Intruder Resurection Thread - Page 2

Zynice · 10-11-2023, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport Rider

as for my master cylinder, I'm having a heck of a time trying to get the system re-filled with fluid. it really doesn't seem to be passing fluid from the plunger into the system past the last rubber gasket. if anyone has any tricks or ideas, I'm all ears. I have a mity-vac that I use, but I can't even get the system primed to get fluid moving.

Sorry for the extremely late reply. Just found the thread lol. Have a 98 suzuki intruder vs800 myself. Clutch lever always gave me problems. Would randomly loose pressure and not fully disengage. Something I did to fix it so it would hold more fluid and be significantly more consistent. Take off the top plate for the master cylinder, zip tie the lever all the way back to the bars. Leave it like that, and just top it off periodically. If you have angled bars, try to keep it fully level. Also found for a roadside temp fix should it give out, tilt the bike onto its right side (not all the way to where it falls) and just pump it a lot. Usually gets the job done for me

Sport Rider · 01-11-2023, 12:22 PM

my clutch works! my clutch works!

after 2 weeks of tinkering, building and rebuilding both my clutch and slave cylinders, and removing the clutch cover to check out the plates, I FINALLY got it together and working properly. I ended up getting syringes and using them to push fluid in through the SC and backfill the lines up to the MC.

Now I can move on to checking the electrical system.

One of the carbs is still not working. Guy who I have rebuilding them says the slide is stuck and he's tried just about every trick he knows. I'm waiting for final word, but likely will have to buy a replacement.

On a side note....today while looking at a car for my grandson, I noticed some old bikes sitting in the corner of a storage building with lots of dust on them. There was a pair of Moto Guzzi California's. 1997 models, their anniversary models. they were missing a few parts and last time they were plated for the road was 2010. Tanks were rusty but I already have a line on fixing those, right? These might be another candidate for buy/fix/resell. Maybe I've found a fun job for retirement.

Sport Rider · 01-26-2023, 02:23 PM

So....after a long wait and having to replace one of the carbs, this is what I found in my email today. I really haven't gotten anything done on the bike the past two weeks due to crappy weather and a cold.

"Carbs are all set and shipping out!

Everything came out great. All working nice, clean, and smooth.
New float bowl gaskets installed
All New orings throughout
New air fuel screws, washers and orings.
A/F screw are set to 2.5 turns out
New float needles and seats installed.
float levels are perfect at 8mm. Both were at 4mm.
Both new slide diaphragms are in great working condition
carbs are bench synchronized
choke assemblies have been cleaned, polished and oiled. All working great and smooth now.
No adjustments needed."

Sport Rider · 02-01-2023, 09:00 AM

carbs are back in place. Right now I'm not happy with the way the clutch is working. it's making a noise when I depress the lever. seems to be coming from the push rod going from the slave cylinder to the clutch basket. I'm going to take it apart once again and see if everything is correct in there.

Sport Rider · 02-23-2023, 08:59 AM

Hi.....my name is Dave and I'm a slacker.

("Hi Dave")

it's been a while since I turned a wrench on the project. between crappy cold and rainy weather and a case of covid, I haven't gotten anything further done on the bike. :(

I have to get the fuel lines replaced and then re-install a few electronic pieces that I removed while digging into the left side of the bike. I am also going to take the clutch system apart AGAIN. I am having a weird tick or clunk coming from the system when I engage the clutch lever. it's kinda like the pushrod is moving and then making contact with something before the clutch plates actually separate. I'm going to take everything apart one more time to double check things. I'm also going to bleed the system again, just to be safe. If anyone has any kind of experience with this noise, please let me know. I gotta think it's something stupid cause this entire system is not rocket science and I've had a number of other bikes apart like this before. They were Kawasaki's though. Maybe it's a suzuki thing. :GoneFishin:

Anyway...weather is great here now. The goldwing is getting exercise again, and it's comfortable to work in the garage. Just gotta get past this sluggishness from covid.

More to come.

**cheesy** · 02-23-2023, 09:46 AM

Although no covid here, I know the feeling. The Diesel Project and the Bronda have both ground to a halt. There's a possibility that they both may go away if we get the second Ural.

I've gotten pretty good at looking at future projects on FB Marketplace and just saying "No".

**cheesy** · 02-24-2023, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

Although no covid here, I know the feeling. The Diesel Project and the Bronda have both ground to a halt. There's a possibility that they both may go away if we get the second Ural.

I've gotten pretty good at looking at future projects on FB Marketplace and just saying "No".

Well, it was an extension of this bit of the thread.

I failed.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-24-2023, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

Well, it was an extension of this bit of the thread.

I failed.

I'll have to put you on probation until you get more training.

Sport Rider · 02-27-2023, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

I'll have to put you on probation until you get more training.

is the training in Mexico?

Sport Rider · 02-23-2023, 12:15 PM

I have problems saying no.

**cheesy** · 02-23-2023, 02:10 PM

I'm getting better.

**cheesy** · 02-24-2023, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

I'm getting better.

I failed at that one today. Approximately 300 pcs of HO slot car track, 10 controllers, 6 transformers, and a whack of pylons and guardrails for $50. Even though everything said it should work, Blackberry Raceway never did. Plan B.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-24-2023, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

I failed at that one today. Approximately 300 pcs of HO slot car track, 10 controllers, 6 transformers, and a whack of pylons and guardrails for $50. Even though everything said it should work, Blackberry Raceway never did. Plan B.

Mr. Moderator. Please move this to the appropriate thread. You are way off topic.

Sport Rider · 03-01-2023, 04:04 PM

my work has now been officially sidetracked by this. Goldwing rear tires are apparently a curse to me. :o

Sport Rider · 03-03-2023, 12:55 PM

so I'm going to go to a CT on this GW just like the last one. I had to order it from england and surprisingly, it arrived today. shipping was far quicker than I expected. I'm going to proceed with the tire install, but first.....a spring break trip to South Beach.

02-23-2023, 09:46 AM	#6
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,800	Although no covid here, I know the feeling. The Diesel Project and the Bronda have both ground to a halt. There's a possibility that they both may go away if we get the second Ural. I've gotten pretty good at looking at future projects on FB Marketplace and just saying "No". __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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02-23-2023, 02:10 PM	#11
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,800	I'm getting better. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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01-11-2023, 12:22 PM	#2
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,038	my clutch works! my clutch works! after 2 weeks of tinkering, building and rebuilding both my clutch and slave cylinders, and removing the clutch cover to check out the plates, I FINALLY got it together and working properly. I ended up getting syringes and using them to push fluid in through the SC and backfill the lines up to the MC. Now I can move on to checking the electrical system. One of the carbs is still not working. Guy who I have rebuilding them says the slide is stuck and he's tried just about every trick he knows. I'm waiting for final word, but likely will have to buy a replacement. On a side note....today while looking at a car for my grandson, I noticed some old bikes sitting in the corner of a storage building with lots of dust on them. There was a pair of Moto Guzzi California's. 1997 models, their anniversary models. they were missing a few parts and last time they were plated for the road was 2010. Tanks were rusty but I already have a line on fixing those, right? These might be another candidate for buy/fix/resell. Maybe I've found a fun job for retirement.
	2

01-26-2023, 02:23 PM	#3
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,038	So....after a long wait and having to replace one of the carbs, this is what I found in my email today. I really haven't gotten anything done on the bike the past two weeks due to crappy weather and a cold. "Carbs are all set and shipping out! Everything came out great. All working nice, clean, and smooth. New float bowl gaskets installed All New orings throughout New air fuel screws, washers and orings. A/F screw are set to 2.5 turns out New float needles and seats installed. float levels are perfect at 8mm. Both were at 4mm. Both new slide diaphragms are in great working condition carbs are bench synchronized choke assemblies have been cleaned, polished and oiled. All working great and smooth now. No adjustments needed."
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02-01-2023, 09:00 AM	#4
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,038	carbs are back in place. Right now I'm not happy with the way the clutch is working. it's making a noise when I depress the lever. seems to be coming from the push rod going from the slave cylinder to the clutch basket. I'm going to take it apart once again and see if everything is correct in there.
	2

02-23-2023, 08:59 AM	#5
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,038	Hi.....my name is Dave and I'm a slacker. ("Hi Dave") it's been a while since I turned a wrench on the project. between crappy cold and rainy weather and a case of covid, I haven't gotten anything further done on the bike. :( I have to get the fuel lines replaced and then re-install a few electronic pieces that I removed while digging into the left side of the bike. I am also going to take the clutch system apart AGAIN. I am having a weird tick or clunk coming from the system when I engage the clutch lever. it's kinda like the pushrod is moving and then making contact with something before the clutch plates actually separate. I'm going to take everything apart one more time to double check things. I'm also going to bleed the system again, just to be safe. If anyone has any kind of experience with this noise, please let me know. I gotta think it's something stupid cause this entire system is not rocket science and I've had a number of other bikes apart like this before. They were Kawasaki's though. Maybe it's a suzuki thing. :GoneFishin: Anyway...weather is great here now. The goldwing is getting exercise again, and it's comfortable to work in the garage. Just gotta get past this sluggishness from covid. More to come.
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02-23-2023, 12:15 PM	#10
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,038	I have problems saying no.
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03-01-2023, 04:04 PM	#14
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,038	my work has now been officially sidetracked by this. Goldwing rear tires are apparently a curse to me. :o
	1

03-03-2023, 12:55 PM	#15
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,038	so I'm going to go to a CT on this GW just like the last one. I had to order it from england and surprisingly, it arrived today. shipping was far quicker than I expected. I'm going to proceed with the tire install, but first.....a spring break trip to South Beach.
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