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!
Pic from tonight. Would post more but have to figure out a place to resize the rest.
:whoop: :cheerleader: :clap: great to see that pic of the youngsters learning how real things work! Thanks for posting!
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.
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.
Some recent pics.
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!
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.
More pics
Have to say I love the 90* visu-filter and Motion Pro fuel line disconnect. How did I function before these???
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.
I should have that spring. I'll check and make sure
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.
Do you need the extension spring at the pedal or the compression spring at the drum? I have both.
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.
Finally fixed the angle on the kickstand.
Final result.
Had to set a 5/4 board under it for it to sit decent.
good work JB
whats the plans for the project? are you doing a restore?
Getting the youngsters involved is great. The kid with the adhd
will really benefit from the hands on if he likes it.
No restore. Really loving survivor status. Started teardown on the engine right around December 2015 because a bad crank seal sucked the trans dry and decided to rebuild.
Kids in the shed! Great!
I have my girls (10&8) regularly with my doing projects also in the shed.
That or Lego!
Just a heads up. The crossover tube and manifolds are not genuine Yamaha. It could possible get a hole and suck in air. I'd hate to see all that hard work be for nothing. Get a pair of real Banshee manifolds and crossover for peace of mind.