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- Oct 17, 2015
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- 1,957
- Location
- near Harrow, Ontario, Canada
- Bike
- '83 BMW R100RS
- STOC #
- 8870
Supra - all I can say is...you really know how to live!
Pete
Pete
Hi nt650hawk: I certainly haven’t replaced any of the hard lines on the bike with braided - although I suppose it could be done. I suspect though, that it would be quite difficult as the ST has brake and clutch hydraulic lines ALL over the motorcycle and they pass through some very small and cramped areas. Hence, fishing anything like a thick hose through these spots would likely be very difficult.looking like I have my winter maintenance task all ready lined up. I'm current adding fluid to the reservoir w/no leaks yet. I'm just waiting for the sand and salt to fly to take her off the road.
I noticed this was low when I got the bike in April with 22K miles. Now @ 29,000 I'm having to add additional fluid.
Anyone replace the line with braided hose? Length? head angles?
At least my 2010 didn't look that bad, but I'm not sure about the two '04s! 4:Looks like we diagnosed this one correctly.
YUK! ...and yes, that is pretty much what mine looked like.Looks like we diagnosed this one correctly.
Yep, all the goo cleaned away and the new one is on, just have to fill and bleed, check for leaks and button up the plastic. You were absolutely right about the crush washers, no way they would stay put without the Vaseline! Not with my fumbly thumbs for sure. Probably saved an hour of frustration and expletives! I'm as adventurous as the next guy, enjoy a challenge and I love to fix things but......I would have hated to wade into this one cold and clueless! This forum is an invaluable resource, but you guys already know that. Thanks Pete!YUK! ...and yes, that is pretty much what mine looked like.
Did you manage to get the new one on OK?
You are most welcome Danny - so glad it worked out for you.Yep, all the goo cleaned away and the new one is on, just have to fill and bleed, check for leaks and button up the plastic. You were absolutely right about the crush washers, no way they would stay put without the Vaseline! Not with my fumbly thumbs for sure. Probably saved an hour of frustration and expletives! I'm as adventurous as the next guy, enjoy a challenge and I love to fix things but......I would have hated to wade into this one cold and clueless! This forum is an invaluable resource, but you guys already know that. Thanks Pete!
Danny
I'm not done yet... This weekend!...
Supra - glad you got at least one of them done.
Well, I’m sure it’ll be fun!I'm not done yet... This weekend!
PM sent with the white courtesy :call: number in case you need any assistance over the phone.Hello my Brothers, sorry I have been off line. I just had a Mamogram, I did not know men could have them. I now can empathize even more with my wife and all women, it’s not fun.
I have ordered the parts needed to change my CSC. I have some of the tools and should get them all picked up or ordered next week. Did anyone have any trouble with any bolts breaking in this entire process? I had a real problem with fragile bolts breaking when replacing my heads a few years ago after just trying to adjust the shims.
I really appreciate the awesome spirit, support, knowledge sharing, mechanical ingenuity, time and frustration saving secrets shared, and the Love (in a strictly, man cave, Christian sort of way).
I am not sure when I will make the attempt or try to coordinate any help from any of my brothers here.
But you all truly Rock! Thank you. I can’t believe how helpful all the posts are here and thru-out ST-Owners!!!
PM sent with the white courtesy :call: number in case you need any assistance over the phone.