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Super models

CorrectionsK9 said:
I always wanted a 1993-96 SS/SP before they put the ugly notch in the bottom fairing

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Yep , very desirable, just like the supermodels in Victoria Secret ads. Also like them, very high maintenance, and likelihood of performance anxiety during the ordeal.........:rofl:

I got the supermodel with the wandering eye and the mono-brow, that way not all the other riders want to date her.:shame:
 
Costs for Repair

Well I ordered my parts and special tools last night, and dropped my oil sump tank at the shop for drain-plug thread repair. That will cost an hour labor.

The parts associated with the water pump repair, including new clutch cover gaskets, and exhaust header gasket and bolts, a new clamp for the rear pipe, new thermostat (not to be confused with thermostatic switch that was already replaced) new coolant, oil, oil filter and every other bit needed to get the bike back up, amounted to $492.00

I also ordered some specialty tools, and replacement parts (like bolts for the rear rack) that were getting worn as well as a fuel petcock for the right tank that has been weeping for a while. Spending another $252.00 there.

I estimate I saved 6 hours of shop labor at $115.00 per hour doing the job myself (based on what they charge for water pump rebuild), and it is a far cry from the quoted 20 hours plus parts ($3500.00) had it been the head gasket/s.

Water pump repair (all told) is cheaper than the fuel pump was.
 
Can't Make a Mile when you are short an Inch

Sometimes a little part not much more than an inch long can shut you down.





The shiny grooves should not be there!

Since I had little else to do this weekend I spent most of it in the "Man Cave" and cleaned everything that I could get to. Bikes that go off-road seldom stay as shiny as pure road machines, and take a bit more elbow grease to get looking decent. The sad thing is the first ride will undo hours and hours of work, but Damn I am looking forward to it!

Cleaned up the Battery case (inside and out) as well as all the cables and main relay, re-greasing every connection on the bike.



Pulled the thermostat to let the hoses relax before the new one goes in. This was before I disconnected it.



With it removed I was able to clean up all the lines behind it.

Spent some time replacing sections of external fuel tank heat-shielding that the edges had started to peel. Kerosene takes old adhesive off very nicely. You just have to use a detergent on it afterward to get it prepped for new adhesive.

Re-routed and cleaned up all the electrical lines on the bike, as well as cleaned up the inside of the air-box (dirty side) around the throttle bodies.

By Tuesday I should have all my parts in, and I can get it back together. If all goes well I'll be out on a Fall tour by Saturday morning.
 
Water Pump Shaft

Hellgate said:
What heck is that thing??? A plunger for the thermostat?
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The little 1,1/2 " long thing is the Water Pump shaft.

You see it in the center here;



The notch in the one end goes on the spline that is above and to the right of the clutch in this picture (Kinda bracketed by the three pieces of black rag).



It can be seen in the bottom right of the inside of the clutch cover here as well;


It is sitting upside down, so the water pump section is normally above and to the right of the clutch.

Here is a really good R&R of the water pump.

Water Pump R&R
 
All done

Last couple of nights have been busy. My parts came in (two day delivery!) and so I got busy. My wife was a good sport about me using the oven to heat the clutch cover up, hey the KTM manual says to....



The bearings went in with the ice cream to cool.



Then they went together with just the slightest of encouraging from the flat end of an appropriate sized socket.



The one thing that was back ordered was the impeller tool, so I made my own. It holds the impeller so that the proper torque can be applied to the bolt without the shaft connection taking the stress.



The clutch cover went backon without any trouble, all the bolts exactly where they came from thanks to a piece of cardboard with a drawing of the cover and the bolts poked through in the spots they needed to go back into.



New water pump impeller in place with the help of my homemade tool.

Then the shiny new thermostat put on with new "ear clamps" using an old "nipper" to tighten the "ears" on the clamps.



The water pump all buttoned up and all the bolts properly torqued, checked and re-checked.



The header back in with fresh gaskets at both ends and a new clamp at the back. My hands are too big for that job, but I got er done. The sump tank back in place and all reconnected.



Fluids in the bike.

Tonight I put the tanks on , bled the cooling system and test ran it. Then re-attached my rear case and installed the fairings, skid plate and crash bars.

She is ready to go. Test ride to work in the morning. :sinister:

A lot of anguish, a lot of work, and a good bit of cash, but at least I did the work myself (saved a lot more cash) and learned a bit along the way.

Now back to the riding part! I booked Monday and Tuesday off so I am doing a 4 day Fall Tour with some other riders leaving this Saturday! Time to get her dirty again.
 
YZFRiderNY said:
Great job Lee! Should feel proud to have done it on your own. Glad to see you back on two wheels!
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Thanks Billy! Oddly enough the only problem I noticed (RIDING it to work this morning) was a small oil seepage from the sump tank drain. That is what the shop "fixed" for me, so in the end the only problem was with work I paid to have done, and not my own, go figure. I am going to live with the oil seepage until I do the next oil change, then I'll put a flat silicone washer between the crush washer and sump,(until the season is over). I can fix it properly over the winter. This oil change will be on an extremely accelerated schedule to ensure that any residual coolant is removed from the system asap!
 
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Tiger Made it Home

I rode my new 2013 Triumph Tiger 800 XC the ~170 back from Crawford Texas to Tomball Texas. All in all I am very impressed with the bike.

It has awesome brakes. The engine is the smoothest of any bike I have ever ridden. It is so linear and predictable, if not for engine noise, I would have thought it was an electric motor. The engine heat that the previous owner complained of did not bother me. Seemed no different to me than the FZ1 or any other naked I have ridden.

When you first see the bike up close it looks big (think big GS) but once you are in the saddle if feels very sporty and not so big. The bike handles in a very sporty fashion as well which make me very happy because I get to go off road AND enjoy the twisties!

The foot pegs are pretty high which adds to the sporty feel. I had the seat in the low position because of my short inseam but I think I am going to raise it to the higher setting. My knees were actually more bent than I would have liked and started to hurt. Besides I am so used to the DRZ I know I don't have to flat foot both sides. Ergos seem similar to the FZ1. The seat is the most comfy of any stock seat I have ever had the pleasure to sit on.

Trip was reset before I left sellers home. One cool thing about the Triumph instrument panel is that it includes, as standard, a gear indicator. I have to admit it is handy especially when getting to know a new bike.


First thing I wanted to do when I got home is remove the stock skid plate and install the AltRider Skid plate.


For those of you who did not believe I wrench. Here is an action shot. I can't lie to you guys... I just posed for the photo and my wife did the work.


New Skid Plate Installed








More photos soon!
 
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I forgot to add that it shifts smoothe as silk. Fortunately with the gear indicator I knew I actually did change gears. Half the time I could not tell by feel. I am so used to CLUNKING in to gears!
 
Hail said:
I forgot to add that it shifts smoothe as silk. Fortunately with the gear indicator I knew I actually did change gears. Half the time I could not tell by feel. I am so used to CLUNKING in to gears!
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I just don't think I can take your word on this. I will need to come down for a test ride. LOL
 
Looks amazing Brad! Glad you like the fit and feel of it and that's a great ride to get to know the bike better. I really love the color scheme (Go Army!) and the new skid is a great addition.

Congrats again! :tup:
 
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