thisperishedmin
10-17-2007, 09:43 AM
Alright, a few dumb questions.
I've had this parked for a while due to some dumb issues and generally being broke...
ive soon got my car squared away again so i can get her on the trails again.
My first issues is that it smokes like a fiend. For a while it was just when starting up, and now its getting worse and worse. In fact, shes starting to look like my old 2smoker. Im assuming this is valve seals - people who have done this before - any confirmation? Should i just get valve seals at the local dealer or is there a better aftermarket place to get them. How involved is the swap timewise, just so i know what im getting into...
Secondly, the oil resevior has split in a circle around the top threads coming in...the oil leaks out on return and makes a mess, the reservoir is irreparable...I need a new one which is no real/big problem...but again - do i just buy one used, do i buy something aftermarket, or just grab a new dealer one? Has anyone ever had their tank split/crack/anything else before? The only thing I can think of is the previous owner powder coated it, and its not meant to handle that. Any thoughts from anyone?
Lastly, LET THERE BE LIGHT! Winters coming and the only time we'll get out is late night snows...the wiring harness was stripped down so im looking to do the tailight/brakelight mod. Ive already got a R6 3 wire tailight and ill be getting the needed sensors. So my question is more so....What do I do for adding headlights and a switch? Any good kits / lighting mounting spots...better aftermarket switches? General doller store switches - and howd you guys wire in? Id just like a general idea before i start cutting and splicing **** up lol.
Thanks alot for any help, I know theres a ton going on here but im DYING to ride again. Enlighten me folks :)
Thanks in advance!
I've had this parked for a while due to some dumb issues and generally being broke...
ive soon got my car squared away again so i can get her on the trails again.
My first issues is that it smokes like a fiend. For a while it was just when starting up, and now its getting worse and worse. In fact, shes starting to look like my old 2smoker. Im assuming this is valve seals - people who have done this before - any confirmation? Should i just get valve seals at the local dealer or is there a better aftermarket place to get them. How involved is the swap timewise, just so i know what im getting into...
Secondly, the oil resevior has split in a circle around the top threads coming in...the oil leaks out on return and makes a mess, the reservoir is irreparable...I need a new one which is no real/big problem...but again - do i just buy one used, do i buy something aftermarket, or just grab a new dealer one? Has anyone ever had their tank split/crack/anything else before? The only thing I can think of is the previous owner powder coated it, and its not meant to handle that. Any thoughts from anyone?
Lastly, LET THERE BE LIGHT! Winters coming and the only time we'll get out is late night snows...the wiring harness was stripped down so im looking to do the tailight/brakelight mod. Ive already got a R6 3 wire tailight and ill be getting the needed sensors. So my question is more so....What do I do for adding headlights and a switch? Any good kits / lighting mounting spots...better aftermarket switches? General doller store switches - and howd you guys wire in? Id just like a general idea before i start cutting and splicing **** up lol.
Thanks alot for any help, I know theres a ton going on here but im DYING to ride again. Enlighten me folks :)
Thanks in advance!