Rusty"  '71 R5B "Decaf"   '99 KZ 250
'97 XL1200S "The Vibrator"   '08 XL1200N  "Greenie" (totalled)
'78 CB750F "The Skunk"   '74 CB550 "Blackie"    '78 Honda Hobbit

Aloha808

Great job!  That must make you feel real good.  As a father of four, I know it is not easy to get youngsters off their games and doing things that will be more applicable for their future.  In addition, the time with them is invaluable.

Kudos again.


rodneya

My son helped me build a Ktm 50 that was put together with parts I collected when he was 6. He was not super helpful, so proud when we were finished.

JB Weld

Some recent pics.

JB Weld

This is my 9 year old's first 1/2" long weld. He was very excited and can't wait to do more. He likes to wear pajamas all day(he's home schooled), or sweatpants, so he doesn't currently have any jeans. Doesn't get to weld anymore until he has the right pants!

Last night he was drawing blue prints for building dragons out of steel. Reading isn't his strong point with his mild learning disability and ADHD but he is great with math and imagination. I can see him doing big things someday!

JB Weld

This past weekend I really started striking some items off of my to do list. Timing, air jets, primary jets, tool box, fuel lines, modified a motor mount, installed exhaust, and checked over a handful of nuts/bolts.

Still have a couple of wiring gremlins and my clutch won't operate again  :help:. Hoping to dig back into that once I hear the engine run for the first time since fall 2015!

Still have to set the stroke on the auto lube. Just waiting on shims.

JB Weld

More pics

JB Weld

Have to say I love the 90* visu-filter and Motion Pro fuel line disconnect. How did I function before these???

JB Weld

Once I get it started the plan is to figure out why the front brake won't turn the brake lamp on, and the left turn signal indicator (by the tach) is on solid all the time. Both signals flash and the brake light illuminates using the rear brake.

Anyone have a source for the rear brake return spring? Bike never had it and never really bothered me, but might as well have one.

85RZwade

I should have that spring. I'll check and make sure
I post waayyy too much

Jspooner

Quote from: 85RZwade on June 17, 2020, 09:37:27 AM
I should have that spring. I'll check and make sure

If Wade doesn't have one I know I probably have several.
"Just quit brain fucking it and get it done"

85RZwade

Do you need the extension spring at the pedal or the compression spring at the drum? I have both.
I post waayyy too much

JB Weld

Started the engine Saturday. Today I was able to buzz up and down my street a little, but still haven't insured it. Was nice to hear after 4.5 years. My only bike too and missed two wheel therapy.

Not sure if I can post a video.

Got the new UNIs installed last night as well. A bit squished, but expected that at 4" long.