[Black_peter]

Well the back brake is as good as it's gonna get. The issue seems to be that the lever doesn't offer the same ratio. So more custom parts to fix that. Maybe that is the real issue with the Kat seeming to always want to lock up. That the ratio of lever to MC is too high? I have backed out the AF screws another 1/4 turn. Low RPM is very nice and I think I'm seeing better MPG. I'm at 2 turns now and thinking about another 1./4 turn.
I set them up a few years ago while it was running, going rich until it smoked, then lean until the RPM wound up then found the middle. It was better but never seemed right and seemed rich.

[Black_peter]

Winter List:
Change Tach wireing
New front brake switch
New rear brake switch
Extra brake lights
Rewire horns
New ignition switch
New Tach lights
New turn signals
New Speedo
New spark plug wires
LED license plate light
Improve battery box
Clip ons
Fix tank
Paint forks
New front rotors
New rear rotor
Hugger
Air box
New plate bracket.
Remount CDI
New seat
New battery box
New rear MC bracket
Rear brake lever
Rework front fender
New rear wheel bearings
New swing arm bushings
Swing arm bolt covers
Frame covers
Rewire
Side stand switch
Mount starter relay
Mount turn signal relay
Mount start signal relay
Remount fuse box
CDI cover
Mount #$^&$ swing arm

[Black_peter]

jeez, the more I get done, the longer the list grows... WTF??

[steves]

Dingo!

[ThAzKat]

jeez, the more I get done, the longer the list grows... WTF??

I know this all to well, KatBusa isn't done, just taking a break!

[Kreylyn]

jeez, the more I get done, the longer the list grows... WTF??

Krey

[Waltari]

jeez, the more I get done, the longer the list grows... WTF??

Tell me about it...

[Black_peter]

Picked up some mil spec micro switches.. yay..
Lots of wire wheeling and clear coating..
Bought the wrong cut off wheels though..
Crap. That will set me back

[Black_peter]

Winter List:
Change Tach wiring
New front brake switch
New rear brake switch
Extra brake lights
Rewire horns
New ignition switch
New Tach lights
New turn signals
New Speedo
New spark plug wires
LED license plate light
Improve battery box
Clip ons
Fix tank
Paint forks
New front rotors
New rear rotor
Hugger
Air box
New plate bracket.
Remount CDI
New seat
New battery box
New rear MC bracket
Rear brake lever
Rework front fender
New rear wheel bearings
New swing arm bushings
Swing arm bolt covers
Frame covers
Rewire
Side stand switch
Mount starter relay
Mount turn signal relay
Mount start signal relay
Remount fuse box
CDI cover
Mount #$^&$ swing arm
Oil cooler lines
Refinish chain adjuster parts
Refinish Starter/Alternator
Move shifter lever
Rebuild forks
Refinish trees
Refinish mirrors.
Refinish grab rail
Respray
Refinish headlight brackets
Remount dash.


Damn! the list got longer again!

[HS2020]

any pictures of the progress? Post some up

[LAsunbird86]

jeez, the more I get done, the longer the list grows... WTF??

Thats why as long as mine is working...I just leave it alone. Oil change here, chain and sprocket there...throw in the occasional valve adjustment.

[steves]

Pete has a bike

Oh yeah, that's why he started coming here

[Black_peter]

any pictures of the progress? Post some up

You know I do need to take some.
But I kinda like surprises

Pete has a bike

Oh yeah, that's why he started coming here

You know, even though I have all winter to work on these long projects, I still wish I were in Texas riding instead..

[steves]

You know, even though I have all winter to work on these long projects, I still wish I were in Texas riding instead..

Did you know that Triumph parts come from England via Japan now?

[Black_peter]

I finally got some photos uploaded:

Custom stop light switch on the CBR1000RR rear set:


Added length to the tach wires (to hide the connector) and added LED backlights.


Don't know why this is so blurry...
Polished the shifter.


The starter got the wire brush/clear coat treatment.



Top tree too. Plus a little crinkle coat.