Ross' Yellow M750 - Page 5

Jez900ie · 08-12-2016, 05:23 PM

That engine looks amazing! Great work.

Darren69 · 08-12-2016, 06:30 PM

I suspect the long clutch cover bolts are for a dry clutch bike, 1 or 2 of those are longer. I imagine the rest would be pretty much the same as an air cooled 900 or 1000ie. Engine is looking very smart now though. Good work!

01-01-2017, 07:36 PM

Swing arm back from the powder coaters, however nothing I can do until I get back to work on the 8th to start putting it back together!

10-01-2017, 08:00 PM

Back at work now so I'm able to start making a bit more progress putting the bike back together. Swing arm built back up and back onto the engine. The case bearings were packed with Aerospec 300 grease, so fingers crossed they will hold out. I had the sprocket carrier off the rear wheel to clean it up but noticed the bearings in the carrier aren't in a great way. Quite notchy, so £17 later from the local bearing supplier I have some new one.

Only I can't seem to get the old ones out, any tips? Are they just press fit? I've removed the circlip and tried tapping/hitting out with a nylon hammer, but they don't seem to move. I'll get a bit more aggressive with them when I know they're definitely press-fit. Anyone?

11-01-2017, 12:56 PM

Sprocket carrier in front of the IR lamp for 20 mins and they came out nicely with a socket and hammer. New bearings in the freezer and tapped straight in.

15-01-2017, 08:37 PM

Nice one Ross, looking good.

25-01-2017, 07:28 PM

Okay, last ones from me on this thread for a little while.

Everything is now successfully back together, it turned into a slightly bigger job than just a lick of paint, but I'm happy with the result. The only thing bugging me now is the rear shock, which will either get a rebuild or replaced with a Nitron unit. But that's for me to worry about in a couple of months. In the mean time, here's a few photos before the first trip out since the rebuild.

Jez900ie · 25-01-2017, 07:42 PM

Very nice!

Flip · 25-01-2017, 08:55 PM

Yep!!

Super sweet looking motorciccle you have there, I've really enjoyed reading this thread- thanks.

Looking forward to the 'rear shock replacement' one in the near future!!

Mr Gazza · 25-01-2017, 09:06 PM

Very nice Ross... Be smug, satisfied and proud...

(Did you get the new Pirellis?)

25-01-2017, 09:24 PM

Thanks! Not yet, my bank account says I have to wait until Spring for those.

utopia · 26-01-2017, 12:39 AM

Looks really tidy now.
Like somebody cares for it.
Well done.

I'm quite interested in dark VHT "cast iron" paint on the outer cases (I assume its VHT SP997 - engine enamel .. ?).
Now that I see it in situ, it looks rather like the finish on my alternator cover (which JHP refinished for me when my battery slobbered over it).
I never knew what paint they used, and I think they've forgotten, but maybe now I've tracked it down.
If it is the same, its a nice looking finish and mine still looks as good today as when it was done, nearly 10yrs ago.
I'd like to match it on the clutch cover side ... which is pretending its not bubbling but I can see what's on its mind.

And also ..
On the photo from the front, right hand side, I think I can see your alternator multi-connector with its 3 yellow wires, looking very exposed.
I think it perhaps originally lived inside the nearby grey plastic pod (I removed mine years ago).
Those connectors are a massive Achilles heel in the charging system.
Mine got wet when my battery slobbered as previously mentioned .. reg/rec blown etc.
Some time later, when relocated in the dry, it still managed to fuse itself into a blob one day.
I have now hard-wired that connector (which goes from alternator to reg/rec) using tubular butt-crimps covered and sealed with hot-melt glue-lined shrinktube.
I'd recommend either that, or an uprated and waterproof connector.
I wouldn't leave it as it is.

26-01-2017, 06:33 PM

thanks for the comments Utopia and agreed ref. the reg/rec wiring. Once I'm back into the workshop I'll get the connector replaced with a good quality waterproof replacement.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

(Did you get the new Pirellis?)

It looks like I spoke too soon Gazza, noticed this when cleaning today... I knew they had been squared off when I bought the bike so it's not a huge surprise. Doesn't look like I'll be waiting for spring now though. No wonder it felt a little slippy and unstable.

Mr Gazza · 26-01-2017, 07:20 PM

Well done that man, for getting the best out of a tyre...

Darren69 · 26-01-2017, 08:01 PM

The carcass is providing some extra grip!

08-12-2016, 05:23 PM	#61
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	That engine looks amazing! Great work. __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

08-12-2016, 06:30 PM	#62
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	I suspect the long clutch cover bolts are for a dry clutch bike, 1 or 2 of those are longer. I imagine the rest would be pretty much the same as an air cooled 900 or 1000ie. Engine is looking very smart now though. Good work! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

25-01-2017, 07:28 PM	#67
RossObey01 Guest Posts: n/a	All back together! Okay, last ones from me on this thread for a little while. Everything is now successfully back together, it turned into a slightly bigger job than just a lick of paint, but I'm happy with the result. The only thing bugging me now is the rear shock, which will either get a rebuild or replaced with a Nitron unit. But that's for me to worry about in a couple of months. In the mean time, here's a few photos before the first trip out since the rebuild.

25-01-2017, 07:42 PM	#68
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Very nice! __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

25-01-2017, 08:55 PM	#69
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Yep!! Super sweet looking motorciccle you have there, I've really enjoyed reading this thread- thanks. Looking forward to the 'rear shock replacement' one in the near future!! __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

01-01-2017, 07:36 PM	#63
RossObey01 Guest Posts: n/a	Swing arm back from the powder coaters, however nothing I can do until I get back to work on the 8th to start putting it back together!

10-01-2017, 08:00 PM	#64
RossObey01 Guest Posts: n/a	Back at work now so I'm able to start making a bit more progress putting the bike back together. Swing arm built back up and back onto the engine. The case bearings were packed with Aerospec 300 grease, so fingers crossed they will hold out. I had the sprocket carrier off the rear wheel to clean it up but noticed the bearings in the carrier aren't in a great way. Quite notchy, so £17 later from the local bearing supplier I have some new one. Only I can't seem to get the old ones out, any tips? Are they just press fit? I've removed the circlip and tried tapping/hitting out with a nylon hammer, but they don't seem to move. I'll get a bit more aggressive with them when I know they're definitely press-fit. Anyone?

11-01-2017, 12:56 PM	#65
RossObey01 Guest Posts: n/a	Sprocket carrier in front of the IR lamp for 20 mins and they came out nicely with a socket and hammer. New bearings in the freezer and tapped straight in.

15-01-2017, 08:37 PM	#66
Dookbob Guest Posts: n/a	Nice one Ross, looking good.

25-01-2017, 09:06 PM	#70
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	Very nice Ross... Be smug, satisfied and proud... (Did you get the new Pirellis?) __________________

25-01-2017, 09:24 PM	#71
RossObey01 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks! Not yet, my bank account says I have to wait until Spring for those.

26-01-2017, 12:39 AM	#72
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,561	Looks really tidy now. Like somebody cares for it. Well done. I'm quite interested in dark VHT "cast iron" paint on the outer cases (I assume its VHT SP997 - engine enamel .. ?). Now that I see it in situ, it looks rather like the finish on my alternator cover (which JHP refinished for me when my battery slobbered over it). I never knew what paint they used, and I think they've forgotten, but maybe now I've tracked it down. If it is the same, its a nice looking finish and mine still looks as good today as when it was done, nearly 10yrs ago. I'd like to match it on the clutch cover side ... which is pretending its not bubbling but I can see what's on its mind. And also .. On the photo from the front, right hand side, I think I can see your alternator multi-connector with its 3 yellow wires, looking very exposed. I think it perhaps originally lived inside the nearby grey plastic pod (I removed mine years ago). Those connectors are a massive Achilles heel in the charging system. Mine got wet when my battery slobbered as previously mentioned .. reg/rec blown etc. Some time later, when relocated in the dry, it still managed to fuse itself into a blob one day. I have now hard-wired that connector (which goes from alternator to reg/rec) using tubular butt-crimps covered and sealed with hot-melt glue-lined shrinktube. I'd recommend either that, or an uprated and waterproof connector. I wouldn't leave it as it is. Last edited by utopia; 26-01-2017 at 12:41 AM..

26-01-2017, 07:20 PM	#74
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	Well done that man, for getting the best out of a tyre... __________________

26-01-2017, 08:01 PM	#75
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	The carcass is providing some extra grip! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage