What Did You Do To Your Busa, Today?
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Try an OEM plug, how did it get those marks?
New oil and hose! Made it home seconds before downpour...everything but the CCT spring showed up so I'll have to do it next oil change.
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Any advice on a new oil plug? Noticed mine is marred up new the baseno leaks yet
No crush washer on it?
Yes, copper crush. I don't replace it everytime tho.
@WuzzaCBXRider no clue! Just noticed it this time around. It's on the inside lip which is what's strange
I’ve never used one, ever.
Suzuki crush washer.
They're made from some cheap aluminum, tin, or pot metal, which is fine, as they are meant to crush and seal any leaks.
The smaller diameter goes against the oil pan too, so it crushes into the opening of the threads.
If you put the large diameter against the pan, the crushing serves no purpose, and you might as well use a flat washer.
Some oil pan threads and drain bolts seal better than others, just based on the variations in small tolerances/sizes, and thread lead-ins.
The smaller diameter up towards the oil pan, so it crushes into the taper of the threads, which is what seals against leaks.
Put the engine in the back of a rental (I need tires on my truck) and drove down to Powerhouse in NY. Delivered and talked to Frank about what I needed. Then drove back home. I hate the entire state of Connecticut. Sat in traffic for hours for construction. The whole way up 95 was a giant construction zone...rant over...
The tank had the original 3 warning stickers on them, suddenly they looked so out of place I got the heat gun out and pulled them. Bit of a job, they were baked on after 12 years and I needed turps to get the residue of glue off. I have a shelf with turpentine, kerosene, metho, toluene (nasty stuff that, will melt plastic) thinners (acrylic and enamel ) and isopropyl alcohol and some different sprays. You never know what these glues are based on, one will strip it straight off and the others will turn it into a gooey mess, or simply not touch it.
Did the sidestand mod finally. A bit rough but good enough for government work.
Lean looks about right, a bit more if anything. Was a Bitch to get up on the track stand, I think I need a HD one.
I carry a metal saucer under the seat to put under the stand when on sketchy ground. I had the RR go over on what I though was solid grassy ground once. A week after I bought it (Angry as F*#k emoji)
Lean looks about right, a bit more if anything. Was a Bitch to get up on the track stand, I think I need a HD one.
I carry a metal saucer under the seat to put under the stand when on sketchy ground. I had the RR go over on what I though was solid grassy ground once. A week after I bought it (Angry as F*#k emoji)
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Just finished the following:
New Clutch Slave cylinder
New Sprocket cover
New Slave cylinder brace
New radiator removed, stripped and rebuilt injectors (new seals, new screens)
Removed and blanked PAIR system
New chain
New stoneguard on radiator (the reason for the new radiator)
New Clutch Slave cylinder
New Sprocket cover
New Slave cylinder brace
New radiator removed, stripped and rebuilt injectors (new seals, new screens)
Removed and blanked PAIR system
New chain
New stoneguard on radiator (the reason for the new radiator)
Didn't get a picture but added a carbon fiber chain guard yesterday, and made my appointment with the shop for Sept 3rd. Will drop her off for:
BST Carbon Wheels, Galfer Wave rotors front and rear, Brembo RCS master Clutch and Brake, Carbon Fiber Fluid Reservoirs for both sides, New Brembo Calipers front and rear, Braided Steel brake lines, Gilles Rearsets, and Magical Racing Swingarm Covers. This should finish her off for the mostpart as far as cosmetics aside from Maybe doing the Carbon Fiber Tank cover.
BST Carbon Wheels, Galfer Wave rotors front and rear, Brembo RCS master Clutch and Brake, Carbon Fiber Fluid Reservoirs for both sides, New Brembo Calipers front and rear, Braided Steel brake lines, Gilles Rearsets, and Magical Racing Swingarm Covers. This should finish her off for the mostpart as far as cosmetics aside from Maybe doing the Carbon Fiber Tank cover.
I've gone a little nuts this year after owning it since 2013.
Those are the fun jobs to do!
Sure beats basic repairs and overdue maintenance...someone is going to have a good day at work!
It's not going to feel the same anymore, and in the best way too.
Can you buy stainless steel zip-ties/Q-straps locally there?
Or just use stainless steel tie-wire through the radiator.
And, if you have this dish cleaning spray there, it works excellent as a degreaser.
But most any mild degreaser sprayed on the radiator, let it soak, then some more and scrub with a toothbrush, does a great job getting the grime off without damaging the radiator fins.
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