I cleaned out my inbox, so that should be a go now. I was wrong, I didn't get the block from @hogfiddles , I grabbed it from @RickCoMatic about...
The engine is fairly complete. Picked it up from @hogfiddles on one of my last trips to New England years ago. It is absolutely not in running...
I love this. I was able to sell mine just a few weeks back to a kid that reminded me of me when I picked up the 900.
Well, folks... after 12+ years of ownership and a full frame up rebuild, I humbly offer my '83 900 SECA for (rehoming) sale. Asking $2400 for...
Thanks for the link. Decidedly going to setting up the 4 tube board manometer with individual catch bottles for prevention of possible suckage.
So I had the great fortune of having PhiBe put through a few dyno runs. The whole point was to see the power and torque curve shapes along with...
Bike now starts and I have replaced the diode pack. Ran with the side-stand down when I tested it. We can call this issue closed.
Well, we have a miracle on our hands. I pulled the starter motor off last night and cleaned it up this afternoon. Brushes are a little low, but...
OMG, she's running agian...
So I got another while to play with her tonight and I have found that... 1.) Battery is at 12.4V after trickle charge for the night (brand new...
the bike refuses to crank and I'm pretty stumped.
Voltage from relay to starter motor after starter switch is pushed. Pulled starter motor and applied external 12V source and the thing spun up...
You have no idea how much this group has helped and supported me through through my build process. Unfortunately, I'm asking for help again as...
So after a while of sitting (2 seasons) due to tank pinhole issues which have been remedied by sending them off to Moyer's Tank Renu in...
The other diode pack shows voltage transfer in one direction on both diodes. Thanks for the wiring diagram. Starting a new no-start thread...
W/G to W is a no go (and Rooster has said this was the important one for the side-stand switch functionality). G to L/W is good. Resting battery...
You just have the person in the sidecar let you know if it's safe to pass or not. As long as they can scream louder than the bike, should a "dead"...
I have and use the center stand so the side stand is really just an extra 2-3 lbs of steel hanging off the side of the motorcycle. Honestly, the...
Diode diagnostic it is... (And several hours post birthday lasagna and convincing children that they need to sleep)... both of my available packs...
I've been struggling with this question for a bit, so bear with me. Basically, I can't start the bike with the side-stand down. The starter...
The SECA 900 has been named. The "Phi Beast" is casually known as Phi-B, pronounced as the woman's name, Phoebe.
Looking for someones informed opinion on new spark plug wires and plug caps for the 83 SECA 900. I'm sure mine will still work, but the caps have...
I have some, but I'm on the other side of the world and I don't have them out of the spare engine. Don't know if you're looking for something more...
I've been lucky enough to make it 32 trips and little more around the sun. Been riding for 12 years now with around 50k miles on two wheels....
Tons of work went into that. If you showed me animated tear down/rebuild procedures, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Good looking project. Don't feel too bad about the extra time at the end. 80% of the project is 20% of the effort. Took me a day to tear my 900...
You have some pics and some details the bike? I already have about one and half of these bikes. What's "wrong" with it side carb float issues?...
Yeah, you've got that lovely 900RK in your stable, Rick. Some 17X8.5 wheels and limited slip differential from a Yama quad or (insert favorite...
ATGATT, way to ride smart (and not take out your dog or yourself in the process)!
For me, different situations call for different brews: Goto bottle for a Saturday evening slide: Omegang Abbey Ale. Clean water for...
Proper wires to proper plugs from the coils? Do you have the coils plugged in correctly to the main wire harness? I'd look for the little things...
I've spent some time tuning the anti-dive on my '83 900RK. Never as stiff as I would like in hard stops and more air pressure in the shocks seems...
Next time you take those side covers off, dab a bit of window/door silicone on them before you stick 'em back on. Should be a pretty good...
Are the 650 brake lines straight from the MC or do they go through a brake fluid "tree" on the upper part of the forks under/in behind the...
I loved my 850 tripple. Buddy of mine adopted it from me a few years back and now he's my roomate, so it's back in my stable and still running strong.
I prefer the EBC sintered pads. Don't like the way the organics stop the bike. They're a little more prone to fading from what I've noticed. As...
Lots of threads on here about caliper and MC (master cylinder) rebuilds. Go grab some stainless brake lines and new caliper piston seals, the...
Release pressure and drain the forks before you pull the anti-dive mechanisms off. If not it'll be a pretty big mess (oil under pressure, etc.)...
Can't agree more with that. If you have the time, place, patience, funding, etc. to do it all correct from the ground up, do it. For me it kinda...
I suspect that I'm about two to three weeks off from my third gear rebuild. What's up with your 550, Scotland333? Need help or waiting for funds??
I've actually had good success using red ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) to fill forks. Really good on rubber seals, designed specifically not...
Totally agree with "TIMEtoRIDE" here. I was able to completely rebuild the lower left portion of my 83' 900SECA with fiberglass and resin. Most of...
Dayton, OH here. Definately looking for some company. Have a great shop for these types of machines in the area. Get in touch.
Pull the mill. Take the extra few hours and get the thing out of the frame. I'm sure you'll find some frame spots you'll want to touch up while...
And even when you get one of these 30 year old pieces up and running they have tendencies to throw something else right back at you. 30 years of...
Make sure your fork pinch bolts are up to snuff and everything looks square on the front end. Wobble like that might also come from bad...
Agreed. You could also use some tie down straps (nylons with the whole ratcheting thing). Compress the front end (triple tree to wheel axle or...
Twice. Both on my first bike, a 1980 XS 850 SG Special. #1, Started raining, couldn't see through my visor, familiar road but lost my head a...
Just rebuilt both of the front calipers on my 83 seca 900 RK. Guy that did them before used a lot of caliper grease to put them together. Fluid...
Anyone have a bead on a good set of output drive gears and shift forks. Split the case because it was dropping 3rd gear. See pics here. Taking...
