What did you do to your Yamaha today?

Yesterday, although getting over the tail end of the Flu I was able to start the sanding of the Yamaha valve cover. By doing so this will make it stand out against the gloss black, followed by 3 coats of the clear coat.
received the lower 4-O-rings between the block and the Jug assembly along with 4 lower carb bowl gaskets and 4 new float assemblies from Chacal.
Still looking through garage for original XJ700 X air box-not looking good at the moment. Missing in the ABYSS of the garage.LOL

 

At this rate, I may have mine built before you find one! There will be molds and jigs left over. Taking orders! lol.

 

Got my 650 out of the basement and back up to the garage.

Comedy of errors:
- Started well, but battery weak.
- Had to drive through my neighbor's field to get to the road.
- stalled 2 or 3 times trying to get from the field to the road, battery dead.
- turned around to go down the hill in order to bump start. Got started!
- turned around to head back up the hill to the road, got stuck.
- Brother-in-law lends a push and I finally get up the garage.

Wish I hadn't spent so much time cleaning it before driving through a field...

Now for new tires...

 

Geez 1/2 hour and she will look fine.
the story of getting from the cellar to garage is a classic that could be told for many a year.
Also would be remembered by you every time you go back out to the cellar for her! LMAO with you bro

 

Sounds like you may want to install off-road tires on this bike!

 

A set of chains......

 

On a good note at least he went and got it out of the cellar.

 

And a garage closer to you basement.

 

That's a fine looking field.

 

Um what did I do yesterday ? Started to polish the valve cover specifically the YAMAHA embossing and a few other little areas to make it shine. Once this is completed going to do a couple coats of Clear coat in hopes to maintain the luster.
When I get home I will order the Color Tune- off of amazon 2-3 should have it in hand.
Picked up clear tubing from hardware store going to make a MANOMETER- or at least start to
Start on the Exhaust Pipes since they are sitting unattached. Should make it a bit easier as I can move them around to my liking.
Wrist Pins and piston rings hopefully will be on there way from Japan (Wrist Pins).
All above can change in a moment by the words "Honey can you help me around the house?"

 

I ordered a pair of these bad boys today. http://www.yssusa.com/images/Z362%20TRL.jpg

 

Cleaning these back up to reinstall.

 

What are they for?

 

KZ1000?

They are very similar to the carbs of a Z1R.

 

I may have committed a sin. Pushed a Yamaha out into the rain so could work on a buddies... Honda ! Rear end housing vent pooched and pumping all the gear oil out.
Bigger problem 82 vent no longer available and 83-86 vent hole 1mm bigger. Have to bore out to fit new one

 

They thought of a good ol flogging came to mind, regardless of the brand name of a motorcycle at least you are helping a fellow rider and that's what matters.
I hope you at least covered your bike.

 

Atomizing fuel at specific ratios.

 

Oh

 

Can you tell that I'm feeling better?

 

Not at all....