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The leak is probably from the copper sealing washers either side of the union .Cheap fix if you anneal the copper washers before fitting .Remove the header pipe first to gain best access and a good fitting socket fit straight on 

I spent 5 hours taking it apart today, everything went well apart from one bolt that holds the rear brake cylinder to the frame but it came out in the end with the use of a cold chisel .

A quick tip Andy. Bolt the side arm in the frame coz the first time I took a frame for powder coating with one loose, I got charge another £10 (at least) for powder coating it as a separate item. I now bolt them up in the frame and get charged the same "whole frame" price 

Did I mention the need to put a bolt and collar (a bit of cut up tube) between where the linkage fits else the inside of the bolt holes gets coated and its a pig to clean off 

Brian

This is what I meant.

Collar and bolt:

 

Fitted to frame - sorry about the rubbish photo!

 

Happy to lend the "kit" if that's any good for you but return postage is silly these days coz of Royal Mails restriction on "Large Letter" sizes 

Brian

I decided on gloss black for the frame color along with the side stand, i also removed the spring from the rear shock so i could get it powdercoated yellow. It should be ready to collect on friday.

You certainly are a quick worker Andy!

Have a look here to see if any of the pics help. The second pic down shows the fuse sitting in its clip on top of the battery box. Is that what you were looking for?

Brian

Since my last post iv'e only fitted a few more small parts, handlebars, levers, switchgear and while the bike was high up and easy to work on i took the forks back off and changed the oil.
Strange thing happened when changing the oil, i poured 500ml of oil into each leg but it was to much ! I had to pour a small amount back out to get the level at 130mm from the top.
Any ideas ?

Yes that's the only thing i can think of. I did move the damper rod up and down to get air out so maybe there was a bit of old oil still in there. I did flush them out with fork oil but the original old oil didn't look so bad.

Consensus suggests that the foam really does S.f.A.

The topic was raised HERE where you can read at your leisure.

Martyn

Iv'e been short of TTR time the past week due to work commitments but managed to squeeze a few jobs in. 

Yamaha 660 Tenere handlebars fitted with switchgear and levers fitted loosley.

Side stand and side stand switch fitted. Side stand has a fair bit of play, is this normal ? I can't see it being a problem.

Also fitted the lh foot peg.

Meant to post this picture earlier ! I welded a plate to the sub frame before i got it powder coated, it's to mount a homemade tail tidy that will just be a piece of stainless steel plate with a bend, the original can still be fitted.

Also spent some time cleaning the engine and fitted a few stainless bolts etc . Top is off to check the valve clearances but all within spec as expected. I've sprayed the cam cover black with Plasticote BBQ paint, i'll post a pic after it's had another coat.

I managed to get the engine in today and get it all connected up, couldn't resist fitting the carb, airbox, tank and exhaust so i could get it running. It's a great moment when you press the starter button  . She runs sweet. 

 

Going through my box of bits left to fit i came across these. What are they ? Where do they go ? 

-- Edited by locky on Sunday 14th of December 2014 07:19:04 PM

Good guess Hanzo!

Help us out a bit please Locky as the pic isn't great quality.  Are the parts all one piece of metal? It looks like the "outside" at least has been chromed or is that a cap?

They look like a spacer or insert of some sort but I don't recognise them as a Yamaha part 

Brian

The nearest I can get to that is the speedo mounts - see below. But they don't have dished washers 

6mm hole?

Trying to think of what parts have rubber mount such as rear number plate light, brake light, cam cover bolts, etc but I am pretty sure they don't have dished washers either.....

Thanks blokes I'm now sure it's from the instrument mount.

hanzo wrote:

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I think we may be onto a winner chaps new parlour game " where does this go" the game for yamaha enthusiast 

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Just got home and checked. It's not from the instruments like i thought. The pic from Brian is correct. Wonder why they had a chrome finish !

Here's a pic with the parts next to a 10mm spanner for future reference.

-- Edited by locky on Monday 15th of December 2014 07:00:43 PM

Weĺl done Brian .

Bikes looking excellent Locky great turnaround in the short space of time youve had it liking the black frame can we have next part in the box there is nothing on tv 

Touché, Locky, I'm showing my ignorance - thanks.

My senior moments are coming more frequently nowadays and lasting longer too!

Martyn

 

Since my last post iv'e done quite a few more bits to the TTR, made a tail tidy with a piece of stainless plate and fitted numberplate light and bracket. New rear tyre (AC10) with new tube, rim tape , rim lock and fitted a new sprocket. Today i fitted the front sprocket and Renthal R3 chain.
I'm always paranoid when fitting rivet links. Does anyone have a pic of the Renthal rivet link fitted so i can see how much it's mushroomed ?

Iv'e also been playing with the indicators as i planned on using some led indicators. Iv'e found a plug and play led indicator relay that works well.

This is the relay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INDICATOR-FLASHER-RELAY-YAMAHA-R1-R6-FOR-LED-BULBS-/281075300819?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item417164b9d3

It has 3 pins but the one does nothing, the earth wire needs connecting and it fits to the original mounting rubber. A led instrument panel bulb is also needed 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251501995374?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I done a bit of research regarding fitting the tank decals including your instructions in one of your resto threads. I read that the tanks breathe and let chemicals out from the plastic, i still wasn't sure what to believe or understand. 

1. Emptied the tank of petrol.

2. Cleaned the tank with solvent.

3. Gave the tank a light rub over with a fine Scotch-Brite pad.

4. Another wipe over with solvent.

5. Sprayed with glass cleaner. (helps to slide the decal and remove bubbles)

6. Applied decal while pushing out air bubbles with plastic scraper and cloth, i also used a hot air gun to help the decal stretch. 

I'm very pleased with the way they fit and look, i took my time to get them in the correct position.

I did trim the decals at the front and bottom, i think it makes them easier to fit and they still look good. 

Iv'e not put any petrol back in the tank yet, i might leave it a while. I hope the decals don't bubble.

Here's a few more pics

Thank you Brian, yes once i start i can't stop and it's always in the back of my mind. I did plan on making it last through the winter. I would love to do this full time as it's 100% enjoyable and interesting. On the other hand i do enjoy my paid job so i shouldn't complain. I plan on getting a big man cave down the bottom of the garden sometime this year, i'll then buy something else next winter to mess with. 

I do have quite a few jobs to do on the Tenere over the next few weeks so that will keep me happy for a while. I also have a old James that needs finishing but only small jobs now i have the parts. This took me a few years to get it to this stage, it just needs the seat recovering and a new magnetto. Here's a pic of it.

I also done a deal with the Mrs that i'll decorate our bedroom and the hall stairs and landing, i hate decorating but it will gain me masses of brownie points for weekends away on the bike 

 

 

 

-- Edited by locky on Sunday 11th of January 2015 07:00:32 PM

-- Edited by locky on Sunday 11th of January 2015 07:01:41 PM

Looking good, I wish I could work that quick, I spend ages dithering about doing daft, pointless stuff and not getting on with important bits, like putting my engine back together. A problem I have is I lose interest in my projects, I can't maintain focus on them so I have A half-way towards MOT GPZ 550 in the garden, my TTR stripped to bits, my pit bike with loads of stuff taken off it, an assortment of 90's Honda moped and sub-125 bits and pieces to stuff on my MT5 and just got some bits for my CRM 250 to put on. As well as all my bikes, 1958 Raleigh bicycle, my 1970's Philips Phasor road bike, my half finished Specialized P2 and a home brew fixed gear. I just have too much going on at once. I'm in love with the idea of a project but can never bring myself to see it through. When I finish a project, it always seems anti-climatic to me.