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Post by **Admin** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:43 am

I think it's just age that kills them, I had to replace the ones on my triple as in some places they'd gone soft & spongey (the carb end) and at the cylinder stub end, they'd hardened & cracked.

Got some new ones and they've been on 7-8 years with no noticeable deterioration

Post by **Admin** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:20 am

Johan_SA wrote: Any suggestions?

Paul Miller Motorcycle 860-828-1771

Post by **Admin** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:50 am

i have rewired nearly every bike that has come through here..

might sound like a big deal to somebody who hasnt wired a bike before, but the fact is - i am very spartan , very minimalistic...

- one wire split up to run both my headlight/ tail light

- one wire split up to run both my brake light switch, and illuminaate the face of my tach ( no speedo )

- of course i run all the neccesary wires to have spark and power the bikes ignition, but that does it...

thanks for all th replys here fella's, you have made this whole project something a lot less stressful.. once i have a simplified diagram together that works - i will throw it out there and actually have someting too coontribute to the site!

thanks again, DFB[/code]

Post by **Admin** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:16 am

didn't some one on here made them out of alloy a few years back??

Post by **Admin** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:25 pm

Thank you for the replies.

Johan

Post by **Admin** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:14 pm

Ok so its no big deal for some of you but for me it was my first time so i thought id share it here.
So now im taking the Calgarian GT out for a spin after doing some work on it and smoking up the neighbourhood in the process.
Naturally its needing that 'clearing out' after sitting for a while in storage and only the open road can give her that much needed cleaning.
I've gone about 1/2 mile from home and now turn out onto the country highway where im blasting up to the speed limit. Very soon ive got four healthy looking twirling smoke trails visible in the rear view mirrors, when a guy pulls up in his pickup and draws level.
After him being there for about a few seconds, i look across to see him pointing at the bike, then he gives me the thumbs up with a big grin.
I nod my head and grin back like an idiot; now see theres a guy who has good taste in bikes.

Post by **Admin** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:17 pm

It's not often you get that kind of response from someone behind you on the road. I usually get a lot of quick lane changes from cars behind me to avoid the 2 stroke cloud. Some people just can't appreciate the better things in life....like the sweet smell of 2 stroke oil and gas burning....ahh.

Post by **Admin** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:36 pm

CJF wrote:It's not often you get that kind of response from someone behind you on the road. I usually get a lot of quick lane changes from cars behind me to avoid the 2 stroke cloud. Some people just can't appreciate the better things in life....like the sweet smell of 2 stroke oil and gas burning....ahh.

See thats a good thing if the smoke makes em change lanes thats a better chance they wont run slap into the azz end of your bike
I can't get enough of that two stroke smell

it's been years and I'm still as adicted as ever.

Post by **Admin** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:35 am

I bought Pauls GT500B which is a lot better shape than my GT500A (which will now be my parts bike).

The back rest and the carrier came off, I lowered the seat and put my clubman bars on and it looks pretty sweet.

He hadn't driven it in almost a year so it was a little rough the first couple of miles, but it's smoothing out nicely. I'll have to pop the dents in the tank, find a badge for the left cover, and the shifter might be a little worn, but it's on the road

Post by **Admin** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:13 pm

Nice machine . I like the colours.

EnjoY!

Phil C

Post by **Admin** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:00 pm

Thats it, right Allen? Thats why we love em! Anyone can go to the bike store and walk out owning 2 wheels but theres just something about the relics that keeps us wrenchin, buying 2 stroke oil, and posting on this message board.

-John

Post by **Admin** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:31 pm

anyone have a recomendation for a good inexpensive replacement tire for a 73 buffalo?. the dryrot cracks in mine can hold quarters

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Post by **Admin** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:49 pm

Hi guys,

It's been a while since I've posted - I haven't had any time to work on the bike so it's been sitting. But I've been getting the urge to ride it again. Last weekend I found some time to etch out the tank with phosphoric acid. I was going to try electrolysis but I never was able to figure out how to fix the anode in position. So I gave up and used the acid. That worked well, but I do have some little gray flakes inside that I haven't quite been able to wash out.

So it's time for inline fuel filters. I'm wondering what you guys use for fuel line. The fittings appear to be 5 mm, but 5 mm fuel line does not seem to be available in this country, or at least I haven't found any. My choices are 3/16" (too small) and 1/4" (too big). I'd go with 1/4" but I can't find hose clamps small enough for it.

Wondering what you guys have used, and how you made it fit...

Debby

Post by **Admin** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:31 pm

Hey Cabz,

I fitted a set of Dunlop TT100 GP's (http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecat ... y.asp?id=9) to my L just recently and they're bloody good.
They're period pattern but with a modern compound - stick like crap to a blanket.

They come in at about AU$120 for a front. If you wanted to go cheaper, try the K81's which are the same pattern but not as sticky - about AU$90.

Or, try Bridgestone Battlax, they should be around the same price as the K81's.

Cheers
Paul

Post by **Admin** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:45 am

It looks very well in those B colours. Nice ride, enjoy!

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Re: T500 J Intake Pipes

thank you...

My first time

I bought a new GT500B

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T500 fuel line size?