MrShake's Motorcycle Journey

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MrShake · #11 Unread post by **MrShake** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:39 am

When the project is over, I'll give a blow-by-blow with details of what was used, cost, how it was mixed, how many coats, all that kinda thing. I checked it this morning and, in the dim light from the garage door opener, it looked darn near perfect, so I have hope!!

I'm thinking my only recourse on the torx screws is to pick up some impact torx bits and drag out the impact wrench.

#12 Unread post by **Skier** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:01 am

Try picking up a manual impact driver. You can put standard screwdriver bits in the tip and as you hit it with a hammer, it pushes in and twists counter-clockwise to loosen the bolt.

Make sure to get a BFH, it helps.

MrShake · #13 Unread post by **MrShake** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:07 am

A hand held impact driver is a GREAT idea. SO GREAT even, that I already tried it

I think ANYONE who works on a bike should put a manual impact driver on their MUST BUY list, its gotten SOOOOO many stuck fasteners out for me!! Unfortunately, its failed on all 3 TORX screws I'm working on right now

#14 Unread post by **Skier** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:14 am

Bigger hammer.

MrShake · #15 Unread post by **MrShake** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:21 pm

Did a third coat this evening, here are the pics

This is the dry second coat, I'm quite impressed so far!!

Here we are with the wet 3rd coat:

And, an update on the Starter Clutch. I couldn't find the right torx socket for the impact wrench so I used a standard torx socket and an adapter:

And here are the offending torx bolts:

It worked, but I didn't take pics of that.. hahaha

Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:43 am

hopefully you can switch them out with some hex heads

MrShake · #17 Unread post by **MrShake** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:51 am

Hex, or even standard phillips would be better!! At least the steel wasn't so soft that they just deformed!

My next task is to figure out how to get the plate that they were holding off.. its pretty well attached to the shaft.

#18 Unread post by **dr_bar** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:06 am

My guess is that it's probably holding on to the backing piece more than the shaft. If I'm wrong, run a thin blade around the shaft, it should be just rubber touching the shaft as it looks like an oil seal. Then just buy a new oil seal and pop the current one out with a screwdriver, then carefully press the new one in...

Of course, all easier said than done...

Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:01 pm

Hey you stole my method of holding up cam chains!

I was in your place once with a 750 maxim so I feel your pain.

Looking good so far though.

MrShake · #20 Unread post by **MrShake** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:34 am

The best part of that method of holding up cam chains is that you can still turn the engine to make sure everything is not jamming up!!

I think I've decided to go ahead and split the case and replace what I'm guessing is a disintegrated primary chain guide as well as a starter-clutch rebuild.

I did put another coat of paint on the tank last night, just haven't uploaded the pics. I'm impressed that a complete newbie can handle this and it doesn't look bad, not great either, but not bad!