Author Topic: Custard TLC (Read 14605 times)

Jacko · « **Reply #40 on:** July 27, 2014, 23:20:02 »

Is that a bolt kit or just a load of bolts bought at the right size?

I'd like to replace all the ones I take off the Glee in the coming years as I remove and replace them under normal maintenance.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #41 on:** July 28, 2014, 09:40:17 »

It's just bolts of the right size, I tend to buy at least 10 at a time of any given size.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #42 on:** July 28, 2014, 15:21:54 »

For anyone interested, I used Stainless Socket Cap Bolts..

Water Pump

M6 x 30 (2 of)
M6 x 65 (3 of)
M8 x 10 (1 of)
M8 Copper Washer (1 of)

Clutch Cover

M6 x 30 (9 of)
M6 x 75 (2 of)

Abercol · « **Reply #43 on:** July 29, 2014, 10:39:44 »

I'm interested....my Clutch basket and waterpump covers are off and I too await John Sharealike's kind attention to the clutch basket....might as well order up some bling while I wait....

I still need to clean off the gasket faces. Just as well its forecast sunny tonight (bike work carried out in driveway).

Fat Rat · « **Reply #44 on:** July 31, 2014, 21:01:58 »

My Clutch Basket is due back tomorrow, just as I leave for a weekend of nights in London

Fat Rat · « **Reply #45 on:** August 01, 2014, 12:37:09 »

Arrived as promised (thanks John).

Fat Rat · « **Reply #46 on:** August 03, 2014, 18:49:06 »

I'm just back after some grueling night shifts in London

I'm waiting for my lovely assistant to get back tomorrow (Daughter not Diver)

and then I'm determined to get Custard back together.

Because I couldn't help but get my hands dirty this evening I did the worthwhile tasks of fitting some new Plugs.

Shebee · « **Reply #47 on:** August 03, 2014, 20:58:59 »

Quote from: "Fat Rat"

Arrived as promised (thanks John).

. Oooh shiny stuff

Fat Rat · « **Reply #48 on:** August 07, 2014, 22:40:07 »

I am the tiredest bloke in the world. I drove to London yesterday afternoon, worked until 4am then drove home again.

Somehow I found the energy to crack on with the reassembly. I did okay, got everything back on, Oil and Coolant in and I started her

Unfortunately I have an oil leak, some knob (me) hasn't put one of the Rocker covers on properly

Tank off in the morning and hopefully all will be well.

mr_diver · « **Reply #49 on:** August 08, 2014, 10:14:22 »

Yeah we only did them hand tight.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #50 on:** August 08, 2014, 11:35:44 »

I've had them off again since your visit Nathan, so I can't even blame you

Fat Rat · « **Reply #51 on:** August 08, 2014, 11:42:34 »

kissofdeath · « **Reply #52 on:** August 08, 2014, 12:14:07 »

looking good

Fat Rat · « **Reply #53 on:** August 08, 2014, 14:32:39 »

After re-seating the Rocker Cover I still had a slight oil leak, on closer examination it was making its way past the threads on one of the bolts

I have ordered a Helicoil kit but won't have time to make the repair until next week

For anyone interested, the Rocker bolts are M7.

macvisual · « **Reply #54 on:** August 08, 2014, 15:41:09 »

wOw, you're doing a fantastic job on that custard DL thou, makes great reading, well done yourself, dedication alright. Have you thought about changing both front headlamp bulbs to the likes of Osram brighter/whiter bulbs.....?

And whilst your at it, you could order a two tooth more rear sprocket (Renthal) for more oomph, it does make a better improved/difference, trust me, mines been replaced for nearly a year now and wouldn't go back to the standard sprocket...........ever.

Have fun.

Pete

Fat Rat · « **Reply #55 on:** August 08, 2014, 17:25:46 »

I've never felt the need to enhance the Strom lights, they are the best from any bike I have ever owned

Fat Rat · « **Reply #56 on:** August 08, 2014, 17:32:11 »

That Halfords Silver Wheel paint isn't a perfect match but I think it looks okay..

c]

Because the Tank has to come off to repair the thread in the head this is as far as I can go until next week

Rear plastics, Sump Cover and Rear Carrier back on.

Juvecu · « **Reply #57 on:** August 08, 2014, 19:11:52 »

Mr. Rat, those cam cover bolts all appear to be missing a rubber gasket, that's probably why it's leaking.

Number 25 in the diagram:
http://www.suzukipartshouse.com/oempart ... inder-head

ps. I was hoping for another glimpse of your more attractive helper

Fat Rat · « **Reply #58 on:** August 08, 2014, 19:19:52 »

If only

The washers are there Juv, I had wound the bolts back in so I didn't lose them.

Juvecu · « **Reply #59 on:** August 08, 2014, 19:21:26 »

Too bad, that'd be a real easy fix :(