That was a dramatic pop. Unpleasant oil smell. Was I not supposed to do that? Did I undo something, or can I just put them back on?
Effing around and finding out over here.
Effing around and finding out over here.
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No you should have left them on but not a big deal. Just put them back on. The only thing you did need to take off is the cir-clips right under the fork caps.Brian - Richland, WA
1991 Hawk GT
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Yes it was a mistake. If no oil splashed out put them back on and torque them to spec by looking in the manual (there is a PDF copy here in the forums you can download.88 Blue Hawk GT - Under construction but rideable (guest approved)
89 BlackHawk 2.0 - On the lift and being assembled
90 Hawk GT (color as to yet be determined) - Still on the shelf in cratesComment
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Ok, undid that. How vital are those clips? I only have a left one.Comment
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if you are talking about the round circular ones that are thing wire they are not needed. Just there to prevent your clip-ons from sliding off if you were not smart enough to tighten them up.88 Blue Hawk GT - Under construction but rideable (guest approved)
89 BlackHawk 2.0 - On the lift and being assembled
90 Hawk GT (color as to yet be determined) - Still on the shelf in cratesComment
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I tap them out from the bottom with something just long enough so I don't crack or mar the edges trying with a small flat blade on the side. They are often slightly corroded in place. And they are not cheap for what they are. I will start adding socket extensions together until I get enough length so I can clear the fender.
And the clips?... they never go back on my bikes."I couldn't afford NOT to buy it!"Comment
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I'm unsure what those clips are for...
If you are at the point where the clips are what's holding your bars on whilst riding, you are well beyond fucked already..
Did you catch and reinstall your preload spacer/s when you pulled the cap? They can go for a trip and you absolutely it/need them..
If that thing just threaded on nicely with no struggle against the spring then it's likely missing.Don't spend money and buy, spend time and learn.Comment
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Putting a cell phone mount in the stem is normal. Usually the cap is just pressed in plastic piece that is a friction fit, so you can lightly grasp it with some pliers with a rag around the edge and pull it off. The rag will help prevent marking it up for later use. Then again some guys don’t care and just break it out. I’ve seen the RAM mount in there and done it myself using the setup that has the expanding plug.88 Blue Hawk GT - Under construction but rideable (guest approved)
89 BlackHawk 2.0 - On the lift and being assembled
90 Hawk GT (color as to yet be determined) - Still on the shelf in cratesComment
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I like the rubber RAM solution. I ordered the upscale Quad Lock stem mount. It has a lot of fuss I don't want, but apparently you can take one leg out to trim it up.
I got the vibration damper. I have a friend who does cross country cruiser treks who says I need it to keep my iPhone from losing its marbles. He threw away two. I won't be logging those long miles and I'd like to just velcro the thing to the triple tree, but iPhones are expensive.Comment
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If you were looking for a support group you're barking up the wrong tree. This place is fulla enablers dude. - Shooter77us
The bitterness of low quality lingers long after the thrill of a low price has gone. - RacerX450Comment
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cell phones are a distraction and don't belong on a bike as they will take your eyes off the road,
just another pitiful sign of electronic addiction.
Last edited by squirrelman; 08-05-2022, 02:53 PM."It's only getting worse."
MY rides: '97 VFR750, '90 Red Hawk, '88 Blue/Black Hawk, '86 RWB VFR700 (3), '86 Yamaha Radian, '90 VTR250, '89 VTR250 (2), '73 CB125, '66 Yamaha YL-1
Sold: '86 FJ1200, '92 ZX-7, '90 Radian, '73 CB750, '89 all-white Hawk, '88 blue Hawk, '86 FZ600, '86 Yam Fazer 700 , '89 VTR250, '87 VFR700F2, '86 VFR700F.Comment
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