Independent Service? The Desert Desmo Thread

[Zaster]

King Karl,

I just bought the tool we need to do your fork seals and it should be here sometime this week.  Let us know when you'd like to address those leaky seals.  It might be a good time to go ahead and clean and lubricate the steering stem bearings, too, whilst the forks are off the bike.

Let me know when the tool arrives and the bike is yours pregnant dog

[Duck-Stew]

We'll knock out that fuel filter @ the same time... 

[gratefulduc]

SCOTT! Can I get you my gas tank sometime soon?

[Cloner]

SCOTT! Can I get you my gas tank sometime soon?

Anytime you like, Larry.  If you want to bring it out today I'll be here all day, I think.  You are bringing the whole bike so we can do the carbs and ignition, too, right?

[Cloner]

Let me know when the tool arrives and the bike is yours pregnant dog

I have the wrench in my hands, Karl, so we're ready when you are.  Holler when you get a chance and we'll set up a date and time.  I guess I should order a pair of fork seals, huh?  (or do you already have them?)

[Zaster]

I have the wrench in my hands, Karl, so we're ready when you are.  Holler when you get a chance and we'll set up a date and time.  I guess I should order a pair of fork seals, huh?  (or do you already have them?)

Please order them and let me know when you get them in.

[Cloner]

I know you didn't expect it this quickly, Karl, but your 1098 is done.  I stayed up to finish it tonight since Stuart and I will likely be busy with a 7.5k service on a Monster 1100 the rest of the week.  Hope that's not an inconvenience.   

Ohlins forks are easier than Showas as long as you have the right tools!   

[JJ]

I know you didn't expect it this quickly, Karl, but your 1098 is done.  I stayed up to finish it tonight since Stuart and I will likely be busy with a 7.5k service on a Monster 1100 the rest of the week.  Hope that's not an inconvenience.   

Ohlins forks are easier than Showas as long as you have the right tools!   

On that note Karl, maybe this weekend a good spirited ride? I'll hopefully have my new suit and it would keep the knee pucks in the right place for little EXTRA fun...! [moto]

[Cloner]

Pictures of Karl's fork rebuild at

http://s1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc428/tscloninger/Karls%201098s%20Fork%20Rebuild%20April%202011/

just in case you ever wondered what Ohlins guts look like.  

[JJ]

  Awesome...I was curious, now I know! Few special tools and black fluid! Karl can now fly.... [moto]

[Zaster]

Thank you Scott, the bike feels great

[Cloner]

We got a new customer from Los Alamos named John Brooks a couple of weeks ago.  John rides an '07 S4RS and he needed a 7500 mile service.  John arranged transport and dropped his bike off a week ago today.

Despite a couple of problems with excessive application of dielectric grease (that's the nonconductive grease that's used to lubricate in places where you don't want conduction.......like the insides of spark plug boots so they'll slip on easily and seal out water) I think we've got John's bike ready for pickup.

John, if you want to see a few pictures of your bike in pieces you can go to: 

http://s1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc428/tscloninger/John%20Brooks%207500/

for a peek.  I know I've apologized several times already for the miss, but for the record, "Sorry for the problems."     A thorough cleaning and a new set of complimentary iridium NGKs seems to have addressed the issue.....as long as the bike isn't supposed to do much more than 155 (indicated) in 4th gear, that is.  (one source says top speed is a radar indicated 153).

[Cloner]

Hey, Larry!  Your Honda now has an electronic ignition system on it.  Time for a  !!!

[gratefulduc]

Hey, Larry!  Your Honda now has an electronic ignition system on it.  Time for a  !!!

Can't wait to ride it. Hop it maks a differene. I will be able to get it tuesday night if that is ok with you

[Cloner]

Tuesday works.  I even have the key.   

I didn't ride it before I installed the ignition system, but I think the CL was stronger.  It might have been geared shorter, though.  I didn't check the gearing on either bike.